StarTech Controller Card PEXESAT32 2 Port SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express eSATA Retail
- SKU: 101168
- Vendor: StarTech
- UPC: 065030838948
With full support for SATA 3.0 hard drives and data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps, the adapter card features a native PCI Express single chipset that provides enhanced compatibility, reliability and performance for external SATA 600 MB/s storage needs.
The controller card is backward compatible with SATA 2.0 devices, providing the versatility to use older storage, and features port multiplier capability with command-based and FIS-based switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to a host PC through a single external SATA connection.
A dual profile solution, the eSATA controller card includes a low profile bracket for installation in slimline or small form factor computer cases.
Featurs
Supports SATA Rev 3.0 transfer speeds up to 6.0Gbps and backwards compatible with SATA I/II at 1.5/3.0Gbps.
Port Multiplier FIS-based and Command-based switching supported.
Compliant with PCI Express 2.0 standards.
Uses existing SATA I/II connectors and cabling.
Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and ATA/ ATAPI commands.
Ships with a full profile bracket install, low profile included.
LED headers for HDD activity LED indicators.
(Note: The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interface. If used with PCI Express Gen 1.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 2.5 Gbps. If used with PCI Express Gen 2.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 5 Gbps.)
Technical Specifications
Warranty : Lifetime warranty
Bus Type : PCI Express
Card Type : Low / Standard Profile
Chipset ID : Marvell - 9128
External Ports : 2 - eSATA Data 7 Pin Male
Maximum Data Transfer Rate : 6 Gbps
Number of Ports : 2
Port Multiplier Support : Yes
Supported RAID Modes : RAID 0 (Striped Disks)
Supported RAID Modes : RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks)
Microsoft WHQL Certified : Yes
Humidity : 15 - 90% RH
Operating Temperature : 5C to 50C (41F to 122F)
Storage Temperature : -25C to 70C (-13F to 158F)
OS Compatibility : Windows XP(32/64bit)/Server 2003(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit)/ 7(32/64bit)/ Server 2008 R2
Package Dimension (L x W x H in inches) : 8.46 x 6.10 x 1.77 inch
Applications
Add two external eSATA 6Gbps port for connecting SATA/eSATA rev 3.0 (6Gbps) devices
Perfect for multi-drive external raid storage solutions
High performance external SATA storage solution
Multimedia streaming or video archiving