StarTech.com 4 Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCIe Expansion Card

Expand your computer's connectivity with the StarTech.com 4 Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCIe Expansion Card. This high-performance add-in card adds four SuperSpeed USB-A ports to your desktop PC, providing data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps per port. It is the ideal solution for users needing to connect fast external storage devices, such as SSDs, HDDs, and NVMe drives, delivering the bandwidth required for rapid file transfers and data backups.

Designed for versatility, the card features two independent ASM3142 controllers, each managing two ports to provide up to 20Gbps of total bandwidth. This architecture ensures maximum performance, even when using multiple mixed-speed devices simultaneously. For demanding peripherals that require more power, the card includes an optional SATA power connector, enabling it to deliver up to 4.5W per port for stable operation without overloading your motherboard.

Installation is straightforward; the card fits into a full-profile PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot (compatible with x4, x8, and x16 slots) and is supported by a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. Its compact, low-profile design makes it suitable for most desktop chassis. This model is an upgraded version of the popular PEXUSB314A2V, offering enhanced reliability and performance for professional and home office environments where dependable high-speed data transfer is essential.