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Blue PCIe 1x to 3 slot expansion card with 24 inch USB 3.0 cable

EN-Labs

EN-Labs PCIE1X3HUB PCIe 1x to 3 Slot Expansion Card

SKU CH-WE1N-XFPKB

Converts one PCIe 1x slot into three independent 1x slots with SATA and Molex power and a 24-inch USB 3.0 cable

  • Product typePCI Express Controller Card
  • Key features1-slot PCI-E 1X to 3 slots 1X riser card with high speed USB
  • Converts one PCIe x1 slot into three independent x1 slots
  • All three slots operate at PCIe 2.0 speeds for compatible devices
  • Powered by both SATA 15-pin and Molex 4-pin connectors to reduce motherboard load
  • Includes a 60 cm USB 3.0 cable for flexible placement inside the case
  • Plug-and-play compatibility with Windows, Linux and macOS

PCIe 1x to 3 Slot Expansion Card

The EN-Labs PCIE1X3HUB converts a single PCI Express 1x slot into three independent PCIe 1x slots. A 24-inch USB 3.0 cable connects the board to the motherboard, while both SATA 15-pin and Molex 4-pin connectors supply auxiliary power. The hub operates under PCIe 2.0 and 1.1 specifications and is compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac systems.

Builders adding multiple x1 cards to a board

The adapter suits users who want to run a sound card, a network card and another x1 device simultaneously without electrical interference. It does not increase the host slot bandwidth, so buyers who need higher throughput than a single Gen2 x1 link provides should look at a different solution.

Three PCIe 1x slots running at Gen2 speed

Every connected device operates at PCIe 2.0 x1 rates, which is the single specification that determines whether the card meets the throughput needs of the installed peripherals.

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Price $26.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEN-Labs
Product linePCIE1 × 3HUB
Product typePCI Express Controller Card

Questions about this item

What clearance does the 60 cm USB 3.0 cable need between the motherboard slot and the expansion board?

The 60 cm cable lets you place the hub board up to about 60 cm away from the motherboard slot, so ensure your chassis has enough depth for that cable run.

Which power connectors must be attached before the three PCIe x1 slots will function?

Connect both the SATA 15-pin and Molex 4-pin plugs to the PSU; the card draws auxiliary power through both interfaces simultaneously.

When should the USB 3.0 cable be replaced to keep the link running at 5 Gbps?

Replace the cable if you see intermittent device drops or reduced throughput, as signal degradation over time can lower the effective rate below 5 Gbps.

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