StarTech.com 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card - Dual Port PCIe SATA III Card - 2 Int/2 Ext - SATA III 6Gbps (PEXESAT322I)

StarTech.com 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card - Dual Port PCIe SATA III Card - 2 Int/2 Ext - SATA III 6Gbps (PEXESAT322I)

Q: Can I hook my boot drive to this card?

First I booted up with the empty card. after windows installed it, I shut my computer down and pluged in my ssd drive. then started up in cmos, to see if it was their, it was. Every thing booted fine. So i ran a speed test and found that it ran 60% slower than my 1.5 onboard sata. Even though it showed as a 6g it does not have the speed. So i now use it for my cd rom. I there is some settings i missed, sure would like to know.

Q: Can I use this as a boot drive?

If your motherboard has UEFI Firmware with NVMe support then yes you can boot a compatible OS like Windows 8.1/10 64bit or a modern Linux.From Startechs Websitehttps://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_m2_u2_boot_an_os#PEX4M2E1https://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_m2_u2_compatibility#PEX4M2E1https://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_m2_compatibility_no_sata#PEX4M2E1The following article also gives a good overview of the requirementshttps://tinkertry.com/how-to-boot-win10-from-samsung-950-pro-nvme-on-superserver

Q: SATA ignoramus question. I assumed the two slots were standard USB. But I can't seem to wiggle any USB device plugs into the slots. Standard slots?

Sorry, the two slots are NOT standard USB slots. Although, they may look similar they are not. They are both eSATA ports, a kind of USB hybrid. Used to connect external drives. They are faster than USB or the older fire-wire. Look for an external hard drive that uses eSATA. For speed, eSATA is a huge jump over USB. It can be as fast as adding a hard drive straight into your computer.

Q: Will this work on dell r720 with vmware 6.5.x??

The NVMe adapter works fine on a Dell R720 with VMware 7.0 installed.

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Brand
StarTech
Hardware Interface
ATA PCI eSATA
Style
2x eSATA | 2x
Item Weight
0.05 Kilograms
Compatible Devices
Personal

⚡6 Gbps SATA III speed

🔌2 internal + 2 external ports

🖥️PCIe x1 slot compatibility

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Description

🚀 Upgrade your storage game with pro-level speed & flexibility!

PRO GRADE RELIABILITY - Engineered for IT pros with ASM1061 chipset and backed by 2 years warranty plus 24/5 multilingual support.
VERSATILE DUAL PORT DESIGN - Switch seamlessly between 2 internal or 2 external SATA/eSATA drives to fit your workflow.
MAXIMIZE DRIVE CONNECTIVITY - Supports Port Multiplier tech to connect multiple drives on a single cable, reducing clutter and boosting efficiency.
BLAZING FAST STORAGE EXPANSION - Boost your system with ultra-fast SATA III 6 Gbps transfer speeds for SSDs and HDDs.
PLUG PLAY PC IE COMPATIBILITY - Fits any PCIe x1, x4, x8, or x16 slot with included full and low-profile brackets for easy installation.

The StarTech.com PEXESAT322I is a professional-grade PCI Express SATA III controller card that adds two high-speed 6 Gbps SATA or eSATA ports to your PC. Compatible with Windows and Mac platforms, it supports multiple drive configurations and Port Multiplier technology for expanded storage options. Designed for easy installation in any PCIe slot, it delivers reliable performance backed by a 2-year warranty and expert technical support.

Specifications

Brand	StarTech
Series	PCIe SATA Controller
Item model number	PEXESAT322I
Hardware Platform	Mac
Operating System	Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022
Item Weight	1.69 ounces
Product Dimensions	6.69 x 5.51 x 1.18 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	6.69 x 5.51 x 1.18 inches
Color	Information Not Available
Number of Processors	1
Manufacturer	StarTech.com
Language	English
ASIN	B00952N2DQ
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	September 2, 2012

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