StarTech - PEXSATA24E - 2 Port eSATA + 4 Port SATA II PCI Express x4 SATA Controller Adapter Card

This PCIe eSATA/SATA Controller card adds two external Serial ATA (eSATA) ports and four internal SATA ports, allowing users to harness the speed and reliability of Serial ATA drive connections.

The SATA controller card supports command-based switching as well as Native Command Queuing ensuring optimum performance from connected Serial ATA drives. The controller card also supports port multiplication, allowing you to connect multi-drive eSATA external storage using a single data connection to the controller card.

Designed for reliable performance, StarTech.com's PCI Express eSATA+SATA controller card is backed by Lifetime Warranty and free lifetime technical support.

StarTech.com Advantage

• Two internal ports with two additional switchable internal/external ports enables versatility for changing needs
• Dual profile design to fit into Full or Low Profile/small form factor (SFF) systems
• Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support

Features

• Four independent SATA channels
• Two permanent internal SATA ports, with two switchable internal/external SATA ports
• Fully Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0a specifications with transfer rates up to 3.0 Gbps
• Support for Native Command Queuing
• Support for Port Multiplier technology
• Includes a Low Profile installation bracket

Applications

• Upgrade an older IDE system with SATA capabilities
• Add additional SATA ports to an existing system for expandability
• Upgrade from connecting external storage devices with USB 2.0 to faster eSATA