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1-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card, USB-C 20Gbps SuperSpeed PCI Express 3.0 x4 Controller Card, USB Type-C Adapter Card, Data Only, Windows/macOS/Linux, TAA

StarTech.com 1-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card, USB-C 20Gbps SuperSpeed PCI Express 3.0 x4 Controller Card, USB Type-C Adapter Card, Data Only, Windows/macOS/Linux, TAA PEXUSB321C

Chipset ASMedia - ASM3242
Compliance certificates CE, RoHS
Data transfer rate (max) 20 Gbit/s
Depth 51 mm
Expansion card standard PCIe 3.0
Harmonized System (HS) code 84733020

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USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) | PCI-Express 3.0 | PCIe x4 Slot | USB Type-CThis 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 ComputerThe...

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  • HIGH PERFORMANCE: Add 1x USB-C SuperSpeed 20Gbps port to your desktop PC with this USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card; Expansion card provides up to 15W (5V @ 3A) to power & charge devices
  • FULL USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 SPEEDS: Featuring the ASMedia ASM3242 host controller using x4 lanes of PCIe 3.0, this card is fully capable of speeds up to 20Gbps enabling fast access to high-performance devices like NVMe drives and SSDs
  • MAXIMIZED USB PERFORMANCE: USB Type-C PCI Express card supports Multiple INs to reduce bandwidth loss when mix speed devices are connected to a Hub (hub must also support this feature); UASP support improves performance with storage devices
  • COMPATIBILITY: Add-on card installs in full or low-profile (bracket incl) PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (Backward compatible w/PCIe 2.0); Windows/Linux/macOS w/auto drivers Win 8 & up; Works w/USB 3.2 Gen 2/3.0/2.0 devices
  • COMPATIBILITY NOTICE: The USB-C 20Gbps port supports data transfer only; It does not support DisplayPort Alt Mode for video output, USB Power Delivery, or Thunderbolt devices

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) | PCI-Express 3.0 | PCIe x4 Slot | USB Type-C

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.

Product details

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Chipset ASMedia - ASM3242
Compliance certificates CE, RoHS
Data transfer rate (max) 20 Gbit/s
Depth 51 mm
Expansion card standard PCIe 3.0
Harmonized System (HS) code 84733020
Height 22 mm
Host interface PCIe
Internal Yes
Linux operating systems supported Yes
Mac operating systems supported 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 13.0 Ventura
Master (outer) case height 324 mm
Master (outer) case length 394 mm
Master (outer) case width 514 mm
Mean time between failures (MTBF) 3126209 h
Mounting brackets included Yes
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 15 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 85 °C
Output interface USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
Package depth 174 mm
Package height 33 mm
Package weight 101 g
Package width 142 mm
Product colour Red
Products per master (outer) case 60 pc(s)
Quick installation guide Yes
Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Storage temperature (T-T) -25 - 85 °C
UASP support Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 1
Weight 37 g
Width 80 mm
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64

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