The StarTech PEX2PCIE4L is an external expansion chassis designed to add I/O capabilities to PCI Express (PCIe) enabled systems. This unit provides two full-length (38cm) PCI slots (32-bit/33MHz) and two PCIe x1 (single-lane) slots, connecting to a host computer via a single PCIe connection. It delivers up to 250MBps bandwidth from the x1 PCIe host controller card, allowing installed cards to function as if directly connected to the motherboard.
This expansion system is suitable for businesses needing to integrate legacy PCI cards into newer PCIe-only systems or to expand the I/O of existing servers, workstations, or laptops. It addresses scenarios where additional specialized add-in cards are required but internal slots are unavailable. The PEX2PCIE4L can also facilitate swapping PCI/PCIe cards between mobile and desktop setups, offering a cost-effective alternative to purchasing multiple card adapters. It is a practical solution for maximizing the utility of existing hardware and specialized I/O cards.
The PEX2PCIE4L PCI/PCI Express Expansion Chassis provides a quick and simple I/O expansion solution to almost any PCI Express (PCIe) enabled system. Adding PCI/PCIe cards to a server or workstation, or providing a platform to swap cards between a mobile and desktop setup is a cost-effective and time-saving solution for maximizing the I/O capabilities of your system.
The external expansion chassis adds two full-length (38cm) PCI slots (32-bit/33MHz), as well as two PCIe x1 (single-lane) slots to a host computer through a single PCI Express connection. Providing total bandwidth up to 250MBps from the PCIe x1 host controller card allows the computer to function as though the expansion chassis cards were connected directly to the motherboard.
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Product Type:Expansion Chassis
The chassis provides two full-length (38cm) PCI slots, operating at 32-bit/33MHz, and two PCIe x1 (single-lane) slots for add-in cards.
The package includes the PCI Expansion box, a PCI Express Card, a 3 ft. DVIxD Cable, a Low Profile Bracket, a Screw Kit, three Power Cords, a Power Adapter, a Software CD, and an Instruction Manual.
Yes, for mobile applications, the Expansion Chassis can be connected to an ExpressCard enabled laptop using StarTech.com's ExpressCard connection cable (EC2PCI), which is sold separately.
The host computer connects via a single PCI Express connection, providing a total bandwidth of up to 250MBps from the x1 PCIe host controller card.
PEX2PCIE4L - Startech PCIE TO 2 PCI & 2 PCIE EXPANSION SYSTEM