Introduction

The PEX2PCIE4L PCI/PCI Express Expansion Chassis provides a quick and simple I/O expansion solution to almost any PCI Express (PCIe) enabled system. Adding PCI/PCIe cards to a server or workstation, or providing a platform to swap cards between a mobile and desktop setup is a cost-effective and time-saving solution for maximizing the I/O capabilities of your system.

The external expansion chassis adds two full-length (38cm) PCI slots (32-bit/33MHz), as well as two PCIe x1 (single-lane) slots to a host computer through a single PCI Express connection. Providing total bandwidth up to 250MBps from the PCIe x1 host controller card allows the computer to function as though the expansion chassis cards were connected directly to the motherboard.

Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Benefits

• Control the power state of connected PCI/PCIe cards with the self-powered chassis and easily accessible on/off button
• Install additional cards without opening your computer with the provided external expansion card slots
• Easy installation and support for small form-factor computers with an included low-profile/half-height bracket

Features

• Expansion bay providing 2 PCI ports (32-bit/33 MHz), and 2 PCIe single-lane ports (250MBps)
• Self-powered PCI/PCIe expansion system with an on/off button
• Rugged steel construction satisfies demands of industrial and server environments
• Support for both 5V and 3.3V add-in full-length cards
• Complies with PCI 2.3 and PCIe 1.1 specifications
• Supports advance error reporting including ECRC support
• Support add-in cards with extended length (38cm)

Specification

Connector Type(s): PCI Express x1 Male

External Ports: PCI / PCI-X (Universal 3.3 & 5V, 32-bit) Slot Female

PCI Express x1 Slot Female

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)

Storage Temperature: -40°C to 75°C (-40° to 167°F)

Humidity: 5 to 95% RH

Interface: PCI / PCI-X (5 / 3.3V)

Bus Type: PCI Express

Card Type: Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)

Port Style: Integrated on Card

Chipset ID: Texas Instruments - XIO200A Texas Instruments -XIO3130

Shipping (Package) Weight: 2.1 kg [4.6 lb]

Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 250 MBps

MTBF: 135,012 Hours

Color: Black

Enclosure Type: Steel

Product Length: 382 mm [15 in]

Product Width: 137 mm [5.4 in]

Product Height: 143 mm [5.6 in]

Product Weight: 2 kg [4.4 lb]

Power Source: AC Adapter Included

Input Voltage: 115V-230V AC

Output Voltage: 12 DC

Output Current: 3A

Center Tip Polarity: Positive

Plug Type: M

Power Consumption (In Watts): 36

OS Compatibility: OS Independent; No additional drivers or software required

Note: The Maximum power consumption of the adapter cards used in this expansion box is 36W. Cards might not function if their total power exceeds the maximum power consumption

This product has a compatibility issue with Silicon Image SATA Controllers on an AMD platform

Included in Package: PCI Expansion box

PCI Express Card

3 ft. DVI-D Cable

Low Profile Bracket

Screw Kit

Power Cord (NA/UK/EU)

Power Adapter

Software CD

Instruction Manual