arTech PEXESATA2I User Manual

1 Port eSATA + 1 Port SATA II PCI Express SATA Controller Card
Product ID: PEXESATA2I
This PCI Express SATA Controller Card allows you to turn a PCI Express (1x) slot into one internal SATA
and one external SATA (eSATA) connection. Supporting SATA 300 (SATA II) hard drives and data transfer
rates of up to 3Gbps, this controller card is the perfect solution if you need an extra SATA port or want to
externalize your storage.
The controller card is designed based on a native PCI Express single chipset that provides enhanced
Multiplier support with command based switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to host PC
or Mac Desktop through one eSATA connection.
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Certifications, Reports and Compatibility
Applications
Add both SATA and eSATA capabilities for connecting high-speed storage to a workstation or server
Add a Port Multiplier capable eSATA port for expanded external storage capability
Upgrade from slower external connection methods to native SATA connectivity
Expand on a full or low profile/small form factor (SFF) computer's storage capabilties
Features
1 external eSATA port and 1 internal SATA port
Support for FIS and Command-based Port Multiplier technology
48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA)
Drive Hot-Plugging support
Support for Native Command Queuing
Fully compliant with the Serial ATA 1.0 specifications with transfer rates up to 3 Gbps
Uses native PCI Express (single) chipset
Includes a low profile/half-height installation bracket
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Warranty Lifetime
Hardware Bus Type PCI Express
Card Type Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Chipset ID JMicron - JMB366
Interface eSATA
eSATA & SATA
Ports 2
Performance Maximum Data Transfer Rate 3Gbps
Port Multiplier Yes
RAID No
Supported RAID Modes JBOD - (Just a Bunch of Disks)
Type and Rate SATA II (3 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 2000/ XP(32/64-bit)/ Server 2003(32/64-bit)/
Server 2008 R2/ Vista(32/64-bit)/ 7(32/64-bit)/ 8 (32/64­bit) Mac OS 10.4/ 10.5/ 10.6/ 10.7/ 10.8 Linux
Special Notes / Requirements
Note 2.0 compliant/compatible with 2.0 slots for PCI Express
Physical Characteristics
Product Height 0.8 in [20 mm]
Product Length 4 in [102 mm]
Product Weight 1.6 oz [44.2 g]
Product Width 4.7 in [120 mm]
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight 0.3 lb [0.1 kg]
What's in the Box Included in Package 1 - PCI Express eSATA 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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