StarTech.com 5 Port USB Card, PCI Express, USB 3.2

StarTech USB Card, 5 Usb Ports, USB 3.2 USB Specification - PS4C3IA3-USB-C-CARD

This USB card provides internal expansion for systems requiring additional high-speed USB connectivity via a PCI Express slot. Designed for integration into industrial and commercial hosts, it adds multiple downstream ports to support peripherals and instrumentation that need USB 3.2 transfer rates while occupying a PCIe interface.

Features and Benefits:

• Five downstream USB ports increasing peripheral connectivity
  USB 3.2 support enabling high data-throughput applications
  PCI Express bus Interface permitting direct motherboard integration
  PCIe card form factor allowing installation in standard slots
  Internal expansion design conserving external bay space

Applications

• Suitable for adding multiple USB devices in automation controllers
  Ideal for expanding USB connectivity in test rigs and bench equipment
  Used with data-logging systems that require additional high-speed ports
  Can be used for connecting measurement instruments in electronics labs
  Used for server-side USB expansion in control cabinets

Which bus Interface is required to install this card?

It requires a free PCI Express slot on the host motherboard and links directly to the system via that bus.

How many devices can be connected simultaneously through the card?

Up to five downstream USB devices can be attached concurrently using the card’s ports.

What USB performance level does the card provide for file transfers?

The ports operate to the USB 3.2 specification, suitable for sustained high-rate data exchange with compatible devices.

Is this card intended for internal or external mounting within a chassis?

The design is for internal chassis installation, providing an internal expansion solution for additional USB capability.