EXSYS 4-Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 PCIe Card with Self Power 3A Renesas

The EXSYS EX-11194 is a 4-port USB 3.2 Gen 1 PCIe expansion card that adds four external SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports to a workstation, desktop or server. It uses a PCIe host interface and is compatible with USB 1.1, 2.0 and 3.2 Gen 1 devices, providing data rates up to 5 Gbit/s. The card supports self power and delivers up to 3.0 A on each output; a low-profile bracket is included for installation in narrow PC cases with maximum height of 8 cm.

Advantages

The EX-11194 offers four external SuperSpeed ports on a single PCIe slot, backward compatibility with USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices, and per-port 3.0 A current support for powering bus-powered devices. Its Renesas-based USB 3.2 Gen 1 controller enables transfer rates up to 5 Gbit/s, and the included low-profile bracket allows installation in compact or small-form-factor cases.

Suitable for

• Adding multiple USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports to a desktop or workstation
• Connecting external storage, webcams, and peripherals requiring up to 3.0 A per port
• Upgrading server or small-form-factor PCs with limited USB connectivity
• Maintaining compatibility with older USB 2.0/1.1 devices

Key specifications

• Model: EXSYS EX-11194
• Host interface: PCIe
• Output interface: 4 × external USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed), backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
• Maximum data rate: 5 Gbit/s (per controller)
• Per-port current: up to 3.0 A (self powered)
• Includes low-profile bracket (fits cases ≤ 8 cm height)
• Brand: Exsys; MPN: EX-11194; EAN: 4718359111945
• Weight: 0.12 kg

How to use

Power off the PC and insert the EX-11194 into an available PCIe slot on the motherboard. Secure the card with the bracket and screws; replace the full-height bracket with the included low-profile bracket if installing in a small-form-factor case. Connect the optional external power cable if required by your system to enable the 3.0 A per-port output. Boot the system and install any required drivers for your operating system; the card is recognized as a USB host controller and ready for attaching USB devices.

Recommendations

Use a dedicated power connector from the system power supply when connecting multiple high-current USB devices to ensure stable 3.0 A per-port delivery and avoid overloading the host system's power rails.