StarTech.com PEXSAT34RH Computer Accessories User Manual


 
Instruction Manual
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Introduction
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 oers SSD auto-tiering which lets
you balance the performance advantages of SSD storage with the cost-eectiveness
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 les 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 Windows® XP, Vista, 7 and 8 only)
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 oers an eective hardware RAID solution, with native RAID (0, 1,
1+0) support.
Packaging Contents
1x PCIe SATA Controller Card
1x Low Prole Bracket
1x Driver CD
1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express x2 slot
Windows® XP (32/64-bit)/ Server 2003(32/64-bit)/ Vista (32/64-bit)/ 7 (32/64-bit)/
Server 2008 R2/ 8 (32/64-bit), or Apple® Mac OS® 10.6/ 10.7/ 10.8, or Linux®