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	5ﾰC to 50ﾰC (41ﾰF to 122ﾰF)
Storage Temperature	-25ﾰC to 70ﾰC (-13ﾰF to 158ﾰF)
Hardware
Bus Type	PCI Express
Card Type	Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID	Marvell - 88SE9128
Interface	SATA
Ports	2
Packaging Information
Package Height	32 mm [1.3 in]
Package Length	17.5 cm [6.9 in]
Package Width	14.5 cm [5.7 in]
Shipping (Package) Weight	126 g [4.4 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	2.1 cm [0.8 in]
Product Length	67.7 mm [2.7 in]
Product Width	64.5 mm [2.5 in]
Weight of Product	33 g [1.2 oz]
Software
Microsoft WHQL Certified	Yes
OS Compatibility	Windowsﾮ XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Serverﾮ 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 Mac OSﾮ 10.6 to 10.14 Linux 3.5.x to 4.11.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.
	Port Multiplier not supported in Mac OSﾮ?
	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