StarTech 4 Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 PCIe Expansion Card

The StarTech P5Q4A-USB-CARD is a versatile hardware upgrade designed to effectively expand the USB connectivity of your server or desktop system. This expansion card delivers four independent USB-A 5Gb/s ports from a single PCI-Express 2.0 x4 connection, providing a significant boost to your computer's capabilities.

A key feature of this card is its utilisation of four separate host controller chipsets. This means each port operates on its own dedicated channel, offering up to 5Gb/s of bandwidth per port. This intelligent design reduces data bottlenecks and effectively quadruples the total available bandwidth to a substantial 20Gb/s, making it ideal for high-speed data transfer scenarios.

To ensure stable operation with power-hungry devices, the card can receive supplemental power through an optional SATA or LP4 power connection. This provides up to 5V 1.5A (7.5W) on the USB-A ports when the power supplied from the motherboard is insufficient, guaranteeing reliable performance for all connected peripherals.

The card features a practical horizontal port layout, which helps reduce the risk of port clearance issues within your computer case, ensuring easy access and a secure fit. With broad operating system support, drivers automatically install in most environments, including Windows 8 or later and various Linux distributions.

Key Features & Benefits:

• High-Speed Connectivity: Adds four external USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb/s) ports to your PC.
• Dedicated Bandwidth: Each port has a dedicated controller, ensuring full 5Gb/s speed is always available.
• Ideal for Data Transfer: Perfect for simultaneously transferring large files across multiple external storage devices like hard drives and SSDs.
• Supplemental Power: Optional SATA power input provides extra power to USB ports when needed.
• Wide Compatibility: Supports Windows 7/8/10/11, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016