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.

Specification

Product
Product id	594691
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	PEXUSB311A1E
EAN/UPC code	065030875059
Warranty (months)	2 Years
Technical details
Chipset	ASMedia - ASM2142, ASMedia - ASM1351
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Ports & interfaces
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
Design
Internal	Y
Product colour	Red
Certification	CE, FCC, TAA, REACH
Features
Data transfer rate (max)	10 Gbit/s
UASP support	Y
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-25 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	15 - 90 procent
Packaging data
Mounting brackets included	Y
Quick installation guide	Y
Package width	170 mm
Package depth	142 mm
Package height	30 mm
Package weight	122 g
System requirements
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
Weight & dimensions
Width	80 mm
Depth	93 mm
Height	100 mm
Weight	46 g