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- In Stock: 2
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: 2G8GK
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.00lb
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Overview
Upgrade your workstation or server with the Dell eSATA Controller Card 2-Port (model 2G8GK). This low profile PCI Express card from StarTech, part number PEXESATA2, adds two high speed eSATA ports to any compatible system. It is ideal for users who need fast, reliable external storage without sacrificing valuable internal drive bays.
Key Features
- Two independent eSATA ports deliver up to 6 Gbps per port for rapid data transfer
- PCI Express x1 interface ensures low latency and high throughput
- Low profile bracket fits slim desktop cases and rackmount servers
- Hot plug support allows drives to be added or removed without powering down the system
- Full backward compatibility with SATA I and SATA II devices
- Plug and play driver installation for Windows and Linux operating systems
Technical Specifications
- Interface: PCI Express x1, 5 V, 1.5 A
- Port type: 2 x eSATA (7 mm connectors)
- Maximum data rate: 6 Gbps per port (SATA III)
- Form factor: Low profile, 1.5 inch bracket
- Operating temperature: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius
- Power consumption: 7.5 W typical
- Supported OS: Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016-2022, Linux kernel 3.10 and later
Applications
This controller card is perfect for:
- Data backup solutions that require fast external drive access
- Video editing workstations using high capacity eSATA RAID arrays
- Small business servers that need additional storage without expanding internal bays
- Gaming rigs that benefit from quick load times for large game libraries stored on external drives
- Professional audio and graphics environments where large files are moved frequently
By adding the Dell eSATA Controller Card 2-Port to your system, you gain the flexibility of external high speed storage while maintaining a compact, low profile design.