GLOTRENDS U3044AC 4-Port PCIe USB Expansion Card 2 USB-C 2 USB-A 5Gbps

Key Features

• Brand: GLOTRENDS
• Model: U3044AC
• Ports: 2 USB-C and 2 USB-A ports
• Interface: PCI-Express x1
• Speed: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps shared)
• Power: 5V per port, total 40W (5V/2A per port)
• Compatibility: Windows and most Linux kernels; not supported on Mac OS
• Powered: Self-powered, no extra power supply required
• Protection: Independent per-port power management with fuses and filters
• Note: Regular profile bracket; not suitable for slim/compact cases

Specifications

• Bus: PCI-Express x1
• Ports: 2 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A
• Bandwidth: 5Gbps shared among 4 ports
• Power per port: 5V, up to 2A
• Total power: 40W
• Supported OS: Windows 11/10/8 and Server 2012-2022; Linux kernels
• Not supported: Mac OS

Overview

The GLOTRENDS U3044AC 4-Port PCIe USB expansion card adds two USB-C and two USB-A ports to desktops, servers, or NAS devices via a PCI-Express x1 slot. It is powered by NEC720201 and compatible with Intel, AMD, and ARM platforms. The design provides independent per-port protection and a dedicated board fuse for reliability. This card is self-powered and ideal for connecting high-power devices such as industrial cameras, VR systems, and USB 3.0 NVMe enclosures. Driver installation is required for older Windows versions; Mac OS is not supported.