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StarTech.com PEX2PCIE4L PCI/PCI Express Expansion Chassis
Best expansion solution for legacy hardware users needing extra PCI slots.
Expand your system's I/O capabilities with this expansion chassis. This solution adds four external PCI slots to any PCI Express enabled desktop or laptop, maximizing performance cost-effectively. It features four 32-bit/33MHz PCI slots connected via a single PCIe link, providing up to 250MBps total bandwidth. For mobile users, it offers compatibility with ExpressCard enabled laptops using an optional cable. This reliable adapter is backed by a 1-year warranty and free lifetime technical support, ensuring your connectivity needs are met.
$545.60
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Who it's for
- System builders needing a versatile mix of legacy and modern slots
- Professionals maintaining specialized legacy hardware on modern systems
- Power users requiring high-speed, low-latency external card performance
Who should skip it
- Users running multiple high-bandwidth devices simultaneously
- Minimalists seeking a clean, cable-free workspace
- Budget-conscious buyers who could replace their motherboard instead
Performance breakdown
Legacy Compatibility
Breathes new life into older PCI hardware on modern systems.
Data Throughput
Limited by the single PCIe lane for high-bandwidth professional tasks.
Expansion Versatility
Seamlessly bridges the gap between desktop towers and mobile laptops.
Build Reliability
Sturdy construction backed by dependable lifetime technical support.
Installation Simplicity
Straightforward setup for users familiar with internal card hardware.
Form Factor Efficiency
Adds significant footprint to your workspace to house legacy cards.
Key Specs
Adds four PCI slots (32-bit/33MHz)
Host Interface Type
PCI Express
Number of Ports
4
Total bandwidth up to 250MBps from the x1 PCIe host controller
Compatibility
PCIe enabled systems and ExpressCard enabled laptops (with EC2PCI cable)
Power Source
PCI Express Slot
Warranty
1-year
Know before you buy
Yes, you can connect this chassis to a laptop, but it requires an ExpressCard slot and the optional EC2PCI cable, which is sold separately.
The chassis provides a total bandwidth of up to 250MBps across all four PCI slots. Keep in mind that this bandwidth is shared among all connected devices.
No, this chassis is designed for legacy 32-bit/33MHz PCI cards. It is not intended for modern PCIe graphics cards or high-bandwidth peripherals that require more than the available 250MBps total throughput.
The host controller card included with the chassis fits into any standard PCI Express slot, including x1, x4, x8, or x16 slots.
While you get four physical slots, they all share the same single PCIe link back to your computer. This means the 250MBps bandwidth is distributed across all cards installed in the chassis.
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