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Green PCB card with metal bracket, two USB-C and five USB-A ports

ESTONE

ESTONE PCIE25A2C 7-Port USB 3.0 PCIe Expansion Card (2C 5A)

SKU CH-4PHE-M1G22

Adds seven USB 3.0 ports (two Type-C, five Type-A) to a desktop via a PCI Express x1 slot with up to 5.0 Gbps transfer rates

  • 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 3.0 ports via one PCIe x1 slot
  • Two USB-C and five USB-A connectors for mixed devices
  • 0 Gbps SuperSpeed data transfer for faster file moves
  • Powered from the PCIe slot with no external supply needed
  • Per-port over-current and short-circuit protection safeguards hardware

Add seven USB 3.0 ports via PCIe x1

The ESTONE PCIE25A2C adds two USB-C and five USB-A ports to a desktop through a single PCI Express x1 slot. It targets users who need more high-speed ports for external drives, webcams, printers or scanners without opening the case for internal hubs. Driver installation is required on Windows and macOS before the ports become active. The card fits any x1 to x16 slot and works with Windows 7 through 11 plus macOS 10.8.2 and later.

Powered from the slot with per-port protection

Each port delivers up to 5 W at 5 V/1 A and draws all its power from the PCIe slot, so no external power cable is needed. Independent over-current and short-circuit protection on every port guards the host system if a connected device misbehaves. The card runs passively with no fan, adding no audible noise to the build. Total bandwidth is shared across the seven ports and limited by the PCIe 2.0 x1 link.

Low-profile bracket and included mounting hardware

The board measures 4.92 by 4.06 by 1.06 inches and weighs 3.2 ounces, allowing it to fit in standard and low-profile chassis. A CD driver, two mounting screws and a user manual are supplied in the box. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices means older peripherals still work, though at their native speeds. Buyers who need more than seven ports or higher per-port power will need a different solution.

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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

How do I install the ESTONE PCIE25A2C card and which step do people most often miss?

Fit the card into any free PCI Express x1 to x16 slot, secure it with the supplied screws, then install the RENESAS/VLI USB 3.0 driver from the included CD before connecting devices; the driver step is the one most often skipped.

What maintenance or replacement will the ESTONE PCIE25A2C need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; each port has independent over-current and short-circuit protection, so only a physical port failure or a driver update for a new OS would call for replacement.

What limit appears first when all seven ports run at full load for a long period?

The PCI Express 2.0 x1 lane caps total bandwidth at 5.0 Gbps, so sustained transfers across multiple ports will hit that aggregate ceiling before any single port reaches its own 5.0 Gbps rating.

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