StarTech PCI Express to 2 PCI & 2 PCIe Expansion Full Length Enclosure System, Includes PCI Expansion Box and PCI Express Card

You can effortlessly enhance your computer's I/O potential with the PEX2PCIE4L PCI/PCI Express Expansion Chassis, a robust and versatile solution for nearly any PCIe-enabled system. This high-quality expansion bay is designed to facilitate the quick and simple addition of PCI and PCIe cards to a server, workstation, or even to provide a flexible platform for swapping cards between mobile and desktop setups.

Crafted with durable, rugged steel, the enclosure is built to withstand the rigorous demands of industrial and server environments, ensuring a reliable performance. It offers two PCI ports (32-bit/33 MHz) and two PCIe single-lane ports (250MBps), all within a self-powered system that includes a convenient on/off button for managing the power state of your connected cards.

The PEX2PCIE4L is not only user-friendly but also supports both 5V and 3.3V add-in full-length cards, adhering to PCI 2.3 and PCIe 1.1 specifications. It also boasts advanced error reporting with ECRC support, and can accommodate add-in cards with extended lengths of up to 38cm.

By connecting to your host computer through a single PCI Express connection, the external expansion chassis seamlessly integrates with your system, allowing it to operate as if the expansion cards were directly attached to the motherboard. This integration provides a total bandwidth of up to 250MBps from the PCIe x1 host controller card.

The enclosure system is compact enough to support small form-factor computers and includes a low-profile/half-height bracket for easy installation. It's an ideal solution for system testers and engineers who frequently interchange PCI or PCIe I/O cards, as well as for expanding the PCI and PCIe I/O capabilities of existing systems. For laptops that require PCI support, an optional EC2PCI adapter cable is available for purchase.

Choose the PEX2PCIE4L for its compatibility with a wide range of systems and its space-saving design, making it an indispensable tool for enhancing your computer's functionality and performance.