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Green circuit board with six blue USB ports on a metal bracket and one internal port plus a SATA power connector

STARTECH

STARTECH PEXUSB3S7 7-Port USB 3.0 PCIe Expansion Card

SKU CH-9QF0-ERNAY MPN PEXUSB3S7

Adds seven USB 3.0 ports with SATA power via PCI Express, including one internal and six external connectors

  • External USB ports6x USB Ports
  • Internal USB ports1x USB Port
  • External connectors6 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
  • Internal ports1 - SATA Power (15 pin) Plug 1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpee
  • Supported standardsUSB 3.0
  • Transfer speedUp to 5.0 Gbit/s

External USB Ports 6x USB Ports

  • Add 7 USB 3.0 ports via a single PCIe slot
  • Transfer data at up to 5.0 Gbps per port
  • UASP support accelerates external storage performance
  • Fits standard and low-profile cases with included bracket
  • Native driver support in Windows 8.1 and Linux 2.6.31+

Scalable USB 3.0 connectivity

The StarTech PEXUSB3S7 adds seven USB 3.0 ports to a desktop through a single PCI Express slot. Six external Type-A connectors and one internal port serve users who need many simultaneous SuperSpeed devices. A SATA power plug supplies the extra current required for high-draw peripherals. The card fits standard and low-profile chassis with the included bracket.

Bandwidth and device limits

Each port delivers up to 5.0 Gbps shared across the Renesas µPD720201 and µPD720210 controllers. Seven ports provide ample headroom for multiple external drives, docks or cameras, though total throughput cannot exceed the PCIe 2.0 lane bandwidth. UASP support improves bulk-endpoint efficiency on compatible storage. The single SATA power connector caps auxiliary current at the drive-specification limit.

Build integration

The half-height board measures 4.70 by 4.10 inches and installs in any open PCIe x1 or larger slot. Native driver support in Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2012 and 2008 R2 plus Linux kernel 2.6.31 or later removes the need for manual driver hunts. Backward compatibility keeps USB 2.0 and 1.x gear functional. Systems without a free SATA power lead or an available PCIe slot cannot use this card.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model namePEXUSB3S7
Product typePCI Express to USB Card
Performance
Transfer speedUp to 5.0 Gbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsUSB 3.0
Ports & slots
External USB ports6x USB Ports
Internal USB ports1x USB Port
External connectors6 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
Internal ports1 - SATA Power (15 pin) Plug
1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
Size & build
Product dimensions4.7 in × 0.6 in × 4.1 in
Product weight0.16 lb (0.07 kg)
Shipping weight0.16 kg
Package size173 × 137 × 33 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64)
Windows Server® 2012, 2008 R2
Linux 2.6.31 and up (Tested up to 3.5)
In the box
In the box1–7 Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card
1 - Low-Profile Bracket
1 - Driver CD
1 - Instruction Manual

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Questions about this item

Will the PEXUSB3S7 work in my older PCIe 2.0 motherboard slot?

The card follows the PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 2.0, so it installs in any PCIe 2.0 or newer slot and negotiates the link speed automatically.

How can I verify the Renesas µPD720201 controller is active after installing the card?

Open Device Manager in Windows or run lsusb -t in Linux; the controller should appear as a USB 3.0 host with a 5.0 Gbps capability line.

Does the box include the SATA power cable needed for the 15-pin connector on the card?

The package contains the card, a low-profile bracket, a driver CD and a manual; a SATA power cable from your power supply is required separately.

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