StarTech.com PEXUSB3S4 System manual

4 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCI Express Card with SATA Power
StarTech ID: PEXUSB3S4
The PEXUSB3S4 4-Port PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card (with SATA Power) adds 3 external USB 3.0
ports and an internal USB 3.0 port to any PCI Express-enabled computer system. With SuperSpeed USB 3.0, you
can reach data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, while still being backward compatible with existing USB 2.0 devices
at 480Mbps.
With a built-in SATA power connector, each USB port can provide up to 900mA of power to USB 3.0 devices
(500mA for USB 2.0) by connecting to your computer power supply. Compatible with both Low profile/half-height or
Full profile computer cases, this card is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical
support.
Applications
Upgrade an older PCIe-based system with USB 3.0 connectivity, to fully utilize USB 3.0 devices
Ideal for newer computer systems with only SATA power connectors, or a limited number of older LP4 power
connectors
Expand a system's USB capabilities with three additional external USB ports
Connect additional external hard drives, CD/DVD drives, MP3 players, printers, scanners, webcams, game
controllers, digital cameras, etc. to a computer system through USB 3.0
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Features
Adds four USB 3.0 ports in total; 3x External, 1x Internal
Fully compliant with USB 3.0 revision 1.0 specifications and Intel xHCI rev0.95 specifications, with transfer
rates up to 5 Gbps
Built-in optional SATA power connector for bus-powered USB devices
Optionally provides up to 900mA per USB port
Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.0/1.1 devices
Compliant with PCI Express 2.0 specifications
Includes a Low Profile/half-height installation bracket
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Technical Specifications
Warranty 2 Years
Ports 4
Bus Type PCI Express
Card Type Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID Texas Instruments - TUSB7340
Connector
Type(s)
1 - PCI Express x1 Male
Internal Ports 1 - SATA Power (15 pin) Plug
Internal Ports 1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
External Ports 3 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
Maximum
Data Transfer
Rate
5 Gbps
OS
Compatibility
Windows XP(32/64-bit)/ Server 2003(32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2/ Vista(32/64-bit)/ 7(32/64-bit)/
8(32/64-bit)
Product
Length
3.5 in [90 mm]
Product
Width
2.8 in [70 mm]
Product
Height
0.9 in [22 mm]
Product
Weight
2.1 oz [60 g]
Operating
Temperature
5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
Storage
Temperature
-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Humidity 20% ~ 80% RH
System and
Cable
Requirements
Available PCI Express expansion slot
Note The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interface. If used with PCI Express Gen
1.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 2.5 Gbps. If used with PCI Express Gen 2.0 enabled
computers, the max throughput is 5 Gbps.
Shipping
(Package)
Weight
6.7 oz [190 g]
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Included in
Package
1 - PCI Express USB 3.0 card
Included in
Package
1 - Low Profile Bracket
Included in
Package
1 - Driver CD
Included in
Package
1 - Instruction Manual
Certifications, Reports and Compatibility
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