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4 Port PCIe SATA III 6Gbps RAID
Controller Card
PEXSAT34RH
DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com
FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com
ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com
IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com
NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com
PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com
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Manual Revision: 04/30/2013
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Page 1: Controller Card
DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com Manual Revision: 04/30/2013... -
Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ....................1 Packaging Contents ..........................1 System Requirements ..........................1 Product Diagram ..................2 Installation ....................3 Hardware Installation ..........................3 Driver Installation ............................4 Management Utility Installation (Optional - Windows only) ............. 5 Verifying Installation ..........................7 Port Multiplier ..................7 Operation ....................8 RAID Configuration .......................... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The PEXSAT34RH 4-Port PCI Express 2.0 SATA Controller Card with HyperDuo adds 4 AHCI SATA III ports to a computer through a PCIe slot (x2), delivering multiple internal 6Gbps connections for high-performance hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSDs). -
Page 5: Product Diagram
Product Diagram 4x SATA III ports Instruction Manual... -
Page 6: Installation
WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. -
Page 7: Driver Installation
Driver Installation Windows XP NOTE: The latest driver is available from www.startech.com. 1. Once the computer has started and the operating system is fully loaded, insert the provided Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive. 2. AutoPlay should give you the option to browse the files on the CD or automatically open the CD. -
Page 8: Management Utility Installation (Optional - Windows Only)
Management Utility Installation (Optional - Windows only) RAID and/or HyperDuo configuration can be accomplished either through the integrated card-BIOS utility, or through the Marvell Storage Utility (MSU). Details for installing the MSU are below. To install the Marvell Storage Utility (MSU) in Windows: 1. - Page 9 b. Firefox i. From the menu bar, select Tools > Options ii. Select the “Content” tab and ensure that the “Enable Javascript” option is checked (should be by default) – if it is not, select it and click “OK” Instruction Manual...
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Page 10: Verifying Installation
SATA controllers that support the Port Multiplier feature. NOTE: Only one port on the PEXSAT34RH can use the Port Multiplier feature at a time. The card supports up to 4 drives connected via Port Multiplier, 7 drives total. -
Page 11: Operation
Operation RAID Configuration Card BIOS Method WARNING! Creating a RAID virtual disk destroys all data on the physical disks included in the virtual disk set. Make sure to back up all data before continuing. 1. When prompted on startup, press Ctrl+M to enter the card BIOS utility Press <Ctrl>+<M>... -
Page 12: Administration Console Method
6. The “Create Virtual Disk” configuration options appear in the “Information” pane (right-side), here you are able to select the RAID level and other configuration options: a. Select 2 HDDs for RAID 0 or RAID 1 b. Select 3 HDDs for RAID 0 c. - Page 13 3. From the “Create new VD” screen that appears, click the “Select RAID Level” drop- down to choose the appropriate RAID type 4. This will enable you to place a checkbox beside the disks that you would like to use as part of the RAID set.
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Page 14: Hyperduo Configuration
HyperDuo Configuration HyperDuo offers the following two modes that you can configure using either of the procedures outlined in the following sections: • Safe mode creates a virtual disk that is optimized for best fault tolerance – the frequently accessed files copied to the SSD for performance are also stored on the HDD. -
Page 15: Administration Console Method
7. Highlight “Keep original data” and press Enter to select. Select Yes or No and press Enter. WARNING! Selecting “No” will destroy all data on the disks included in the virtual disk set. Make sure to back up all data before continuing. The “Keep original data” option is disabled when you choose Capacity mode, as it is inherently data- destructive. -
Page 16: Hyperduo Management (Windows Only)
The newly created HyperDuo drive will then appear in the left pane and begin initializing. This can take up to 30 minutes to complete, and system performance may be slow during this period. HyperDuo Management (Windows only) 1. From the left pane of the MSU, select “HyperDuo Service” 2. - Page 17 3. Select Submit to apply your changes, then select “OK” on the pop-up that follows. 4. If the folder you would like to optimize is not available, select “Advanced” from the “HyperDuo Service” pane. 5. The “Customize Wizard” will pop-up and allow you to select the desired folders. Instruction Manual...
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Page 18: Specifications
Specifications PCI Express 2.0 Host Interface SATA Revision 3.0 Form Factor Full/Low Profile Chipset ID Marvell 9230 Internal Connectors 4x 7-pin SATA plug Maximum Transfer Rate SATA: 6Gbps RAID Support RAID 0, 1, 1+0 Port Multiplier Yes* Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 50°C (41°F ~ 122°F) Storage Temperature -25°C ~ 70°C (-13°F ~ 158°F) Humidity... -
Page 19: Technical Support
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