SATA II PCI-Express Card（1 Ext-Port with RAID5）

SATA II PCI-Express Card Overview

The SATA II PCI-Express Card (1 Ext-Port with RAID5) is designed for desktop computers, storage systems, workstation upgrades, and other applications requiring external Serial ATA connectivity through a PCI Express interface.

Powered by the Silicon Image Sil3531 chipset, the card provides one external SATA port and supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10. It supports a Serial ATA Generation 2 transfer rate of up to 3.0 Gb/s and complies with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications.

For system integrators, computer hardware distributors, storage solution providers, and OEM customers, this SATA II PCI-Express Card provides a practical solution for expanding external SATA connectivity while supporting multiple RAID configurations and advanced data transfer functions.

Key Features

The SATA II PCI-Express Card combines external SATA expansion, RAID functionality, and PCI Express connectivity in one compact hardware solution.

• Silicon Image Sil3531 chipset

• 1 external SATA port

• Supports low-profile bracket

• Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10

• Supports one-lane 2.5 Gbps PCI Express specifications

• Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications

• Supports SATA Generation 2 transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s

• Integrated Serial ATA Link and PHY logic

• Supports Native Queuing

• Supports First Party DMA

• Supports 31 commands and Scatter/Gather Tables on-chip

• Supports Protocol Override per Command

• Supports Port Multipliers

• Supports hot plug for the external Serial ATA port

• Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista

• Supports Linux

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	SATA II PCI-Express Card
Chipset	Silicon Image Sil3531
External Ports	1
RAID Support	RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10
PCI Express Specification	One-lane 2.5 Gbps
SATA Specification	Serial ATA 1.0 Compliant
SATA Transfer Rate	Up to 3.0 Gb/s
Port Multiplier Support	Yes
Hot Plug Support	Yes
Low-Profile Bracket	Supported
Windows Support	Windows 2000 / XP / Vista
Linux Support	Yes

Silicon Image Sil3531 Chipset

At the core of this SATA II PCI-Express Card is the Silicon Image Sil3531 chipset.

For B2B buyers and system integrators, chipset information is an important consideration when evaluating controller card compatibility and functionality. The Sil3531 provides the foundation for SATA communication, RAID functionality, and PCI Express connectivity.

The card also provides full-chip command completion status that can be accessed with a single PCI Express access, helping support efficient communication between the controller and host system.

RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 Support

RAID capability is one of the key features of this SATA II PCI-Express Card.

Depending on the connected storage configuration and system requirements, the controller supports four RAID levels:

RAID Level	Supported
RAID 0	Yes
RAID 1	Yes
RAID 5	Yes
RAID 10	Yes

This RAID support gives system builders greater flexibility when developing storage configurations for different performance and data management requirements.

Customers planning a specific RAID implementation should confirm their storage configuration, number of drives, operating environment, and application requirements before deployment.

SATA II Transfer Rate up to 3.0 Gb/s

The card supports Serial ATA Generation 2 transfer rates of up to 3.0 Gb/s.

For applications involving external SATA storage, this provides a high-speed interface for transferring data between the host computer and compatible SATA devices.

The integrated Serial ATA Link and PHY logic helps provide the physical and link-layer functionality required for SATA communication.

In addition, the card supports Native Queuing and First Party DMA, providing additional data handling capabilities for compatible systems and storage environments.

PCI Express Connectivity

This SATA II PCI-Express Card supports one-lane 2.5 Gbps PCI Express specifications.

PCI Express connectivity allows the controller card to integrate with compatible computer systems while providing an additional external SATA connection.

For system integrators and B2B hardware buyers, the PCI Express specification should be checked against the intended motherboard and system configuration before ordering.

Providing motherboard information or host system specifications during an inquiry can help simplify product evaluation.

Advanced Command and Data Handling

The SATA controller incorporates several functions designed to support efficient data management.

Key capabilities include:

• 31 commands on-chip

• Scatter/Gather Tables on-chip

• Native Queuing support

• First Party DMA support

• Protocol Override per Command

• Integrated SATA Link and PHY logic

These functions make the SATA II PCI-Express Card suitable for system applications where reliable storage communication and controller-level data handling are required.

Port Multiplier and Hot Plug Support

The card supports Port Multipliers, providing additional flexibility when used with compatible SATA storage architectures.

It also supports hot plug functionality for the external Serial ATA port. This allows compatible external SATA devices to be connected or removed without requiring a complete system shutdown, subject to the operating system, driver, and connected hardware environment.

For external storage applications, hot plug support can help make device management more convenient.

Low-Profile System Compatibility

Support for a low-profile bracket gives the SATA II PCI-Express Card additional installation flexibility.

This can be useful for system builders working with compact computer enclosures, low-profile desktops, industrial PCs, and other systems where available expansion space may be limited.

Before purchasing, buyers should confirm the physical slot and bracket requirements of their intended computer system.

Operating System Support

The SATA II PCI-Express Card supports several established operating environments.

Supported systems include:

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Windows Vista

• Linux

For projects using a specific operating system version, customers are encouraged to provide their system information when requesting product details.

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