PCI Express to 2 PCI & 2 PCIe Expansion Enclosure System - Full Length

PEX2PCIE4L

Add Two PCI & Two PCI Express Expansion Card Slots to a Desktop or Laptop Computer System

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StarTech.com's innovative PCI/PCI Express Expansion Chassis provides a quick and simple solution to I/O expandability on almost any PCI Express (PCIe) enabled system. Adding external PCI and PCIe slots to a server/workstation or laptop, this cost-effective and time-saving method of simply adding additional PCI/PCIe cards to a server/workstation or providing a platform to be able to swap PCI/PCIe add-in cards between a mobile and desktop setup is the optimal method of maximizing the I/O capabilities of new or existing systems.

The external expansion chassis adds two full length (38cm) PCI slots (32-bit/33MHz) as well as two PCIe x1 (single lane) slots to the host computer system, through a single PCI Express connection. Providing total bandwidth of up to 250MBps from the x1 PCIe host controller card, which allows the host computer to function as though the cards in the expansion chassis were connected directly to the motherboard.

For mobile applications, the Expansion Chassis can be connected to an ExpressCard enabled laptop using StarTech.com's ExpressCard connection cable (EC2PCI), which adds the same functionality offered by the Expansion Chassis to a laptop. This eliminates the expense and need of having to purchase different card adapters for the laptop. A dependable I/O expansion solution, the Expansion Chassis is backed by StarTech.com's 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage
  • Self-powered, with easily accessible on/off button, making it easy to control the power state of PCI/PCIe cards installed within the chassis
  • Eliminate the need to take apart your computer to install additional or alternative expansion cards
  • Enables you to use full height, full length PCI and PCIe expansions cards with your Slimline or Micro systems
  • Powered by universal power adapter and includes power cords for North America, UK and Europe
  • Includes alternative low profile bracket to use with included PCI Express card in slim, low profile systems
Features
  • Add an additional 2 PCI ports (32-bit/33 MHz) and 2 PCIe single-lane ports (250MBps) to your PC, using PCI Express
  • Rugged steel construction satisfies demands of industrial and server environments
  • Self-powered PCI/PCIe Expansion box with an on/off button
  • Simplifies swapping expansion cards in and out of computer systems, without ever having to take apart your computer
  • Complies with PCI 2.3 and PCIe 1.1 specifications
  • Supports both 5V and 3.3V add-in full-length cards
  • Supports advance error reporting including ECRC support
  • Support add-in cards with extended length (38cm)
Applications
  • Ideal for system testers, and engineers who may need to regularly swap out PCI or PCIe I/O cards
  • Expand an existing system's PCI and PCI Express I/O capabilities, without having to purchase an entirely new system
  • Expand a laptop's PCI and PCI Express I/O capabilities using the EC2PCI (optional, separate purchase)
  • Add full-length or full-height cards to a small form factor system
  • Provide PCI support to systems with only PCIe slots
  • Provide data acquisition, telephony, storage and audio capabilities by having additional I/O expansion slots
Product Numbers
Dell Harmony A2994928
TechData Dis 10547027
ASI Distribution USA 83654
Ingram Micro USA BH2859
Synnex US STA-PEX2PCIE4L
UPC Code 065030835305
Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Technical Specifications

Warranty Information
Warranty 2 Years
Hardware
Interface PCI / PCI-X (5 / 3.3V)
Bus Type PCI Express
Chipset ID Texas Instruments - XIO200A + XIO3130
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s) 1 - PCI Express x1 Male
External Ports 2 - PCI / PCI-X (Universal 3.3 & 5V; 32-bit) Slot Female
2 - PCI Express x1 Slot Female
Performance
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 250 MBps
Software
OS Compatibility Windows 2000/ 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 X (tested up to 10.8)
Linux
Physical Characteristics
Color Black
Enclosure Type Steel
Product Length 15 in [382 mm]
Product Width 5.4 in [137 mm]
Product Height 5.6 in [143 mm]
Product Weight 4.4 lb [2 kg]
Power
Power Adapter Included Yes
Input Voltage 115 ~ 230 AC
Output Voltage 12 DC
Output Current 3A
Center Tip Polarity Positive
Plug Type M
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 75°C (-40° to 167°F)
Humidity 5 to 95% RH
Special Notes / Requirements
Note The Maximum power consumption of the adapter cards used in this expansion box is 36W. Cards might not function if their total power exceeds the maximum power consumption
This product has a compatibility issue with Silicon Image SATA Controllers on an AMD platform
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight 4.6 lb [2.1 kg]
What's in the Box
Included in Package 1 - PCI Expansion box
1 - PCI Express Card
1 - 3 ft. DVI-D Cable
1 - Low Profile Bracket
1 - Screw Kit
3 - Power Cord (NA/UK/EU)
1 - Power Adapter
1 - Software CD
1 - Instruction Manual
Internal Length 13.5 in [342 mm]
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