StarTech PCI Express to 4 Slot PCI Expansion System, Includes PCI Expansion Box and PCI Express Card

Before settling for a complete system overhaul to enhance your I/O capabilities, consider the StarTech PCI Express to 4 Slot PCI Expansion System as a smart and efficient solution. This innovative expansion chassis is designed to seamlessly integrate with almost any PCI Express (PCIe) enabled system, whether it's a server, workstation, or laptop. By adding external PCI slots, you can extend the functionality of your system without the need for complex installations or significant downtime.

The StarTech expansion system allows you to add an additional four PCI slots (32-bit/33 MHz) through a single PCI Express connection. This means you can easily increase your system's I/O potential without the expense of a new motherboard or computer. The rugged steel construction of the expansion box ensures durability, while its support for both 5V and 3.3V/5V add-in PCI cards makes it versatile for various types of hardware.

One of the standout features of this expansion system is its self-powered design, complete with an on/off button for easy control. The simplicity of the setup is further enhanced by the fact that no driver or software installation is required. The PCI Express adapter card that comes with the system includes both full and low-profile installation brackets, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of host systems.

The external expansion chassis provides a total bandwidth of up to 250MBps from the x1 PCIe host controller card. This high-speed connection allows the host computer to operate as if the cards in the expansion chassis were directly connected to the motherboard, ensuring smooth and reliable performance.

As a dependable I/O expansion solution, the StarTech Expansion Chassis is not only robust but also backed by StarTech's 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support, offering peace of mind and expert assistance when needed.

Advantages of this system include the ability to convert a single PCI Express slot into four additional external PCI slots without any driver or software installation. The external expansion enclosure also simplifies the process of swapping PCI cards, allowing you to modify your setup without the hassle of disassembling your main desktop or server.

Applications for the StarTech PCI Express to 4 Slot PCI Expansion System are vast and varied. It's an ideal choice for expanding the I/O capabilities of an existing system, for system testers and engineers who frequently swap out I/O cards, or for enhancing a laptop's I/O capabilities with desktop PCI cards. Additionally, it's perfect for adding full-height cards to a small form factor system, providing PCI support to systems with only PCIe slots, and enabling data acquisition, telephony, storage, and audio capabilities with additional I/O expansion slots.