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Green PCB PCIe x1 card with two blue USB 3.0 Type-A ports and SATA power connector

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK SD-PEX20160 PCIe x1 USB 3.0 Data Adapter

SKU CH-6RN9-C4E14

Adds two USB 3.0 Type-A ports via PCIe x1 with Renesas controller and SATA power for stable 5Gbps transfers

  • Adds two USB 3.0 Type-A ports for extra desktop connectivity
  • Renesas controller delivers stable 5Gbps transmission speed
  • SATA power input ensures ample current for high-power USB drives
  • PCIe x1 form factor fits x1/x4/x8/x16 slots on ATX and SFF motherboards
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices under Windows and Linux

PCIe x1 USB 3.0 Adapter

The SMUGDESK SD-PEX20160 adds two external USB 3.0 Type-A ports to a desktop computer through a single PCIe x1 slot. It uses a Renesas controller to deliver 5Gbps data transfer rates. The card requires a SATA power connection to supply sufficient current for connected peripherals. It fits standard ATX and small form factor motherboards.

Desktop users needing extra USB 3.0 ports

This adapter suits owners of older desktops or workstations that lack native USB 3.0 headers or rear ports. It is not for users whose motherboards have no free PCIe x1 or larger slot. It is not for buyers who need internal USB headers instead of external ports. It is not for systems without an available SATA power connector from the power supply.

SATA power required for operation

The card draws auxiliary power through a standard SATA power connector to ensure stable 5Gbps performance with high-current devices. Without this connection, attached drives or accessories may not function reliably. The host system must provide a spare SATA power lead. This single requirement determines whether the adapter can be installed in a given build.

Highlights

  • Adds two USB 3.0 Type-A ports for extra desktop connectivity
  • Renesas controller delivers stable 5Gbps transmission speed
  • SATA power input ensures ample current for high-power USB drives
  • PCIe x1 form factor fits x1/x4/x8/x16 slots on ATX and SFF motherboards
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices under Windows and Linux

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much sustained throughput can the Renesas controller deliver on the two USB 3.0 ports?

The Renesas controller is rated for up to 5 Gbps on each USB 3.0 Type-A port, and the card maintains that speed under continuous load as long as the SATA power feed is connected.

Does the card run hot or draw extra power when both ports are used all day?

The adapter itself has no active cooling and draws negligible power from the PCIe slot; all heavy current for attached drives comes from the required SATA power connector, so heat and slot load stay minimal.

What cable or connector must already be free inside the case for this card to work?

A spare SATA power connector from the PSU is mandatory — the card will not supply stable current to high-draw USB devices without it.

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