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2 Port eSATA + 4 Port SATA II PCI Express x4 SATA Controller Adapter Card
StarTech ID: PEXSATA24E
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.
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
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