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PEXSAT32 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.

Features & Benefits

• Supports SATA Rev 3.0 transfer speeds up to 6.0Gbps and backwards 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 PCI Express 2.0 standards
  Uses existing SATA I/II connectors and cabling
  Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and ATA/ ATAPI commands
  Ships with a full profile bracket install, low profile included
  LED headers for HDD activity LED indicators
  Twice the speed of SATA II (3Gbps)
  Ships with a full profile bracket install, low profile included

Applications

• Add two internal SATA 6Gbps port for connecting SATA rev 3.0 (6Gbps) Hard Drives
  High performance internal SATA storage solution
  Multimedia streaming or video editing
  Perfect for multi-drive internal raid storage solutions

What’s in the package?

• SATA 6Gbps PCI Express Card
  Low Profile Bracket
  Driver CD
  Instruction Manual