StarTech.com 7 Port PCIe USB 3.0 Card TAA PEXUSB3S7
The StarTech.com 7 Port PCIe USB 3.0 Card TAA (PEXUSB3S7) provides seven high-speed USB 3.0 ports, enabling robust peripheral expansion for business desktops and servers.
- Expanded Connectivity: Adds seven USB 3.0 ports, supporting a wider range of peripherals for enhanced operational flexibility.
- High-Speed Data Transfer: Delivers up to 5 Gbps per port, accelerating data backups and file transfers for improved workflow efficiency.
- TAA Compliant: Meets U.S. Government procurement requirements, simplifying acquisition for public sector and federal contractors.
- Versatile Installation: Includes both full-height and low-profile brackets, ensuring compatibility with diverse desktop and server chassis.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 7 Port PCIe USB 3.0 Card TAA (PEXUSB3S7) is an internal expansion card designed to add seven USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) ports to any compatible desktop or server, featuring a 5 Gbit/s data transfer rate.
Engineered with a Renesas/NEC chipset and UASP support, this card ensures efficient data handling and broad compatibility across Windows and Linux operating systems, including Windows Server environments.
- Seven USB 3.0 Ports: Provides extensive connectivity for multiple peripherals, reducing the need for external hubs and simplifying cable management.
- PCIe Host Interface: Utilizes a high-bandwidth PCIe slot, ensuring stable and fast data throughput for all connected USB devices.
- SATA Power Connector: Delivers reliable power to high-demand USB devices, preventing disconnections and ensuring consistent performance.
- UASP Support: Accelerates data transfer speeds for UASP-enabled storage devices, improving backup times and operational efficiency.
- Operational Value: Features a high Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1,920,042 hours, ensuring long-term reliability and reducing maintenance overhead.
This USB 3.0 expansion card is an ideal solution for organizations seeking to enhance system connectivity with a reliable, compliant, and high-performance upgrade.
Technical Specifications
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4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Upgrading Legacy Systems
Many older business desktops and servers lack sufficient USB 3.0 ports for modern peripherals, limiting their utility and requiring costly full system replacements. This card provides seven high-speed USB 3.0 ports via a PCIe slot, extending the useful life of existing hardware and enabling connectivity for new devices without a full system overhaul.
Small business offices, educational institutions, government agencies, manufacturing facilities
Enhancing Peripheral Connectivity
Businesses often require multiple high-speed USB connections for external storage, specialized input devices, or data acquisition units, which standard system ports cannot adequately support. The card adds six external and one internal USB 3.0 port, ensuring stable power and 5 Gbps data transfer for a wide array of mission-critical peripherals.
Design studios, medical clinics, financial trading desks, engineering firms
Ensuring Procurement Compliance
Government entities and federal contractors must adhere to strict procurement regulations, such as the Trade Agreements Act (TAA), for all purchased hardware. This USB 3.0 card is TAA compliant, simplifying the purchasing process for organizations that operate under federal mandates and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Federal agencies, state and local government, defense contractors, public sector organizations
Key Features
PCIe Host Interface
Ensures high-bandwidth connectivity for all seven USB ports, preventing data bottlenecks and maintaining peripheral performance.
7 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Ports
Provides extensive connectivity for multiple high-speed peripherals, reducing the need for external hubs and simplifying workstation setups.
5 Gbit/s Data Transfer Rate
Accelerates file transfers and data backups, significantly improving workflow efficiency for data-intensive tasks.
TAA Compliance
Meets U.S. Government procurement standards, enabling seamless integration into federal and public sector IT infrastructures.
UASP Support
Optimizes data transfer performance for UASP-enabled storage devices, resulting in faster read/write speeds and improved productivity.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This card is TAA compliant, meeting federal procurement requirements for agencies and contractors.
Legal & Professional Services
Enables reliable connectivity for numerous USB peripherals like scanners, external drives, and specialized input devices in document-intensive environments.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Provides additional high-speed USB ports for connecting diagnostic tools, data acquisition devices, or industrial control interfaces to existing PCs.
Education & Research
Supports the expansion of older lab or administrative computers with modern USB 3.0 ports for connecting various scientific instruments or data storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of devices can I connect to this USB 3.0 card?
You can connect a wide range of USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 devices, including external hard drives, SSDs, webcams, printers, and specialized industrial equipment, leveraging the 5 Gbit/s transfer speed.
Is this card compatible with both full-height and low-profile computer cases?
Yes, the StarTech.com PEXUSB3S7 includes both full-height and low-profile mounting brackets, ensuring it can be installed in various desktop and server chassis configurations.
Does this USB card require additional power?
Yes, it requires a SATA power connection from your computer's power supply to ensure stable power delivery to all seven USB ports, especially for high-power devices.
What operating systems are supported by this PCIe USB card?
This card supports a broad range of Windows operating systems, from Windows XP to Windows 10, including various Windows Server versions, and also provides Linux operating system support.
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.