Add four external PCI expansion card slots to a desktop or laptop computer system. StarTech.com's innovative PCI Express to PCI Expansion Chassis provides a quick and simple solution to I/O expandability on almost any PCI Express (PCIe) enabled system. Adding external PCI slots to a server/workstation or laptop, this cost-effective and time-saving method of simply adding additional PCI cards to a server/workstation or providing a platform to be able to swap PCI add-in cards between a mobile and desktop setup is the optimal method of maximizing the I/O capabilities of new or existing systems.
The external expansion chassis adds four PCI slots (32-bit/33MHz) to the host computer system, through a single PCI Express connection. Providing total bandwidth of up to 250MBps from the x1 PCIe host controller card, which allows the host computer to function as though the cards in the expansion chassis were connected directly to the motherboard.
A dependable I/O expansion solution, the Expansion Chassis is backed by StarTech.com's 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
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Warranty Information
Warranty: 2 Years
Hardware
Bus Type: PCI Express
Interface: PCI / PCI-X (5 / 3.3V)
Performance
MTBF: 143,947 Hours
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s): 1 - PCI Express x1 Male
External Ports: 4 - PCI / PCI-X (Universal 3.3 & 5V; 32-bit) Slot Female
Software
OS Compatibility: OS Independent; No additional drivers or software required
Special Notes / Requirements
Note:
- Supports 32-bit PCI cards less than 6.7” in length; 64-bit PCI 12.28” cards (full-length) are not supported
- Cards may not function properly if their total power consumption exceeds the maximum of 36W
- This product has a known compatibility issue with Silicon Image SATA Controllers on an AMD platform
Input Voltage: 110 ~ 240 AC
Output Current: 3A
Output Voltage: 12 DC
Power Source: AC Adapter Included
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 55°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ 75°C
Physical Characteristics
Color: Black
Enclosure Type: Aluminum and Steel
Product Height: 5.6 in [142 mm]
Product Length: 8 in [204 mm]
Product Weight: 5.2 lb [2.4 kg]
Product Width: 5.4 in [137 mm]
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight: 5.3 lb [2.4 kg]
What's in the Box
Included in Package:
- 1 - PCI Expansion box
- 1 - PCI Express Card
- 1 - 3ft DVI Cable
- 1 - Low Profile Bracket
- 1 - Screw Kit
- 1 - Power Cable
- 1 - Universal Power Adapter (NA/EU/UK) or AU in Australia
- 1 - Installation CD
- 1 - Instruction Manual