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USB 3.0 – The Next-Generation Interconnect
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Introduction
When was the last time you got impatient with technology not being fast enough? Here is a situation: your flight from San Francisco to New York takes off in 3 hours and you are ready to head to the airport, but you really want to catch up with the all new season of your favorite series "House" which you missed. A friend just sent you a message on Facebook about how much he enjoyed a blockbuster movie he watched last night and you wish you could watch it on the long flight you are about to get on. If I were you, I would be wondering "if only I had the time to simply get all the content I need right now". Today, it would take about 14 minutes to transfer an HD movie of 25GB and almost 9 minutes to transfer a TV Show of 16GB from a PC to your hand held media device. Thankfully, technological innovations are happening at a pace that enables users to get the content they want a lot faster. One such evolution is that of the most universal and ubiquitous interface – USB. USB 3.0 SuperSpeed is here and promises to be the panacea to such situations.
History of USB
In this age of internet and communication revolution, enormous amount of content is being generated, processed and consumed at a staggering rate; and in parallel, mass storage technologies are also undergoing significant innovation. Storage is becoming inexpensive and densities are increasing, driving content sharing. Users no longer worry about conserving hard drive space. The life of a photographer is a lot easier with several storage cards to freely click as many pictures and swap cards out when full. These usage models are becoming increasingly popular not just in the enterprise and professional context, but also in the consumer arena. Still cameras and camcorders are evolving towards higher resolution and better quality pictures, creating a need for a faster interconnect to be able to consume the content. So strong is the need for something faster, that several technology leaders have come together to solve this problem in an elegant and seamless manner. The USB Implementers Forum recognized this urgent need for the next-generation interconnect technology and officially ratified the USB 3.0 specification in November 2008.
Comparison with other Interfaces
Several other serial communication standards boast a data rate similar to that of USB 3.0. For example, PCIe Gen 2.0 has a data rate of 5Gbps and Serial ATA (SATA) III has a data rate of 6Gbps.
Although the USB 3.0 PHY architecture is inspired from PCIe, several key distinctions exit. The USB 3.0 PHY must implement an equalizer required to compensate for cable loss. This allows USB cables to be as long as three meters. The PCIe and SATA PHYs do not have such an equalizer. The LFPS feature described earlier is also unique to the USB 3.0 PHY.
A PCIe link may consist of multiple lanes (i.e. pairs of transmit and receive differential lines) to increase bandwidth, whereas a USB 3.0 link supports only a single lane. Of these three interfaces, true plug and play is enabled only by USB. The SATA standard does support hot-plug, but contingent on the SATA controller functioning in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode.
PCIe is typically used to connect peripheral function cards (such as graphic cards) directly onto the motherboard of a PC.SATA is an interface of choice for mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives; hence most PCs integrate a SATA host adapter. USB on the other hand serves as a general purpose SuperSpeed or Hi-Speed bridge between a host and virtually any interface.
USB 3.0 also lends itself well to be an alternative interface for transferring video given the increased bandwidth. This could herald some interesting applications in the digital living room – including TV, STB, monitors and gaming consoles. The key advantage of USB versus video interfaces like VGA, DVI,DisplayPort and HDMI is the ubiquity of the interface. With HDCP 2.0 including USB as one of the interfaces, content protection can also be enabled by USB 3.0. Another benefit is the fact that USB is royalty free.
USB Charging
Charging is a key feature that stands out when comparing USB to other interfaces. USB is now the charging interface of choice in several countries. Charging over USB has inherent benefits compared to having discrete chargers for every device. Not only does it lower manufacturing cost by limiting vendor specific chargers, but also has significant impact on the environment in the long run.USB 3.0 hosts and hubs enable the battery charging schemes as defined by the USB Battery Charging Specification.
The USB Battery Charging Specification currently defines three types of usage modes for charging –
1. Host Charger – A host charger is a USB 2.0 host that provides up to 500mA to a downstream port and implements charger detection. A Hi-Speed device may draw only up to 900mA from the host charger.
2. Hub Charger – A hub charger is a USB 2.0 hub that provides up to 500mA to a downstream port and supports charger detection. The charging functionality is very similar to a host charger.
3. Dedicated Charger – A dedicated charger provides power over USB interface but does not enumerate the device. The charging current is limited to 1.5A .The specification also provides for dead battery charging, allowing a dead or very weak battery to draw up to 100mA from a host of hub until it is charged to a reasonable threshold. The distinct advantage of being able to charge over USB will continue to be leveraged in USB 3.0 systems.
Conclusion:
USB 3.0 is anticipated to be the ubiquitous solution for many bandwidth hungry applications. Its evolution from the highly successful USB 2.0 is fueled by increasing multimedia consumption demands and higher density storage technologies. USB 3.0 is definitely a technology trigger in the hype cycle, and will have to show that it can make it through the peak of inflated expectations leading into mass market adoption. The day is fast approaching when you can get all the content you want on your way to the airport, in less than a minute.
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About the Author
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Ashwini Govindaraman, Product Marketing Manager, Cypress Semiconductor Corp., and Sonia Gandhi, Senior Applications Engineer, Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
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SYBA PCI to 4-Channel Internal SATA Host RAID Controller Card $57.29 This is a SYBA PCI to 4-channel internal SATA host RAID controller card. Upgrade your system by expanding four extra internal Serial ATA (SATA) ports with this controller card.Allow HDDs with different sizes to be configured in a RAID setSupports Serial ATA Generation 1 transfer rate of 1.5Gb/s (150MB/s)Complaint with Serial ATA Specification Revision 1.0, PCI Specification Revision 2.2, PCI IDE Controller Specification Revision 1.0, Programming interface for Bus Master IDE Controller Revision 1.0Supports Windows 98/ 98SE/ ME/ NT/ 2000/ XPBrand: SYBAManufacturer Part Number: SYBA SD-SATA-4PWarning: California residents only, please note per Proposition 65, this product may contain one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling or using this product, and contact the manufacturer(s) for information regarding the chemicals that may be contained in these products. |
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SYBA Combo SATA II/ IDE PCI-e Host Controller Card $26.76 This is a SYBA OEM combo SATA II/ IDE PCI-e host controller card. Expand your computer's connectivity with this 3-port card.Included items:CardSATA cableIDE cableDriver CDUser manualCard:JMB363 chipsetTwo (2) internal SATA II ports/ 1 external PATA portSupports two (2) independent SATA channelsSupports port multiplier with command based switching on SATA II portSupports up to four (4) storage device connectionsBrand: SYBAModel: SY-PEX50039UPC: 810154017829Operating system requirements: Windows 7/ Vista/ XP/ ME/ 98/ 98SE/ NT/ 2000/ 2003Warning: California residents only, please note per Proposition 65 that this product may contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. |
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Koutech PSA150 PCI SATA Dual Channel Host Controller Card $14.99 Internal Connectors: 2 x SATA 150 Transfer Rate: 150MB/sec RAID: RAID 0/1 Operating Systems Supported: Windows 98SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008/7 and Linux. Features: Dual Channel Serial ATA PCI Host Controller. Dual independent DMA channels w/256 bytes FIFO per channel. Supports PIO and DMA modes. Supports hard disk drive size up to 1.5TB (1500GB) *Card's Bios version must be at least version 4.3.79. ACPI: PCI Bus Power Management Specification 1.1 compliant 32-bit 33/66MHz PCI bus PCI specification v2.2 compliant Supports high performance Serial ATA devices; such as, hard disk drives, SATA enclosures, and other devices. System Requirements: PC with 64MB of RAM and 300MHz or faster processor. One available PCI slot with PCI specification v2.1 or above. Windows 98SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/X... |
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StarTech.com eSATA/SATA PCIe SATA Controller Card $29.99 1 1 x 7-pin Serial ATA/300 External SATA 1 x 7-pin Serial ATA/300 Serial ATA Internal 1.56 oz 4" Height x 4.72" Width x 0.79" Thickness eSATA/SATA PCIe SATA Controller Card Standard profile brackets Low profile brackets Turn an available PCI Express (1x) slot into an internal SATA or external SATA (eSATA) connection. Supporting SATA 300 (SATA II) hard drives and data transfer rates of up to 3Gbps, this is the perfect solution if you need an extra SATA port or want to externalize your storage. It also features Port Multiplier support with command based switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to host through one eSATA connection. Dual-profile Plug-in Card Lifetime PC PCI Express x1 PEXESATA2I Plug-in Card Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA/300 StarTech.com Up to 2 x Serial ATA/300 Up to 2.34 Gbps eSATA/SATA PCIe SATA Controller Card www.startech.com |
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SYBA SYPCI40017 SATA II 4x Internal Ports Software RAID Host Controller Card $55.25 Compatible to PCI specification. Support PCI busmaster access. Support Plug Play and hot Plug. Silicon Image SIL3124 Serial ATA (SATA2) host controller chipset. Compliant with Serial ATA II specification the extension of SATA 1.0a Revision 1.1. Compliant with Gen2i Gen2m SATA II Electrical speciation Revision 1.0. Backward compatible to SATA 1.0 specification. Support Native Command (NCQ) Port Multiplier First Party DMA. RAID 0 1 5 10 JBOD function supported. Package Includes:. 4 channels PCI serial ATA II Raid host controller card. User manual. 2x SATA cables. CD driver. Software Requirement: Windows 2000/Server 2003/XP 32bit/XP 64bit/Vista 32bit/Vista 64bit/7 32bit/7 64bit. Hardware: Computer with PCI slot. |
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SIIG IDE to SATA HDD Adapter - storage controller - ATA-133 - SATA. Each $19.55 Manufacturer: SIIG, Inc.. Each. The IDE to SATA HDD Adapter allows you to connect a newer Serial ATA hard drive to older IDE/UltraATA host adapters. Device Type: Storage controller - plug-in module Interface Type: Serial ATA Controller Interface Type: ATA |
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Sonnet Tempo SATA E2P Controller $47.99 1 Year Limited 2 2 x 7-pin eSATA External SATA 48 bit Advanced Features: Port Multiplier aware FIS-based switching controller Spread Spectrum Clocking for compatibility with all SATA drivers and lower EMI emissions 48-bit LBA support for drives larger than 137 GB Mac: Mac Pro Power Mac G5 (with PCI Express slots) Mac OS X Version 10.3 or later Windows: PC (with PCI Express slots) Windows XP SP 2 or later Windows Vista Operating Systems: Mac OS X Windows XP Pro Windows Vista Are you planning to incorporate external data storage in your computer setup, but need a SATA host controller card to make the connection? Install a Tempo SATA E2P it's an affordable solution for adding external SATA ports that enable you to hook up single and multi-bay SATA drive enclosures for your mass storage needs. Tempo SATA E2P is versatile. It is Mac OS X, Windows XP and Windows Vista compatible and supports the RAID features of Mac OS X, Windows XP Pro, and Windows Vista. It also supports hot-swapping of drives under Mac OS X. Installation is simple just plug in the card to any available PCI Express (PCIe) slot, start your computer, and install a driver. When you need to add flexible, portable storage to your setup, Tempo SATA E2P gets you connected. RoHS Mac PC PCI Express x1 Plug-in Card Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA/300 Sonnet Sonnet Technologies, Inc TSATAII-E2P Tempo Tempo SATA E2P Controller Up to 10 x Serial ATA/300 Up to 2.34 Gbps www.sonnettech.com |
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StarTech.com 2-port SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express SATA Controller Card $39.99 2 2 x 7-pin Male Serial ATA/600 Serial ATA 2-port SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express SATA Controller Card 4.69 Gbps 2-port SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express SATA Controller Card Low profile Bracket The PEXSAT32 2-Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps (SATA 3.0) Controller Card offers simple connectivity between a host computer and SATA 3.0 devices - a cost-effective solution for connecting high-speed storage, such as High RPM Hard Drives and Solid State Drives (SSD), which in turn allows for easier data backups and archiving. With full support for SATA 3.0 hard drives and data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps, the adapter card features a native PCI Express single chipset that provides enhanced compatibility, reliability and performance for external SATA 600 MB/s storage needs. The controller card is backward compatible with SATA 2.0 devices, providing the versatility to use older storage, and features port multiplier capability with command-based and FIS-based switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to a host PC through a single external SATA connection. A dual profile solution, the SATA 3.0 controller card includes a low profile bracket for installation in slimline or small form factor computer cases. Dual-profile Plug-in Card Lifetime PC PCI Express PEXSAT32 Plug-in Card RoHS Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA/600 StarTech.com Yes www.startech.com |
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VANTEC 6-Port SATA II 150 PCI Host Card Model UGT-ST310R $28.99 Quickly add more SATA and external eSATA ports to your motherboard with this 6-port SATA 150 PCI Host Card /w RAID. Type: PCI to SATA Card External Ports: 2 x eSATA Internal Ports: 4 x SATA Operating Systems Supported: Windows 2000, XP 32/64-bit, Vista 32/64-bit Features: Silicon Image Sil3114 SATA controller chip Compliant with PCI Specification, Rev. 2.3, 32bit, 33/66Mhz Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 Specification Provides 4 independent channels to support up to 4 Serial ATA devices Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1, JBOD and Individual modes Supports SATA up to 150MBps Parts: 2 years limited Labor: 2 years limited |
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SYBA SD-SATA-1E1I PCI SATA Controller Card $11.99 External Connectors: 1 x eSATA Internal Connectors: 1 x SATA 150 Transfer Rate: Up to 1.5Gb/s Operating Systems Supported: Support Windows 98SE/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Server 2003/XP 64-bit/Vista/Windows 7/Linux Features: Silicon Image SIL3112A Serial ATA (SATA) host controller chipset. PCI 32-Bit 33/66 MHz Interface Compliant with PCI Specification Revision 2.3 Support PCI Bus-Master Access Fully Plug & Play Compliant with Serial ATA Specification Revision 1.0 Support Serial ATA Generation 1. Support two independent Serial ATA channels. Independent 256-byte FIFOs per Serial ATA channel for host reads and writes. Package Contents: PCI SATA Controller Card CD Driver Manual Parts: Lifetime limited Labor: 1 year limited |
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Startech 2 Port SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express SATA Controller Card - Storage Controller - SATA-600 - PCI Express. Each $43.11 Manufacturer: Startech Computer Products. Each. The PEXSAT32 2-Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps (SATA 3.0) Controller Card offers simple connectivity between a host computer and SATA 3.0 devices - a cost-effective solution for connecting high-speed storage, s |
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areca ARC-1200 PCI Express SATA Controller Card $159.99 The Areca ARC-1200SATA RAID host adapter is a PCI-Express x1 bus to SATA Disk Array host adapter. It provides two SATA ll ports on a single controller. It is used the same RAID kernel of its field-proven external RAID controller. When properly configured, the SATA RAID adapter can provide a high degree of performance and fault tolerance with data mirroring for maximum protection. The ARC-1200 is the industry's most compelling PCIe x1 to SATA ll RAID solution which economically delivers full-featured true hardware RAID to desktop and workstations as well as entry-level servers. Internal Connectors: 2 x SATA II RAID: RAID 0/1 JBOD Operating Systems Supported: Windows Vista/Server 2003/XP/2000 RedHat Linux SuSE Linux FreeBSD Novell Netware 6.5 Solaris 10 x86/x86_64 SCO Unixware 7.1.4 Mac OS 10.x (EFI BIOS Support) Dimensions: 2.5" x 6.6" Features: Support up to 2 SATA ll drives RoHS Compliant Parts: 3 years limited Labor: 3 years limited |
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SYBA Multimedia SATA II/ATA-133 RAID Controller $39.47 Manufacturer: SYBA Multimedia, Inc Manufacturer Part Number: SD-81012695 Manufacturer Website Address: www.syba.com Brand Name: SYBA Multimedia Product Name: SATA II/ATA-133 RAID Controller Product Type: SATA/ATA Controller Technical Information: Host Interface: PCI Express Technical Information: RAID Supported: Yes Technical Information: RAID Levels: JBOD Physical Characteristics: Form Factor: Plug-in Card Package Contents: SATA II/ATA-133 RAID Controller CD Driver User Manual |
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SIIG SC-SA0012-S1 PCI SATA Controller Card $32.99 Internal Connectors: 2 x SATA 150 Transfer Rate: up to 1.5Gb/s (150MB/s) Operating Systems Supported: Windows NT4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003 Features: New Serial ATA cable -- easier to install & provides better air circulation Supports SATA hard disk hot-plugging Compliant with PCI 2.3 Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and SATA TCQ commands Onboard bus master engine relieves the system processor from book keeping and enhance performance Features independent 256-byte FIFOs per channel for host reads and writes Package Contents: SC-SA0012-S1 SATA Cable Power Cable L-P Bracket Parts: 1 year limited |
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SATA to IDE Converter - Storage controller - IDE - SATA $24.99 Black Box SATA to IDE Converter - Storage controller - IDE - SATA |
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StarTech.com 1x eSATA 1x SATA 6 Gbps PCIe SATA Controller Card $44.99 0 1 1 x 7-pin Male Serial ATA/600 - External SATA 1 x 7-pin Male Serial ATA/600 - Serial ATA Internal 1.24 oz 1x eSATA 1x SATA 6 Gbps PCIe SATA Controller Card 2.09" Height x 2.64" Width x 0.71" Thickness 600 MBps PEXSAT31E1 1x eSATA 1x SATA 6 Gbps PCIe SATA Controller Card Low Profile Bracket Add external and internal 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 ports for high speed storage access The PEXSAT31E1 2-Port PCI Express SATA/eSATA 6 Gbps (SATA 3.0) Controller Card adds one internal SATA 3.0 (6 Gbps) and one external eSATA 3.0 (6 Gbps) port, through a single PCIe slot. Providing simple connectivity between a host computer and SATA 3.0 internal and external devices, the PCIe SATA/eSATA 3.0 adapter/controller card offers a cost-effective solution for connecting high-speed storage, such as High RPM Hard Drives , Solid State Drives (SSD), and external storage arrays, which in turn allows for easier data backups and archiving. With full support for SATA 3.0 hard drives and data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps, the adapter card features a native PCI Express single chipset that provides enhanced compatibility, reliability and performance for external SATA 600 MB/s storage needs. The controller card is backward compatible with SATA 2.0 devices, providing the versatility to use older storage, and features port multiplier capability with command-based and FIS-based switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to a host PC through a single external SATA connection. Suitable for installation in slimline or small form factor computer cases, the PEXSAT31E1 offers a dual profile solution, including a low profile bracket for easy installation. Dual-profile Plug-in Card JBOD Lifetime PC PCI Express PEXSAT31E1 Plug-in Card RoHS SATA RAID Controller Serial ATA/600 StarTech.com Yes www.startech.com |
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Koutech 4 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 + 2 x SATA Combo PCI Host Controller Model KW-5200 $34.99 Type: PCI to SATA / USB Card External USB Ports: 3x USB Ports Internal USB Ports: 1x USB Port External Ports: 1 x eSATA Internal Ports: 1 x SATA Data Transfer Rate: Serial ATA: 1.5Gbps (150MB/sec) USB: 1.5/12/480 Mbps Operating Systems Supported: Supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista or above Supports Linux OS Specifications: 32-bit 33/66MHz PCI bus PCI specification v2.2 compliant Fully Plug-N-Play compatible |
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SIIG SC-SA2012-S1 PCI SATA Controller Card $44.99 External Connectors: 2 x SATA 150 Transfer Rate: up to 1.5Gb/s (150MB/s) Operating Systems Supported: Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Features: New Serial ATA cable – easier to install & provides better air circulation Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and SATA TCQ commands Onboard bus master engine relieves the system processor from book keeping and enhances performance Features independent 256-byte FIFOs per channel for host reads and writes Breaks the 137GB barrier! Works with various brands of large capacity Serial ATA hard disks Supports SATA hard disk hot-plugging Compliant with PCI 2.3 and eSATA (external SATA) connector specifications Package Contents: eSATA II-150 PCI Driver CD This quick installation guide Parts: 1 year limited |
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Pci Host Controller Card 100/133 Silicon Ide Raid Pci Host $23.99 PCI HOST CONTROLLER CARD 100/133 SILICON IDE RAID PCI HOST |
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Rosewill RC-209-EX PCI 2.3, 32bit, 33/66Mhz SATA Controller Card $19.99 External Connectors: 2 x eSATA Internal Connectors: 4 x SATA Transfer Rate: Up to 1.5Gb/s RAID: RAID 0/1/0+1/5 Operating Systems Supported: Windows 2000, Windows XP/2003/Vista 32/64 bit, Windows 7 32/64 bit (supported via Vista Drivers), Vista 32/64bit Features: Chipset: Silicon Image SiI3114 SATA controller chip Enterprise-class Throughput - With Ultra/150 Command Queuing technology that optimizes the sequence of data transfers to the hard drive from the host, resulting in higher performance in enterprise applications. Rugged - Enterprise-class mechanical platform with high-end bearings and actuator. It can work as a RAID 0/1/0+1/5 HDD controller card or an un-RAID extension card for SATA device (HDD or SATA optical drive).If you don't active the RAID function, you can attach 4 SATA HDD as a normal extension ... |
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HighPoint RocketRAID 2711 PCI-E x8 Low Profile External SATA / SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) RAID Host Controller Card $159.99 External Connectors: 1 x Mini-SAS Transfer Rate: Up to 6Gb/s RAID: RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50 JBOD Operating Systems Supported: Supports Windows, Linux and Mac OS X Dimensions: 7.75" x 6.81" x 1.18" Features: RocketRAID 6Gb/s PCI-Express Gen 2x8 SAS/SATA RAID Host Adpater Compatible with PCI-Express 1.0 Multiple RAID Support BIOS Boot to RAID with point-to-point connectivity or through port multiplier Quick, Background or Foreground Initialization Single External Mini-SAS connector directly supports up to 4 SAS/SATA drives, in RAID and non-RAID configurations |
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SATA to eSATA Cable (1-Meter) $5.5 - Designed to connect a host controller card to an external drive enclosure with eSATA connectors- Connectors: eSATA (I TYPE) 7 pin male to SATA (L TYPE) 7 pin male- Support Data transfer rates of up to 3.0 Gbps (300MB/Sec)- Downward compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/Sec (150MB/Sec) applications- Compatible with all SATA And SATA II hot swap applicationsSpecificationsDimensions: 0 in x 0 in x 0 inWeight: 3.74 oz |
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SIIG SCSA3012S1 Controller Card SATA SATA II150 PCI RAID Two SATA Channels Support Raid01 $77.22 Add Serial ATA RAID (with NCQ) speed security to your desktop. Supports RAID 0 (stripe) for performance and RAID 1 (mirror) for data reliability. Supports two SATA channels and data transfer rate up to 1.5Gb/s (150MB/s). Compliant with PCI 2.3. Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications and complement of SATA II optional features. RoHScompliant. Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and SATA TCQ commands. Onboard bus master engine relieves the system processor from book keeping and enhance performance. Features independent 256byte FIFOs per channel for host reads and write. Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 3/4. |
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StarTech.com 2 Port SATA 6 Gbps PCIe eSATA Controller Card $41.99 2 2 Port SATA 6 Gbps PCIe eSATA Controller Card 2 x 7-pin Male Serial ATA/600 External SATA 2.40 oz 2.54" Height x 2.66" Width x 0.84" Thickness 4.69 Gbps 2 Port SATA 6 Gbps PCIe eSATA Controller Card Low profile Bracket The PEXESAT32 2 Port PCI Express eSATA 6Gbps Controller Card offers simple connectivity between a host computer and eSATA 3.0 devices - a cost-effective solution for connecting high-speed storage, such as High RPM Hard Drives and Solid State Drives (SSD), which in turn allows for easier data backups and archiving. With full support for SATA 3.0 hard drives and data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps, the adapter card features a native PCI Express single chipset that provides enhanced compatibility, reliability and performance for external SATA 600 MB/s storage needs. The controller card is backward compatible with SATA 2.0 devices, providing the versatility to use older storage, and features port multiplier capability with command-based and FIS-based switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to a host PC through a single external SATA connection. A dual profile solution, the eSATA controller card includes a low profile bracket for installation in slimline or small form factor computer cases. Dual-profile Plug-in Card Lifetime PC PCI Express PEXESAT32 Plug-in Card RoHS Serial ATA Controller Serial ATA/600 StarTech.com Yes www.startech.com |
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Vantec Thermal Technologies UGTST310R 6 Port SATA II 150 PCI Host Card with RAID $51.14 Silicon Image Sil3114 SATA controller chip. Compliant with PCI Specification Rev. 2.3 32bit 33/66Mhz. Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 Specification. Provides 4 independent channels to support up to 4 Serial ATA devices. Supports RAID 0 1 5 0+1 JBOD and Individual modes. Supports SATA up to 150MBps. Ports:. 4 x Internal SATAports. 2 x Enternal SATA (eSATA) ports. Dimensions: 102 x 120 x 18mm. OS Support: Windows 2000 XP/2003 32/64bit Vista 32/64bit. System Requirements:. Computer with an available PCI slot. Windows2000 XP 32/64bit Vista 32/64bit. Package Contents: 6Port SATA II 150 PCI Host Card w/RAID User s Manual Driver CD 2 x SATA Data Cable. |
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LSI Logic SAS3041X-R 4 Port SAS/SATA RAID Controller $143.99 0 1 1E 2.50" Height x 6.60" Width 4 4 x 7-pin Serial ATA/300 - Serial ATA Internal The LSI SAS3041X-R is a low-cost four-port 3 Gb/s internal SAS/SATA host bus adapter. This card offers Dynamic SAS functionality including dual-port drive redundancy and SATA compatibility. The SAS3041X-R also offers integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E and 10E for high-performance data protection, making it perfect for medium capacity internal storage applications. LSI Logic LSI Logic Corp LSI00166 Low-profile Plug-in Card PC PCI-X Plug-in Card SAS RAID Controller SAS3041X-R SAS3041X-R 4 Port SAS/SATA RAID Controller Serial ATA/300 Solaris Up to 122 x Physical Up to 300 MBps Per Port www.lsilogic.com |
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HighPoint RocketRAID 2210 4 Channel SATA II Controller $226.49 The HighPoint RocketRAID 2210 4 Channel SATA II Controller offers the features needed for entry level storage environments with advance RAID levels 0,1,5,10 and JBOB and SATA II features such as 3Gb/s transfer rates, NCQ (Native Command Queuing) and Staggered Spin Up support and support for chassis enclosure management (SAF-TE) The RocketRAID 2210 4 Channel SATA II Controller delivers optimum performance with speeds of up to 300MB/sec per port and support RAID arrays greater than 2TB. Manufacturer: HighPoint Technologies, Inc Manufacturer Part Number: RocketRAID2210 Manufacturer Website Address: www.highpoint-tech.com Brand Name: HighPoint Product Line: RocketRAID Product Series: 2210 Product Name: RocketRAID 2210 4 Channel SATA II Controller Product Type: Serial ATA Controller Technical Information: Host Interface: PCI-X Technical Information: RAID Supported: Yes Technical Information: RAID Levels: 1 Physical Characteristics: Form Factor: Low-profile Plug-in Card |
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SYBA SY-PEX40040 PCI-Express 2.0 SATA III (6.0Gb/s) Controller Card $24.99 The Syba PCIe SATA III controller card offers an internal and external SATA ports which are compliant with the Serial ATA Rev. 3.0 so you can be transferring data at up to 6.0Gb/s. The PCIe x1 interface is compliant with PCI-Express Specification V2.0 and backward compatible with PCI-Express 1.x. Thanks to the flexibility of PCIe 1x you can use the card in any available PCIe slot. Speed up your world with Syba. External Connectors: 1 x eSATA Internal Connectors: 1 x SATA 6.0Gb/s Transfer Rate: Up to 6Gb/s Operating Systems Supported: Windows 7 (32/64bit), Vista, Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Features: ASM1061 Chipset (Asmedia 1061 SATA Host Controller) Compliant with PCI-Express Specification V2.0 and Backward Compatible with PCI-Express 1.x Compliance Serial ATA AHCI Spec. Rev. 1.3, Serial ATA Rev. 3.0 Supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap Supports Communication Speeds of 6.0Gbps, 3.0Gbps, and 1.5Gbps Supports 2 Ports Serial ATA Supports Native Command Queue (NCQ) Supports Port Multiplier. Package Contents: SATA III 1 Internal, 1 External ports PCI-E Card SATA Cable (18") User Manual Driver CD |
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Koutech IO-ASU330 SATA 6G Device to SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Host Bridge Adapter $24.99 Type: SATA to USB 3.0 Specifications: PC Requirements: PC with 512MB of RAM and 1.0GHz or faster processor One (1) USB port & 15-pin SATA power connector Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008/7 Mac Requirements: Power Mac G3/G4/G5/Mac Pro series with Mac OS 10.3.9 or later One (1) available USB port One (1) 15-pin SATA power connector Note: *1 To meet USB 3.0 transfer speed, high quality USB 3.0 cables and USB 3.0 ports are required *2 Supports both 32-bit & 64-bit OSes *3 Current Mac computers only able to support maximum USB 2.0 speed *4 Optional USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 host controller cards might be required *5 Older Mac computers might require optional 4-pin Molex to 15-pin SATA power converter Features: Supports SATA I, SATA II, and SATA III (6G) devices Supports any type of SATA devices; such as, SSD, DVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, Blu-... |
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SYBA SY-PEX40039 PCI-Express 2.0 SATA III (6.0Gb/s) Controller Card $22.99 Internal Connectors: 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s Transfer Rate: Up to 6Gb/s Operating Systems Supported: Windows 7 (32/64bit), Vista, Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Features: ASM1061 Chipset (Asmedia 1061 SATA Host Controller) Compliant with PCI-Express Specification V2.0 and Backward Compatible with PCI-Express 1.x Compliance Serial ATA AHCI Spec. Rev. 1.3, Serial ATA Rev. 3.0 Supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap Supports Communication Speeds of 6.0Gbps, 3.0Gbps, and 1.5Gbps Supports 2 Ports Serial ATA Supports Native Command Queue (NCQ) Supports Port Multiplier. Package Contents: SATA III (6Gbps) Internal 2-port PCI-E Card SATA Cable (18") User Manual Driver CD |
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StarTech 1 Port eSATA + 1 Port SATA II PCI Express SATA Controller Card $28.99 This PCI Express SATA Controller Card allows you to turn a PCI Express (1x) slot into one internal SATA and one external SATA (eSATA) connection. Supporting SATA 300 (SATA II) hard drives and data transfer rates of up to 3Gbps, this controller card is the perfect solution if you need an extra SATA port or want to externalize your storage. The controller card is designed based on a native PCI Express single chipset that provides enhanced compatibility, reliability and performance for your external storage needs. Plus, PEXESATA2I features Port Multiplier support with command based switching for connecting multiple external hard drives to host PC or Mac Desktop through one eSATA connection. Type: PCI Express to SATA Card External Ports: 1 x SATA II Internal Ports: 1 x SATA II Data Transfer Rate: 3.0 Gbps Operating Systems Supported: Windows 2000/XP/Vista Mac OS 10.4 + Features: It uses a native PCI Express single chipset that provides enhanced compatibility, reliability and performance for your external storage needs Supports SATA II transfer rates of up to 3.0 Gbps Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications Hot-Swapping capabilities Compatible with PCI Express 1-lane (x1, x2, x4, x8, x16) Offers one external eSATA port and one internal SATA port Package Contents: eSATA/SATA (1 Int + 1 Ext) Card User Manual Driver Disk Parts: 1 year limited |
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ATTO ExpressSAS H380 8 Port SAS/SATA Controller $292.99 2 2 x SFF-8088 mini SAS 300 Serial Attached SCSI External 2.71" Height x 6.60" Width 3 Year ExpressSAS H380 8 Port SAS/SATA Controller Standard height bracket Low-profile bracket The ExpressSAS H380 low-profile host adapter provides SAS/SATA II connectivity while delivering blazing-fast 3-Gb performance at 300MB/sec. per port. Leveraging a serial, point-to-point architecture and PCI Express bus technology, ExpressSAS host adapters are engineered for the most demanding IT and digital media applications. The ExpressSAS H380 features eight external ports and is highly scalable, allowing connection of up to 64 end-point devices through SAS expanders. ATTO Atto Technology ESAS-H380-000 ExpressSAS ExpressSAS H380 8 Port SAS/SATA Controller H380 Low-profile Plug-in Card Mac PC PCI Express x8 Plug-in Card SAS Controller Serial ATA/300 Serial Attached SCSI Up to 2.34 Gbps - Per port Up to 64 x Serial Attached SCSI www.attotech.com |