StarTech PEXESAT32 Computer Hardware Specification Sheet

2 Port SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express eSATA Controller Card

StarTech ID: PEXESAT32

The PEXESAT32 2 Port PCI Express 6Gbps eSATA Controller Card offers simple connectivity between a host computer 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 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 FISbased switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to a host PC through a single external SATA connection.

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

Applications

Adding multi-drive external raid storage solutions, with support for full SATA 3.0 data transfer rates of up to 6Gbps

A cost-effective solution for streaming multimedia or archiving video, relying on the impressive speeds offered by SATA 3.0 (up to 6Gbps) www.startech.com

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Features

Supports SATA Rev 3.0 transfer speeds up to 6.0Gbps; 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

Uses existing SATA I/II connectors and cabling

LED headers for HDD activity LED indicators

Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and ATA/ ATAPI commands

Compliant with PCI Express 2.0 standards

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Technical Specifications

Warranty Lifetime

Bus Type PCI Express

Card Type Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)

Chipset ID Marvell - 88SE9128

Interface

Ports eSATA

2

LBA support 48-bit

Maximum

Data

Transfer

Rate

6 Gbps

Port

Multiplier

RAID

Yes

Supported

RAID Modes

Supported

RAID Modes

Yes

RAID 0 (Striped Disks)

RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks)

Type and

Rate

Connector

Type(s)

SATA III (6 Gbps)

1 - PCI Express x1 Male

External

Ports

Microsoft

WHQL

Certified

2 - eSATA (7 pin; Data) Plug

Yes

OS

Compatibility

Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64)

Windows Server® 2012, 2008 R2, 2003

Mac OS® 10.6 and up (Tested up to 10.10)

Linux

Note 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.

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Product

Height

Product

Length

Product

Weight

Product

Width

0.8 in [20 mm]

2.8 in [70 mm]

1.3 oz [36 g]

4.7 in [120 mm]

Humidity

Operating

Temperature

15~90% RH

5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)

Storage

Temperature

-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)

Shipping

(Package)

Weight

4.3 oz [122 g]

1 - eSATA 6Gbps PCI Express Card Included in

Package

Included in

Package

Included in

Package

Included in

Package

1 - Low Profile Bracket

1 - Driver CD

1 - Instruction Manual

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