Iogear GIC704SR5W6 4-Port RAID5 eSATA PCI Host Card
The Iogear RAID5 eSATA 1.5Gbps External 4-port PCI Card adds 4 external eSATA
ports to your desktop computer. It is great for users who want to add SATA connectivity
to their computers but do not want to buy a whole new computer. Devices commonly
used with this host adapter are next generation hard drives, DVD drives such as
Blu-ray optical drives,HD-DVD drives and peronsal media drives. The low profile
design of this adapter makes it ideal for computers that have limited internal
expansion space.
The Iogear RAID5 eSATA 1.5Gbps External 4-port PCI Card also supports multiple
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) configurations. RAID can be designed
to provide increased data reliability or increased I/O performance, or both.
The card supports RAID 5, 0, 1, 10 & JBOD setups.
Detailed Features
Specifications
Transfer Rate: Up to 1.5Gbps
Chipset: Sil 3114
Connectors: eSATA (4 external)
Dimensions:
Depth: 0.45 in
Width: 5 in
Height: 4.5 in
A Closer Look
Features
48 bit LBA can Break Capacity -Limit to Support HDD larger than 137GB
Four high speed Serial ATA interface ports, each supporting 1st generation
Serial ATA data rates of 1.5Gbps
Hot-plug capability
Supports ATAPI Commands
Independent 256 -byte FIFOs ( 32bit *64deep)per Serial ATA Channel for host
reads and writes
The 66 MHz PCI bus supports up to 256 MBpsec burst data transfer rate and
also includes large LBA support for drives above 137 GB,
and its onboard BIOS automatically identifies and configures drive type
12 Easy Steps to Installing a PCI Adapter
Card
The simple task of installing a PCI adapter card into a desktop computer
takes only a few minutes. All you need to complete the job is our handy
step-by-step, photo-illustrated guide and a Philips screwdriver. Please
note that there are many PCI adapters that can be installed in your computer
system. Therefore, this brief guide only covers the physical installation
of the card itself. To install peripheral attachments you will need to consult
the installation directions that come with the adapter card.
12 Easy Steps to Installing a PCI Adapter
Card
The simple task of installing a PCI adapter card into a desktop computer
takes only a few minutes. All you need to complete the job is our handy
step-by-step, photo-illustrated guide and a Philips screwdriver. Please
note that there are many PCI adapters that can be installed in your computer
system. Therefore, this brief guide only covers the physical installation
of the card itself. To install peripheral attachments you will need to consult
the installation directions that come with the adapter card.
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
Manufactured by:
Iogear Mfg Part No:
GIC704SR5W6 UPC No:
881317009265 Box Size:
( Length:
10, Width:
2, Depth:
8 )
Shipping Weight:
.6000 pound(s)
Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
A225-1270
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