StarTech.com PEXUSB314A2V2 4-port USB-A PCIe card black

4 port usb pcie card

The STARTECH PEXUSB314A2V2 is a high-performance 4-port USB 3.0 PCI Express card designed to add four external USB 3.0 ports to a desktop computer. With two dedicated 5Gbps PCIe 2.0 x1 channels, it provides up to 10Gbps total bandwidth, ensuring each port can achieve full USB 3.0 speeds without sharing bandwidth. The card supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), which can improve transfer speeds by up to 70% compared to traditional USB 3.0 when used with UASP-compatible drives.

This PCIe card is ideal for connecting multiple high-speed USB devices such as external hard drives, SSDs, and cameras. It is compatible with both standard and low-profile brackets, making it suitable for full-size and small form factor PCs. The card is powered directly from the PCIe slot, requiring no external power adapter. It supports Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems, providing a reliable and easy-to-install solution for expanding USB connectivity.