
Best StarTech products in the Controller cards category
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best StarTech products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. StarTech .com 2-Port 10Gbps USB-A & USB-C PCIe Card Adapter
With this USB 3.2 Gen 2 card, you can add a USB-C port and a USB-A port to your computer via a PCI Express slot. It allows you to expand your current system by adding two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports to your computer, providing access to data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbit/s per port. The USB 3.1 Gen 2 (also known as USB 3.2 Gen 2) PCIe add-in card supports multiple inputs and delivers optimal bandwidth even with connected devices operating at different speeds. Additionally, by adding a USB-C and a USB-A port to your PC, you can easily connect older, modern, and future USB devices, regardless of the USB connector type.

2. StarTech USB 3.1 PCIe card - 2 ports - 1 x USB-A and 1 x eSATA - 10 GBit / s - USB 3.1 card - eSATA...
Add a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port and an eSATA port (6 Gbit/s) to your computer via a PCI Express slot.
With this PCI Express interface card, you can add both a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface and an eSATA interface to your desktop PC using a single PCIe slot. This versatile interface card is a cost-effective way to equip your computer with high-performance connectivity. It also supports newer USB 3.1 devices as well as eSATA hard drives.
High data transfer rates with USB 3.1 Gen 2.
The USB 3.1 PCIe card provides the necessary data transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s for the smooth operation of your compatible devices. Additionally, it is backward compatible with earlier versions of USB, meaning you can connect it to existing USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 equipment.
Connect to eSATA devices.
The interface card, which can be plugged and unplugged while the system is running, also connects your computer to an eSATA device, providing a high-speed storage solution for backups and data archiving. With support for SATA I, II, and III hard drives and data transfer rates of up to 6 Gbit/s, the interface card delivers reliable performance for your external SATA storage applications.
Flexible mounting options.
To make installation even more flexible, the interface card comes with a standard bracket and includes a low-profile bracket for mounting in small form factor computers.

StarTech USB 3.1 PCIe card - 2 ports - 1 x USB-A and 1 x eSATA - 10 GBit / s - USB 3.1 card - eSATA...
3. StarTech 1 Port PCIe Expansion Card - PCI Express to Parallel Interface Card - D
This parallel PCIe interface card is installed in an available PCI Express x1 slot on your computer and allows you to add a parallel DB25 communication port to your system. The interface card features an Asix AX99100 chip and enables you to connect a DB25 device to your desktop computer. The parallel port is perfect for connecting printers, scanners, plotters, point-of-sale terminals, programmable logic controllers, scientific sensors, medical devices, or oscilloscopes. The card can also be used in factories for controlling and automating devices. The parallel port supports SPP, Byte, Nibble, and ECP modes and is compatible with PCI Power Management 1.2 and IEEE 1284 for speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
This add-on card includes both full-profile and low-profile installation brackets (full-profile bracket pre-installed) to ensure that you can install it in either a PCIe 2.0 x1 slot with full or low profile (backward compatible with PCIe 1.1). To support a variety of platforms, the card is compatible with Windows (XP or higher), Windows Server (2003 or higher), and Linux (2.6.X or higher). PEX1P2 is offered by StarTech.com with a 2-year warranty and free multilingual technical support from North America, available 24/7 on weekdays. StarTech.com has been the top choice for IT professionals for over 30 years.

StarTech 1 Port PCIe Expansion Card - PCI Express to Parallel Interface Card - D
4. StarTech .com 1 Port Serial Interface Card PCIe with 16950 UART
StarTech.com 1 Port Serial Interface Card PCIe with 16950 UART - Serial Adapter - 921.4 Kbps - Compatible with Windows and Linux (PEX2S953LP).
Device Type: Serial Adapter
Form Factor: Plug-in Card - Low-Profile
Interface Type (Bus Type): PCI Express x1
PCI Specification Revision: PCIe 1.1
Ports: RS-232 x 2
Dimensions (width x depth x height): 6.7 cm x 9.8 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight: 55.6 g
Data Link Protocol: RS-232
Data Transfer Rate: 921.6 Kbps
Processor: AX99100 - ASIX
System Requirements: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Linux.

StarTech .com 1 Port Serial Interface Card PCIe with 16950 UART
5. StarTech 4 Port Serial RS232 PCI Express Interface Card
With the 4-Port PCI Express Serial Card (with breakout cable) PEX4S553B, you can add 4 serial RS232 ports through a single PCIe expansion slot. Thanks to the included 1-to-4 cable, you can add 4 serial ports via a single low-profile slot. The serial card features a native single-chip design for optimal reliability and speed while reducing CPU load by up to 48% compared to traditional serial bridge chip cards, making it a cost-effective solution for connecting older serial devices to PCIe-enabled computers. The serial multiport adapter comes with both standard and low-profile/half-height slot brackets for compatibility with standard and compact computers, and it is compatible with a variety of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. This product is a replacement for our PEX4S552B card. It comes with a lifetime StarTech.com warranty and free technical support for the entire lifespan of the device.

6. StarTech 7 Port PCI USB 2.0 Adapter Card
Bus Type: PCI
USB Standard: USB 2.0
Number of USB Ports: 7
USB Connector Type: USB A
PCI USB card adapter with 7 ports. The StarTech PCI USB card with 7 ports expands your PCI-enabled PC with USB 2.0 connections. The PCI USB 2.0 card is a versatile solution that allows you to add USB 2.0 ports without the need to upgrade the system motherboard. It features 4 external USB 2.0 ports and 3 internal USB 2.0 ports/header connectors, all compliant with High-Speed USB 2.0, supporting data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps. It is backward compatible with USB 1.1/1.0 devices and provides a current of up to 500 mA per port. The card is compatible with USB EHCI Revision 0.95 and UHCI 1.1 specifications, as well as PCI Specification Revision 2.2. It supports up to 127 USB devices (additional USB hubs required) and offers Plug-and-Play and Hot-Swap compatibility.

7. StarTech 3 Port 2b 1a 1394 Mini PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter
Add 2 FireWire 800 ports and 1 FireWire 400 port via a Mini PCI Express slot.
This 3-port Mini PCI Express FireWire card MPEX1394B3 is a PCI Express to FireWire 800/FireWire 400 adapter that allows you to expand a very small or embedded system with an external FireWire connection. The PCIe FireWire card features two FireWire 800 ports and one FireWire 400 port. This adapter card also supports the latest external FireWire storage devices with data transfer speeds of up to 800 MBit/s. Due to its compact size, the Mini PCI Express adapter card (Mini card) is suitable for use with the latest very small computer systems such as Mini-ITX or custom embedded solutions where a standard-sized PCI Express card cannot be used.

8. StarTech Flush Mount Expresscard USB 3
The StarTech 2 Port USB 3.0 ExpressCard is a powerful controller card specifically designed to expand USB ports in laptops with a 54mm ExpressCard slot. With this card, users can add two additional USB 3.0 ports that support data transfer rates of up to 5 Gbit/s. The card is designed to fit flush in the slot, making it ideal for mobile use, as it does not protrude during transport, thus protecting it from damage. Support for the USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) allows for a significant performance boost when used with UASP-enabled devices, enhancing efficiency in data transfer. This ExpressCard is compatible with a wide range of Windows operating systems, making it a flexible solution for various user needs.
- Flush integration in 54mm ExpressCard slots for optimal protection
- UASP support to enhance data transfer speed
- Compatible with a wide range of Windows operating systems
- Two USB 3.0 ports for expanded connectivity.

9. StarTech .com 2-Port USB PCIe Adapter
The StarTech.com 2-Port USB PCIe Adapter is a powerful expansion card that provides a fast and reliable connection for USB devices. With a maximum data transfer rate of 10 Gbps per port, this adapter allows for efficient use of USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Type-A connections. The card is suitable for both full and low-profile cases and supports a variety of operating systems, including Windows and Linux. This makes it a flexible solution for different computer environments. The adapter is ideal for users who need additional USB ports to connect multiple devices simultaneously, whether for data transfers, peripherals, or other applications. With an internal SATA connector, the adapter also offers expanded connectivity options, making it a practical choice for modern computer applications.
- Maximum data transfer rate of 10 Gbps per port
- Supports USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Type-A connections
- Compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems
- Suitable for full and low-profile cases
- Includes an internal SATA connector for additional expansion options.

10. StarTech PCIe card with serial and parallel interface - PCI Express combo adapters
StarTech.com PCIe card with serial and parallel port - PCI Express combo adapter card with 1x DB25 parallel port and 1x RS232 serial port - expansion/controller card - PCIe printer card. Host interface: PCIe, output interface: parallel, serial, expansion card.

StarTech PCIe card with serial and parallel interface - PCI Express combo adapters