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STARTECH

STARTECH PEXSAT34RH 4-Port PCI Express 2.0 SATA 6.0 Gbps RAID expansion card

SKU CH-A29P-W53C1 MPN PEXSAT34RH

Adds four internal SATA 6.0 Gbps ports with RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD support through a PCI Express 2.0 x2 slot

  • Internal ports4 x SATA
  • Supported standardsPCI-Express 2.0 x2 SATA III 6 Gbit/s
  • Transfer speed6.0 Gbit/s
  • Supported operating systemsWindows XP (32/64-bit)/ Vista (32/64-bit)/ 7 (32/64-bit)/ 8
  • Product typePCI Express to SATA Card
  • DetailsChipset ID: Marvell 88SE9230 Supported RAID Modes: 0/1/10, J
  • Add four internal SATA III 6.0 Gbps ports via one PCI Express 2.0 x2 slot
  • Hardware RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD supported by Marvell 88SE9230 chipset
  • HyperDuo SSD tiering accelerates frequent data automatically
  • Full-height and low-profile brackets included for any chassis
  • Drivers supplied for Windows XP to 8, Mac OS 10.6 to 10.8 and Linux

Four-port SATA III RAID card

The StarTech PEXSAT34RH adds four internal SATA III 6.0 Gbps ports through a PCI Express 2.0 x2 slot. It uses the Marvell 88SE9230 chipset and supports RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD modes. A low-profile bracket is included for small-form-factor systems.

Desktop builders adding bulk storage

The card suits Windows XP through 8, Mac OS 10.6 to 10.8 and Linux users who need extra SATA ports for hard drives or SATA SSDs. Builders requiring more than four ports, a different PCIe generation or an interface other than SATA will not be served by this product.

PCI Express 2.0 x2 interface

The controller connects via a PCIe 2.0 x2 link, which sets the maximum bus bandwidth available to the four SATA III ports. Verify that the motherboard has a compatible x2 or larger slot before purchase.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model namePEXSAT34RH
Product typePCI Express to SATA Card
Performance
Transfer speed6.0 Gbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsPCI-Express 2.0 x2
SATA III 6 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Internal ports4 x SATA
Size & build
Product weight0.95 lb (0.43 kg)
Shipping weight0.15 kg
Package size173 × 140 × 33 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows XP (32/64-bit)/ Vista (32/64-bit)/ 7 (32/64-bit)/ 8 (32/64-bit)
Mac OS 10.6 /10.7 /10.8
Linux
In the box
In the box1 - PCIe SATA Controller Card
1 - Low Profile Bracket
1 - Driver CD
1 - Instruction Manual

Questions about this item

What PCI Express slot version and width does the PEXSAT34RH need to operate?

The card installs in a PCI Express 2.0 x2 slot and provides four SATA III 6.0 Gbps ports.

Can the Marvell 88SE9230 controller run alongside an existing SATA II host controller without conflict?

Yes, the add-in card operates independently on the PCIe bus, so older SATA II ports on the motherboard remain active.

How can I verify the HyperDuo tiering feature is active after installing the driver?

Open the RAID management utility in Windows, macOS 10.6 through 10.8, or Linux; it will display the SSD and HDD paired as a single HyperDuo volume.

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