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StarTech.com PCI Express to 4 Slot PCI Expansion System, PCI Express to Four Slot PCI Expansion Bay, System bus TAA
Best hardware bridge for professionals using legacy PCI expansion cards.
Expand your system's I/O capabilities with this innovative expansion chassis. It provides a simple and cost-effective solution for adding external PCI slots to servers, workstations, or laptops. This system adds four 32-bit/33MHz PCI slots through a single PCI Express connection, offering up to 250MBps bandwidth. Ensure your add-in cards function seamlessly as if directly connected to the motherboard. A DVI cable ensures a reliable connection between the PCIe controller card and the expansion box. This solution is backed by a 2-year warranty and lifetime technical support.
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
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Category Rank
83
/ 226
#83 in Riser Cards
Slot Count
4
Who it's for
- Industrial engineers maintaining older specialized hardware systems
- Professionals working in harsh or industrial environments
- IT administrators needing to scale legacy connectivity quickly
Who should skip it
- Power users requiring maximum data throughput for every card
- Users with limited workspace or minimalist desk setups
- Technicians working with highly sensitive or proprietary legacy hardware
Performance breakdown
Legacy Compatibility
Breathes new life into older PCI hardware on modern PCIe systems.
Bandwidth Throughput
Adequate for legacy cards but bottlenecks modern high-speed data transfers.
Installation Simplicity
Straightforward setup process gets your expansion bay running with minimal fuss.
Build Robustness
Sturdy metal chassis protects sensitive components during daily office use.
Connection Reliability
DVI cable interface is stable but feels dated for modern standards.
Versatility
Rare ability to bridge legacy PCI cards to both laptops and desktops.
Key Specs
Slot Count
4
Interface Type
PCI Express
Supported Slot
PCI (32-bit/33MHz)
Bandwidth
250MBps
Motherboard Connector Type
PCIe x1
Card Connector Type
PCIe x1
Cable Type
Shielded
Power Connector Type
None
Know before you buy
Yes, this system is compatible with laptops, provided you have an available PCI Express slot to install the included host controller card.
This expansion system supports standard 32-bit/33MHz PCI cards. It is designed to bridge older PCI technology into modern systems with PCIe slots.
No, the expansion chassis does not require a separate power connector. It draws the necessary power through the connection provided by the PCIe host controller.
The system provides up to 250MBps of bandwidth. While sufficient for many standard PCI cards, it is best suited for I/O expansion rather than high-speed data transfer applications.
The box connects to your computer using a reliable DVI cable that links the expansion chassis to the PCIe host controller card installed inside your system.
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