arTech PEXSAT32 User Manual

2 Port SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express SATA Controller
Card

Product ID: PEXSAT32

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.

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Certifications, Reports
and Compatibility

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

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

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