Inateck PCIe to USB 3.2 Gen 2 Extension Card (6x USB-A, 2x USB-C) RedComets U22
PCIe extension card adding 6 USB-A and 2 USB-C ports with 16Gbps total bandwidth. One customer notes fast transfer speeds but mixed reliability and fit issues
Highlights
- 6 USB-A + 2 USB-C Gen 2 ports
- shared 10Gbps per group
- up to 16Gbps total bandwidth
Pros
- multi-port USB 3.2 Gen 2 expansion
- high total bandwidth up to 16Gbps
- two USB-C Gen 2 ports
- driver required only on Windows 7
- wide OS compatibility
Cons
- mixed reliability reported by users
- port alignment/fit issues
- some USB-A ports not accessible
Best For
Features
- Extends six USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports and two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports from a PCIe x4 slot
- Shared bandwidth up to 16Gbps across ports, up to 10Gbps per port when used individually
- Compatible with Windows 11/7/8/10 and Mac OS 10.8.2+, requires driver on Windows 7
- Consumes power from PCIe interface; USB-A ports provide up to 5W and USB-C up to 15W, with short-circuit protection
- Built-in high-speed controller design for internal USB expansion
