StarTech.com P5Q4A-USB-CARD USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface card and adapter

Add four 5Gbps USB Type-A ports via PCI Express

Upgrade or expand the USB connectivity of a desktop computer or server by adding four independent 5Gbps USB Type-A ports via a single PCI Express 2.0 x4 connection.

Dedicated 5Gbps USB per Port

When multiple devices are connected, traditional single-bus USB 3.2 Gen 1 cards share the maximum bandwidth among all ports. By employing four host controller chipsets, each port operates on its own independent channel, providing up to 5Gbps to each USB port, reducing performance bottlenecks and effectively quadrupling the total available bandwidth to 20Gbps.

Charge USB Devices

This PCIe USB expansion card can receive supplemental power via SATA or LP4 connectors. It is compatible with the Battery Charging 1.2 specification (5V 1.5A) and provides up to 5V 2A (10W) on the USB Type-A ports when bus power from the motherboard is insufficient.

Compatibility

The PCI Express USB card drivers self-install on most major operating systems, including Windows 8 and later, and Linux. The expansion card is compatible with hardware platforms such as Intel and AMD, and fits into PCI Express x4, x8, and x16 slots. The horizontal USB ports improve compatibility with different types of computer cases, reduce the risk of clearance issues at the ports, and accommodate a wider range of USB devices and cables.

StarTech 4-Port USB-A PCI Express Card - USB 3.2 5Gbps - 4 USB Controllers - Internal USB Hub

• HIGH-PERFORMANCE USB CARD: Upgrade or expand a computer's USB connectivity by adding four USB Type-A ports, each with a dedicated controller capable of up to 5Gbps, via a single PCI Express 2.0 x4 connection
• 4 INDEPENDENT USB CONTROLLERS: Dedicated controllers per port ensure up to 5Gbps bandwidth per device - Ideal for simultaneously transferring large files or editing photos/videos on external storage peripherals
• HORIZONTAL USB PORTS: Improve compatibility with various types of computer cases, reducing the risk of space issues between ports and accommodating a wider range of USB devices and cables
• HIGH POWER: Provides additional power to the USB ports (when motherboard power is insufficient), supports the Battery Charging 1.2 specification (5V 1.5A), and provides up to 5V 2A (10W) per port
• COMPATIBILITY: Automatic driver installation on Windows 8 and above and Linux - Works with all hardware platforms, including Intel and AMD, with a PCI Express 2.0 (or higher) x4, x8, or x16 slot