StarTech 2 Port SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express SATA Controller Card

The PEXSAT32 2-Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps (SATA 3.0) Controller Card offers simple connectivity between a host computer and SATA 3.0 devices - a cost-effective solution for connecting high-speed storage, such as High RPM Hard Drives and Solid State Drives (SSD), which in turn allows for easier data backups and archiving.

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 support for RAID 0 and 1 modes as well as port multiplier capability with command-based and FIS-based switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to a host PC through a single SATA connection.

A dual profile solution, the SATA 3.0 controller card includes a low profile/half-height bracket for installation in slimline or small form factor computer cases.

Connector(s) Connector Type(s) PCI Express x1 Male Internal Ports SATA (7 pin, Data) Plug Environmental Humidity 15~90% RH Operating Temperature 5?C to 50?C (41?F to 122?F) Storage Temperature -25?C to 70?C (-13?F to 158?F) Hardware Bus Type PCI Express Card Type Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) Chipset ID Marvell - 88SE9128 Interface SATA Ports 2 Packaging Information Shipping (Package) Weight 180 g [6.4 oz] Performance ATAPI Support Yes Bootable Yes Maximum Data Transfer Rate 6 Gbps Number of Drives Supported Through Port Multiplier 1 to 5 Number of Ports That Support Port Multiplier 2 (can only use 1 PM at a time) Port Multiplier Yes RAID Yes Supported RAID Modes JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks) RAID 0 (Striped Disks) RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks) Type and Rate SATA III (6 Gbps) Physical Characteristics Product Height 21.3 mm [0.8 in] Product Length 67.7 mm [2.7 in] Product Weight 35 g [1.2 oz] Product Width 64.5 mm [2.5 in] Software Microsoft WHQL Certified Yes OS Compatibility Windows? XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server? 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
Mac OS? 10.6 to 10.12
Linux 3.5.x to 4.4.x LTS Versions only
Note: Connected drives cannot be used as System / Primary drive in Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 Special Notes / Requirements Note Alarm function is not supported in MSU software. 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.Only one port can use the Port Multiplier feature at a time.

What's in the Box Included in Package Driver CD Instruction Manual Low Profile Bracket SATA 6Gbps PCI Express Card