StarTech.com PEXESAT322I PCIe SATA III Controller Card with 2 Ports for Internal and External Drives

StarTech 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card - Dual Port PCIe SATA III Card - 2 Int/2 Ext

Enhance your computer's storage capabilities with the StarTech.com PEXESAT322I PCIe SATA III Controller Card. Designed for IT professionals and enthusiasts, this plug-in card adds two high-speed SATA 6 Gbps ports, supporting both internal and external drives through a single PCI Express (x1) slot. The onboard jumper allows you to configure the card to provide two internal ports, two external ports, or one of each, offering flexible installation options for various storage setups. Featuring Port Multiplier (PM) support on each port, the card enables multiple drives to be connected over a single cable, reducing clutter and maximizing connection density. This feature is ideal for expanding storage capacity without sacrificing performance or organization. Fully compliant with SATA revision 3.0, the card ensures you can utilize the full bandwidth of modern SSDs, HDDs, and optical drives, including Blu-Ray and DVD-ROMs, delivering fast data transfer speeds for demanding applications.

Installation is straightforward, with compatibility across PCIe x1, x4, x8, and x16 slots, and includes both full-profile and low-profile brackets to fit standard and compact cases. The package comes complete with a 7-pin SATA cable, driver CD, instruction manual, and necessary brackets, making setup quick and hassle-free. Supported operating systems include Windows, and the controller features the ASM1061 chipset, which supports advanced features such as FIS-based Port Multiplier, command-based switching, NCQ, and ATA/ATAPI commands for optimized performance and reliability. Backed by a two-year manufacturer warranty and free lifetime technical support, this controller card offers a reliable solution for expanding storage capacity while maintaining high data transfer speeds and compatibility.

Whether upgrading an existing system or building a new one, the StarTech.com PEXESAT322I provides a versatile and dependable solution to connect additional SATA drives efficiently, supporting both internal and external configurations and future-proofing your storage needs.

Features:

• Designed for IT professionals with 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support

• Installs in PCIe x1, x4, x8, or x16 slots with both full-profile and low-profile brackets included

• Supports Windows and standard SATA and eSATA SSDs and HDDs, including SATA III (6 Gbps) and earlier revisions

• s ASM1061 chipset enabling two switchable SATA and eSATA 6Gbps ports via a single PCIe x1 slot

• Supports FIS-based Port Multiplier, command-based switching, NCQ, and ATA/ATAPI commands for enhanced performance

• Configurable ports: can be set to two internal, two external, or one of each, via onboard jumper

• Reduces cabling with Port Multiplier support, allowing multiple drives over a single cable

• Includes SATA cable, driver CD, instruction manual, and brackets for versatile installation

• Fully compliant with SATA revision 3.0, supporting high-speed data transfer for SSDs, HDDs, and optical drives

• Backed by a two-year warranty and lifetime technical assistance for reliable operation