PCI Express SATA III RAID Controller Card with Mini-SAS Connector (SFF-8087) - HyperDuo SSD Tiering
Add Internal SATA III (6Gbps) support to a computer through a single Mini SAS (SFF-8087) port
Features
Supports HyperDuo SSD auto-tiering
1x Mini-SAS (SFF-8087) port, expandable to 4 SATA III (6Gbps) ports through a breakout cable (purchased separately)
Fully compliant with SATA 3.0 specifications and backward compatible with SATA I/II (1.5/3.0Gbps) drives
Supports hardware RAID 0, 1, and 1+0 modes configured through BIOS
Compliant with PCI Express 2.0 standards
Port Multiplier FIS-based and Command-based switching supported
Natively supported single chipset design
Simple HyperDuo configuration via card-BIOS level or intuitive GUI console (Windows® only)
Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and ATA/ATAPI commands
Includes Low Profile/Half-Height installation bracket
Supports HDDs/SSDs/Optical/Blu-Ray drives
LED headers for HDD activity LED indicators
£107.99 inc VAT
ID: PEXSAT34SFF
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The PEXSAT34SFF PCI Express 2.0 SATA Controller Card enables 4 AHCI SATA III connections to be added to a computer through a single internal Mini-SAS (SFF-8087) connector.
The Mini-SAS connector with Port Multiplier support allows for multiple SATA drives (up to 7) to be connected using a single cable. When used with our Mini-SAS to 4x SATA breakout cable or Mini-SAS SFF-8087 backplane (accessories not included, SAS drives not supported), you have a complete internal 6Gbps connectivity solution, all from a single card.
Featuring HyperDuo technology, the SATA card offers SSD auto-tiering which lets you balance the performance advantages of SSD storage with the cost-effectiveness and large capacity of standard hard drives. By combining SSD and HDD drives into a single volume (up to 3 SSD + 1 HDD), HyperDuo discreetly works in the background to identify and move frequently accessed files to the faster SSD drive(s) for improved data throughput - up to 80% of SSD performance! (Note: The HyperDuo automatic storage tiering feature is compatible with computers that use a BIOS.)
Compliant with SATA revision 3.0, this PCI Express SATA RAID card delivers up to 6Gbps of data bandwidth; ideal for high performance hard drives and solid state drives (SSD). Plus, the controller card offers an effective hardware RAID solution, with native RAID (0, 1, 1+0) support.
Throughput Benchmark
| Drive configuration | Throughput | Drive size |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x HDD | 112.81 MB/s | 2 TB |
| 1 x SSD | 490.28 MB/S | 120 GB |
| 1 x HDD + 1 x SSD HyperDuo (Safe Mode) | 489.28 MB/s | 2 TB |
| 1 x HDD + 2 x SSD HyperDuo (Safe Mode) | 715.13 MB/s | 2 TB |
| Drives Used: SSD: OCZ Vertex 3 Series 2.5” 120 GB (VTX3-25SAT3-120G) HDD: Western Digital Caviar Green 3.5” 2 TB (WD20EARS) Software Used: IO Meter, 256KB Sequential Read, queue depth = 10 |
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The PEXSAT34SFF PCIe SATA 6G card is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Note: The PEXSAT34SFF does not support SAS hard drives. You can connect multiple SATA hard drives to the card's SAS connector using a breakout cable such as the Mini-SAS to 4x SATA breakout cable.
The StarTech.com Advantage
- Leverage SSD performance and standard HDD capacity with HyperDuo technology
- Maximize system capability with SATA III connection speeds
- Eliminate cabling hassles by connecting a single SATA supported Mini-SAS backplane cable
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
Mac OS X® 10.6 to 10.11
Linux 3.5.x to 4.4.x LTS versions only
Applications
- Use SSD tiering to optimize your system for I/O intensive applications such as Office Suites, Photo/Video Editing and Media Players
- Upgrade a PCIe-based system with SATA 6Gbps connectivity (through a Mini SAS connector), to better utilize faster SATA drives
- Add more internal SATA ports to a computer system to connect additional storage drives and/or optical drives through an appropriate Mini-SAS adapter (listed under Accessories)
- Optimized for off-site backups, this RAID controller can be configured in RAID 1 (Mirrored) so that all information on the primary drive is copied to the secondary drive
- Perfect for multi-drive internal RAID storage solutions
Product Numbers
| Exertis | STCPEXSAT34SFF |
| Ingram Micro UK | V932295 |
| EntaTech | STH-PEXSAT34SFF |
| UPC Code | 065030849975 |
| Warranty Information | |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Hardware | |
| Bus Type | PCI Express |
| Card Type | Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) |
| Chipset ID | Marvell 88SE9230 |
| Industry Standards | PCI Express 2.0 |
| Serial ATA 3.0 specification | |
| Interface | Mini-SAS |
| Port Style | Integrated on Card |
| Ports | 1 |
| Performance | |
| ATAPI Support | Yes |
| Bootable | Yes |
| LBA support | 48-bit |
| Max Drive Capacity | Currently tested up to 4TB per drive |
| Number of Drives Supported Through Port Multiplier | 1 to 4 |
| Number of Ports That Support Port Multiplier | 1 |
| Port Multiplier | Yes |
| RAID | Yes |
| Supported RAID Modes | JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks) |
| RAID 0 (Striped Disks) | |
| RAID 1 (Mirrored Disks) | |
| RAID 10 (1+0; Striped set of Mirrored Subset) | |
| Type and Rate | SATA III (6 Gbps) |
| Connector(s) | |
| Connector Type(s) | 1 - PCI Express x2 Male |
| Internal Ports | 1 - SFF-8087 (36 Pin; Internal Mini-SAS) Plug |
| Software | |
| OS Compatibility | Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 Mac OS X® 10.6 to 10.11 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 per lane. If used with PCI Express Gen 2.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 5 Gbps per lane.
Only one port can use the Port Multiplier feature at a time. Supports up to 4 drives connected via Port Multiplier. Port Multiplier not supported in Mac OS. Not compatible with SAS drives, only SATA drives are supported. |
| System and Cable Requirements | Available PCI Express x2 slot (backward compatible with x4, x8, and x16 slots) |
| Mini-SAS SFF-8087 to SATA cable (not included) | |
| Environmental | |
| Humidity | 20% ~ 80% RH |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C ~ 50°C (41°F ~ 122°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -25°C ~ 70°C (-13°F ~ 158°F) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Height | 20 mm [0.8 in] |
| Product Length | 70 mm [2.8 in] |
| Product Weight | 40 g [1.4 oz] |
| Product Width | 120 mm [4.7 in] |
| Packaging Information | |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 131 g [4.6 oz] |
| What's in the Box | |
| Included in Package | 1 - PCIe SATA Controller Card |
| 1 - Low Profile Bracket | |
| 1 - Driver CD | |
| 1 - Instruction Manual | |
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Mobile Racks/Hard Drive Backplanes (2)
4 Drive 3.5in Trayless Hot Swap SATA Mobile Rack Backplane
Hot swap up to four 3.5in SATA hard drives in seconds
£108.99 exc VAT
£130.79 inc VAT
Black Aluminum 5.25in Professional SATA Hard Drive Mobile Rack Drawer
Swap SATA hard drives in and out of a PC or server, quickly and securely
£92.99 exc VAT
£111.59 inc VAT
SAS Cables (2)
50cm Serial Attached SCSI SAS Cable - SFF-8087 to 4x Latching SATA
Connect a SATA/SAS Controller to 4 SATA drives
£30.99 exc VAT
£37.19 inc VAT
1m Serial Attached SCSI SAS Cable - SFF-8087 to 4x Latching SATA
Connect a SATA/SAS Controller to 4 SATA drives
£33.99 exc VAT
£40.79 inc VAT
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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_88SE9230.zip
Version: 1.2.0.1041 Manual(s):
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PEXSAT34SFF.pdf
English Compliance Letter(s):
- Country of Origin (COO)
- Letter of Conformity (LOC)
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Data Sheet(s):
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PEXSAT34SFF_Datasheet.pdf
English
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