Interface Card DeLOCK 89281 USB 3.2 Gen 1

The DeLOCK 89281 PCI Express interface card adds three external USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1) ports and one internal USB 3.0 port to a desktop PC. It supports connection of USB 3.0 devices such as docking stations, card readers and external enclosures while remaining backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. The card uses a PCIe host interface and supports data transfer rates up to 5000 Mbit/s.

Advantages

The card expands available USB ports without requiring external hubs and provides high-speed wired connectivity for large file transfers and external storage. Backward compatibility ensures existing USB devices continue to work. Its combination of three external and one internal port offers flexible connection options for both external peripherals and internal front-panel headers or internal devices.

Suitable for

• Connecting external storage (HDD/SSD enclosures)
• Attaching card readers and docking stations
• Adding additional USB ports to desktop PCs
• Systems requiring high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 1 data transfer

Key specifications

• Manufacturer: DELOCK
• Model: 89281
• Host interface: PCIe
• Output interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1)
• Ports: 3 external USB-A, 1 internal USB-A
• Maximum data rate: up to 5000 Mbit/s
• Compatibility: backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1
• OS support (as provided): Windows XP/Vista/7/7-64, Linux 2.6

How to use

Install the DeLOCK 89281 into an available PCI Express slot on the motherboard while the PC is powered off and unplugged. Secure the card in the case, connect any required internal USB cable to a front-panel header or internal device, then close the case. Boot the system and install drivers if the operating system does not automatically provide them. After installation, connect USB devices to the external USB-A ports for immediate use.

Recommendations

Use high-quality USB 3.0 cables and connect devices directly to the card for optimal transfer speeds; when connecting multiple high-bandwidth devices, be aware that total throughput is shared across the controller.