Running low on expansion slots? Merge USB 3.0 and GbE into a single PCIe combo card. This PCIe USB 3.0 card couples your peripheral and network connections into a single, scalable solution.
By combining three USB 3.0 ports and one RJ45 port onto a single card, you only need a single PCIe slot for installation, which lets you free up space for other add-ons or upgrades and get more out of your desktop or server.
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.
The PEXUSB3S3GE is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Warranty Information
Warranty: 2 Years
Hardware
Bus Type: PCI Express
Card Type: Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID: Renesas / NEC - µPD720201 (USB 3.0)
Realtek - RTL8153 (LAN)
Industry Standards
USB 3.0 Specification Rev. 1.0
PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 2.0
Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.0
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, 802.1q VLAN Tagging, 802.1p Layer 2 Priority Encoding
Interface:
USB 3.0
RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Port Style
Integrated on Card
Ports: 3
Performance
Auto MDIX: Yes
Auto-Negotiation: Yes
Compatible Networks: 10/100/1000 Mbps
Flow Control: Full duplex flow control
Full Duplex Support: Yes
Jumbo Frame Support: 9K max.
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 5 Gbps (USB 3.0)
2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex)
MTBF: 1,920,042 Hours
Type and Rate: USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
UASP Support: Yes
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s): 1 - PCI Express x1 Male
External Ports:
3 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
1 - RJ-45 Female
Internal Ports: 1 - SATA Power (15 pin) Plug
Software
OS Compatibility:
Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 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)
Special Notes / Requirements
Note: 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.
System and Cable Requirements:
PCI Express enabled computer with an available
PCI Express x1 slot or higher (x4, x8, x16)
SATA power connector (recommended, but optional)
Physical Characteristics
Product Height: 4.7 in [120 mm]
Product Length: 3 in [77 mm]
Product Width: 0.7 in [18 mm]
Indicators
LED Indicators:
1 - Link (Green)
1 - Activity (Amber)
Environmental
Humidity: 20~80% RH
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature: -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight: 5.3 oz [150 g]
What's in the Box
Included in Package:
1 - 3 Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card w/ Gigabit Ethernet
1 - Low-Profile Bracket
1 - Driver CD
1 - Instruction Manual