Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Serial ATA II RAID controller card. This
product allows you to safeguard your data using multiple SATA or SATA II hard drives.
With support for RAID levels 0, 1, and 0+1, you can enjoy a great deal of flexibility to
configure a solution that meets your needs and your budget. If you are looking to add
the speed of SATA devices to your computer but aren’t ready to implement your array
yet, you can use the PCISATA2P4 as a typical four port SATA II controller without using
the RAID function.
Features
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Supports SATA II data transfer rates of up to 300 MBytes/sec., and is backwards-
compatible with first generation SATA drives at a data transfer rate of 150
MBytes/sec.
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Offers the ability to implement RAID levels 0, 1, and 0+1
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You can install a “spare” drive (RAID 1+S) alongside a mirrored array (RAID 1) that
will allow the system to function seamlessly, even if the boot drive fails
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Functions as a regular SATA controller when a RAID is not configured
Before You Begin
WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static
electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or
touching your PCI card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap
when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge
yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface
(such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI card
by its edges and not the gold connectors.
System Requirements
• An IBM-compatible computer with an available PCI or PCI-X slot (standard or low-
profile)
• OS Support: Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003 Server
Contents
This package should contain:
• 1 x PCI SATA II RAID controller card
• 1 x Low profile replacement bracket (used in small form factor case designs only)
• 1 x Installation CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
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