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PEXUSB321C Specifications

StarTech 1‑Port USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 PCIe USB‑C Expansion Card

Manufacturer: StarTech
Manufacturer Model: PEXUSB321C
Product Line: StarTech PCIe USB Expansion Cards
Product Series: USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gbps)
Product Type: Internal PCIe USB Adapter Card
Product Name: StarTech 1‑Port USB‑C PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Card

KEY FEATURES:

PCIe Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x4 (backward compatible with PCIe 2.0)

USB Port: 1 × USB‑C SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gbps)

Chipset: ASMedia ASM3242

UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) Support: Yes

Power Output: Up to 15 W (5 V @ 3 A) for device charging/syncing

Backward Compatibility: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), USB 2.0

Installation Brackets: Full‑profile and low‑profile included

Operating System Support: Windows, Linux, macOS

Warranty: 2‑year limited warranty with technical support

Notes: Does not support DisplayPort Alt Mode or video over USB‑C

PERFORMANCE:

Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 20 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2)

Supports high‑performance storage devices (e.g., external SSDs) and other USB‑C peripherals

UASP support improves performance with compatible storage devices

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:

MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): ~3,126,000 hours

Operating Temperature: ~0 °C to 85 °C

Storage Temperature: ~‑25 °C to 85 °C

Operating Humidity: ~15 % to 90 % RH

Designed for desktop PCIe expansion use with high‑speed USB devices

PHYSICAL:

Form Factor: Internal PCIe expansion card (low profile)

Slot Required: PCI Express x4 (or higher)

Typical Dimensions (approx): 80 mm × 51 mm × 22 mm

Weight: ~37 g

Color: Red PCB with metal bracket

Includes: Expansion card, full/low‑profile brackets, installation guide