





StarTech PEXUSB311AC2 Dual Port USB 3.1 Card
Quick Summary
Are you looking for an easy way to diversify the overall USB capabilities of your computer? The StarTech PEXUSB311AC2 Dual Port USB 3.1 Card is the right solution. It lets you easily add two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (one USB-C port and one USB-A port) to your computer through an available PCI Express slot. And the USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports deliver super-fast data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, so you can transfer files and access USB 3.1 devices faster than ever before. Plus, they’re backward compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0 specifications. This means you can easily connect legacy, modern, and future USB devices, regardless of the USB connector type.
With a PCI Express x4 male interface, the StarTech PEXUSB311AC2 works with a broad range of Windows and Linux operating systems. It comes with standard-profile and low-profile brackets, allowing for easy installation.
Features
Faster USB performance
By adding 10Gbps USB ports to your computer, you can harness the speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2 and rest assured you’re ready for both current and future high-bandwidth USB-A and USB-C devices.
With higher data throughput support, this USB 3.1 PCIe card is a necessity for external drives, drive enclosures, and many other USB 3.1 peripherals. Plus, the USB card includes an optional SATA power connector to connect to your system power supply and deliver up to 900mA of power per port to USB 3.1 bus-powered devices (500mA for USB 2.0). The card is ideal for use with large external storage solutions.
Compatible with Older USB Devices
Connecting older peripherals isn’t a problem. This versatile dual-port USB 3.1 card is backward compatible with legacy USB 3.0/2.0 devices that use the common USB Type-A port, so you can eliminate the added expense and aggravation of purchasing new devices. You can also connect older devices on the USB Type-C port using a variety of USB-C cables and adapters.
Easy Installation
The USB 3.1 card is compatible with Windows 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10, Windows Server 2008 R2/ 2012/ 2016, and Linux 3.5 to 4.11.x LTS version only. Plus, the high-quality card includes both standard-profile and low-profile brackets, making it easy to install in full or small form-factor PCs and servers.
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