arTech PEXESATA2 User Manual

2 Port PCI Express eSATA Controller Adapter Card

Product ID: PEXESATA2

This 2 Port PCI Express eSATA Controller Adapter Card offers simple connectivity between a host

computer and eSATA devices. Providing two eSATA ports the adapter card offers a cost-effective solution

for connecting hot-pluggable, high-speed storage, and in turn allows for easier data backups and

archiving.

With full support for SATA 300 (SATA II) hard drives and data transfer speeds of up to 3 Gbps, the

adapter card features a native PCI Express single chipset that provides enhanced compatibility, reliability

and performance for external SATA storage needs.

The PCI Express eSATA controller card also features port multiplier capability with command-based

switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to a host Windows® system through a single

external SATA connection.

A dual profile solution, the eSATA controller card includes a low profile/half-height bracket for adapting to

slimline or small form factor system applications.

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Certifications, Reports
and Compatibility

Applications

• Add eSATA capabilities for high speed external storage to a
workstation or server

• Add Port Multiplier capable eSATA ports for expanded external
storage capability

• Upgrade from slower external connection methods to native SATA
connectivity

Features

• 2 external eSATA ports

• Support for FIS and Command-based Port Multiplier technology

• Large capacity drive support with 48-bit Logical Block Addressing
(LBA)

• Drive Hot-Plugging support

• Support for Native Command Queuing (NCQ)

• Fully compliant with the Serial ATA 2.5 specifications with transfer
rates up to 3.0Gbps

• Uses native PCI Express single chipset

• Includes a low profile/half-height installation bracket

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