StarTech.com 4-Port 4-Channel 20Gbps PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 1 Card PEXUSB3S44V
The StarTech.com PEXUSB3S44V 4-Port 4-Channel PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 1 Expansion Card delivers a total aggregate bandwidth of 20 Gbps across four independent 5 Gbps channels, ensuring dedicated performance for demanding business peripherals.
- Dedicated Bandwidth: Four independent 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 channels prevent performance bottlenecks, ensuring consistent data transfer for multiple high-speed devices.
- Enhanced Reliability: SATA power connector provides stable power to high-draw USB peripherals, reducing the risk of disconnections and data corruption in critical operations.
- Broad Compatibility: Supports Windows and Linux operating systems, including Windows Server, for seamless integration into diverse professional computing environments.
- Flexible Deployment: Includes both full-height and low-profile brackets, allowing installation in various PC and server chassis sizes for versatile system upgrades.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com PEXUSB3S44V is a 4-Port 4-Channel PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 1 Expansion Card, engineered to upgrade professional workstations and servers with high-speed peripheral connectivity. It features a Renesas/NEC µPD720202 chipset and delivers an impressive 20 Gbps total aggregate bandwidth across four independent 5 Gbps channels.
This card supports UASP for faster data transfers with compatible devices and includes a peripheral (Molex) power connector to ensure stable power delivery for high-draw USB devices. Its RoHS compliance confirms adherence to environmental standards, making it a responsible choice for business IT infrastructure.
- Core Functionality: Adds four independent USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, providing dedicated 5 Gbps bandwidth per port for consistent performance with multiple peripherals.
- Reliable Power Delivery: Integrates a 4-pin Molex power connector, ensuring sufficient and stable power for high-demand USB devices to prevent operational interruptions.
- Accelerated Transfers: Features UASP support, optimizing data transfer speeds for compatible storage devices and reducing wait times for large file operations.
- System Versatility: Designed with a full-height/low-profile form factor and broad OS support, enabling installation in a wide range of desktop PCs and server chassis.
- Operational Value: Extends the useful life of existing hardware by adding modern, high-speed USB connectivity, deferring costly system replacements and improving ROI.
This expansion card provides a cost-effective and high-performance solution for businesses needing to enhance their system's peripheral connectivity and operational efficiency.
Technical Specifications
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4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Enhance Workstation Peripheral Connectivity
Many professional workstations require more high-speed USB ports than natively available for external storage, imaging, or specialized input devices. This card adds four independent 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, ensuring each connected peripheral operates at its full potential without bandwidth contention.
Engineering firms, graphic design studios, data analysis teams, research and development departments
Improve Data Acquisition System Reliability
Systems used for scientific data logging or industrial process monitoring often rely on multiple USB-connected sensors and instruments. The independent channels and stable power delivery of this card prevent data loss or interruptions, critical for maintaining measurement accuracy and operational uptime.
Quality control labs, manufacturing automation, environmental monitoring stations, medical diagnostic centers
Upgrade Legacy Server I/O Capabilities
Older servers may lack modern high-speed USB ports needed for connecting backup drives, KVM consoles, or specialized diagnostic tools. Installing this PCIe card provides a cost-effective upgrade, extending the server's utility and enabling faster data transfers for maintenance and administrative tasks.
Small business servers, departmental file servers, on-premise application hosts, IT infrastructure teams
Key Features
4-Port 4-Channel PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 1
Provides dedicated 5 Gbps bandwidth to each of four USB ports, preventing performance degradation when multiple high-speed devices are in use.
20 Gbit/s Aggregate Data Transfer Rate
Ensures rapid data exchange across all ports simultaneously, crucial for tasks involving large file transfers or multiple data streams.
UASP Support
Accelerates data transfer speeds for UASP-enabled storage devices, optimizing backup and recovery operations for faster system resilience.
Peripheral (Molex) Power Connector
Delivers stable and sufficient power to high-draw USB devices, preventing power-related disconnections and ensuring continuous, reliable operation.
Full-height / Low-profile Form Factor
Allows flexible installation in a wide range of desktop PCs and server chassis, maximizing compatibility and simplifying hardware upgrades across diverse systems.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Deployed in industrial PCs to connect specialized control systems, data acquisition units, or high-speed cameras, ensuring reliable data flow for production.
Legal & Professional Services
Used in workstations for high-volume document scanning, connecting external storage, or specialized peripherals, maintaining data integrity and transfer speed.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Integrates with medical imaging workstations or lab equipment to ensure high-speed, reliable data capture from diagnostic devices and research instruments.
Media & Entertainment
Essential for connecting multiple external hard drives, audio interfaces, or video capture devices to editing workstations, supporting demanding content creation workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What operating systems are supported by this USB expansion card?
This card supports a wide range of Windows operating systems, including Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10, as well as Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019. It also provides Linux operating system support.
How does the 4-channel design benefit performance compared to standard USB cards?
The 4-channel design provides four independent 5 Gbps data paths, meaning each USB port has its own dedicated bandwidth. This prevents performance bottlenecks that can occur on single-channel cards when multiple high-speed devices are used simultaneously.
Is additional power required for this PCIe USB card?
Yes, the card includes a 4-pin Peripheral (Molex) power connector. Connecting this to your system's power supply ensures stable power delivery to high-draw USB devices, preventing potential power-related issues.
Can this card be installed in a small form factor PC?
Yes, the card features a full-height / low-profile expansion card form factor. It includes a low-profile bracket, allowing installation in smaller desktop PCs or server chassis that require a half-height card.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.