The StarTech 7-Port USB 3.0 PCI Express 2.0 x1 Card provides six external USB 3.0 ports as well as one internal USB 3.0 port for desktop systems with an available PCIe 2.0 x1, x4, x8, or x16 slot. The extra USB 3.0 ports allow the system to access more printers, external storage drives, internal case fans, and other USB-based gear. For supporting a wide range of equipment, the card is compatible with your desktop's standard and low-profile expansion slots and comes with an internal SATA connector for delivering up to 900mA of power per USB port. In addition, it features USB 3.0 technology with 5 Gb/s speeds as well as UASP support, which can increase read and write speeds to UASP-compatible equipment.
Key Features:
- Extend your system's capabilities by adding seven USB 3.0 ports—6 external and 1 internal—to a computer with an available PCIe x1 slot
- Dual-profile design for fitting standard and low-profile slots
- Native OS support with Windows 8/8.1 and Linux kernel 2.6.31 or later
- USB 3.0 5 Gb/s speeds and UASP support
- Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x devices
- SATA power connector with up to 900mA per port for high-powered USB devices
- PCIe x1 interface compliant with PCI Express 2.0 specifications
