Unibrain USB 3.2 PCIe Adapter | 20Gbps USB-C, Quad Channel, PCIe Gen3 x8
USB 3.2 PCIe host adapter with three 10Gbps USB-A ports and one 20Gbps USB-C port, delivering full per-port bandwidth via PCIe Gen3 x8.
Model
1242
20Gbps
3 × 10Gbps
Gen3 x8
Full Bandwidth per Port
Unibrain USB 3.2 Quad-Channel PCIe Host Adapter, 3×10Gbps USB-A + 1×20Gbps USB-C (1242)
USB 3.2 PCIe host adapter with three 10Gbps USB-A ports and one 20Gbps USB-C port, delivering full per-port bandwidth via PCIe Gen3 x8.
The Unibrain USB 3.2 Quad-Channel PCIe Host Adapter (SKU 1242) is a high-performance USB expansion card designed to deliver maximum, non-shared USB bandwidth for demanding professional and industrial applications.
Unlike conventional USB PCIe cards that share bandwidth across multiple ports, this adapter provides full 10Gbps performance on each of three USB Type-A ports and up to 20Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen2×2) on a dedicated USB Type-C port, all through a single PCIe Gen3 x8 interface. This architecture ensures consistent throughput for high-speed storage, cameras, data acquisition systems, and other bandwidth-intensive USB devices.
The card is fully backward compatible with USB 3.x and USB 2.0 devices and complies with USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) Revision 1.0, enabling efficient command queuing and improved performance for modern USB storage devices.
Designed for reliability and ease of deployment, the adapter supports USB hot-plug, includes over-current protection and detection on all downstream ports, and powers USB devices directly from the PCIe slot, eliminating the need for auxiliary power connectors.
With broad Windows and Linux support and compliance with CE, FCC, and RoHS standards, the Unibrain USB 3.2 Quad-Channel PCIe Host Adapter is an ideal solution for workstations, servers, and embedded systems requiring uncompromised USB performance.
Key advantages
True full-bandwidth USB performance
Delivers dedicated 10Gbps bandwidth to each USB-A port and 20Gbps to the USB-C port without uplink contention.
High-speed USB-C Gen2×2 support
Includes a 20Gbps USB-C port for next-generation storage, capture, and data-intensive USB devices.
Workstation and server ready
PCIe Gen3 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for professional workstations and server-class systems.
Reliable device protection
Built-in over-current protection and detection safeguard connected USB devices.
Efficient storage performance
UASP support improves throughput and reduces latency for modern USB storage devices.
Simple, power-efficient installation
No external power connectors required, with USB power supplied directly from the PCIe slot.
Feature highlights
- PCIe Gen3 x8 standard-profile expansion card
- Four downstream USB 3.2 ports
- 3 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2, up to 10Gbps each)
- 1 × USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, up to 20Gbps)
- Full bandwidth per port (no shared uplink bottleneck)
- Backward compatible with USB 3.x and USB 2.0
- USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) Rev. 1.0 compliant
- Supports Multiple INs
- Over-current protection and detection on all ports
- USB hot-plug support
- USB port power supplied directly from PCIe slot
- CE, FCC, RoHS compliant
Applications
Where this solution fits.
Deploy in environments that need long-distance, interference-free connectivity with zero compression.
- High-speed external storage and RAID enclosures
- Machine vision and industrial cameras
- Data acquisition and test systems
- Professional workstations and servers
- USB-C devices requiring Gen2×2 throughput
- Embedded and industrial computing platforms
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Unibrain
- Part Number / SKU
- 1242
- Product Type
- USB 3.2 Quad-Channel PCIe Host Adapter
- PCIe Interface
- PCIe Gen3 x8
- Form Factor
- Standard profile
- USB Ports
- 4 total
- USB-A Ports
- 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps each)
- USB-C Port
- 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps)
- USB Backward Compatibility
- USB 3.x, USB 2.0
- Protocol Support
- USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) Rev. 1.0
- Hot Plug Support
- Yes
- Over-Current Protection
- Yes (per port)
- Power Source
- PCIe slot
- Operating Systems
- Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016+, Linux 3.6+
- Compliance
- CE, FCC, RoHS
Shipping group
- USB 3.2 Quad-Channel PCIe Host Adapter
- User Documentation
Ready to upgrade your connectivity?
Talk with our team about deploying Unibrain USB 3.2 Quad-Channel PCIe Host Adapter, 3×10Gbps USB-A + 1×20Gbps USB-C (1242) in your next installation.