{"product_id":"startech-4-port-usb-pcie-card-usb-32-5gbps-pci-express-expansion-card-with-4x-independent-usb-controllers-4x-usb-a-ports-p5q4ausbcard","title":"StarTech 4-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 5Gbps, PCI Express Expansion Card with 4x Independent USB Controllers, 4x USB-A Ports - P5Q4A-USB-CARD","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003eStarTech 4-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 5Gbps, PCI Express Expansion Card with 4x Independent USB Controllers, 4x USB-A Ports - P5Q4A-USB-CARD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4X INDEPENDENT USB CONTROLLERS: Dedicated USB controllers per port enhance data throughput and ensure each device has up to 5Gbps bandwidth available; Ideal for simultaneously transferring large files or editing photos\/videos on external storage devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOMPATIBILITY: Drivers auto-install in most major operating systems including Windows 8 \u0026amp; up, macOS, and Linux; Works with all hardware platforms, including Intel, AMD, and Apple Silicon, that have a PCI Express 2.0 (or higher) x4, x8, or x16 slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHIGH-PERFORMANCE USB CARD: Upgrade or expand a desktop or server's USB connectivity by adding four USB Type-A ports, each with a dedicated controller capable of up to 5Gbps, via a single PCI Express 2.0 x4 connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHORIZONTAL USB PORTS: Enhance compatibility with different computer cases, reducing the risk of port clearance issues, and accommodating a wider range USB devices and cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOPTIONAL POWER: USB PCIe Expansion Card with SATA\/LP4 power connectors provides additional power to the USB ports (when motherb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpgrade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDedicated USB 5Gbps Per Port\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharge USB Devices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tech-specs\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"attr_group\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: StarTech.com\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Part Number: P5Q4A-USB-CARD\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand Name: StarTech.com\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Name: USB Adapter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged Quantity: 1\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: USB Adapter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"attr_group\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eHost Interface: PCI Express x4\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia \u0026amp; 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