| Brand | FebSmart |
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| Series | PCIE X4 Interface to 5X 10Gbps USB-A Ports Expansion Card |
| Item model number | FS-A5-Pro |
| Operating System | Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7 (32/64), Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022.Linux and MAC OS. |
| Item Weight | 3.46 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.72 x 3.2 x 0.71 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.72 x 3.2 x 0.71 inches |
| Color | Matte Purple |
| Manufacturer | FebSmart Co,.Ltd |
| ASIN | B08F3S1VM8 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Date First Available | August 1, 2020 |
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This Item  FebSmart 5X 10Gbps USB-A Ports PCIE USB 3.1 GEN2 Expansion Card for Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7(32/64bit), Windows Server, MAC OS and Linux Desktop PCs, Built in Self-Powered Technology (FS-A5-Pro) |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $39.99 | $25.99 | $39.99 | $41.89 | $22.99 | $35.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 |
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| hardware interface | pci x 4 | pci x 4 | pci x 4 | usb, usb c, usb3.1 c, pci | pci x 1, usb3.0 | pci x 1 |
| operating system | Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7 (32/64), Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022.Linux and MAC OS. | Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7 (32/64) and Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022. Linux and MAC OS. | Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7 (32/64), Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022.Linux and MAC OS. | — | Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, XP (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2003, 2003R2, 2008, 2008R2, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 (32/64bit). Linux Kernels. | Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, XP (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2012, 2008, 2008R2, 2003R2, 2003. Most Linux kernels. |
| card interface | pci e | pci e | — | pci e | pci e | — |
| style | FS-A5-Pro | FS-AC-Pro | FS-A3C2-Pro | 2x USB-A + 1x USB-C + 2 Int | FS-HA-Pro | FS-U7L-Pro Purple |
Product Description
PCIE 3.0 X4 Interface to 5X USB 3.1 GEN2 10Gbps Ports Expansion Card,5X 10Gbps USB-A Ports
FebSmart FS-A5-Pro will allow users add 5X USB 3.1 GEN2 Type A super speed plus 10Gbps ports on Desktop PCs, MAC Pros, Working Station and NAS Data Centers for large data transfer and live data storage. Built in FebSmart Self-Powered Technology, users do not need to plug any addtional power supply from PC’s PSU, but each USB 3.1 GEN2 port can get 5V/3A 15W power supply for connected high power consumption USB 3.1 GEN2 devices data transfer, which including NVME USB SSD enclosures, USB SATA SSD/HDD enclosures, VR-System, 10Gbps USB hubs and USB-A 4K video adapters. The 5X USB-A ports also provides stable and fast connection for normal USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices such as web cameras, mice, keyboard, smart phone, video capture, KVM switch, USB hub etc. The 5X added on USB-A ports will not occupy motherboard USB Main Lan speed, it's an extra bandwidth by PCI Express X4 on Desktop PCs.
What is the FebSmart Self-Powered Technology?
FebSmart Self-Powered Technology is a new solution to add more power supply on USB 3.1 GEN2 expansion cards. The old version PCI Express USB 3.1GEN2 card need to plug a power cable from the Desktop PCs power supply unit. Even added-on additional power, USB ports still lack power when running few high power-consuming devices simultaneously, such as NVME SSD enclosures. PCI Express slot can provide 75W max power almost 12V/6.25A. FebSmart add on 5X voltage transformer on 5X USB 3.1 GEN2 port, pick up 12/2.5A in total power and transfer to 5V/15A. Then distribute current to each USB 3.1 GEN2 port 5V/3A max power for high power consumption USB 3.1 GEN2 devices. To protect USB 3.1 GEN2 devices, FebSmart designed 5X electric safty fuse, 5X voltage stable capacitance and 5X voltage stable inductance. Do not worry data loss or burn USB 3.1 GEN2 devices now. Add super fast and easy install USB 3.1 GEN2 host controller card on Desktop PCs. Choose More Stable, Fast and Safe data connection with FebSmart.
Technical Specification:
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Superspeed Plus 10Gbps Max1. Provide 5-Ports USB-A USB 3.1 GEN2 superspeed plus 10Gbps max data transfer rate, 16Gbps total bandwidth. 2X faster than USB 3.0 (5Gbps), 20X faster than USB 2.0 (0.48Gbps). 2. Stream more Pixels video source such as 4K or 8K video source when works with external USB-C graphic cards. |
Windows and MAC OS System1. Plug and Play on Windows 11, 10, 8.x (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022. Need to install driver on Windows 7 (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2008, 2008R2(32/64bit). 2. Driver Free on MAC OS 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.12.x, 10.13.x, 10.14.x, 10.15.x and later system. NOT works on MAC OS 10.11. x. 3. Supports most main stream Linux Kernels. |
Easy Install,Safeguard User's Data1. Built in FebSmart Self-Powered Technology, no need to plug any power cable from computer power supply unit, enjoy super easy and safe installation. 2. Designed with 5X electric safty fuse, 5X voltage stable capacitance and 5X voltage stable inductance protect USB 3.1 GEN2 devices from overcurrent, overload ensure data security. |
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ASMedia ASM3142 and VIALab VL8221. Based on ASMedia ASM3142 USB 3.1 GEN2 16Gbps host controller and VIALab VL822 10Gbps USB 3.1 GEN2 HUB controller, will provide 16Gbps total bandwidth on 5X USB-A Ports, each port will get 10Gbps max speed. Compatible with AMD, Intel, ARM and MAC hardware platforms. 2. Designed 1X Heat-sink on major chip, will help PCIE USB 3.1 GEN2 card core components stay away from overheat, make sure USB 3.1 GEN2 devices always stay at peak speed 10Gbps. |
PCI Express 3.0 X4 Interface1. PCI Express 3.0 X4 (X2 signal) design will compatible with PCIE 3.0/4.0 16Gbps, PCIE 2.0 10Gbps, and PCIE 1.0 5Gbps. 2. PCIE X4 interface will compatible with PCIE X4, X8, X16 slot, NOT support PCIE X1, X2 slot. 3. Users must make sure PCs Motherboard have 1X empty PCIE X16 slot before purchase. |
Standard Size PCs and Slim PCs1. Mounted with full height bracket for standard size PCs. 2. DO NOT support Slim PCs. |
Achieving 10 Gbps Data Rates in USB 3.1 GEN2 Using Multiple INs and Hub Payload Buffering
What is USB 3.1 GEN2 Multiple-INs?
Now USB 3.1 can handle multiple device data transfer simultaneously, without waiting the first device accomplish it's task, NOT like USB3.0/2.0 does. USB 3.1 device may receive a second ACK TP for a different endpoint before it has a chance to respond to the first ACK TP. A more complex USB 3.1 device would take advantage of the multiple INs by servicing the requests separately, possibly returning data to each one, reducing the likelihood that Not Ready would need to be used.
How is Multiple-INs improving USB bandwidth?
When USB 3.0 Host Controller works with the external USB HUB is a “cut-through” model, upstream port and downstream ports on the hub were all operating at the same speed. When put in one USB 2.0 Hub all speed will down. Then USB 3.0 Host Cotroller can not run full speed. When USB 3.1 GEN2 Host Controller works with USB 3.1, 3.0 Hubs "Cut-through" will not work, with the new "store and forward” service, USB 3.1 hubs take a much more active role in making sure that the flow of data is smooth and the user’s experienced performance is not interrupted.
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| USB Ports Type: | 5X USB-A | 3X USB-A & 2X USB-C | 2X USB-C | 2X Type E Key A | 1X USB-A & 1X USB-C | 2X USB-A |
| USB Standard: | USB 3.1 GEN2 | USB 3.1 GEN2 | USB 3.1 GEN2 | USB 3.1 GEN2 | USB 3.1 GEN2 | USB 3.1 GEN2 |
| Max Speed: | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Total Bandwidth: | 16Gbps | 16Gbps | 16Gbps | 16Gbps | 16Gbps | 16Gbps |
| PCIE Interface: | PCIE 3.0 X4 | PCIE 3.0 X4 | PCIE 3.0 X4 | PCIE 3.0 X4 | PCIE 3.0 X4 | PCIE 3.0 X4 |
| Compatible Platform: | MAC, AMD, Intel, ARM | MAC, AMD, Intel, ARM | MAC, AMD, Intel, ARM | MAC, AMD, Intel, ARM | MAC, AMD, Intel, ARM | MAC, AMD, Intel, ARM |
| Compatible PCs Type: | Standard Size PCs and Slim PCs | Standard Size PCs and Slim PCs | Standard Size PCs and Slim PCs | Standard Size PCs and Slim PCs | Standard Size PCs | Standard Size PCs |
| Power Supply Type： | FebSmart Self-Powered Technology | FebSmart Self-Powered Technology | FebSmart Self-Powered Technology | FebSmart Self-Powered Technology | FebSmart Self-Powered Technology | FebSmart Self-Powered Technology |
| System Campatibility: | Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7 (32/64), Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022.Linux and MAC OS. | Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7 (32/64), Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022.Linux and MAC OS. | Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7 (32/64), Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022.Linux and MAC OS. | Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7 (32/64), Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022.Linux and MAC OS. | Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7 (32/64), Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022.Linux and MAC OS. | Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7 (32/64), Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022.Linux and MAC OS. |
Easy Install on Desktop PCs:
Product Descreption:
FebSmart FS-A5-Pro will allow users add 5X USB 3.1 GEN2 Type A super speed plus 10Gbps ports on Desktop PCs, MAC Pros, Working Station and NAS Data Centers for large data transfer and live data storage. Built in FebSmart Self-Powered Technology, users do not need to plug any addtional power supply from PC’s PSU, but each USB 3.1 GEN2 port can get 5V/3A 15W power supply for connected high power consumption USB 3.1 GEN2 devices data transfer, which including NVME USB SSD enclosures, USB SATA SSD/HDD enclosures, VR-System, 10Gbps USB hubs and USB-A 4K video adapters. The 5X USB-A ports also provides stable and fast connection for normal USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices such as web cameras, mice, keyboard, smart phone, video capture, KVM switch, USB hub etc. The 5X added on USB-A ports will not occupy motherboard USB Main Lan speed, it's an extra bandwidth by PCI Express X4 on Desktop PCs.
Product Features:
1. Expand to 5X USB 3.1 GEN2 Type A 10Gbps ports on newly build Dektop PCs by PCIE 3.0 X4 interface.
2. Support auto speed negotiation at USB 3.1 GEN 2 10Gbps, USB 3.0 5Gbps, USB 2.0 480Mbps, and USB 1.1 12Mbps.
3. PCIE 3.0 standard with PCIE X4 (X2 signal) interface design will compatible with PCIE 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 standard on PCIE X4, X8, X16 slot.
4. Built in FebSmart Self-Powered Technology, no need any additional power supply from PSU, each USB-A port can get 5V/3A 15W power supply for high power consumption USB 3.1 GEN2 devices.
5. Mounted with full height bracket for standard size desktop PCs, no low-profile bracket inside, not works on slim size PCs.
6. PCI Express communicate total bandwidth: PCIE 3.0/4.0 16Gbps, PCIE 2.0 10Gbps, PCIE 1.0 5Gbps. Users better put this card on PCIE 3.0/4.0 slot on motherboard.
7. Support USB 3.1 GEN2 Multiple INS Technology, will complaint with USB 3.1 GEN2 specification revision 1.0 and Intel extensible host controller interface revision 1.1.
8. The added-on Heat-Sink will help PCIE USB 3.1 GEN2 card core components stay away from overheat, ensure connected USB 3.1 GEN2 devices always stay at peak speed 10Gbps.
System Requirements:
1. Plug and Play on Windows 11, 10, 8.x (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022. Need to install driver on Windows 7 (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2008, 2008R2(32/64bit).
3. Driver Free on MAC OS 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.12.x, 10.13.x, 10.14.x, 10.15.x and later system. NOT works on MAC OS 10.11. x.
4. Supports most main stream Linux kernels.
Package: 1X FS-A5-Pro 1X User Manual 1X Mount-screw
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Fantastic USB expansion card for the price
I am moving on from my old Z87 Asus Sabertooth i7 4770K rig. It has served me well since I built it in 2014. I am putting it storage and will use it later for a plex sever. It’s a great board, but it’s old. One of the issues for me is the board only has 4 USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel and 2 mid board that are for the case front. No USB 3.2. Back in March of this year i took care of that by buying this expansion card. It went into an unused pcie x16 slot. I’m running windows 10 64 bit pro and my machine picked it up after I booted back up. All the ports work just fine. To test the speed I used a Samsung Bar Plus 256 GB USB 3.1 flash drive formatted to exfat. I ran winsat disk -drive from CMD. As you can see in my screen shots, the speeds are impressive. 4 of the ports hit speeds from 167 to 163 mb/s on the disk sequencial 64.0 read and around 135 on the disk sequenctial 64.0 write. The 5th port hit 159 read and 135 write. I used the same flash drive on one of the boards rear 3.0 port. That speed was 151 on the rear and 105 on the write. You can see the difference in speeds from 3.0 and 3.2.Don’t hesitate on picking up this card if you need more high speed ports and you have an appropriate available pcie slot.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2022
Don’t hesitate on picking up this card if you need more high speed ports and you have an appropriate available pcie slot.
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Fantastic USB expansion card for the price
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2022
I am moving on from my old Z87 Asus Sabertooth i7 4770K rig. It has served me well since I built it in 2014. I am putting it storage and will use it later for a plex sever. It’s a great board, but it’s old. One of the issues for me is the board only has 4 USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel and 2 mid board that are for the case front. No USB 3.2. Back in March of this year i took care of that by buying this expansion card. It went into an unused pcie x16 slot. I’m running windows 10 64 bit pro and my machine picked it up after I booted back up. All the ports work just fine. To test the speed I used a Samsung Bar Plus 256 GB USB 3.1 flash drive formatted to exfat. I ran winsat disk -drive from CMD. As you can see in my screen shots, the speeds are impressive. 4 of the ports hit speeds from 167 to 163 mb/s on the disk sequencial 64.0 read and around 135 on the disk sequenctial 64.0 write. The 5th port hit 159 read and 135 write. I used the same flash drive on one of the boards rear 3.0 port. That speed was 151 on the rear and 105 on the write. You can see the difference in speeds from 3.0 and 3.2.Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2022
Don’t hesitate on picking up this card if you need more high speed ports and you have an appropriate available pcie slot.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022
Somewhere along the line in 2019 it was decided to rename the standards to "make it easier" but I don't think that was the result (yet).
Here’s how it all breaks down:
* USB 3.2 Gen 1: originally known as USB 3.0, and previously renamed to USB 3.1 Gen 1. It’s the original USB 3.0 specification, and it can transfer data at up to 5Gbps.
* USB 3.2 Gen 2: Previously known as USB 3.1, and then later as USB 3.1 Gen 2. It offers speeds at up to 10Gbps.
* USB 3.2 Gen 2x2: formally known as USB 3.2, it’s the newest and fastest spec, promising speeds at up to 20Gbps (by using two lanes of 10Gbps at once).
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For those that are stuck on the 3.1 Gen 2 vs 3.2 Gen 2 labeling well...
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022
According to the information available they are one in the same. If you are looking for the 20Gbps rates then you need to now find a "USB 3.2 Gen 2x2" card instead of the "USB 3.2 Gen 2" (10Gbps). See image of an article frm CNET that summarizes this.Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022
Somewhere along the line in 2019 it was decided to rename the standards to "make it easier" but I don't think that was the result (yet).
Here’s how it all breaks down:
* USB 3.2 Gen 1: originally known as USB 3.0, and previously renamed to USB 3.1 Gen 1. It’s the original USB 3.0 specification, and it can transfer data at up to 5Gbps.
* USB 3.2 Gen 2: Previously known as USB 3.1, and then later as USB 3.1 Gen 2. It offers speeds at up to 10Gbps.
* USB 3.2 Gen 2x2: formally known as USB 3.2, it’s the newest and fastest spec, promising speeds at up to 20Gbps (by using two lanes of 10Gbps at once).
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