Brand |
StarTech.com |
Model |
PEXUSB312A3 |
Type |
PCI Express to USB Card |
External USB Ports |
2 x USB 3.2 USB Type-A (9 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps) |
Internal Ports |
1 x SATA Power (15 pin) |
Standard |
USB 3.2 Specification
PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 3.0
Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.1
UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) Rev. 1.0 |
Data Transfer Rate |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s |
Operating Systems Supported |
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
macOS 10.13 to 10.15, 11.0
Linux 3.5 or later LTS version only |
Compatibility |
PCI Express enabled computer or server with a PCI Express x4 slot or higher (x8, x16)
Optional SATA power connector
The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interface. PCI Express Gen 1.0 max throughput is 2.5Gbps. PCI Express Gen 2.0 and Gen 3.0 max throughput is 10Gbps |
Specifications |
Ports: 2
Interface: PCI Express x4
Bus Type: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps
Card Type: Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Port Style: Integrated on Card
Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM3142
Total USB Power Output: 4.5W (5V @ 0.9A) nominal, per port - Current draw above 2.0A (10W) will initiate Over-Current Protection
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 10Gbps
Type and Rate: USB 3.2 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s
UASP Support: Yes |
Features |
USB PCIe card has ASM3142 controller (PCIe 3.0 x2) w/2x USB-A ports
Up to 10Gbps/port
USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 expansion card
New version of PEXUSB312A2
USB PCI Express adapter card supports Multiple INs for max bandwidth w/mixed-speed devices
UASP optimizes performance w/ SSDs/HDDs/NVMe drives
Supports USB 3.0/2.0 devices
SATA power header provides up to 4.5W/port
Add-on card w/ full or low-profile bracket incl.
Win/Linux/macOS and auto drivers on Win 8 and up |
Dimensions |
0.7" x 4.7" x 4.3" |
Weight |
2.8 oz. |
Package Contents |
USB 3.1 Card
Full-Profile Bracket (Pre-Installed)
Low-Profile Bracket
Quick Start Guide |