StarTech.com PEXSAT34 System manual

4 Port PCI Express SATA III (6Gbps) Controller Card w/ eSATA - PCIe x4
StarTech ID: PEXSAT34
The PEXSAT34 4-port PCI Express SATA 6Gbps Controller Card adds 4 internal SATA ports, along with a
shared eSATA port to a desktop computer through a PCIe slot (x4), providing both an internal and external SATA
6Gbps connectivity solution from a single card.
Compliant with SATA revision 3.0, this controller card provides up to 6Gbps of data bandwidth to utilize the
speeds of high performance hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSD), along with Port Multiplier (PM) support on
each port which allows for multiple SATA drives to be connected over a single cable.
This PCIe SATA 6Gbps (3.0) card is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical
support.
Applications
Upgrade an older PCIe-based system with SATA 6Gbps connectivity, to better utilize faster SATA drives
Add more internal SATA ports to a computer system to connect additional storage drives and/or optical
drives
Add both internal and an external SATA port to a computer through a single PCI Express x4 slot

Features
4 internal SATA ports with 1 shared eSATA port
On-board high speed DIP switch enables switching between the shared eSATA and the internal SATA
ports - no jumpers required
Compliant with SATA revision 3.0, which can support up to 6Gbps of bandwidth
Uses existing SATA I/II cabling
Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and ATA/ ATAPI commands
Port Multiplier FIS-based and Command-based switching supported
Compliant with PCI Express 2.0 standards
Includes Low Profile/Half-Height installation bracket

Technical Specifications
Warranty 2 Years
Ports 4
Interface eSATA & SATA
Bus Type PCI Express
Card Type Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Port Style Integrated on Card
Chipset ID Marvell - 88SE9128; PLX - PEX8604
Connector
Type(s)
1 - PCI Express x4 Male
Internal Ports 4 - SATA (7 pin; Data) Receptacle
External Ports 1 - eSATA (7 pin; Data) Receptacle
Type and
Rate
SATA III (6 Gbps)
Port Multiplier Yes
LBA support 48-bit
RAID No
OS
Compatibility
Windows XP (32/64-bit)/ Server 2003 (32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2/ Vista (32/64-bit)/ 7 (32/64-bit)/
8 (32/64-bit)
Mac OS 10.6/ 10.7
Linux
Product
Length
5.5 in [140 mm]
Product Width 2.7 in [68.5 mm]
Product
Height
0.6 in [16 mm]
Product
Weight
2.5 oz [72 g]
Operating
Temperature
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage
Temperature
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH
System and
Cable
Requirements
x4 PCI Express slot
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 per lane. If used with PCI Express Gen

2.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 5 Gbps per lane.
Only one port can use the Port Multiplier feature at a time.
Port Multiplier not supported in Mac OS.
Package
Quantity
1
Shipping
(Package)
Weight
0 lb [0 kg]
Shipping
(Package)
Weight
5.6 oz [160 g]
Included in
Package
1 - PCI Express SATA Card
Included in
Package
1 - Low Profile Bracket
Included in
Package
1 - Driver CD
Included in
Package
1 - Instruction Manual
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