StarTech.com 3-port PCI Express USB 3.0 card + Gigabit Ethernet

Combo-card convenience and cost-savings: If you have separate cards for your USB and network connections, this versatile card overcomes the aggravation of running out of PCIe slots while helping to reduce clutter inside your PC. This dual-purpose card is perfect for building or upgrading your computer. It helps you save money by avoiding the additional costs of purchasing separate USB 3.0 and Gigabit Ethernet adapters. Flexible install options and legacy device support: You can rest assured this card will fit in your small form-factor system, if needed. It features a dual-profile design that makes it easy to install in either standard or low-profile cases. The combo card makes it easy to connect peripherals such as your external hard drives or mobile devices. Plus, it’s backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x, so you won’t have to replace all of your existing USB devices. Gigabit connectivity and network management: Functioning as a network adapter, the card delivers wired network access in locations where Wi-Fi is unavailable or unreliable. Support for advanced features such as jumbo frames and VLAN tagging means you can optimize network traffic as needed. Effective USB 3.0 performance enhanced by UASP: This high-performance SuperSpeed USB 3.0 adapter card supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps and 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 a UASP-enabled enclosure.

adapter, low-profile bracket, Driver CD, documentation

0.7"h x 4.7"w x 3"d

External Ports: (3) USB 3.0 Type A (F) (1) RJ-45 (F) Internal Ports: (1) 15-pin SATA Power Plug

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0.33 lbs

OS Compatibility: Windows 8/8.1 (32-/64-bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64) Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2 Linux 2.6.31 and up (Tested up to 3.5) PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express x1 slot or higher (x4, x8, x16) SATA power connector (recommended, but optional) The 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. UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), is supported in Windows 8, 8.1, 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.

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