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2 Port SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express eSATA Controller
Card
Product ID: PEXESAT32
The PEXESAT32 2 Port PCI Express 6Gbps eSATA Controller Card offers simple connectivity between a
host computer and eSATA 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
external SATA connection.
A dual profile solution, the eSATA controller card includes a low profile/half-height bracket for installation
in slimline or small form factor computer cases.
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Certifications, Reports
and Compatibility
Applications
• Adding multi-drive external raid storage solutions, with support for
full SATA 3.0 data transfer rates of up to 6Gbps
• A cost-effective solution for streaming multimedia or archiving video,
relying on the impressive speeds offered by SATA 3.0 (up to 6Gbps)
Features
• Supports SATA Rev 3.0 transfer speeds up to 6.0Gbps; backward
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
• Uses existing SATA I/II connectors and cabling
• LED headers for HDD activity LED indicators
• Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and ATA/ ATAPI
commands
• Compliant with PCI Express 2.0 standards
• Ships with a full profile bracket install, low profile included
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Warranty Lifetime
Hardware Bus Type PCI Express
Card Type Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID Marvell - 88SE9128
Interface eSATA
Ports 2
Performance ATAPI Support Yes
Bootable Yes
LBA support 48-bit
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 6 Gbps
MTBF 5,046,000 Hours
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
External Ports 2 - eSATA (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)
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Storage Temperature -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Physical
Characteristics
Product Height 0.8 in [20 mm]
Product Length 2.8 in [70 mm]
Product Weight 1.3 oz [36 g]
Product Width 4.7 in [120 mm]
Packaging
Information
Shipping (Package) Weight 4.3 oz [122 g]
What's in the Box Included in Package 1 - eSATA 6Gbps PCI Express Card
1 - Low Profile Bracket
1 - Driver CD
1 - Instruction Manual
Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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