Star Tech Product Performance Learn why IT Pros trust Star Tech. com for performance connectivity accessories. 1-Port USB 3. 2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card - USB-C Super Speed 20Gbps PCI Express 3. 0 x4 Host Controller Card - USB Type-C PCIe Add-On Adapter Card - Expansi 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(TM) (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. 0 and USB 3. 1 (5 Gbps). Super Speed 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 mac OS. For hassle-free installation the drivers install automatically on computers running Windows 8 or higher. Works w/USB 3. 1
