StarTech.com
StarTech.com PEXSAT34RH RAID controller
Boost your system's storage potential with the StarTech.com PEXSAT34RH RAID Controller. This PCI Express 2.0 card expands your computer with four internal SATA III 6Gbps ports, perfect for high-speed hard drives and SSDs. Its innovative HyperDuo Technology intelligently manages your storage, optimizing performance by moving frequently accessed data to SSDs for speeds approaching 80% of pure SSD performance. The controller also supports Port Multiplier for up to seven drives and offers native RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations for data protection and enhanced speed. Backed by a 2-year warranty and lifetime technical support.
$100.01
Owner Satisfaction
3.4
/ 5
Category Rank
1133
/ 1160
#1133 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-82%
Below average
Interface
2.0
/ PCI Express
Who it's for
- High-Speed Port Expansion
- Versatile Hardware RAID Support
- Broad System Compatibility
Who should skip it
- PCIe x2 Bandwidth Bottleneck
- Mid-Range Chipset Performance
- Potential Boot Drive Complexity
Key Specs
Interface
PCI Express 2.0
Data Rate
6 Gbit/s (SATA III)
Internal Ports
4 x SATA III
Port Multiplier Support
Up to 7 drives
RAID Levels
0, 1, 10
Technology
HyperDuo
Warranty
2-year
UPC
065030849951
Features
- Adds 4 internal SATA III 6Gbps ports
- Automatic storage tiering with HyperDuo
- Achieves near-SSD performance gains
- Supports up to 7 drives via Port Multiplier
- Native RAID support for 0, 1, and 10
- PCI Express 2.0 interface
- 2-year warranty and lifetime support
What customers say
This RAID controller delivers excellent value for users needing simple SATA port expansion, often praised for its straightforward plug-and-play setup in Windows for basic storage needs. However, sentiment drops significantly when utilizing the advertised RAID features. Advanced users report considerable frustration with driver stability, especially outside of Windows environments. Performance in RAID configurations frequently fails to meet expectations, showing slow speeds under heavy use. While acceptable for basic expansion, the complexity and lack of robust firmware suggest it functions best as a simple port multiplier rather than a true high-performance RAID solution.
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