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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

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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

42,99 € EUR exc VAT

42,99 € EUR inc VAT

Where To Buy

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.

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

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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

Product Numbers

Ingram Finland

V931084

UPC Code

065030839693

Technical Specifications

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 10.14 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
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.
		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	30 g [1.1 oz]
	Product Width	53 mm [2.1 in]
Packaging Information
	Shipping (Package) Weight	123 g [4.3 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

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Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.14
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

Accessories

LSATA12

30cm (12in) Latching SATA Cable

Latching SATA connectors, for securely fastened hard drive installations.

2,99 € exc VAT

2,99 € inc VAT

LSATA12RA1

30,5 cm (12 in.) Latching SATA to Right Angle SATA Serial ATA Cable

3,99 € exc VAT

3,99 € inc VAT

LSATA18

45cm (18in) Latching SATA Cable

SATA hard drive cable, with latching SATA connectors, for securely fastened hard drive installations.

3,99 € exc VAT

3,99 € inc VAT

LSATA24

61 cm (24 in.) Latching SATA Cable

SATA hard drive cable, with latching SATA connectors, for securely fastened hard drive installations.

4,99 € exc VAT

4,99 € inc VAT

SATA18

45cm (18in) SATA Serial ATA Cable

This high quality SATA cable is designed for connecting SATA drives even in tight spaces.

2,99 € exc VAT

2,99 € inc VAT

SATA24

60cm (24in) SATA Serial ATA Cable

This high quality SATA cable is designed for connecting SATA drives even in tight spaces.

3,99 € exc VAT

3,99 € inc VAT

SATA36

91cm (36in) SATA Serial ATA Cable

Connect and position SATA drives easily - designed for larger cases

2,99 € exc VAT

2,99 € inc VAT

ESATA3

91cm (3 ft) Shielded External eSATA Cable M/M

Connect your external SATA storage devices to your Laptop or desktop.

7,99 € exc VAT

7,99 € inc VAT

ESATA6

1,8m (6 ft) Shielded External eSATA Cable M/M

Connect your external SATA storage devices to your Laptop or desktop.

10,99 € exc VAT

10,99 € inc VAT

Product Support

Drivers

[Marvell 88SE9128] PCIe SATA eSATA Card.zip Version: 1.2.0.1041
- Language: English

Manuals

PEXSAT31E1.pdf
- Language: English

Software

Marvell_MSU_Windows.zip Version: 4.1.0.2031
- Language: English
Marvell_MSU_OSX.zip Version: 4.1.0.2035
- Language: English
Marvell_MSU_Linux.zip Version: 4.1.0.2031
RedHat Enterprise 6.0
Redhat Enterprise 5.4 SUSE
Linux Enterprise 11SP1
- Language: English

Data Sheets

PEXSAT31E1_Datasheet-EN-EU.pdf
- Language: English

Frequently Asked Questions

Before You Buy

Does this device support SAS drives?

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.

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Will this device work with optical drives such as CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, and Blu-ray players?

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.

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What is RAID and what are the different RAID modes?

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.

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Compliance and Safety

Compliance Letters

Country of Origin (COO)
- Language: English
Letter of Conformity (LOC)
- Language: English
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
- Language: English

Safety Measures

If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.

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Does this device support SAS drives?

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