InLine Mini PCIe Card 4x USB 3.0 Interface Card

The InLine Mini PCIe Card 4x USB 3.0 is a Mini PCI Express host controller card that provides four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports with a maximum data transfer rate of 5 Gbps. It complies with USB 3.0 specification revision 1.0 and PCI Express Generation 2 standards and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices. The card is intended for embedded or small form-factor systems that require higher-volume, higher-speed connectivity for external storage, optical drives, cameras and other USB devices.

Advantages

This Mini PCIe USB 3.0 card delivers SuperSpeed data transfer up to 5 Gbps, offers compatibility with existing USB 2.0 devices and fits into Mini PCI Express slots for compact systems. The product is compact, black in colour and includes USB cables for straightforward installation in supported systems.

Suitable for

• Expansible embedded systems and micro PCs
• Connecting external HDDs and SSDs
• Attaching optical drives and HD video cameras
• Systems requiring additional internal USB 3.0 ports

Key specifications

• Host interface: Mini PCI Express
• Output interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB, 5 Gbps)
• Backward compatibility: USB 2.0 (High, Full, Low speed)
• Internal: Yes
• Product colour: Black
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): 66905
• EAN: 4043718216895

How to use

Install the card into an available Mini PCI Express slot on the target embedded or small form-factor system following the system manufacturer’s guidelines. Connect the supplied USB cables from the card’s internal ports to the host device connectors or front-panel headers as required. Install any necessary drivers supported by your operating system (the card supports various Windows versions including Windows 7 and Windows Server editions) and verify the operating system recognises the new USB 3.0 ports before connecting high-speed devices.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use USB 3.0/3.2 Gen 1 certified cables and connect high-bandwidth devices (external SSDs, HD capture devices) directly to the card’s ports. Ensure the host system BIOS and OS drivers are up to date to guarantee full SuperSpeed throughput and stable operation.