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Green circuit board with metal bracket, five rectangular USB-A ports and two oval USB-C ports along the rear edge

ESTONE

ESTONE PCIE25A2C 7-Port USB 3.0 Expansion Card (5× USB-A, 2× USB-C) 5 Gbps

SKU CH-S6DC-EMHVD

Adds seven USB 3.0 ports — five Type-A and two Type-C — through a single PCI Express x1 slot at 5 Gbps

  • External USB ports7x USB Ports
  • Supported standardsUSB 3.0
  • Transfer speedUp to 5.0 Gbit/s
  • Supported operating systemsWindows 7/8/10/11
  • Product typePCI to USB Card
  • Compatible withWidely Compatibility: The card is compatible with Windows 7/
  • Adds seven USB ports (five USB-A, two USB-C) via one PCIe x1 slot
  • Delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer speed for faster file moves
  • Works with Windows 7 through 11 and Mac OS 10.8.2 or later
  • Draws power from the PCIe slot, no extra cable needed
  • Each port includes over-current and short-circuit protection

PCIe USB 3.0 Expansion Card with Seven Ports

The ESTONE PCIE25A2C adds seven USB 3.0 ports to a desktop computer through a single PCI Express x1 slot. Five ports use the traditional Type-A connector and two use the reversible Type-C connector. The card draws all required power from the motherboard slot, so no external power cable is needed.

Desktop builders needing more USB 3.0 connections

This card suits users who want to attach multiple keyboards, mice, external drives, printers or cameras at 5 Gbps speeds. It is not for systems that lack a free PCI Express x1 to x16 slot. It is also not for anyone who needs Thunderbolt protocol support or video output from the added ports.

5 Gbps data rate over USB 3.0

Each port delivers up to 5 Gbps bandwidth, which is the USB 3.0 specification limit. Actual throughput will vary with the connected device and the host controller. The single specification that decides fit is whether your workflow requires this 5 Gbps ceiling or a faster interface.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameESTONE
Product linePCIE25A2C
Model namePCIE25A2C
Product typePCI to USB Card
Performance
Transfer speedUp to 5.0 Gbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsUSB 3.0
Ports & slots
External USB ports7x USB Ports
Size & build
Product dimensions4.92 × 4.06 × 1.06 in
Product weight3.2 oz
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 7/8/10/11
In the box
In the box1x USB 3.0 PCI-E expansion card, 1x CD driver, 1 x installation screws, and 1x user manual.

Questions about this item

Does the PCIe 2.0 x1 interface cap the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 ports in practice?

The card uses a PCIe 2.0 x1 lane, which provides up to 5 Gbps of host bandwidth. All seven USB 3.0 ports share this lane, so simultaneous transfers across multiple ports will be limited to that aggregate throughput.

What slot and bracket space does the card need to fit?

It fits any PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot and occupies a single low-profile bracket. The board measures 4.92 by 4.06 by 1.06 inches, so verify your case has enough clearance behind the slot.

How is the card installed, and what step do people often miss?

Power off the PC, insert the card into a free PCIe slot, secure it with the supplied screw, then boot. The critical step is installing the Renesas/VLI USB 3.0 driver from the included CD or a downloaded package before the ports will enumerate correctly.

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