Startech 4 Port Pci Express 2.0 Sata Iii 6Gbps Raid Controller Card With Hyperdu PEXSAT34RH

StarTech 4 Port PCI Express 2.0 SATA III 6Gbps RAID Controller Card with HyperDuo SSD Tiering - RAID Supported - JBOD, 1, 0, 1+0 RAID Level - 4 Total SATA Port(s) - 4 SATA Port(s) Internal - PC, Mac, Linux The PEXSAT34RH 4-Port PCI Express 2.0 SATA Controller Card with HyperDuo adds 4 AHCI SATA III ports to a computer through a PCIe slot (x2), delivering multiple internal 6Gbps connections for high-performance hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSDs). Featuring HyperDuo technology, the SATA card offers SSD auto-tiering which lets you balance the performance advantages of SSD storage with the cost-effectiveness and large capacity of standard hard drives. By combining SSD and HDD drives into a single volume (up to 3 SSD + 1 HDD), HyperDuo discreetly works in the background to identify and move frequently accessed files to the faster SSD drive(s) for improved data throughput - up to 80% of SSD performance! (Note: The HyperDuo automatic storage tiering feature is compatible with computers that use a BIOS.) The PCIe SATA controller card supports Port Multiplier (PM), enabling multiple SATA drives to be connected to one port over a single cable, for a total of 7 drives (Up to 4 drives through PM on one port, and a single drive to the remaining 3 ports). Plus, the SATA controller card offers an effective hardware RAID solution, with native RAID (0, 1, 1+0) support. Throughput Benchmark Drive configuration Throughput Drive size 1 x HDD 112.81 MB/s 2 TB 1 x SSD 490.28 MB/S 120 GB 1 x HDD + 1 x SSD HyperDuo (Safe Mode) 489.28 MB/s 2 TB 1 x HDD + 2 x SSD HyperDuo (Safe Mode) 715.13 MB/s 2 TB Drives Used: SSD: OCZ Vertex 3 Series 2.5" 120 GB (VTX3-25SAT3-120G) HDD: Western Digital Caviar Green 3.5" 2 TB (WD20EARS) Software Used: IO Meter, 256KB Sequential Read, queue depth = 10 This PCIe SATA 6gbps card is backed by a 2-year StarTech warranty and free lifetime technical support. More from the Manufacturer More from the Manufacturer
Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of SATA Ports4
Number of SATA Ports (Internal)4

Physical Characteristics

Weight (Approximate)48.2 g
Form FactorPlug-in Card
Length71.1 mm
Height20.3 mm
Width119.4 mm
Card HeightLow-profile

Miscellaneous

Additional InformationOS Compatibility:Windows?� 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64)
Windows Server?� 2012, 2008 R2, 2003
Mac OS?� 10.6 and later (tested up to 10.10)
Linux

Package Contents4 Port PCI Express SATA III 6Gbps RAID Controller Card with Heatsink
1 x Low Profile Bracket
1 x Driver CD
1 x Instruction Manual

Compatibility
OS Compatibility:Windows?� 10 (32/64), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64)
Windows Server?� 2012, 2008 R2, 2003
Mac OS?� 10.6 and later (tested up to 10.10)
Linux

Platform SupportedLinux
Mac
PC
Environmentally FriendlyYes
TAA CompliantYes
Environmental ComplianceRestriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)


General Information

Product TypeSATA Controller
Manufacturer Part NumberPEXSAT34RH
startech/uk
Packaged Quantity1 Each
ManufacturerStarTech
Product Name4 Port PCI Express SATA III 6Gbps RAID Controller Card with Heatsink
Brand NameStarTech

Technical Information

Host InterfacePCI Express 2.0 x2
RAID Levels1+0
1
0
JBOD
Controller TypeSerial ATA/600
RAID SupportedYes