Instruction Manual
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Introduction
The StarTech.com 2-Port PCI Express 6Gbps eSATA or SATA Controller Cards offers
simple connectivity between a host computer system and eSATA or SATA revision
3.0 devices. A cost-effective solution for connecting high RPM hard drives and Solid
State Drives (SSD), which in turn allows for easier data backups and archiving. With full
support for SATA revision 3.0 hard drives and data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps, as
well as backwards support for SATA revision 2.0 (3.0 Gbps) devices, the adapter card
features a native PCI Express single chip design that provides enhanced compatibility,
reliability and performance.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x 2-port SATA 6Gbps controller
or
1 x 2-port eSATA 6Gbps controller card
• 1 x Low Profile bracket
• 1 x Driver Installation CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI Express enabled computer system with available PCIe card slot
• Microsoft® Windows® XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit), or Linux®