Instruction manual
Instruction Manual
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Introduction
This 2 Port PCI Express eSATA Controller Adapter Card oers simple connectivity
between a host computer and eSATA devices. Providing two eSATA ports the adapter
card oers a cost-eective solution for connecting hot-pluggable, high-speed storage,
and in turn allows for easier data backups and archiving.
With full support for SATA 300 (SATA II) hard drives and data transfer speeds of up to
3 Gbps, the adapter card features a native PCI Express single chipset that provides
enhanced compatibility, reliability and performance for external SATA storage needs.
The PCI Express eSATA controller card also features port multiplier capability with
command-based switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to a host
Windows system through a single external SATA connection.
A dual prole solution, the eSATA controller card includes a low prole/half-height
bracket for adapting to slimline or small form factor system applications.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x PCI Express eSATA Card
• 1 x Low prole bracket
• 1 x Instruction Manual
• 1 x Driver CD
System Requirements
• A CD/DVD-ROM drive (for driver installation)
• PCI Express enabled computer system with available PCIe card slot
• Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), 2000, Windows
Server® 2012, 2008 R2, 2003, Mac OS® 10.x (Tested up to 10.10), Linux