Introduction

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.

For mobile applications, the Expansion Chassis can be connected to an ExpressCard enabled laptop using StarTech.com''s ExpressCard connection cable (EC2PCI), which adds the same functionality offered by the Expansion Chassis to a laptop. This eliminates the expense and need of having to purchase different card adapters for the laptop. A dependable I/O expansion solution, the Expansion Chassis is backed by StarTech.com''s 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Benefits and Features:

• Convert a single PCI Express slot to four additional external PCI slots without any driver or software installation required
• External expansion enclosure simplifies swapping PCI cards, without ever having to move or take apart the main desktop/server
• Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support
• Add an additional 4 PCI slots (32-bit/33 MHz), using PCI Express
• Rugged steel construction
• Supports both 5V and 3.3V/5V add-in PCI cards
• Self-powered Expansion box with an on/off button
• No driver or software installation
• PCI Express adapter card includes both Full/Low Profile installation brackets

Specifications

Internal Length	170.2 mm [6.7 in]
Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)	PCI Express x1 Male
External Ports	PCI / PCI-X (Universal 3.3 & 5V; 32-bit) Slot Female
Environmental
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ 55°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C ~ 75°C
Hardware
Bus Type	PCI Express
Interface	PCI / PCI-X (5 / 3.3V)
Package Contents
Included in Package	3ft DVI Cable
	Installation CD
	Instruction Manual
	Low Profile Bracket
	PCI Expansion box
	PCI Express Card
	Power Adapter
	Power Cable
	Screw Kit
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight	2.4 kg [5.3 lb]
Physical Characteristics
Color	Black
Enclosure Type	Aluminum and Steel
Product Height	142 mm [5.6 in]
Product Length	204 mm [8 in]
Product Weight	2.4 kg [5.2 lb]
Product Width	137 mm [5.4 in]
Power
Input Voltage	110 ~ 240 AC
Output Current	3A
Output Voltage	12 DC
Power Source	AC Adapter Included
Software
OS Compatibility	OS Independent; No additional drivers or software required
Special Notes / Requirements
Note	- 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