Startech PEXSAT32 User Manual

PEXESAT32

PEXSAT32

Instruction Manual

PCI Express Serial ATA
Adapter Card

2-Port SATA 6Gbps PCI Express

eSATA Controller Card

2-Port SATA 6Gbps PCI Express

SATA Controller Card

Manual Revision:07/12/2010

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................... 1

Packaging Contents.....................................................................1

System Requirements .................................................................1

PEXESAT32 View ........................................................................2

PEXSAT32 View .......................................................................... 2

Installation ....................................................................... 3

Hardware Installation ...................................................................3

Driver Installation .........................................................................4

Verifying Installation .....................................................................5

How to Use ...................................................................... 6

RAID Configuration ......................................................................6

Specifications .................................................................. 7

Technical Support ........................................................... 8

Warranty Information ...................................................... 8

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Introduction

The StarTech.com 2-Port PCI Express 6Gbps eSATA or SATA
Controller Cards offers simple connectivity between a host computer
system and eSATA or SATA revision 3.0 devices. A cost-effective
solution for connecting high RPM hard drives and Solid State Drives
(SSD), which in turn allows for easier data backups and archiving. With
full support for SATA revision 3.0 hard drives and data transfer speeds
of up to 6 Gbps, as well as backwards support for SATA revision 2.0
(3.0 Gbps) devices, the adapter card features a native PCI Express
single chip design that provides enhanced compatibility, reliability and
performance.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x PEXESAT32 controller card
or
1 x PEXSATA32 controller card

• 1 x Low Profile bracket

• 1 x Driver Installation CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• PCI Express enabled computer system with available slot

• Microsoft® Windows® XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

(32/64-bit), or Linux

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