Name: StarTech 2-Port USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Card with USB-A Connectors
Brand: StarTech
SKU: STEXUSB311EI
Price: 58.99 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 3.9 (13 reviews)

StarTech 2-Port USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Card with USB-A Connectors

StarTech USB Card

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Although this item is temporarily on Backorder, you can order it now and it will ship as soon as it arrives. Your card will only be charged once item is shipped.

Temporarily On Backorder

Although this item is temporarily on Backorder, you can order it now and it will ship as soon as it arrives. Your card will only be charged once item is shipped. Estimated to Ship: 09/2025.

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Upgrade to USB 3.1 Gen 2 with the StarTech 2-Port USB Card. 10Gbps, PCIe, UASP for fast data transfer. Windows/Mac/Linux compatible. Shop now!

It's time to elevate your computer's connectivity with the cutting-edge 2-Port USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Card with USB-A Connectors. Designed to usher in the next generation of USB performance, this card is a robust solution for both internal and external USB needs. With a dual-port configuration, it offers one internal and one external Type-A connector, delivering a combined bandwidth of up to 10Gbps for rapid data transfer and efficient operation.Experience the efficiency of high-speed data transfer with this card's ability to move files and access USB 3.1 devices swiftly, both inside and outside your computer case. The internal SATA power connector ensures that power-hungry devices receive the energy they need, directly from your computer's power supply, enhancing the performance of connected peripherals.This card is not only fast but also versatile. It is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0 devices, ensuring a seamless integration with your existing equipment. The integrated SATA power connector supports high-powered USB devices, making it an ideal choice for large external storage solutions.Installation is user-friendly and efficient, with native support from many operating systems and a dual-profile design that fits into standard or low-profile systems. The card comes equipped with a full-profile bracket and includes a low-profile (half-height) bracket for installation in small form-factor computers.For those who require secure internal connectivity, the internal USB Type-A connector is perfect for devices like front-bay SD card readers or interface devices for external wireless peripherals. The external port caters to any USB Type-A device, from external hard drives to wired peripherals, ensuring reliable and durable connections.By leveraging the PCIe x4 interface compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 3.0, this card ensures efficient and reliable performance. It is also compliant with UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) Revision 1.0 and the Universal Serial Bus 3.1 Specification Revision 1.0, as well as the Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0.Whether you're upgrading an older PCIe-equipped desktop, securing a USB device within your computer case, expanding your system's USB capabilities, or building a new PC, this card is an essential component. It's ideal for tasks that demand high bandwidth, such as file backups, video editing, and data recovery.Choose this 2-Port USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Card with USB-A Connectors for a durable, high-speed, and reliable addition to your technology arsenal. It's a user-friendly and efficient solution that ensures your system is equipped for the demands of modern USB devices.

Needed to add a 20 Pin internal USB header to an Asus Z890M board for a 54 in 1 device on a Windows 11 Pro OS.  Didn't need SATA power for good results.

Unit worked perfectly with OS WHQL drivers.  Took longer to unbox unit than to install.

Highly recommend.

Great Product for Intended Use

Bought this so I could make full use of my Corsair case's 4 USB 3.0 sockets.  Mounted quickly with an easy driver installation!

Easy install great product!

This card is the best pick when installing Windows 98 on modern hardware. Also works great in Windows 11, my expensive Razer mouse is hooked-up  to this card so I can use it in Windows 98 and Windows 11 in a dual boot configuration.

The most compatible USB 2.0 card

4 PCIE-2 x 4 supports the card with an external, self-powered 4-port USB 3.2 hub just fine, and one front panel USB 3.0 port. The card also has a SATA power connector attached. No dropouts, no compatibility issues with an old Intel Server board running Windows 10. Just works.

Works fine, on PCIe2 x 4 channels is 1 GB transfer

After installing it instead of motherboard's USB ports - there are stops any lags or music distortion while ASIO streaming. Very clear strong sound stream without artefacts. Really huge improvement for my SCHIIT MODI MULTIBIT.

Great for external DAC

I Bought it one week ago, and can not install it in my lenovo shark bay with Win 10 - system dont see it at all

Not wirking on Win 10(((

I bought this because I needed to have an internal USB-A port that was inaccessible to users. But on every boot there is a POST error indicating "USB Type-C Card Detection Error" and that "cable is required between 12C on card and USB-C on the motherboard"... but this isn't a Type-C card (its type-A). The computer and port work fine once you continue past the error screen & reboot again. The only extra port on it is the SATA power cable. So when I get one of those I'll update to see if that fixes it.

Detects as USB Type-C & Requires SATA power cable

Bought 2 years ago for my home built - Windows 10 Home - computer (AMD FX CPU/Gigabyte MB), to add extra USB ports. Have had no issues thus far.

Has been working great for 2 years.

Trying to use for USB 3.1 drive dock on a backup server. The card needs power, no power leads on most Dell servers for aux power to pcie cards. The Startech USB 3.0 pcie card did not need aux power if the drive was independently powered. Request a 3.1 card that does not need aux power, even if that violates the 3.1 standard.

Wont work in Dell Servers

I am one of the " IT " guys Orthopedic Appliance Company here in Asheville NC. Our Dell server has those 2.0 USB ports. Backups being that they are encrypted we're taking 8hrs+/-. Even though backup we're scheduled after hours, it would run into the following day by a few hrs. Ordered the 3.0+ Pcie add-on card, and now complete backups are taking less than 5 and are completed before the staff returned the following morning and are able to be more productive because the local server isn't being bogged down from backups running?. 18 staff members running pervasive database applications along with remote desktop really put a strain on Everything. Best money spent.

Exactly what we we're needing

The Technical Specifications are poorly written. This is physically an x4 PCie card, but it is electrically PCIe 2.0 x2. Startech should update all their PCIe card Technical Specifications with specific information like that instead of the vague and useless info currently provided. The problem with x2 is that some old computer chipsets or CPUs may treat that as x1 which would half the performance, or quarter the performance if it is a PCIe 1.0 slot. You can find other cards that use a switch chip (x4 upstream) to connect both USB and eSATA. Such a card will perform better in a x4 PCIe 1.0 slot or a slot that does not support x2. The ASM 1142 chip has a problem where it reports the connection status of my device as 5Gb/sec instead of 10 Gb/sec but the device transfers data at faster than 5 Gb/sec anyway. Sometimes I have to reconnect the device if it reports as 480 Mb/sec (USB 2.0). USB 3.1 gen 2 from an Intel Thunderbolt 3 chip does not have those problems but no-one makes a USB PCIe card using that chip.

mostly works

I wanted to add USB 3 to my HP Z800 with Win 7 Pro 64 bit but it is not working correctly. Confused as it should straight out of the box.

StarTech 2-Port USB 3.1 (10Gbps) Card with USB-A Connectors

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