Vantec 4-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCIe Host Card w/ Internal 20-Pin Connector

The Vantec 4-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCIe Host Card with Internal 20-Pin Connector is a PCI Express expansion card designed to add USB 3.0 ports to your desktop computer. Here's a detailed breakdown of its features and functionality:

Key Features:

1. USB 3.0 Ports:

   • Provides 4 external USB 3.0 ports for high-speed data transfer.

   • USB 3.0 offers speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is about 10 times faster than USB 2.0.

2. Internal 20-Pin Connector:

   • Includes an internal USB 3.0 header (20-pin) to connect to your motherboard or front-panel USB 3.0 ports (if your case supports it).

   • This allows you to add even more USB 3.0 connectivity.

3. PCI Express Interface:

   • Connects to a PCIe x1 slot on your motherboard.

   • Compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 3.0 slots.

4. Backward Compatibility:

   • USB 3.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices, though at their respective speeds.

5. Plug-and-Play:

   • No external power required; powered directly through the PCIe slot.

   • Supports hot-swapping, so you can connect and disconnect devices without restarting your computer.