This combination PCI Express controller card lets you add both a USB 3.1 Gen 2 port and an eSATA port to your desktop PC, through a single PCIe slot. The versatile controller card offers a cost-effective way to add high-performance connectivity to your computer, with support for newer USB 3.1 devices as well as eSATA hard drives.
Fast transfers over USB 3.1 Gen 2
At up to 10Gbps, the USB 3.1 PCIe card delivers the speed you need for seamless performance from your compatible devices. It’s also backward compatible with previous versions of USB, so you can connect your existing USB 3.0 / 2.0 / 1.1 equipment.
Connect to eSATA devices
The controller card also connects your computer to an eSATA device, providing a hot-pluggable, high-speed storage solution for backing up or archiving data. With support for SATA I, II and III hard drives, and data transfer speeds of up to 6Gbps, the controller card offers reliable performance for your external SATA storage applications.
Versatile installation options
For added versatility, the controller card is equipped with a standard-profile bracket and includes a low-profile bracket for installation in small form-factor computers.
The PEXUSB311A1E is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Specifications
| Host interface | PCIe |
| Output interface | eSATA |
| Expansion card standard | PCIe 3.0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| eSATA ports quantity | 1 |
| Port multiplier | N |
| Internal | Y |
| Product colour | Red |
| Certification | CE, FCC, TAA, REACH |
| Chipset | ASMedia - ASM2142, ASMedia - ASM1351 |
| Data transfer rate (max) | 10 Gbit/s |
| UASP support | Y |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 50 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -25 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 90% |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Y |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019 |
| Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
| Width | 80 mm |
| Depth | 93 mm |
| Height | 100 mm |
| Weight | 46 g |
| Mounting brackets included | Y |
| Quick installation guide | Y |
| Package width | 170 mm |
| Package depth | 142 mm |
| Package height | 30 mm |
| Package weight | 122 g |
