{"product_id":"startech-4-port-usb-30-pci-express-card-ab66981","title":"StarTech 4 Port USB 3.0 PCI Express Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"\u003eHere’s a cost-effective solution for adding USB 3.0 connectivity to your computer. This 4-port PCIe USB 3.0 card gives you three external ports and one internal port, for the ultimate connection flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEnjoy convenient USB 3.0 port availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"\u003eWith three external USB 3.0 ports you can connect more devices to your computer. The card provides easy access to commonly-used peripherals such as your tablet and external hard drive. It also features an internal USB port that lets you connect a device such as a flash drive inside your computer case, providing added security and convenience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"\u003eUSB 3.0 gives you fast access to your files with data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps. Plus it's backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x devices, which eliminates the cost and aggravation of upgrading your existing devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGet up and running quickly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"\u003eSetup is a breeze with native operating system support. The USB 3.0 adapter card automatically installs in Windows® 8.1, 8 and 7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"\u003eFor convenient installation, this PCI Express USB 3.0 card features a dual-profile design that can be installed in almost any type of computer. It comes equipped with a standard profile bracket and also includes a low-profile bracket for installation in small form-factor\/half-height systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUASP support for more efficient data transfers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"\u003eThis high-performance USB 3.0 card is enhanced with UASP support, which can perform ~70% faster read speed and ~40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0, when paired with UASP-enabled enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"UASP speed benefit diagram\" src=\"http:\/\/sgcdn.startech.com\/005329\/media\/products\/gallery_large\/UASPSPEEDGraph.jpg\" width=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"\u003eThe PEXUSB3S42 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;\"\u003eNote: UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) is supported in Windows 8.1, 8, Server 2012 and Linux kernel 2.6.37 or later. Test results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, StarTech.com add-on USB 3.0 cards, a UASP-enabled StarTech.com enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"2\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"lightgrey\" align=\"left\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003ePort Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eIntegrated on Card \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e4 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"lightgrey\" align=\"left\"\u003ePackaging Information\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eShipping (Package) Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e143 g [5 oz] \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"lightgrey\" align=\"left\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eMaximum Cable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e3 m [9.8 ft] \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eMaximum Data Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e5 Gbps \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eMTBF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e24,000 hours \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eType and Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eUSB 3.0 - 5 Gbit\/s \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eUASP Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eYes \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"lightgrey\" align=\"left\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eProduct Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e120 mm [4.7 in] \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eProduct Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e87 mm [3.4 in] \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e59 g [2.1 oz] \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eProduct Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e19 mm [0.7 in] \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"lightgrey\" align=\"left\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eWindows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10\u003cbr\u003e\nWindows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016\u003cbr\u003e\nLinux 2.6.31 to 4.11.x \u003ci\u003eLTS Versions only\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"lightgrey\" align=\"left\"\u003eSpecial Notes \/ Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eSystem and Cable Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003ePCI Express enabled computer or server with an available PCI Express x1 slot or higher (x4, x8, x16) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eSATA power connector (recommended, but optional) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"lightgrey\" align=\"left\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eIncluded in Package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e4 Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eDriver CD \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eInstruction Manual \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eLow-Profile Bracket \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"lightgrey\" align=\"left\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eUSB 3.0 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eIndustry Standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eUSB 3.0 Specification Rev. 1.0\u003cbr\u003e\nPCI Express Base Specification Rev. 2.0\u003cbr\u003e\nIntel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.0 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eChipset ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eVIA\/VLI - VL805 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eCard Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eStandard Profile (LP bracket incl.) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eBus Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003ePCI Express \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"lightgrey\" align=\"left\"\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003e20~80% RH \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"lightgrey\" align=\"left\"\u003eConnector(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eInternal Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eUSB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eSATA Power (15 pin) Plug  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eExternal Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eUSB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003eConnector Type(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size:14px;font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif \" align=\"left\"\u003ePCI Express x1 Male  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"StarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995530182787,"sku":"AB66981","price":55.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6633\/7923\/files\/AB66981_2.jpg?v=1787798718","url":"https:\/\/www.mwave.com.au\/products\/startech-4-port-usb-30-pci-express-card-ab66981","provider":"Mwave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}