2 Port SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express SATA Controller Card
Add two SATA 6Gbps ports for high speed access to large internal storage solutions
Features
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 I/II connectors and cabling
Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and ATA/ ATAPI commands
Ships with a full profile bracket install, low profile included
LED headers for HDD activity LED indicators
£49.19 inc VAT
ID: PEXSAT32
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The PEXSAT32 2-Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps (SATA 3.0) Controller Card offers simple connectivity between a host computer and SATA 3.0 devices - a cost-effective solution for connecting high-speed storage, such as High RPM Hard Drives and Solid State Drives (SSD), 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 SATA connection.
A dual profile solution, the SATA 3.0 controller card includes a low profile/half-height bracket for installation in slimline or small form factor computer cases.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Twice the speed of SATA II (3Gbps)
- Ships with a full profile bracket install, low profile included
Common Customer Questions
Compatible With
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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 10.12
Linux 3.5.x to 4.4.x LTS Versions only
Applications
- Add two internal SATA 6Gbps port for connecting SATA rev 3.0 (6Gbps) Hard Drives
- High performance internal SATA storage solution
- Multimedia streaming or video editing
- Perfect for multi-drive internal raid storage solutions
Product Numbers
| Exertis | STCPEXSAT32 |
| Ingram Micro UK | V931056 |
| EntaTech | STH-PEXSAT32 |
| UPC Code | 065030838955 |
| Warranty Information | |
|---|---|
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Hardware | |
| Bus Type | PCI Express |
| Card Type | Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) |
| Chipset ID | Marvell - 88SE9128 |
| Interface | 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 | 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 |
| Internal Ports | 2 - SATA (7 pin; Data) Plug |
| Software | |
| Microsoft WHQL Certified | Yes |
| OS Compatibility | Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 Mac OS® 10.6 to 10.12 Linux 3.5.x to 4.4.x LTS Versions only |
| 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. |
| 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 | |
| Product Height | 21.3 mm [0.8 in] |
| Product Length | 67.7 mm [2.7 in] |
| Product Weight | 35 g [1.2 oz] |
| Product Width | 64.5 mm [2.5 in] |
| Packaging Information | |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 180 g [6.4 oz] |
| What's in the Box | |
| Included in Package | 1 - SATA 6Gbps PCI Express Card |
| 1 - Low Profile Bracket | |
| 1 - Driver CD | |
| 1 - Instruction Manual | |
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A Lifesaver!
Recently bought an HP Envy 750-150. It has a bay for an additional drive and an available power supply plug. Much to my surprise there wasn't an a available SATA data connection on the motherboard. Found this card on Amazon. Installed it in the available PCIe x1 slot and a hard drive, and now I'm in business. Windows 10 recognized the card without any driver installation. GREAT CARD!
I bought a Samsung SSD to speed up boot times in my 5 yr old Win 7 PC, which only supports SATA2, so I bought this SATA3 card from Amazon to get the best from the SSD. Make sure you insert the Startech card in a PCIe Rev 2 x16 slot, otherwise you won’t get the best SSD speed benefits. Fortunately I had one, and it physically installed easily. Win 7 did NOT automatically install the driver software (Startech say it will), so I'd downloaded the latest driver from Startech's web site and had it ready to install. Windows eventually conceded that the adaptor driver was working correctly. With the new SSD plugged into this card, boot times are now blindingly quick. I've seen no stability problems so far after a few day's operation. This card adds about 10 seconds to the boot sequence while the driver is loaded, but even with this, the PC is now useable after 75 seconds instead of seven minutes, so the card seems to be working well. Brilliant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy:
- Does this device support SAS drives?
- Will this device work with optical drives such as CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, and Blu-ray players?
- What is RAID and what are the different RAID modes?
Installation:
- How do I install my hard drive controller card in Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10? (.exe method)
- How do I install my hard drive controller card in Windows XP? (.exe method)
How to:
- How do I initialize a brand new hard drive in Windows?
- How do I initialize a brand new hard drive in Mac OSX?
- What do MBR and GPT mean, and when do I use them?
- I want to move the hard drive with my operating system installed to my StarTech.com hard drive controller. What do I do?
Troubleshooting:
- I installed my new expansion card and now the computer cannot load the operating system. What do I do?
- I have installed my new expansion card but Windows cannot detect it. What do I do?
- I have installed my new expansion card but Mac OS cannot detect it. What do I do?
- Everything is hooked up but nothing is working. What should I do? (Windows)
- How do I rebuild my RAID array?
Drivers & Downloads
Driver(s):
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Marvell_88SE9128.zip
Version: 1.2.0.1041 -
Marvell_MSU_Windows.zip
Windows Version: 4.1.0.2023 - User_Guide_MSU.pdf
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Marvell_MSU_OSX.zip
OSX 10.9 - 10.11
Version: 4.1.0.2033 Firmware
- Firmware.zip
Manual(s):
-
PEXxSAT32.pdf
English Compliance Letter(s):
- Country of Origin (COO)
- Letter of Conformity (LOC)
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Data Sheet(s):
-
PEXSAT32_Datasheet.pdf
English
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