StarTech.com 1-to-5 Port SATA Interface Card - Serial ATA 6 Gbps Controller

Product ID: ST521PMINT

Overview

The ST521PMINT 1-to-5 SATA Drive Port Multiplier allows you to connect five individual SATA hard drives to a single SATA host controller, significantly increasing your computer system's storage capacity. The ST521PMINT optimizes port usage by enabling you to connect up to five SATA drives to a single SATA port. To ensure maximum performance, the SATA Port Multiplier supports SATA III host controllers and drives with transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps, allowing you to experience fast performance even with five connected drives. For hassle-free installation, you can mount the adapter in any new or older desktop expansion slot, including PCI, AGP, and PCIe. To ensure compatibility with most computer cases, both Full Profile and Low Profile mounting brackets are included. The HDD adapter also includes LED headers for HDD activity, allowing you to connect your computer case LEDs for full activity reporting.

Certifications, Reports, and Compatibility

RoHS Compliant, WEEE, TAA Compliant, CE. OS Independent.

Applications

Add five hard drives to a computer system with limited SATA ports.

Features

Increase your computer's storage capacity by connecting five drives to a single SATA port.
Optimize performance with support for SATA III (6 Gbps).
Comprehensive installation compatibility thanks to included Low Profile (half-height) and Full Profile slot brackets.
Support for computer case LED indicators.
Can be mounted in any available PCI/PCIe expansion slot.
Compatible with SATA Revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps).

Specifications

Hardware

Warranty	2 Years
Interface	SATA
Number of Drives	5
Drive Size	2.5in & 3.5in
Drive Type	SATA
Chipset-ID	JMicron JMB575A

Performance

Max. Data Transfer Rate	6 Gbps
Type and Rate	SATA III (6 Gbps)
Port Multiplication	Yes
RAID	No
Max. Drive Capacity	Tested with drives up to 6 TB and 7200 RPM.

General

Port Multiplier Support	SATA host connection must support Port Multiplier.

Connectors

Drive Connector	1 - SATA Data and Power Combo (7+15-pin)
Host Connectors	5 - SATA (7-pin, Data)

Software

OS Compatibility	OS Independent; No software or drivers required.

Indicators

LED Indicator	5 - Drive Activity (Header-Pole) 1 - Host Activity (Header-Pole)

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature	5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature	-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Humidity	20 to 80% Relative Humidity

Physical Characteristics

Product Length	3.7 in [9.3 cm]
Product Width	0.7 in [1.8 cm]
Product Height	4.7 in [12.0 cm]
Product Weight	1.5 oz [43.0 g]

Packaging Information

Package Quantity	1
Package Length	6.8 in [17.2 cm]
Package Width	5.6 in [14.2 cm]
Package Height	1.2 in [3.0 cm]

Package Contents

Package Includes:

1 - 5-Port SATA III Port Multiplier Adapter Card with Full Profile Slot Bracket installed
1 - SATA Cable
1 - SATA Power Y-Splitter Cable Adapter - Connector/Receptacle
1 - Low Profile Slot Bracket
1 - Manual

Warranty Information

Warranty	2 Years

* Size, appearance, and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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