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StarTech Controller Card I/O Card PEXESATA2 2 Port PCI-E eSATA Retail

  • SKU: 81464
  • Vendor: StarTech
  • UPC: 065030826198
This 2 Port PCI Express eSATA Controller Adapter Card offers simple connectivity between a host computer and eSATA devices. Providing two eSATA ports the adapter card offers a cost-effective solution for connecting hot-pluggable, high-speed storage, and in turn allows for easier data backups and archiving.With full support for SATA 300 (SATA II) hard drives and data transfer speeds of up to 3 Gbps, the adapter card features a native PCI Express single chipset that provides enhanced compatibility, reliability and performance for external SATA storage needs.The PCI Express eSATA controller card also features port multiplier capability with command-based switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to a host PC or Mac desktop through a single external SATA connection.A dual profile solution, the eSATA controller card includes a low profile bracket for adapting to slimline or small form factor system applications.
SATA Internal Channels
2
Package
Retail
Warranty
Lifetime
Weight
0.35 lb
OS Support
Windows® 2000/XP/2003/Vista, Linux, MAC OS 10+

Technical Specifications

Warranty : Lifetime warranty

OS Support : Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, Linux, MAC OS 10+

Bus Type : PCI Express

Number of Ports : 2

Shipping (Package) Weight : 0.35 lb ( 0.16 kg )

Chipset : SiI3132

Supports : Legacy Command Queuing (LCQ) , Native Command Queuing (NCQ) , FIS Based Switching for an additional 1-5 ports

Maximum Transfer Rate : 300 MB/sec (3.0 Gigabits/sec)

Connector Types : 2 - eSATA Plug

Applications

Provides you with two external eSATA ports for connecting SATA / eSATA devices

Features

Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications

Uses native PCI Express single chipset, providing enhanced compatibility, reliability and performance for your external storage needs

Compliant with PCI Express 1.1 and is compatible with a PCI Express 2.0 slot

Port Multiplier with command based switching capability

Faster transfer rates with two independent channels

Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ)

Supports FIS based switching which allows you to use port multipliers (1 to 5 extra ports)

Supports SATA II transfer rates of up to 3.0 Gbps

48 bits LBA, supports HDD larger than 137GB