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The PCIUSB3S2 2-Port PCI to SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card allows for legacy PCI slots to support the USB 3.0 standard, which is capable of data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps (10x faster than USB 2.0). Using USB 3.0 devices with this Card will allow data transfer rates at up to 1.3 Gbps, double the performance versus using USB 2.0 cards and peripherals. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x devices, this versatile PCI USB 3.0 card will work with any future USB 3.0 devices, while still being able to support older devices. Designed for older PCI-based systems or computers with only PCI expansion slots left available, this adapter card allows those systems to stay relevant and up-to-date with the latest USB technology. Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support.
This review is from : StarTech.com 2 Port PCI SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter (PCIUSB3S2)
Looking Good with one caveat . Having read many reviews that indicated there would not be any PCI to USB 3.0 cards because a regular PCI card (as opposed to PCI Express) did not have enough power, I had just about given up when I came across this card.
The caveat? They don't mention that in addition to your empty PCI card slot you must also have an available LP4 connector. (LP4 connectors are white plugs that you would normally use to plug in an ATA Hard Drive or a CD or DVD player.) Fortunately, I had one not being used by anything else.
My 'test' was simple. Using a Sandisk, 30MB/second, 16 GB Compact Flash card in a USB 2.0 Sandisk Card Reader, I transferred a 3.91GB video file to a "MyBook, 3.0 external hard drive - plugged into a USB 2.0 plug. (All USB 2.) It took 31 minutes.
Then, I added this PCI to USB 3.0 card, and transferred the same file from the same Sandisk Compact Flash card, but this time, I plugged a Delkin USB 3.0 card reader and the MyBook 3.0 into the StarTech's two USB 3.0 ports. It took 2 minutes, 23 seconds.
Startech is very upfront that this card adapter will not surpass 1.3 GB per second, and will never reach the full potential of USB 3.0, (up to 5 BG per second) but considering this works at all on a motherboard as old as mine, I'm thrilled.
I've just seen another review here where the card didn't last two days. I'll be holding onto my receipt.
Looking Good with one caveat . Having read many reviews that indicated there would not be any PCI to USB 3.0 cards because a regular PCI card (as opposed to PCI Express) did not have enough power, I had just about given up when I came across this card.
The caveat? They don't mention that in addition to your empty PCI card slot you must also have an available LP4 connector. (LP4 connectors are white plugs that you would normally use to plug in an ATA Hard Drive or a CD or DVD player.) Fortunately, I had one not being used by anything else.
My 'test' was simple. Using a Sandisk, 30MB/second, 16 GB Compact Flash card in a USB 2.0 Sandisk Card Reader, I transferred a 3.91GB video file to a "MyBook, 3.0 external hard drive - plugged into a USB 2.0 plug. (All USB 2.) It took 31 minutes.
Then, I added this PCI to USB 3.0 card, and transferred the same file from the same Sandisk Compact Flash card, but this time, I plugged a Delkin USB 3.0 card reader and the MyBook 3.0 into the StarTech's two USB 3.0 ports. It took 2 minutes, 23 seconds.
Startech is very upfront that this card adapter will not surpass 1.3 GB per second, and will never reach the full potential of USB 3.0, (up to 5 BG per second) but considering this works at all on a motherboard as old as mine, I'm thrilled.
I've just seen another review here where the card didn't last two days. I'll be holding onto my receipt.
StarTech.com 2 Port PCI SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter (PCIUSB3S2) Reviews
USB V3.0 for older machines . Used this card in some older machines (that don't have PCIe slots) and it worked perfectly. I'm sure I can't achieve full USB 3.0 speed through a PCI slot, but it is enough faster than USB 2.0 card it replaced to make it worthwhile.
USB V3.0 for older machines . Used this card in some older machines (that don't have PCIe slots) and it worked perfectly. I'm sure I can't achieve full USB 3.0 speed through a PCI slot, but it is enough faster than USB 2.0 card it replaced to make it worthwhile.
USB 3.0 PCI card . Works fine, easy to install, good for older machines that do not have PCI Express slots. Much faster than USB 2.0.
This is PCI-X **NOT** PCI or PCI-Express . Just to note that this is NOT a PCI or PCI-Express card. It is a PCI-X which is a standard typically found in older server type boards.
Cons Review
Goes offline . This shows up as a 4-port, 5000M XHCI USB Controller - NEC Corporation uPD720200 USB 3.0 Host Controller (rev 03).
There are 2 ports on the back, and a power plug inside. The connector is PCI 32-bit.
For about 12 hours, this worked. Using rsync from a 5-spindle array onto a USB3 MyBook 3TB (60-105MB/sec) I was able to get about 35MB/sec. The readings are low by 30% due to rsync's other stuff it's doing. So, it's a little slower than I'd expected, but still definitely exceeding USB2 + overhead performance.
Unfortunately, today, it hung, caused a kernel panic, and on boot, it came up visible but dead:
[ 139.167287] xhci_hcd 0000:03:00.0: WARN: Stalled endpoint
[ 223.856013] xhci_hcd 0000:03:00.0: xHCI host not responding to stop endpoint command.
[ 223.857079] xhci_hcd 0000:03:00.0: Assuming host is dying, halting host.
[ 223.863929] xhci_hcd 0000:03:00.0: Non-responsive xHCI host is not halting.
[ 223.864978] xhci_hcd 0000:03:00.0: Completing active URBs anyway.
[ 223.866023] xhci_hcd 0000:03:00.0: HC died; cleaning up
[ 223.867285] usb 6-2: USB disconnect, address 2
[ 223.867577] sd 8:0:0:0: Device offlined - not ready after error recovery
I was able to replug the disk into my integrated EHCI (USB2) port, and verify it works fine, if slower.
There are 2 ports on the back, and a power plug inside. The connector is PCI 32-bit.
For about 12 hours, this worked. Using rsync from a 5-spindle array onto a USB3 MyBook 3TB (60-105MB/sec) I was able to get about 35MB/sec. The readings are low by 30% due to rsync's other stuff it's doing. So, it's a little slower than I'd expected, but still definitely exceeding USB2 + overhead performance.
Unfortunately, today, it hung, caused a kernel panic, and on boot, it came up visible but dead:
[ 139.167287] xhci_hcd 0000:03:00.0: WARN: Stalled endpoint
[ 223.856013] xhci_hcd 0000:03:00.0: xHCI host not responding to stop endpoint command.
[ 223.857079] xhci_hcd 0000:03:00.0: Assuming host is dying, halting host.
[ 223.863929] xhci_hcd 0000:03:00.0: Non-responsive xHCI host is not halting.
[ 223.864978] xhci_hcd 0000:03:00.0: Completing active URBs anyway.
[ 223.866023] xhci_hcd 0000:03:00.0: HC died; cleaning up
[ 223.867285] usb 6-2: USB disconnect, address 2
[ 223.867577] sd 8:0:0:0: Device offlined - not ready after error recovery
I was able to replug the disk into my integrated EHCI (USB2) port, and verify it works fine, if slower.
Will not work with Dell 630I . I tried evey means to get this to work with my Dell 630I. Kept getting a code 10. I even tried to remove all other USB items but the card would not load into windows. I updated the system bios, the card firmware, drivers and nothing helped.
not compatable? . I know computers. Right slot, right card right power - didn't work. Returned and got a new one. Still no luck. Updated bios, no luck, called Startech and discussed options. Final result, "it must not be compatable with your motherboard." That's all they could offer. Good luck.
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Feature StarTech.com 2 Port PCI SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter (PCIUSB3S2)
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity with backwards compatibility to USB 2.0/1.x devices from a single PCI card
- Using USB 3.0 devices with this PCI Card will allow data transfer rates at up to 1.3 Gbps,
- Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support
- 2 external USB 3.0 ports
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 compliant host connection
- Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.x devices
- Compliant with USB 3.0 base specification 1.0 and xHCI specification 0.95
- Double the performance versus using USB 2.0 cards and peripherals
- Provides up to 900mA of power over USB
Product Details
EAN : 0065030842921UPC : 065030842921
MPN : PCIUSB3S2
Brand : StarTech
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 2 inches
Length : 9 inches
Width : 7 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : STARTECH.COM
Model : PCIUSB3S2
Platform : Windows 2003 Server
Publisher : STARTECH.COM
SKU : SY2907462
Studio : STARTECH.COM
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