PCI Express to 4 Slot PCI Expansion Card Slots to a Desktop Computer System Aluminum and Steel

Product Information

Specification

PCI Express to 4 Slot PCI Expansion Card Slots to a Desktop Computer System Aluminum and Steel

 Applications

• Expand an existing system's I/O capabilities without having to purchase an entirely new system.
• Ideal for system testers, and engineers who may need to regularly swap out I/O cards.
• Add full height cards to a small form factor system.
• Provide PCI support to systems with only PCIe slots.
• Provide data acquisition, telephony, storage, and audio capabilities by having additional I/O expansion slots.

Description:

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. The PCIe controller card connects directly to the PCI Expansion box with an included DVI cable for a reliable, high-quality connection.

A dependable I/O expansion solution, the Expansion Chassis is backed by StarTech.com's 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Features:
• 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 and a DVI cable to connect the card to the PCI enclosure

What's in the Box:

• Included in Package:  PCI Expansion box, PCI Express Card, 3ft DVI Cable, Low Profile Bracket, Screw Kit, Power Cable, Universal power adapter: comes ready for NA/EU/UK only when you buy in NA/EU/UK; comes ready for Australia and NewZealand only when you buy in Australia and NewZealand, Installation CD, Instruction Manua.