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Green circuit board with two blue USB Type-A ports and a low-profile metal bracket

Syba

Syba SI-PEX20208 2-Port USB 3.1 10Gbps Type-A expansion card

SKU CH-QZPW-YNBFR MPN SI-PEX20208

Adds two USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports at up to 10 Gbps via a PCIe slot, includes low-profile bracket and requires SATA power

  • External USB ports2x USB Ports
  • External connectors2 Type-A USB Ports
  • Transfer speedUp to 10 Gbit/s
  • Supported operating systemsWindows 7, 8, 10 Linux 2.6.31 and later kernels
  • Product typePCI Express to USB Card
  • DetailsIncludes: User Manual + Driver CD + Low Profile Bracket + Co
  • Add two 10 Gbps USB ports to a desktop
  • ASMedia ASM1142 chipset drives SuperSpeed+ performance
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 compliant and XHCI compatible
  • Works with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.0 devices
  • Low-profile bracket included for small-form-factor cases

Two Type-A USB 3.1 ports at 10 Gbps

This Syba add-in card adds two USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports to a desktop through a PCI Express x4 slot. The ASMedia ASM1142 controller delivers up to 10 Gbps throughput and complies with the XHCI specification. It is backwards compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.0 devices. A SATA power connector must be attached for the card to function.

Suits builds needing fast Type-A ports on PCIe x4

Builders with an open PCI Express x4 slot who want two high-speed Type-A connectors for external drives or peripherals will find this card fits. It includes a low-profile bracket for small-form-factor cases and supports Windows 7 through 10 plus Linux kernels 2.6.31 and later. Systems lacking a free x4 slot or a spare SATA power lead cannot use this card. Users requiring Type-C connectors or more than two ports should look at other solutions.

PCIe 2.0 x4 interface with mandatory SATA power

The card connects through a PCI Express 2.0 dual-lane x4 interface and will not operate unless the onboard SATA power connector is plugged in. This single requirement decides whether the part works in a given build.

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Price $18.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSYBA
Model nameSI-PEX20208
Product typePCI Express to USB Card
Performance
Transfer speedUp to 10 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
External USB ports2x USB Ports
External connectors2 Type-A USB Ports
Size & build
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size165 × 147 × 38 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 7, 8, 10
Linux 2.6.31 and later kernels
In the box
In the box1 x USB 3.1 2 Port Controller Card
1 x Low Profile Bracket
1 x Driver CD (MiniCD)
1 x User Manual
1 x Warranty Information

Questions about this item

What real-world throughput can I expect from the 10 Gbps rating once the card is installed?

The 10 Gbps figure is the bus ceiling for USB 3.1 Gen 2; actual file-transfer speeds will be lower and depend on the attached drive, cable quality and system load.

Which PCI Express link does the card use and how does that affect the 10 Gbps limit?

It runs on a PCI-E 2.0 dual-lane (x4) connection, which provides enough bandwidth to sustain the 10 Gbps USB rate without bottlenecking the controller.

What physical slots and brackets are required to mount the card?

The card fits a standard PCI Express slot and ships with a low-profile bracket for slim chassis; a full-height bracket is not included.

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