USB 3.0 Card StarTech.com PEXUSB3S42

Name: USB 3.0 Card StarTech.com PEXUSB3S42 PEXUSB3S42
Brand: StarTech
SKU: 433583
Price: 38.99 EUR
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The StarTech.com 4-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card (PEXUSB3S42) offers four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports with a maximum data transfer rate of 5 Gbit/s. Compatible with various Windows operating systems, it features a full-height/low-profile design and supports cable lengths up to 3 m. With a robust chipset (2 x Renesas/NEC - µPD720202) and CE/FCC certification, this card enhances your system's connectivity and performance.

Available at price 38.99 €: 1 pcs.

Total available for order: 197 pcs.

Warranty: 2 Years

SKU: 433583

Manufacturer: StarTech

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Description

The StarTech.com PEXUSB3S42 4-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card adds four USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) ports to a PCIe x4-enabled desktop, using two dedicated 5 Gbps channels implemented by dual host controller chipsets. This architecture provides improved throughput compared to single-bus USB 3.0 cards, offers backward compatibility with USB 2.0/1.1 devices, and ships with both full-height and low-profile brackets for installation in different system form factors.

Advantages

The dual-chipset design dedicates up to 5 Gbps per channel (two ports per channel), reducing bandwidth contention when multiple devices are connected. The card supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) to accelerate transfers when used with a UASP-capable enclosure and compatible OS, achieving significantly higher read/write performance and lower CPU utilization compared with traditional USB BOT. An optional SATA or LP4 power connector supplies up to 900 mA per USB 3.0 port for bus-powered devices and supports USB Battery Charging 1.2 (Apple Mode) for faster charging of compatible Apple devices.

Suitable for

Adding multiple USB 3.0 ports to a desktop with an available PCIe x4 (or higher) slot
High-speed external storage and SSD enclosures that benefit from UASP
Systems requiring additional powered USB ports for bus-powered devices

Key specifications

Model: PEXUSB3S42
Interface: PCIe (x4 compatible)
Output: 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) ports
Bandwidth: Two dedicated 5 Gbps channels (up to 10 Gbps aggregated)
Chipset: 2 × Renesas/NEC µPD720202
Power: Optional SATA or LP4 connector; up to 900 mA per USB 3.0 port
Backward compatibility: USB 2.0 / 1.1
Form factor: Full-height with included low-profile bracket
Certifications: CE, FCC
Weight: 0.09 kg

How to use

Install the card into an available PCIe x4 (or x8/x16) slot on a powered-off desktop, secure the bracket, and attach the included low-profile bracket if installing in a small form-factor case. Optionally connect the system power supply to the card via the SATA or LP4 power connector when using high-power USB devices. After powering on the system, install any required drivers or allow the operating system to load built-in drivers. For best performance with external storage, use a UASP-capable enclosure and an operating system that supports UASP (for example Windows 8/8.1, Server 2012, or Linux kernel 2.6.37+).

Usage recommendations

To achieve the fastest possible transfer rates and reduced CPU load, pair the PEXUSB3S42 with a UASP-enabled enclosure and ensure your OS provides UASP support. Use the optional power connector when connecting bus-powered high-current devices, and verify cable lengths and device compatibility for optimal performance.

Specifications

Internal: The product is built in.: Yes
Host interface: Interface that enables a host controller to communicate with a driver.: PCIe
Output interface: The socket (port) where the output connectors are connected.: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)

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Weight & dimensions

Package weight: Weight of the packaged product.: 141 g
Weight: Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.: 0.09 kg
Height: The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.: 120 mm
Depth: The distance from the front to the back of something.: 167 mm
Width: The measurement or extent of something from side to side.: 15 mm

Operational conditions

Operating relative humidity (H-H):: 20 - 80
Storage temperature (T-T): The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.: -20 - 60
Operating temperature (T-T): The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.: 5 - 50

System requirements

Server operating systems supported:: Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2
Linux operating systems supported: 8 RT. Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package); SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3): Yes
Windows operating systems supported: Windows vesions wich can be used with the device.: Windows 7 Professional, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Home, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64

Other features

Drivers included:: Yes
Manual:: Yes

Logistics data

Harmonized System (HS) code:: 84733020

Packaging data

Package height: The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.: 30 mm
Package depth: The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.: 144 mm
Package width: The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.: 171 mm
Mounting brackets included:: Yes

Technical details

Compliance certificates: Indicates which regulatory, safety, and environmental standards the product complies with, as verified by recognized authorities or certification bodies.: RoHS

Features

UASP support:: Yes
Data transfer rate (max):: 5 Gbit/s

Design

Maximum cable length:: 3 m
Product colour: The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white.: Black, Stainless steel
Internal: The product is built in.: Yes

Ports & interfaces

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:: 4
Expansion card standard:: PCI 2.0
Expansion card form factor:: Full-height / Low-profile
Host interface: Interface that enables a host controller to communicate with a driver.: PCIe
Output interface: The socket (port) where the output connectors are connected.: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)

Performance

Certification:: CE, FCC
Hot-swap:: Yes
Chipset: Set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals. It is usually found in the motherboard of a computer. Chipsets are usually designed to work with a specific family of microprocessors. Because it controls communications between the processor and external devices, the chipset plays a crucial role in determining system performance.: 2 x Renesas / NEC - µPD720202

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