STARTECH PEXUSB321C USB C 3.2 GEN2X2 PCIE CARD 20GBPS PCI EXPRESS X4

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.

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General Information
Manufacturer	StarTech.com
Manufacturer Part Number	PEXUSB321C
Manufacturer Website Address	http://www.startech.com
Brand Name	StarTech.com
Product Name	PCI Express USB Card
Packaged Quantity	1 Each
Product Type	USB Adapter
Technical Information
Host Interface	PCI Express x4
Media & Performance
UASP Support	Yes
Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of USB Ports	1
Number of USB 3.2 Ports	1
Software
Operating System Supported	Windows 8.1
Operating System Supported	Windows 8
Operating System Supported	Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave
Operating System Supported	Windows Server 2022
Operating System Supported	Linux 3.5
Operating System Supported	Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Operating System Supported	Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey
Operating System Supported	Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina
Operating System Supported	Windows Server 2016
Operating System Supported	Windows Server 2019
Operating System Supported	Windows 11
Operating System Supported	Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra
Operating System Supported	Windows 10
Operating System Supported	Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur
Operating System Supported	Windows Server 2012 R2
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
Miscellaneous
Package Contents	PCI Express USB Card 1x Full Profile Bracket (Installed) 1x Low Profile Bracket 1x Quick-Start Guide
Additional Information	OS Compatibility: Windows® 8, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server® 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 macOS 10.13 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0 Linux® 3.5 and up - LTS Versions only
Platform Supported	PC
Platform Supported	Mac
Platform Supported	Linux
Country of Origin	Taiwan
Environmentally Friendly	Yes
Environmental Certification	EU RoHS
Environmental Compliance	Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
Environmental Compliance	Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Environmental Compliance	Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2
EU RoHS Declaration URL	https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/pexusb321c_rohs.pdf
REACH Declaration URL	https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/pexusb321c_rohs.pdf
REACH free of SVHC	Yes
WEEE Statement	https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/pexusb321c_weee.pdf
End of Life Manual Availability	Yes
Warranty
Limited Warranty	2 Year