Startech 2 Port PCI Express Single Chip eSATA Card

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.

• Port Multiplier technology supports multi-drive external enclosures over a single eSATA cable at speeds up to 3.0Gbps
• Supports hard drives larger than 136GB with 48-bit LBA and a native PCI Express chipset instead of a bridge chip, to ensure fast, reliable operation
• Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support

Specifications

Product Description	StarTech.com 2 Port PCI Express eSATA Controller Adapter Card - storage controller - SATA-300 - PCI Express x1
Device Type	Storage controller - plug-in card - low profile
Controller Interface Type	Serial ATA-300
Max Storage Devices Qty	2
Interface Type	PCI Express x1
Channel Qty	2
Chipset	SiI3132
Data Transfer Rate	300 MBps
Manufacturer Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP

A Closer Look

Features

• 2 external eSATA ports
• Support for FIS and Command-based Port Multiplier technology
• Large capacity drive support with 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA)
• Drive Hot-Plugging support
• Support for Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
• Fully compliant with the Serial ATA 2.5 specifications with transfer rates up to 3.0Gbps
• Uses native PCI Express single chipset
• Includes a low profile/half-height installation bracket

Applications

• Add eSATA capabilities for high speed external storage to a workstation or server
• Add Port Multiplier capable eSATA ports for expanded external storage capability
• Upgrade from slower external connection methods to native SATA connectivity