--- product_id: 52990992 title: "StarTech.com 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card - Dual Port PCIe SATA III Card - 2 Int/2 Ext - SATA III 6Gbps (PEXESAT322I)" brand: "startech" price: "SAR 255" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Star Tech" url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/52990992-startech-com-2-port-pci-express-sata-6-gbps-esata store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 6 Gbps SATA III speed Dual internal/external ports PCIe x1 slot compatibility StarTech.com 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card - Dual Port PCIe SATA III Card - 2 Int/2 Ext - SATA III 6Gbps (PEXESAT322I) **Brand:** startech **Price:** SAR 255 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Unlock lightning-fast storage expansion — because your workflow deserves no limits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarTech.com 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card - Dual Port PCIe SATA III Card - 2 Int/2 Ext - SATA III 6Gbps (PEXESAT322I) by startech - **How much does it cost?** SAR 255 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/52990992-startech-com-2-port-pci-express-sata-6-gbps-esata) ## Best For - startech enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startech brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **IT Pro Approved:** Backed by 2 years warranty and 24/5 multilingual tech support — because your data deserves expert care. - • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Fits any PCIe slot size (x1 to x16) with included full and low-profile brackets for hassle-free installation. - • **Rock-Solid Compatibility:** Supports all Windows versions from XP to 11 and SATA III/II/ I SSDs and HDDs for future-proof performance. - • **Turbocharge Your Storage:** Add 2 high-speed SATA or eSATA drives effortlessly and expand your system’s capacity without breaking the bank. - • **Seamless Switchable Ports:** Switch between internal and external drives on the fly with ASM1061 chipset’s smart port multiplier technology. ## Overview The StarTech.com PEXESAT322I is a dual-port PCI Express SATA III controller card that supports two internal or external SATA 6 Gbps drives. Featuring the ASM1061 chipset, it offers switchable SATA/eSATA ports, broad Windows compatibility, and easy installation with full and low-profile brackets. Designed for IT professionals, it ensures reliable, high-speed storage expansion with 2 years warranty and dedicated technical support. ## Description From the manufacturer This PCIe SATA Controller Card has Two SATA Channels The PEXESAT322I PCI Express SATA III Controller Card (6 Gbps) gives you the option to add two internal or external SATA ports to your computer, through a single PCI Express (x1) card slot. The card features on board jumper selection, which enables you to configure the card to provide two internal or external SATA III ports or one of each, as needed. This Versatile Add-in Card Offers SATA III Connectivity (6 Gbps) The SATA III card features Port Multiplier (PM) support on each port, which allows multiple drives to be connected over a single cable when necessary to maximise the number of SATA device connections while reducing the amount of cabling required. Includes Both a Full and Low Profile/Half-Height Bracket for Installation The card is fully compliant with the SATA revision 3.0 specification (up to 6 Gbps of data bandwidth), enabling you to utilise the speeds of high performance hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSD), as well as SATA-based optical drives (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Blu-Ray). Applications Add Two External or Internal SATA 6 Gbps Ports to a Computer, Through a PCI Express Slot - Upgrade an older PCIe-based system with SATA 6 Gbps connectivity, to better utilise faster SATA drives - Add more internal SATA ports to a computer system, for connecting additional storage drives and/or optical drives - Add internal and/or external SATA III ports to a computer through a single PCI Express slot, with the option to change the available connections to external/internal, as needed based on updated system requirements or applications StarTech Packaging Look for StarTech branded packaging to ensure you are getting a genuine StarTech product. Features Two internal/external switchable SATA ports Compliant with SATA revision 3.0, which can support up to 6 Gbps of bandwidth Support for SATA-based optical drives (CD/DVD/BD) Uses existing SATA I/II cabling Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and ATA/ ATAPI commands Port Multiplier FIS-based and Command-based switching supported Compliant with PCI Express 2.0 standards Includes low profile/half-height installation bracket Review: Works out of the box with Proxmox - Bought this to add Esata to a Proxmox test box I have been playing with. Easy to install, includes low profile bracket. Picked up straight away on boot, including finding the external drive enclosure that had been originally connected via USB. Volumes were remounted without any reconfiguration and guests were able to start with virtual volumes on the attached drives. Performance seems fine, only used with spinning rust so far, so disk IO more likely the bottleneck than the card. Transfer speed does seem more consistant than when same enclosure was attached via USB 3 Review: Excellent card but a warning for Windows 10 1809 users !!! - Superb card. Plug in and away you go. 8x port multiplyer (JBOD) on eSata ext ports. Fast 6gbs transfer speeds. No dropouts or disconnects. Now the bad news - DOES NOT WORK (YET) ON WINDOWS 10 1809.17763.379. If you are still on revision 316 or lower including builds 1803 it works fine. The fault appeared to be introduced in 1809.17763.348 and Startech support are aware and hopefully working on a fix. Microsoft, as per usual will take a bit longer as getting the required info to the right people is almost impossible. I tried several other cards but this appears to be the only one on the market that supports 8 external drives. So don't waste your time on any alternatives (other Startech models or Marvell branded cards (they all use similar ASM CHIPS/DRIVERS)) BECAUSE i'VE TRIED THEM. They will WORK with 5 drives although the Startech recognised 6? I switched to USB mode (connection) which works fine whilst waiting for the fix. Will update when this happens. ## Features - IMPROVE STORAGE CAPACITY: This 2-Port PCIe SATA and eSATA Controller Card enables support of two internal SATA or external (eSATA) drives through PCI Express; A cost-effective solution to increase your system's storage capacity - ASM1061 CONTROLLER: This SATA and eSATA controller card features a dedicated chipset to enable two switchable SATA and eSATA 6Gbps ports via a single x1 PCIe slot; Supports FIS-based Port Multiplier, Command-based switching, NCQ, and ATA/ ATAPI commands - WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Supports Windows and standard SATA and eSATA SSDs (solid-state drives) and HDDs (hard drives); Supports SATA III (6 Gbps) and earlier revisions; Compliant with PCI Express 2.0 - CONVENIENT SETUP: This 2-port SATA/eSATA controller card installs in a full or low-profile PCIe slot; Compatible with PCIe x1, x4, x8, or x16 slots; Includes full-profile (pre-installed) & low-profile brackets, and 7-pin SATA cable - THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT professionals, this 2-Port SATA and eSATA Controller Card is backed for 2 years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00952N2DQ | | Best Sellers Rank | 16,683 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 12 in RAID Controllers | | Box Contents | PCIe SATA Controller, SATA Cable, Low Profile Bracket, Driver CD, Manual | | Brand | StarTech | | Brand Name | StarTech | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computers, Laptops | | Compatible devices | Personal Computers, Laptops | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 429 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030848428 | | Hardware Interface | ATA, PCI, eSATA | | Hardware interface | ATA, PCI, eSATA | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 17L x 14W x 3H centimetres | | Item Weight | 0.05 Kilograms | | Item weight | 0.05 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | StarTech.com | | Manufacturer Part Number | PEXESAT322I | | Model Number | PEXESAT322I | | Operating System | Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 | | Product Warranty | 5 Years | | Product dimensions | 17L x 14W x 3H centimetres | | Style | 2x eSATA III, 2x SATA III | | Style Name | 2x eSATA III, 2x SATA III | | UPC | 065030848428 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** StarTech - **Hardware interface:** ATA, PCI, eSATA - **Item weight:** 0.05 Kilograms - **Product dimensions:** 17L x 14W x 3H centimetres - **Style:** 2x eSATA III, 2x SATA III ## Images ![StarTech.com 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card - Dual Port PCIe SATA III Card - 2 Int/2 Ext - SATA III 6Gbps (PEXESAT322I) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LEZ8YietL.jpg) ![StarTech.com 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card - Dual Port PCIe SATA III Card - 2 Int/2 Ext - SATA III 6Gbps (PEXESAT322I) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IMsESEcSL.jpg) ![StarTech.com 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card - Dual Port PCIe SATA III Card - 2 Int/2 Ext - SATA III 6Gbps (PEXESAT322I) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fpeqUNZTL.jpg) ![StarTech.com 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card - Dual Port PCIe SATA III Card - 2 Int/2 Ext - SATA III 6Gbps (PEXESAT322I) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716uiB5XkdL.jpg) ![StarTech.com 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card - Dual Port PCIe SATA III Card - 2 Int/2 Ext - SATA III 6Gbps (PEXESAT322I) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WOLRrNWOL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can I hook my boot drive to this card?** A: First I booted up with the empty card. after windows installed it, I shut my computer down and pluged in my ssd drive. then started up in cmos, to see if it was their, it was. Every thing booted fine. So i ran a speed test and found that it ran 60% slower than my 1.5 onboard sata. Even though it showed as a 6g it does not have the speed. So i now use it for my cd rom. I there is some settings i missed, sure would like to know. **Q: Can I use this as a boot drive?** A: If your motherboard has UEFI Firmware with NVMe support then yes you can boot a compatible OS like Windows 8.1/10 64bit or a modern Linux.From Startechs Websitehttps://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_m2_u2_boot_an_os#PEX4M2E1https://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_m2_u2_compatibility#PEX4M2E1https://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_m2_compatibility_no_sata#PEX4M2E1The following article also gives a good overview of the requirementshttps://tinkertry.com/how-to-boot-win10-from-samsung-950-pro-nvme-on-superserver **Q: SATA ignoramus question. I assumed the two slots were standard USB. But I can't seem to wiggle any USB device plugs into the slots. Standard slots?** A: Sorry, the two slots are NOT standard USB slots. Although, they may look similar they are not. They are both eSATA ports, a kind of USB hybrid. Used to connect external drives. They are faster than USB or the older fire-wire. Look for an external hard drive that uses eSATA. For speed, eSATA is a huge jump over USB. It can be as fast as adding a hard drive straight into your computer. **Q: Will this work on dell r720 with vmware 6.5.x??** A: The NVMe adapter works fine on a Dell R720 with VMware 7.0 installed. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works out of the box with Proxmox *by I***C on 18 January 2026* Bought this to add Esata to a Proxmox test box I have been playing with. Easy to install, includes low profile bracket. Picked up straight away on boot, including finding the external drive enclosure that had been originally connected via USB. Volumes were remounted without any reconfiguration and guests were able to start with virtual volumes on the attached drives. Performance seems fine, only used with spinning rust so far, so disk IO more likely the bottleneck than the card. Transfer speed does seem more consistant than when same enclosure was attached via USB 3 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent card but a warning for Windows 10 1809 users !!! *by J***F on 23 March 2019* Superb card. Plug in and away you go. 8x port multiplyer (JBOD) on eSata ext ports. Fast 6gbs transfer speeds. No dropouts or disconnects. Now the bad news - DOES NOT WORK (YET) ON WINDOWS 10 1809.17763.379. If you are still on revision 316 or lower including builds 1803 it works fine. The fault appeared to be introduced in 1809.17763.348 and Startech support are aware and hopefully working on a fix. Microsoft, as per usual will take a bit longer as getting the required info to the right people is almost impossible. I tried several other cards but this appears to be the only one on the market that supports 8 external drives. So don't waste your time on any alternatives (other Startech models or Marvell branded cards (they all use similar ASM CHIPS/DRIVERS)) BECAUSE i'VE TRIED THEM. They will WORK with 5 drives although the Startech recognised 6? I switched to USB mode (connection) which works fine whilst waiting for the fix. Will update when this happens. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple installatiion/config change ? *by A***S on 20 March 2014* I gave this product 4 stars but only because a very small niggle.... jumpers!!. Once installed it will require a remove and adjust to change your configuration. I purchased this controller to go in a MicroServer, the low profile bracket was a must, and it works without the slightest problem. Driver installation went without a hitch... I installed the card, then the driver, then attached the OS boot drive... checked the boot order and fired it up..... no problem. eSATA is connected to a DAS box and port multiplier shows individual drives.... just as it should do. Now on the wish list of several friends !!! ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card - Dual Port PCIe SATA III Card - 2 Int/2 Ext - SATA III 6Gbps (PEXESAT322I) - Syba SY-ENC50104 4 Bay 3.5” SATA III HDD Non-RAID Enclosure – Supports USB 3.0 & eSATA Interface, Black - Shielded External eSATA Cable --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/52990992-startech-com-2-port-pci-express-sata-6-gbps-esata](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/52990992-startech-com-2-port-pci-express-sata-6-gbps-esata) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*