EXSYS EX-11049 Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 PCIe Adapter Black Silver

The EXSYS EX-11049 Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 PCIe Adapter is a PCIe host-interface expansion card that adds high-speed USB connectivity to desktops, workstations and servers. Based on the VIA VL805 chipset, the card provides two external and two internal 19-pin SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and is compatible with USB 1.1, USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. The adapter is available in black and silver, measures 65 mm × 55 mm and requires a connection to the PC power supply to deliver full functionality and port power.

Advantages

The adapter supports SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 transfer rates up to 5 Gbps while remaining backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices, allowing mixed device environments without driver complexity. Its VIA VL805 chipset ensures standard USB host controller functionality across supported Windows operating systems. A low-profile bracket is included to fit slim enclosures, and the card supplies up to 900 mA per port when powered from the PC power supply to support external storage and peripherals.

Suitable for

• Adding high-speed external ports for external storage enclosures and backup drives
• Connecting digital cameras, webcams and scanners to a desktop or workstation
• Expanding available internal USB headers for front-panel ports or internal devices
• Upgrading older systems to SuperSpeed USB for faster file transfers

Key specifications

• Host interface: PCIe
• USB support: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed, up to 5 Gbps), USB 2.0 (High-Speed, 480 Mbps), USB 1.1 (Full/Low Speed)
• Ports: 2 external SuperSpeed ports, 2 internal 19-pin SuperSpeed connectors
• Chipset: VIA VL805
• Power: requires connection to PC power supply; provides up to 900 mA to USB ports
• Dimensions: 65 mm (width) × 55 mm (height)
• Weight: 0.108 kg
• Colours: black and silver
• Includes low-profile bracket for slim enclosures (max height up to 8 cm)

How to use

Power off the PC and unplug it before installation. Insert the EX-11049 into an available PCIe slot on the motherboard, secure the card bracket to the chassis, and connect the required power cable from the PC power supply to the card. If needed, replace the standard bracket with the included low-profile bracket for slim cases. After powering on the system, install any required drivers for your Windows version if the operating system does not automatically recognise the VIA VL805 controller. Connect external or internal USB devices to the corresponding ports and confirm operation in the operating system device manager.

Recommendations

Use a direct connection to the PC power supply to ensure each USB port can deliver sufficient current (up to 900 mA) for external storage and bus-powered peripherals. For stable high-speed transfers, use high-quality SuperSpeed USB cables and connect high-bandwidth devices directly to the external SuperSpeed ports rather than through hubs.