Interface Card EXSYS EX-11099-2 Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1

The EXSYS EX-11099-2 Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 card provides two front-bay SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports to add external device connectivity to a workstation, desktop or server. Designed for installation in a 3.5-inch front bay, the card supports USB 1.1 (Low- and Full-Speed), USB 2.0 (High-Speed) and USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed) data rates and is suitable for external storage, digital cameras, webcams, scanners and similar peripherals. To supply up to 900 mA to connected USB 3.0 devices, the card requires additional power from the PC power supply.

Advantages

The card offers two externally accessible SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports in a single 3.5-inch bay and is compliant with USB 3.0 and Intel xHCI specifications. It supports all standard USB transfer types (Control/Bulk/Interrupt/Isochronous), hot swapping and plug-and-play installation, and can address up to 123 USB devices. The board follows the PCI Express Gen2 electrical specification and uses the NEC uPD720202 chipset for USB 3.0 connectivity.

Suitable for

• Adding external storage and backup drives to a desktop or workstation
• Connecting digital cameras, webcams and scanners
• Expanding USB ports on servers or PCs for additional peripherals
• Systems requiring front-bay accessible USB 3.0 ports

Key specifications

• Model: EXSYS EX-11099-2
• Interface: Internal, Mini PCI Express host interface
• Output ports: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) SuperSpeed ports (front 3.5" bay)
• Supported USB versions: USB 1.1 / USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• Maximum device support: Up to 123 USB devices
• Chipset: NEC uPD720202
• PCI Express compliance: PCI Express Gen2 electrical specification
• Dimensions (approx.): 65 mm × 61 mm
• Weight (approx.): 0.5 kg

How to use

Install the card into a compatible 3.5-inch front bay and connect the Mini PCI Express host interface to the appropriate internal slot on the motherboard or carrier. Provide the required auxiliary power from the PC power supply to enable up to 900 mA output on the USB 3.0 ports. After hardware installation, boot the system and install any necessary drivers for your operating system if they are not automatically detected. Connect USB devices to the front SuperSpeed ports as required.

Recommendations

For reliable high-speed transfers with external storage, use USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 certified cables and ensure the additional power connector from the PC power supply is connected when attaching power-hungry devices. Verify driver compatibility with your operating system (Windows 7 and server editions may require vendor drivers).