StarTech - MPEXUSB3S2 - 2 Port Mini PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter

The MPEXUSB3S2 2-Port Mini PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter adds two external USB ports to small form factor systems, for connecting a variety of different peripherals.

Supporting the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 specification, each port is capable of supporting transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps (10x faster than USB 2.0) and providing up to 900 mA of power (almost 2x than USB 2.0).

Using the Mini PCI Express (Mini Card) form factor, this adapter card is designed for use in the latest very small form factor computer systems, such as Mini-ITX or custom embedded solutions where a standard PCIe card would not fit. Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

StarTech.com Advantage

• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity at up to 5 Gbps and 80% more power than USB 2.0
• A Mini PCI Express form factor designed for use in the latest small form factor and embedded systems
• Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support

Features

• Two external USB 3.0 type A ports
• Provides up to 900mA of power per port
• Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.0/1.1 devices
• Fully compliant with USB 3.0 rev 1.0 specifications and Intel xHCI rev 0.96 specifications, with transfer rates up to 5Gbps
• Supports Control/Bulk/Interrupt/Isochronous USB transfer modes
• Compliant with PCI Express Mini Card specification 1.2
• Includes a Low Profile/half-height installation bracket

Applications

• System builders creating a small form factor HTPC with external USB 3.0 storage or other peripherals
• Custom embedded systems with no room for full or even low profile PCI Express cards
• Connecting external USB 3.0 storage devices for quick backup or archiving
• Adding two additional USB ports to a mini-ITX system