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USB-C 20Gbps PCIe Card; Up to 15W (5V @ 3A) for charging - ASM3242 controller using x4 lanes - Supports Multiple INs and UASP; Full or low-profile, PCIe 3.0 x4 slot - Windows/Linux/macOS - Does not support DP Alt-Mode, Power Delivery, or Thunderbolt
MSRP$69.69
$56.43
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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. More from the Manufacturer
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 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 (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.
Limited Warranty: 2 Year
The StarTech.com Advantage We simplify the lives of IT Professionals by making it easy to find the connectivity accessories and information they need and getting products to their project sites quickly. StarTech.com products are designed by IT pros, for IT pros, to meet their rigorous technical performance requirements. Who We Are While we may manufacture IT connectivity accessories, StarTech.com is truly in the business of making the lives of IT professionals easy. Founded in 1985 in London, Ontario, Canada by Paul Seed and Ken Kalopsis, StarTech.com has always been dedicated to solving technology problems faced by IT professionals. Originally known as StarTech Computer Accessories, the company had very humble beginnings as a “Visa Card” funded operation, manufacturing products like computer dust covers in the basement of a house. By focusing on the needs of our customers and continual innovation, StarTech.com has evolved into a global organization offering accessories that support over 200 different technologies, from legacy to the latest. StarTech.com Founder and CEO, Paul Seed’s dedication to making IT solutions easy to implement has not wavered, nor has his passion for the community. From individual contributions to organization wide campaigns, StarTech.com is committed to staying connected to the community and supporting non-profit organizations across the globe.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PEXUSB321C |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | PCI Express USB Card |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | USB Adapter |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.2 Ports | 1 |
| Media & Performance | |
| UASP Support | Yes |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Red |
| Product Color | Red |
| Form Factor | Plug-in Card |
| Height | 0.9" |
| Width | 3.1" |
| Length | 2" |
| Weight (Approximate) | 1.30 oz |
| Software | |
| 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 |
| Technical Information | |
| Host Interface | PCI Express x4 |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents |
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| 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) |
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