StarTech - ECESAT32 - 2 Port SATA 6 Gbps ExpressCard eSATA Controller Card

The ECESAT32 2 Port ExpressCard eSATA Controller Card (6 Gbps) offers simple connectivity between a laptop computer with ExpressCard slot and eSATA 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 ExpressCard adapter features a native PCI Express single chipset that provides enhanced compatibility, reliability and performance for external SATA 600 MB/s storage needs.

The Expresscard 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 laptop through a single external SATA connection.

StarTech.com Advantage

• Includes a bracket for adapting the 34mm card to fit into a 54mm card slot, ensuring compatibility with a wider range of laptop computers
• This ExpressCard SATA 3.0 adapter supports data throughput up to 6Gbps - twice that of SATA II adapters

Features

• Supports SATA Rev 3.0 transfer speeds up to 6.0Gbps and backward compatible with SATA I/II at 1.5/3.0Gbps
• Port Multiplier FIS-based and Command-based switching supported
• Supports RAID 0 and 1 modes
• Compliant with ExpressCard 2.0 standards
• Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and ATA/ ATAPI commands
• Can be used with 34mm and 54mm ExpressCard slots
• Includes a bracket for adapting the 34mm card to fit into a 54mm card slot
• Plug and Play support

Applications

• Add two eSATA 6Gbps capable ports to an ExpressCard-equipped laptop
• Connect high performing multi-drive external eSATA enclosures