StarTech 1 Port USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCI Express Card USB-C SuperSpeed 20Gbps PCI Express 3.0 x4 Host Controller Card 8STPEXUSB321C

Product Description

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 (5V3A) 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 3.0 and USB 3.1 (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 wPCIe 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 wUSB 3.13.02.0 devices

PEXUSB321C is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime 245 multi-lingual North American based technical support. StarTech.com has been the IT professionals' choice for over 30 years.

1. Add 1x USB-C SuperSpeed 20Gbps port to your desktop PC with this USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card
2. Expansion card provides up to 15W (5V @ 3A) to power & charge devices
3. Featuring the ASMedia ASM3242 host controller using x4 lanes of PCIe 3.0
4. Fully capable of speeds up to 20Gbps enabling fast access to high-performance devices like NVMe drives and SSDs
5. 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)
6. UASP support improves performance with storage devices
7. Add-on card installs in full or low-profile (bracket incl) PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (Backward compatible w/PCIe 2.0)
8. Windows/Linux/macOS w/auto drivers Win 8 & up
9. Works w/USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 devices
10. Does not support DP-Alt mode for video over USB-C
11. This USB-C PCI-e adapter card is backed for 2-years by StarTech.com, incl. free 24/5 North America based multi-lingual tech support

1. Manufacturer:  StarTech.com
2. Type:  PCI Cards
3. Capacity:  1 Port
4. Connector Type:  PCI Express x4
5. Dimensions:  80x51x22mm
6. External Ports:  USB Type-C (24 pin, Gen 2x2, 20Gbps)
7. Form:  USB 3.0 Cards
8. Max Data Transfer Rate:  20Gbps
9. Warranty:  2 Year Warranty
10. Weight:  37g
11. Brand: StarTech
12. Pack Size: 1
13. Parcel Dimensions: n/a  
14. StarTech Reference: 8STPEXUSB321C  
15. EAN/UPC Number: 0065030891264  
16. Datasheet: Download Datasheet  
17. Manual: Download Manual