PCI Express to 4 Slot PCI Expansion System

Add four external PCI expansion card slots to a desktop or laptop computer system

$499.99 USD
PEX2PCI4

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Overview

StarTech.com's innovative PCI Express to PCI Expansion Chassis provides a quick and simple solution to I/O expandability on almost any PCI Express (PCIe) enabled system. Adding external PCI slots to a server/workstation or laptop, this cost-effective and time-saving method of simply adding additional PCI cards to a server/workstation or providing a platform to be able to swap PCI 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 four PCI slots (32-bit/33MHz) 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

  • Convert a single PCI Express slot to four additional external PCI slots without any driver or software installation required
  • External expansion enclosure simplifies swapping PCI cards, without ever having to move or take apart the main desktop/server
  • Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support

What's in the box

Features

  • Add an additional 4 PCI slots (32-bit/33 MHz), using PCI Express
  • Rugged steel construction
  • Supports both 5V and 3.3V/5V add-in PCI cards
  • Self-powered Expansion box with an on/off button
  • No driver or software installation
  • PCI Express adapter card includes both Full/Low Profile installation brackets

Applications

  • Expand an existing system's I/O capabilities without having to purchase an entirely new system.
  • Ideal for system testers, and engineers who may need to regularly swap out I/O cards.
  • Expand a laptop's I/O capabilities with desktop PCI cards with the EC2PCI.
  • Add 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 A5410666
TechData Dis 10919823
ASI Distribution USA 110773
D and H PEX2PCI4
Ingram Micro USA N30799
Synnex US STA-PEX2PCI4
UPC Code 065030825184

Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Technical Specifications


Warranty 2 Years
Hardware
Interface PCI / PCI-X (5 / 3.3V)
Bus Type PCI Express
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s) 1 - PCI Express x1 Male
External Ports 4 - PCI / PCI-X (Universal 3.3 & 5V; 32-bit) Slot Female
Software
OS Compatibility OS Independent; No additional drivers or software required
Special Notes / Requirements
Note - Cards may not function properly if their total power consumption exceeds the maximum of 36W

- This product has a known compatibility issue with Silicon Image SATA Controllers on an AMD platform
Physical Characteristics
Color Black
Enclosure Type Aluminum and Steel
Product Length 8 in [204 mm]
Product Width 5.4 in [137 mm]
Product Height 5.6 in [142 mm]
Product Weight 5.2 lb [2.4 kg]
Power
Power Source AC Adapter Included
Input Voltage 110 ~ 240 AC
Output Voltage 12 DC
Output Current 3A
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 55°C
Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 75°C
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight 5.3 lb [2.4 kg]
What's in the Box
Included in Package 1 - PCI Expansion box
1 - PCI Express Card
1 - 3ft DVI Cable
1 - Low Profile Bracket
1 - Screw Kit
1 - Power Cable
1 - Power Adapter
1 - Installation CD
1 - Instruction Manual
Internal Length 6.7 in [170.2 mm]

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