Pci-e USB 3.0 Card 1 Internal 1 External 2 Port

Introduction

The PEXUSB3S11 PCI Express USB 3.0 Card lets you add one internal, and one external USB 3.0 port to your PC through a PCI Express slot.

Featuring a native NEC PCI Express host controller chipset, the new USB 3.0 standard supports transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, while still providing backward compatibility with older USB 2.0 (480Mbps) and 1.1 (12Mbps) devices. The inclusion of an internal USB 3.0 connection provides the added benefit of compatibility with USB 3.0-based internal storage solutions or front-bay hubs.

Enhanced with UASP support (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), this USB 3.0 controller performs up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a [%group id="114" text="UASP supported enclosure" append_qs="filter_UASP_YN=Yes"%] (Note: UASP requires a compatible operating system). Using a more efficient protocol than the traditional USB BOT (Bulk-Only Transport), UASP technology optimizes transfers by allowing multiple commands to be processed simultaneously, significantly increasing transfer speeds for less wait time on data transfers. See our UASP test results below for further details.

For bus-powered USB devices, this PCIe USB 3.0 card includes an optional SATA power connector to connect to your system power supply and deliver up to 900mA of power per port to USB 3.0 devices (500mA for USB 2.0).

Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Improved Performance with UASP

UASP is supported in Windows 8 and Server 2012. In testing UASP performed with up to a 70% faster read / 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.

At the same peak in testing, UASP also showed up to an 80% reduction in required processor resources.

Test results were obtained using an Intel Ivy Bridge system, StarTech.com add-on USB 3.0 cards, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.

Benefits

• Versatile connection of internal or external peripherals with the 1 internal, 1 external port design
• Time-saving file transfers, up to 70% faster than traditional USB 3.0 when used with a UASP-supported enclosure
• Power high-powered USB devices as necessary, with the optional SATA power connector

Features

• Provides both internal and external USB 3.0 connections
• Optional SATA power connector for up to 900mA per port output
• Fully compliant with USB 3.0 revision 1.0 specifications and Intel xHCI rev0.96 specifications
• UASP support for more efficient data transfer
• PCI Express 2.0 Compliant
• Supports USB transfer speeds of 5Gbps (Super Speed), 480Mbps (High Speed), 12Mbps (Full Speed), and 1.5Mbps (Low Speed)
• Backward compatible with previous USB standards
• USB ports are Hot Swapping and Plug-and-Play compliant
• Supports PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification revision 1.2
• Fully supports the following USB Communication Types: Control/Bulk/Interrupt/Isochronous Transfer

Specification

Connector Type(s): PCI Express x1 Male

Internal Ports: SATA Power (15 pin) Plug

USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female

External Ports: USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Humidity: 0~85% RH

Ports: 2

Interface: USB 3.0

Bus Type: PCI Express

Card Type: Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)

Chipset ID: Renesas/NEC - µPD720202

Shipping (Package) Weight: 131 g [4.6 oz]

Type and Rate: USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s

UASP Support: Yes

MTBF: 11,914 Hours

Product Length: 70 mm [2.8 in]

Product Width: 120 mm [4.7 in]

Product Height: 20 mm [0.8 in]

Product Weight: 40 g [1.4 oz]

OS Compatibility: Windows 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/34), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64)

Note: The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interface. If used with PCI Express Gen 1.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 2.5 Gbps. If used with PCI Express Gen 2.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 5 Gbps. Download the Renesas uDP720202 drivers for Revision B. Download the Renesas uDP720200 drivers for all others.

Included in Package: PCI Express USB 3.0 card

Low profile bracket

Driver CD

Instruction Manual