This 2-Port Sata Iii (6Gbps) Controller With Raid Enables You To Add Two Sata 6Gbps Hard Drives (Hdds) Or Solid State Drives (Ssds) To Your Computer System Or Server Via An Available Pcie X2 Card Slot, And Build The Disks Into A Hardware Raid Array. The Card Supports Sata Iii And Pci-Express 2.0 Specifications, And Can Also Be Used To Add Optical Disk Drives (Odd) Like Cd/Dvd/Blu-Ray To Your Computer. Versatile Hardware Raid Configurations This Raid Controller Supports Different Hardware Raid Configurations To Meet Your Specific Application: Raid 0 (Striped) - Splits Your Data Evenly Across Both Drives To Increase Read/Write Performance, While Also Increasing The Size Of Your Volume Storage Capacity To The Combined Total Of Both Drives. Raid 1 (Mirrored) - Exactly Copies Your Data On Both Drives To Provide Data Redundancy, So Your Data Will Be Safely Backed-Up Should One Of The Drives Fail. Span (Big) - Combines Both Drives Into A Single Array To Increase The Size Of Your Volume Storage Capacity To The Combined Total Of Both Drives. Jbod (Just A Bunch Of Disks) - Exposes Both Drives As Individual Devices To Be Treated Independently. Asm1062R To Deliver 2-Port Sata 6Gbps Performance Featuring The Asm1062R Controller, This Sata Card Enables The Connection Of Two High-Performance Sata 6Gbps Drives With A Combined Total Throughput Of Up To 8Gbps. The Sata Drives Are Connected Via Two Individual Sata Ports Located On The Card (Sata Cables Sold Separately). Wide Compatibility The Controller Card Is Widely Supported Across All Popular Operating System Platforms Including Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), Macos (10.10 And Above) And Linux (2.6.32 And Above). Plus, With Support For Pcie 2.0 And Sata Iii Specifications This Card Ensures Backward Compatibility With Previous Generations (Sata I/Ii, Pcie 1) At Lower Performance. For Managing And Configuring Raid Functionality, The Card Supports Os Booting On Windows & Linux For Bios Level Raid Setup & Configuration, And Includes An Application On Windows For Os Level Raid Setup, Configuration & Monitoring. On Macos Only Software Raid Is Supported Using Raid Assistant. Hassle-Free Installation The Sata Controller Card Features Plug-And-Play Installation And Can Be Installed In A Full-Profile Or Low-Profile Computer Systems With The Full-Profile Bracket Preinstalled, And An Interchangeable Low-Profile (Half-Height) Bracket Included. 2P6Gr-Pcie-Sata-Card Is Backed By A Startech.Com Lifetime Warranty And Free Lifetime 24/5 North American Based, Multi-Lingual Support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the dimensions of the StarTech.com SATA PCIe Card?A: The dimensions are two point eight inches in length, zero point seven inches in width, and four point eight inches in height.
Q: What type of RAID does this SATA PCIe card support?A: This card supports RAID 0, RAID 1, SPAN, and JBOD configurations, allowing for versatile data management.
Q: What is the maximum throughput of this SATA card?A: The maximum throughput is eight gigabits per second, enabling high-speed data transfer for connected drives.
Q: Is the StarTech SATA PCIe Card compatible with macOS?A: Yes, it is compatible with macOS version ten point ten and above, but only supports software RAID.
Q: How do I install the SATA PCIe Card?A: Installation is simple; just use a PCI Express x2 slot in your computer and follow the plug-and-play setup.
Q: Can I use this card to connect SSDs?A: Yes, you can connect both SATA hard drives and solid state drives to this SATA PCIe card.
Q: What is the warranty on the StarTech SATA PCIe Card?A: This product is backed by a lifetime warranty from StarTech.com, offering peace of mind for users.
Q: Does the SATA PCIe Card require additional drivers?A: No, it features plug-and-play functionality, meaning it generally does not require additional driver installation.
Q: How do I set up RAID on this card?A: You can set up RAID through BIOS level configuration for Windows and Linux or use the Windows application for OS level setup.
Q: Is this card suitable for video editing workstations?A: Yes, it is ideal for performance CAD or audio/video workstations due to its high-speed capabilities.
Q: What additional support does StarTech.com provide?A: StarTech.com offers free lifetime, twenty-four hours a day, five days a week, North American based technical support.
Q: Can I use optical drives with this SATA PCIe Card?A: Yes, you can connect optical disk drives such as CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drives using this SATA PCIe card.
Q: What materials are used in the construction of the SATA PCIe Card?A: The card's primary components include electronic circuits and a sturdy plastic casing, ensuring durability.
Q: What is the installation flexibility of this SATA PCIe Card?A: The card can be installed in either full-profile or low-profile computer systems, with both brackets included.
Q: What operating systems are compatible with the SATA PCIe Card?A: It is compatible with Windows versions seven through eleven, macOS version ten point ten and above, and Linux version two point six point thirty-two and above.
