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General Information

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Manufacturer: StarTech.com
Manufacturer Part Number: PEXUSB321C
Brand Name: StarTech.com
Product Name: PCI Express USB Card
Marketing Information: This PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 controller card installs into an available PCI-Express x4 slot in your computer and enables you to upgrade your current system by adding a USB-C™ (20Gbps) port. Add a 20 Gbps USB Type-C Port to Your Desktop Computer The controller card enables you to connect USB-C Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) devices to your desktop computer. The USB-C port is ideal for connecting USB devices such as external hard drives and solid state drives or charging and syncing your mobile devices. The USB-C port provides up to 15W (5V/3A) of power and is backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) devices. Note: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 (5 Gbps). SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) Performance The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 card features an ASMedia ASM3242 host controller that utilizes x4 lanes of the PCIe 3.0 bus, making the card capable of speeds up to 20Gbps and enabling fast access to high-performance devices like NVMe drives and SSDs. The controller card supports Multiple INs to reduce bandwidth loss when multiple devices are connected through a USB Hub (Note: The USB hub must also support this feature). The card also supports UASP for improved performance with storage devices. Wide Installation Compatibility This add-on card includes both full-profile and low-profile installation brackets ensuring you can install it into either a full or low-profile PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (backward compatible w/PCIe 2.0). For wide platform support the card is compatible with Windows, Linux and macOS. For hassle-free installation the drivers install automatically on computers running Windows 8 or higher. Works w/USB 3.2/3.0/2.0 devices PEXUSB321C is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual North American based technical support. StarTech.com has been the IT professionals' choice for over 30 years.

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Packaged Quantity: 1 Each
Product Type: USB Adapter

Technical Information

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Host Interface: PCI Express x4

Media & Performance

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UASP Support: Yes

Interfaces/Ports

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Total Number of USB Ports: 1
Number of USB 3.2 Ports: 1

Software

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Operating System Supported:

Windows 8

Windows 8.1

Windows 10

Windows 11

Windows Server 2012 R2

Windows Server 2016

Windows Server 2019

Windows Server 2022

Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra

Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave

Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina

Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur

Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey

Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura

Linux 3.5

Physical Characteristics

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Color Family: Red
Product Color: Red
Form Factor: Plug-in Card
Height: 0.90" (22.86 mm)
Width: 3.10" (78.74 mm)
Length: 2" (50.80 mm)
Weight (Approximate): 1.30 oz (36.85 g)

Miscellaneous

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Package Contents:

• PCI Express USB Card
• 1x Full Profile Bracket (Installed)
• 1x Low Profile Bracket
• 1x Quick-Start Guide

Platform Supported:

PC

Linux

Mac

Country of Origin: Taiwan
Environmentally Friendly: Yes
Environmental Certification: EU RoHS
Environmental Compliance:

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2

Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

Warranty

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Limited Warranty: 2 Year