The VANTEC 4-PORT USB 3.0 PCIE W/INTERNAL 20, part number UGT-PC345, is a PCIe host card designed to integrate USB 3.0 capabilities into desktop computers. This card is suitable for IT professionals and businesses looking to upgrade existing systems to support SuperSpeed USB 3.0 without replacing entire workstations. It provides two external USB 3.0 ports and two internal USB 3.0 ports via a 20-pin connector, addressing the need for faster data transfer rates for peripherals such as external hard drives. With transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, it facilitates quicker backups of large files like HD video and high-resolution photos. The card maintains backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices, ensuring continued functionality with older hardware. It requires a PCI Express enabled system with an available slot and is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8 (32/64bit). Power is supplied via a 4-Pin Molex connector, with a SATA power converter included.
The VANTEC 4-PORT USB 3.0 PCIE W/INTERNAL 20 is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8, supporting both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of these operating systems.
The package includes one 4-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCIe Host Card, a user's manual, a SATA to 4-Pin Molex power converter, and a driver CD. A CD-ROM drive may be needed for driver installation.
The card requires a 4-Pin Molex power connection. A SATA power converter is included in the package to facilitate installation in systems with SATA power connectors.
The card supports maximum transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 devices. For USB 2.0 devices, it supports maximum transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps, maintaining backwards compatibility.
UGT-PC345 - Vantec 4-PORT USB 3.0 PCIE W/INTERNAL 20