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PCISATA4R1 - StarTech 4Channel PCI / PCI-x SATA RAID Controller
- 4-Channel SATA RAID Controller
- PCI / PCI-x Interface
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, JBOD
- Designed for older systems
- Provides SATA connectivity
- Basic data protection and performance enhancement
- Requires compatible PCI or PCI-x slot
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- RAID Controller Type
- SATA RAID Controller
- Ports
- 4
- Interface
- SATA
- Bus Interface
- PCI / PCI-x
- Supported RAID Levels
- 0, 1, JBOD
- Cache Memory
- Not specified, likely minimal or none
Product details
The StarTech PCISATA4R1 is a 4-channel PCI/PCI-x SATA RAID controller, offering basic RAID functionality for systems with older expansion slots.
Technical Information
| RAID Controller Type | SATA RAID Controller |
| Ports | 4 |
| Interface | SATA |
| Bus Interface | PCI / PCI-x |
Additional Specifications
| Supported RAID Levels | 0, 1, JBOD |
| Cache Memory | Not specified, likely minimal or none |
| Form Factor | PCI Add-in Card |
Description
The StarTech PCISATA4R1 is a 4-channel SATA RAID controller designed to add storage capabilities to systems equipped with older PCI or PCI-x expansion slots. This controller allows users to connect up to four SATA drives and configure them into basic RAID arrays, offering a cost-effective way to enhance storage reliability and performance in legacy systems. It supports essential RAID levels such as RAID 0 for improved read/write speeds through striping, RAID 1 for data mirroring to provide redundancy against single drive failure, and JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) for treating each drive independently. While it doesn't offer the advanced RAID levels found on newer PCIe controllers (like RAID 5 or 6), these basic configurations are sufficient for many users looking to improve data protection or performance on older hardware. The controller utilizes the PCI or PCI-x bus interface, which is slower than modern PCI Express but still functional for many SATA drive speeds. This makes it a suitable option for upgrading older workstations, servers, or specialized equipment that lack newer expansion slots but require additional SATA ports and basic RAID functionality. It's a practical solution for extending the life of existing hardware by adding essential storage management features.
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