2 Port Mini PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card
Adapter with UASP Support
Product ID: MPEXUSB3S2
The MPEXUSB3S2 2-Port Mini PCI Express USB 3.0 Card Adapter adds two external USB ports to small
form-factor systems, for connecting a variety of different peripherals.
Compliant with the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 specification, with support for transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps (10x
faster than USB 2.0) and power output up to 900 mA.
Enhanced with UASP support (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), this USB 3.0 controller performs up to 70%
faster than conventional USB 3.0 when paired with a UASP supported enclosure (Note: UASP requires a
compatible operating system). Using a more efficient protocol than the traditional USB BOT (Bulk-Only
Transport), UASP technology optimizes transfers by allowing multiple commands to be processed
simultaneously, significantly increasing transfer speeds for less wait time on data transfers. See our UASP
test results below for further details.
Using the Mini PCI Express (Mini Card) form factor, this adapter card is designed for use in the latest very
small form factor computer systems, such as Mini-ITX or custom embedded solutions where a standard
PCIe card would not fit.
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Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Improved Performance with UASP
UASP is supported in Windows® 8, Server 2012 and Linux kernel 2.6.3 or later. In testing UASP
performed with up to a 70% faster read / 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak
performance.
At the same peak in testing, UASP also showed up
to an 80% reduction in required processor
resources.
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.
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Certifications, Reports
and Compatibility
Applications
• System builders creating a small form factor HTPC with external USB
3.0 storage or other peripherals
• Custom embedded systems with no room for full or even low profile
PCI Express cards
• Connecting external USB 3.0 storage devices for quick backup or
archiving
• Adding two additional USB ports to a mini-ITX system
Features
• Two external USB 3.0 type A ports
• UASP support for more efficient data transfer
• Provides up to 900mA of power per port
• Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.0/1.1 devices
• Fully compliant with USB 3.0 rev 1.0 specifications and Intel xHCI rev
0.96 specifications, with transfer rates up to 5Gbps
• Supports Control/Bulk/Interrupt/Isochronous USB transfer modes
• Compliant with PCI Express Mini Card specification 1.2
• Includes a Low Profile/half-height installation bracket
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Warranty 2 Years
Hardware Bus Type Mini PCI Express
Card Type Embedded
Chipset ID Renesas / NEC - µPD720200
Interface USB 3.0
Ports 2
Performance Type and Rate USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
UASP Support Yes
Connector(s) Connector Type(s) 1 - Mini PCI Express x1 (52 pin) Male
External Ports 2 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female
Software OS Compatibility Windows XP (32/64-bit)/ Server 2003 (32/64-bit)/ Server
2008 R2/ Vista (32/64-bit)/ 7 (32/64-bit)/ 8 (32/64-bit)
Special Notes /
Requirements
Note Ensure computer case has an available expansion card slot
System and Cable Requirements Available Mini PCI Express expansion slot (full length)
Environmental Operating Temperature 0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F)
Storage Temperature -65°C to 125°C (-85°F to 257°F)
Physical
Characteristics
Product Height 0.1 in [3 mm]
Product Length 2 in [50 mm]
Product Weight 2.5 oz [70.4 g]
Product Width 1.2 in [30 mm]
Packaging
Information
Shipping (Package) Weight 6.1 oz [174.2 g]
What's in the Box Included in Package 1 - Mini PCIe USB 3.0 Card
1 - Low Profile Bracket
1 - Driver CD
1 - Instruction Manual
Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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