StarTech.com 4-Port SATA III PCIe 2.0 Controller Card with HyperDuo PEXSAT34RH
The StarTech.com PEXSAT34RH 4-Port SATA III Controller Card adds four 6Gbps internal SATA III ports to your system via a PCIe 2.0 x2 slot, significantly boosting storage capacity.
- Expanded Storage: Adds 4 internal SATA III (6Gbps) ports, enabling the connection of multiple high-performance HDDs and SSDs for increased data storage and faster access.
- Performance Boost: Supports SATA III speeds up to 6Gbps per port, accelerating data transfer rates for demanding applications and large file operations.
- SSD Tiering: Features HyperDuo technology for automatic SSD tiering, balancing the speed of SSDs with the cost-effectiveness of HDDs for optimized storage performance.
- Broad Compatibility: Works with a wide range of operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring seamless integration into existing IT environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com PEXSAT34RH is a 4-Port SATA III PCIe 2.0 Controller Card designed to integrate into existing systems via a PCIe 2.0 x2 slot. It provides four internal 6Gbps SATA III ports, supporting high-performance hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSDs) for enhanced storage capacity and speed.
Featuring Marvell 88SE9230 chipset and HyperDuo technology for SSD auto-tiering, this card balances SSD performance with HDD cost-effectiveness. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10, and JBOD, offering data redundancy and performance optimization options for critical business data.
- Four SATA III Ports: Provides four internal 6Gbps SATA III connections, enabling the addition of multiple high-capacity or high-speed storage drives.
- HyperDuo Technology: Offers SSD auto-tiering, intelligently managing data placement between SSDs and HDDs to optimize performance and cost.
- RAID Support: Configurable RAID levels (0, 1, 10, JBOD) allow for data redundancy, improved read/write performance, or simple drive aggregation.
- PCIe 2.0 x2 Interface: Utilizes a PCIe 2.0 x2 slot for reliable connectivity and sufficient bandwidth for multiple SATA III drives.
- Wide OS Compatibility: Supports a broad range of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, ensuring easy deployment across diverse IT infrastructures.
Expand your storage capabilities and accelerate data access with this versatile and reliable SATA III controller card.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Expand Server Storage Capacity
Servers often require more storage than initially provisioned to accommodate growing data volumes. This card adds four internal SATA III ports, allowing for the addition of multiple HDDs or SSDs to increase overall storage capacity.
Small business servers, mid-market application servers, data archiving systems
Accelerate Workstation Performance
Workstations handling large files or demanding applications benefit from faster data access. Connecting SSDs via this card's SATA III ports significantly reduces load times and improves application responsiveness.
Content creation workstations, engineering workstations, data analysis workstations
Implement Cost-Effective SSD Tiering
HyperDuo technology allows for intelligent data tiering between fast SSDs and larger HDDs. This optimizes storage performance by placing frequently accessed data on SSDs while less critical data resides on HDDs, balancing speed and cost.
Budget-conscious IT environments, SMB storage solutions, hybrid storage configurations
Key Features
4 x Internal SATA III (6Gbps) Ports
Enables the connection of multiple high-speed storage drives, significantly increasing data storage capacity and access speeds.
HyperDuo Technology with SSD Auto-Tiering
Optimizes storage performance and cost by intelligently managing data placement between SSDs and HDDs.
RAID Levels 0, 1, 10, JBOD Support
Provides options for data redundancy, improved performance, or simple drive aggregation to meet specific storage needs.
PCIe 2.0 x2 Host Interface
Ensures reliable connectivity and sufficient bandwidth for multiple SATA III drives, integrating smoothly into existing systems.
Broad Operating System Support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Guarantees compatibility and easy deployment across diverse IT infrastructures, minimizing integration challenges.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Enables secure and high-speed data storage for financial records and transaction logs, crucial for compliance and operational efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Facilitates rapid access to large case files and document archives, improving productivity for legal professionals handling extensive data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports increased storage for operational data, sensor logs, and control system information, enhancing data acquisition and analysis capabilities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Provides expanded storage for patient records and medical imaging data, ensuring quick retrieval and compliance with data management regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum storage capacity supported by this controller card?
The card supports standard SATA III drives, and its capacity is limited by the maximum capacity supported by your operating system and the individual drives you connect.
Does this controller card support NVMe SSDs?
No, this controller card is designed for SATA-based SSDs and HDDs. It does not support NVMe M.2 SSDs, which require an M.2 slot or a PCIe adapter card with an M.2 interface.
What is HyperDuo technology and how does it work?
HyperDuo technology enables SSD auto-tiering, allowing you to connect both SSDs and HDDs. It automatically places frequently accessed data on the faster SSDs and less critical data on the larger HDDs, optimizing performance and cost-efficiency.
What is the difference between RAID 0, 1, and 10?
RAID 0 offers striping for performance but no redundancy. RAID 1 offers mirroring for redundancy but uses half the total drive capacity. RAID 10 combines striping and mirroring for both performance and redundancy.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.