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CalDigit

SuperSpeed PCI Express Card
2 Port USB 3.0 Host Adapter


The CalDigit SuperSpeed PCI Express Card is the first to offer USB 3.0 connectivity to both Mac and PCs with an available PCIe slot. This two-port card enables the use of next generation USB technology, capable of speeds up to 5 Gbps. Originally designed for the CalDigit AV Drive, the SuperSpeed Card now opens the door enabling the use of the latest USB 3.0 devices.
Designed with CalDigit high quality components
Utilizing the latest technology, the SuperSpeed Card provides two 5 Gbps USB 3.0 ports on a PCI Express 2.0 card.

While windows users have had access to USB 3.0 drivers for some time, there was never a driver for the Mac. So CalDigit's engineers developed the first USB 3.0 driver for Mac OS X. For the first time, both Mac and PC users are able to take advantage of the superior speeds of USB 3.0.

Ideal for fast storage, the CalDigit SuperSpeed Card was designed to provide the CalDigit AV Drive the fastest connection possible. With speeds of over 145 MB/s from a single drive, the AV Drive has become the worlds fastest dual interface drive. With new USB 3.0 devices being announced everyday, the CalDigit SuperSpeed Card lets users take advantage of this next generation connectivity.

Why USB 3.0? Simply put, USB 3.0 is fast! With speeds of up to 5 Gbps, it's faster than eSATA and FireWire. USB 3.0 is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0, so you can continue to use all your existing devices. Unlike eSATA, USB 3.0 provides power so devices can be bus powered. USB 3.0 supports video and audio playback much better than USB 2.0.

The CalDigit SuperSpeed Card also provides the ability to provide extra power at the connectors. This is ideal for bus powered devices that demand more power than standard USB ports.

Product Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number

  • U3-ExpressCard

Requires

  • Available PCIe 2.0 x1 Lane Slot
  • Not compatible with USB hubs

Ports

  • Two External USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Type A Ports

Connections

  • External - 2 Devices

Bus Specifications

  • x1 PCI Express host interface
  • Supports PCI Express Base Spec 1.0a

Form Factor

  • PCI Standard

Operating System Support

  • Windows® Server 2003, 2008, XP, Vista
  • Mac® OS X 10.4.x or greater
  • Linux

External Connectivity

  • x2 USB 3.0connector

Internal Connectivity

  • none

Agency Approvals & Compliance

  • FCC Rules, Part 15, Class B
  • RoHS Compliant

Dimensions

  • 80mm (3.2in) x 68.5mm (2.7in) x 1.6mm (0.063in)

Weight

  • 1.45 lbs

Operating Temperature (Hardware Environment)

  • 32°F ~ 104°F (+0°C ~+ 40°C)

Operating Temperature (Storage Environment)

  • 4°F ~ 140°F (-20°C ~ +60°C)

Relative Humidity

  • 0% ~ 80% non condensing

Warranty

Manufacturer provided specifications for CalDigit p/n U3-ExpressCard UPC#: 4712010080205
CalDigit SuperSpeed PCI Express Card 2 Port USB 3.0 Host Adapter Mfr P/N: U3-ExpressCard OWC SKU: CDGU3HOSTADPTR For Mac Pro or Windows PC with PCI express slot. With speeds of up to 5 Gbps, USB 3.0 is faster than eSATA or FireWire and is now available for the Mac Pro! CalDigit 1 Year Limited Warranty
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