StarTech.com
StarTech.com 4 Port PCI Express SATA III Controller Card
Expand your system's storage capacity with the StarTech.com PEXSAT34RH RAID Controller Card. This PCI Express expansion card adds four high-speed SATA III ports, each capable of a rapid 6.0 Gbps data transfer rate. It connects via a PCI-Express 2.0 x2 slot, making it an excellent choice for integrating multiple high-performance hard drives or SSDs. Designed for robust and reliable storage expansion, this card boosts your system's capabilities and is powered directly via the PCIe slot, offering a significant upgrade to your storage options.
$60.09
Owner Satisfaction
3.8
/ 5
Category Rank
1065
/ 1160
#1065 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-89%
Below average
Host Interface
2.02
/ PCI Express x
Who it's for
- High-Speed SATA III (6 Gbps)
- Significant Storage Expansion
- Broad OS and PCIe Compatibility
Who should skip it
- PCIe Bandwidth Bottleneck
- Reliance on Third-Party Chipset
- Driver and Boot Drive Dependency
Key Specs
Host Interface
PCI Express 2.0 x2
Number of Ports
4
Connector Type
SATA III
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
6.0 Gbps per port
Interface Type
PCI Express
Model Number
PEXSAT34RH
MPN
PEXSAT34RH
Connectivity Type
Wired
Features
- Adds four high-speed SATA III ports
- Supports 6Gbps data transfer rate
- Installs via PCI Express slot
- Enables RAID configurations
- Boosts system storage connectivity
- Designed for high-speed SSDs
What customers say
This SATA III controller card excels at its core function: expanding storage connectivity. Customers value its straightforward installation and reliable performance for adding multiple hard drives and SSDs, making it ideal for home servers or desktops needing extra ports. The card generally works well with modern operating systems right out of the box. However, some users encounter minor frustrations regarding driver compatibility on older systems or difficulties using the card for booting an operating system. Despite these specific configuration challenges, the overall sentiment confirms it is a cost effective and dependable solution for stable data storage expansion.
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