StarTech.com 4-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 5Gbps, PCI Express Expansion Card with 4x Independent USB Controllers, 4x USB-A Ports

Part No. P5Q4A-USB-CARD

by StarTech.com

StarTech.com 4-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 5Gbps, PCI Express Expansion Card with 4x Independent USB Controllers, 4x USB-A Ports

Upgrade or expand a desktop computer/server's USB connectivity by adding 4x USB-A ports via PCI Express - 4x USB controllers up to 5Gbps per port - PCIe 2.0 x4; 5V 1.5A - Supports Windows/macOS/Linux and Intel/AMD/Apple Silicon

Part No. P5Q4A-USB-CARD

by StarTech.com

$157.99
General Information
ManufacturerStarTech.com
Manufacturer Part NumberP5Q4A-USB-CARD
Brand NameStarTech.com
Product NameUSB Adapter
Marketing Information

Upgrade or expand the USB connectivity of a desktop computer or server by adding four independent USB Type-A 5Gbps ports over a single PCI Express 2.0 x4 connection.

Dedicated USB 5Gbps Per Port

When multiple devices are connected, traditional single-bus USB 3.2 Gen 1 cards share the maximum bandwidth across all ports. By employing four host controller chipsets, each port operates on its own independent channel, providing up to 5Gbps to each USB port, reducing performance bottlenecks and effectively quadrupling the total available bandwidth to 20Gbps.

Charge USB Devices

This USB PCIe expansion card can receive supplemental power through SATA or LP4 connectors. It supports the Battery Charging 1.2 (5V 1.5A) specification and provides up to 5V 2A (10W) on the USB Type-A ports when the bus power from the motherboard is insufficient.

Compatibility

The PCI Express USB card drivers auto-install in most major operating systems, including Windows 8 and later, macOS, and Linux. The expansion card supports hardware platforms such as Intel, AMD, and Apple Silicon and fits in PCI Express x4, x8, and x16 slots. Horizontal USB ports enhance compatibility with different computer cases, reduce the risk of port clearance issues, and accommodate a wider range of USB devices and cables.

Packaged Quantity1
Product TypeUSB Adapter
Technical Information
Host InterfacePCI Express x4
Media & Performance
Data Transfer Rate640 MB/s
UASP SupportYes
Interfaces/Ports
USB Version3.2 Gen 1
Total Number of USB Ports4
Number of SATA Ports1
USB Connector TypeType-A
Software
Operating System Supported
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022
  • macOS
  • Linux 2.6.31
Physical Characteristics
Color FamilyBlack
Product ColorBlack
Height0.70" (17.78 mm)
Width4.70" (119.38 mm)
Length6.60" (167.64 mm)
Weight (Approximate)3.50 oz (99.22 g)
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
  • USB Adapter
  • 1 x Quick-Start Guide
Application/Usage
  • Server
  • Desktop
  • Hard Drive
Platform SupportedPC
Environmental ComplianceWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
ConditionNo
UPC0065030912761
Warranty
Limited Warranty2 Year