1x eSATA + 1x SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express SATA Controller Card Adapter
Add external and internal 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 ports for high speed storage access
Product ID: PEXSAT31E1
- 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/eSATA cabling
- Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and ATA/ ATAPI commands
- Ships with a full profile bracket installed, low profile included
- LED headers for HDD activity LED indicators
Overview
The PEXSAT31E1 2-Port PCI Express SATA/eSATA 6 Gbps (SATA 3.0) Controller Card adds one internal SATA 3.0 (6 Gbps) and one external eSATA 3.0 (6 Gbps) port, through a single PCIe slot.
Providing simple connectivity between a host computer and SATA 3.0 internal and external devices, the PCIe SATA/eSATA 3.0 adapter/controller card offers a cost-effective solution for connecting high-speed storage, such as High RPM Hard Drives , Solid State Drives (SSD), and external storage arrays, 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 external SATA connection.
Suitable for installation in slimline or small form factor computer cases, the PEXSAT31E1 offers a dual profile solution, including a low profile/half-height bracket for easy installation.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Up to twice the speed of SATA II (3Gbps)
- Includes optional low profile bracket making this a suitable solution for small form factor computer cases
Applications
Add one internal SATA and one external eSATA 6Gbps port for connecting SATA rev 3.0 (6Gbps) Hard Drives
Optimized for offsite backups, this RAID controller can be configure in RAID 1 (Mirrored) so that all information on the internal drive will be immediately copied up to an externally connected eSATA drive
High performance internal and external SATA storage solutions
Perfect for multi-drive internal raid storage solutions
Multimedia streaming or video editing
Technical Specifications
| Product Numbers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ingram Finland | V931084 | |
| UPC Code | 065030839693 | |
| Warranty Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | Lifetime | |
| Hardware | ||
| Bus Type | PCI Express | |
| Card Type | Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) | |
| Chipset ID | Marvell - 88SE9128 | |
| Interface | eSATA & SATA | |
| SATA | ||
| Ports | 2 | |
| Performance | ||
| ATAPI Support | Yes | |
| Bootable | Yes | |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gbps | |
| Number of Drives Supported Through Port Multiplier | 1 to 5 | |
| Number of Ports That Support Port Multiplier | 2 (can only use 1 PM at a time) | |
| Port Multiplier | Yes | |
| RAID | Yes | |
| Supported RAID Modes | JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks) | |
| RAID 0 (Striped Disks) | ||
| RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks) | ||
| Type and Rate | SATA III (6 Gbps) | |
| Connector(s) | ||
| Connector Type(s) | 1 - PCI Express x1 Male | |
| External Ports | 1 - eSATA (7 pin, Data) Plug | |
| Internal Ports | 1 - SATA (7 pin, Data) Plug | |
| Software | ||
| OS Compatibility | Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.13 Linux 3.5.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions only Note: Connected drives cannot be used as System / Primary drive in Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 |
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| Special Notes / Requirements | ||
| 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. If used with PCI Express Gen 2.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 5 Gbps.
Only one port can use the Port Multiplier feature at a time. |
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| Alarm function is not supported in MSU software. | ||
| Environmental | ||
| Humidity | 15~90% RH | |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) | |
| Storage Temperature | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) | |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Color | Red | |
| Product Height | 18 mm [0.7 in] | |
| Product Length | 67 mm [2.6 in] | |
| Product Weight | 35 g [1.2 oz] | |
| Product Width | 53 mm [2.1 in] | |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 180 g [6.4 oz] | |
| What's in the Box | ||
| Included in Package | 1 - PCI Express SATA Controller Card | |
| 1 - Low Profile Bracket | ||
| 1 - Driver CD | ||
| 1 - Instruction Manual | ||
Compatibility
Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.13
Linux 3.5.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions only
Note: Connected drives cannot be used as System / Primary drive in Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
Certifications
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Accessories
30cm (12in) Latching SATA Cable
Latching SATA connectors, for securely fastened hard drive installations.
45cm (18in) Latching SATA Cable
SATA hard drive cable, with latching SATA connectors, for securely fastened hard drive installations.
61 cm (24 in.) Latching SATA Cable
SATA hard drive cable, with latching SATA connectors, for securely fastened hard drive installations.
45cm (18in) SATA Serial ATA Cable
This high quality SATA cable is designed for connecting SATA drives even in tight spaces.
60cm (24in) SATA Serial ATA Cable
This high quality SATA cable is designed for connecting SATA drives even in tight spaces.
91cm (36in) SATA Serial ATA Cable
Connect and position SATA drives easily - designed for larger cases
91cm (3 ft) Shielded External eSATA Cable M/M
Connect your external SATA storage devices to your Laptop or desktop.
1,8m (6 ft) Shielded External eSATA Cable M/M
Connect your external SATA storage devices to your Laptop or desktop.
Product Support
Drivers & Downloads
Driver(s):
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[Marvell 88SE9128] PCIe SATA eSATA Card.zip
Version: 1.2.0.1041
Manual(s):
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PEXSAT31E1.pdf
English
Software
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Marvell_MSU_Windows.zip
Version: 4.1.0.2031 -
Marvell_MSU_OSX.zip
Version: 4.1.0.2035 -
Marvell_MSU_Linux.zip
Version: 4.1.0.2031
RedHat Enterprise 6.0
Redhat Enterprise 5.4 SUSE
Linux Enterprise 11SP1
Compliance Letter(s):
Data Sheet(s)
- PEXSAT31E1_Datasheet-EN-EU.pdf
English
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy
Although you can adapt a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drive to connect to a standard SATA controller card, the card must support SAS commands in order to communicate with SAS drives. SAS drives have a different command set that is not present on SATA controllers.
This SATA controller card only supports standard SATA drives.
This device supports the ATA Packet Interface (ATAPI) protocol. ATAPI is required for optical drives, including CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, and Blu-ray players. Because this device supports ATAPI, optical drives are also supported.
Note: Not all StarTech.com devices support each of the RAID modes described below. For more information on the RAID modes that your device supports, refer to the manual or the StarTech.com product page.
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) is a virtual disk technology that combines multiple physical drives into one unit. RAID can create redundancy, improve performance, or do both.
RAID should not be considered a replacement for backing up your data. If critical data is going onto a RAID array, it should be backed up to another physical drive or logical set of drives.
The following are terms that are normally used in connection with RAID:
- Striping: data is split between multiple disks.
- Mirroring: data is mirrored between multiple disks.
- Parity: also referred to as a checksum. Parity is a calculated value used to mathematically rebuild data.
Different RAID levels exist for different application requirements.
Refer to the following table for the list of RAID modes offered by some StarTech.com products:
| RAID mode | Description | Operation | Advantages | Disadvantages | Recovery |
| RAID 0 | Striped disks | Data is split evenly between two or more disks. | Large size and the fastest speed. | No redundancy. | If one or more drives fails, this results in array failure. |
| RAID 1 | Mirrored disks | Two or more drives have identical data on them. | A single drive failure will not result in data loss. | Speed and size is limited by the slowest and smallest disk. | Only one drive is needed for recovery. |
| RAID 3 | Striped set with dedicated parity | Data is split evenly between two or more disks, plus a dedicated drive for parity storage. | High speeds for sequential read/write operations. | Poor performance for multiple simultaneous instructions. | A single drive failure will rebuild. |
| RAID 5 | Striped disks with distributed parity | Data is split evenly between three or more disks. Parity is split between disks. | Large size, fast speed, and redundancy. | The total array size is reduced by parity. | A single drive failure will rebuild. |
| RAID 10 | 1+0; Striped set of Mirrored Subset | Four or more drives are made into two mirrors that are striped. | Larger size and higher speed than RAID-1, and more redundancy than RAID-0. | No parity. | Only one drive in a mirrored set can fail. |
| JBOD | Just a Bunch Of Disks | Any number of drives are accessed independently by the operating system. | Software RAID modes can be used. | Hardware RAID may have better performance. | N/A |
| Big | Spanning or Concatenation | Data is written on one drive until it is full, and then the next drive(s) until it or they are full. | Creates a very large and simple array. |
No redundancy. |
N/A |
| Clone | RAID 1 + Spare |
Two drives have identical data, plus one drive is used for rebuilding in case of a primary array failure. |
Seamless operation when one drive fails in a RAID-1 array. | Spare drive is not accessible to the user. | Only one drive is needed for recovery. |
