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The ProLab 2 Port USB 3.2 20Gbps Type-C Port Expansion Card is a high-performance PCI Express USB connectivity solution developed for enterprise workstations, professional storage systems, industrial computing platforms, and virtualization environments requiring ultra-high-speed USB Type-C expansion. Designed to support modern high-bandwidth peripheral workloads, the adapter enables systems to integrate dual USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C interfaces through a PCIe Gen3 architecture while maintaining stable throughput, low-latency communication, and efficient multi-device operation. With support for transfer rates up to 20Gbps per port, the card is well suited for external NVMe SSD enclosures, enterprise backup systems, high-resolution media production workflows, industrial acquisition hardware, professional docking infrastructure, and data-intensive workstation deployments where sustained transfer performance is critical.
The adapter is built around the ASMedia ASM3242 USB 3.2 controller combined with the Broadcom PEX8747 PCI Express switch architecture, enabling efficient PCIe lane management and optimized bandwidth distribution across connected devices. Operating over a PCI Express Gen3 x16 interface with 8GT/s signaling capability, the card provides substantial upstream bandwidth resources to support simultaneous high-speed USB workloads while minimizing bus-level congestion during continuous data transfer operations. This architecture is particularly beneficial in enterprise storage and professional workstation environments where multiple high-performance USB Type-C devices may operate concurrently under sustained workloads involving large-scale data movement or real-time content processing.
Compliance with Universal Serial Bus 3.2 standards and Intel eXtensible Host Controller Interface (xHCI) specifications ensures interoperability with modern operating systems and enterprise platforms while maintaining standardized USB controller management. Support for USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) further improves storage communication efficiency by reducing protocol overhead and optimizing command queue handling for compatible devices. In practical enterprise usage scenarios, UASP support enables lower storage latency, improved transfer consistency, and enhanced sustained throughput during operations such as external SSD caching, enterprise backup processing, virtualization storage access, high-capacity data migration, and professional media editing workflows.
The USB subsystem supports SuperSpeed+ USB 20Gbps operation while maintaining backward compatibility with SuperSpeed 10Gbps and 5Gbps devices as well as Hi-Speed USB 480Mbps peripherals. Compatibility with USB 3.2 Gen2x2, USB 3.2 Gen2, USB 3.2 Gen1, and USB 2.0 devices enables seamless deployment within mixed-generation enterprise infrastructures where modern high-speed peripherals and legacy devices must coexist. This broad compatibility allows the adapter to integrate into professional workstation environments, industrial computing systems, engineering laboratories, and enterprise storage infrastructures without requiring significant changes to existing peripheral ecosystems.
Enterprise-oriented operational features further enhance deployment flexibility and long-term reliability. Hot-swapping support allows devices to be connected or removed without requiring system shutdown, simplifying service procedures and minimizing operational downtime within production environments. Integrated overcurrent protection mechanisms help safeguard both connected peripherals and the host system from abnormal electrical conditions, improving operational stability during continuous workloads or dense peripheral deployments involving multiple bus-powered devices.
To maintain stable power delivery for high-performance USB Type-C peripherals, the card incorporates a built-in ATX 6-pin auxiliary power connector that allows supplemental power input directly from the system power supply. This dedicated power architecture improves operational consistency during sustained high-load operation and reduces dependency on motherboard slot power allocation. Each USB Type-C port supports up to 5V/1.5A power delivery, enabling reliable operation of portable SSDs, enterprise docking devices, acquisition hardware, professional USB peripherals, and other Type-C devices commonly used in enterprise and industrial environments.
The adapter is also optimized for enterprise virtualization and heterogeneous infrastructure deployment. VMware ESXi compatibility enables integration into virtualization platforms where USB passthrough functionality is required for enterprise storage access, industrial interfaces, hardware licensing systems, or specialized peripheral communication. Broad operating system support includes Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2022 environments, allowing deployment across both legacy and modern enterprise infrastructures. Linux compatibility extends to kernel version 2.6.31 and later, with native operating system support for UASP functionality eliminating the need for additional driver installation in most Linux-based environments. Compatibility with macOS systems from version 10.8 onward further supports deployment within professional content creation, engineering, and mixed-platform workstation infrastructures, although macOS 10.11 integrated drivers do not natively support USB 3.2 functionality.
From a physical deployment perspective, the adapter features a full-height bracket pre-installed for standard workstation and server deployments, while an included low-profile bracket enables installation within compact chassis and space-constrained industrial systems. The PCIe board dimensions of 128 mm x 110 mm allow compatibility with a broad range of workstation towers, rackmount systems, embedded platforms, and enterprise server environments supporting PCIe expansion cards. This flexibility allows the adapter to integrate effectively into professional storage systems, industrial computing deployments, and enterprise workstation infrastructures.
The card is engineered for dependable operation within demanding enterprise and industrial conditions. Operating temperature support ranging from 0°C to 85°C and storage tolerance between -25°C and 85°C allow reliable functionality within thermally intensive workstation and server environments. Humidity tolerance from 15% to 90% RH further supports deployment flexibility across varied infrastructure conditions. Compliance with CE, FCC, and RoHS certifications confirms adherence to internationally recognized standards for electromagnetic compatibility, environmental safety, and enterprise integration requirements.
Overall, the ProLab 2 Port USB 3.2 20Gbps Type-C Port Expansion Card provides a professionally engineered USB expansion platform for enterprise systems requiring ultra-high-speed Type-C connectivity, low-latency storage communication, virtualization compatibility, and stable multi-device operation. Its PCIe Gen3 x16 architecture, ASM3242 and PEX8747 controller platform, USB 3.2 20Gbps capability, UASP support, supplemental ATX-assisted power delivery, and broad operating system compatibility make it well suited for enterprise storage infrastructures, professional workstation deployments, industrial computing systems, and high-performance data transfer environments where reliable next-generation USB connectivity is essential.
