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StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Express IDE Controller Adapter Card

Name: StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Express IDE Controller Adapter Card - Storage Controller - ATA - 133 MBps - PCIe x1, TAA (PEX2IDE)
Brand: StarTech.com
SKU: B000YAX13Y

Bottom line: The StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Express IDE Controller Adapter Card: Adds a legacy IDE channel to a modern PCIe x1 slot; main trade-off: single IDE port caps you at two drives total.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Adds a legacy IDE channel to a modern PCIe x1 slot
✓ UDMA 6 transfer rates up to 133 MBps
✓ 48-bit LBA support for large legacy drives
✓ Runs two IDE drives on a single channel
✓ Ships with standard and low-profile brackets

Cons

✗ Single IDE port caps you at two drives total
✗ PCIe x1 only, will not fit legacy PCI slots
✗ IDE/ATA only, no SATA drive support
✗ No onboard RAID or drive-management utility

Manufacturer description

This PCI Express IDE Controller Adapter Card provides a cost-effective way to use legacy drives with modern computers, by converting a PCI Express port into an IDE port. Providing data burst transfer rates of up to 133MBps and support for PIO 0/1/2/3/4 and UDMA 33/66/100/133 operating modes, the IDE controller card offers an efficient way to add an IDE channel with support for two IDE drives on the same channel. A complete dual profile solution, the PCI Express IDE controller card provides both standard and low profile brackets for adapting to slimline or small form factor system applications.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Express IDE Controller Adapter Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. StarTech.com's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

2-channel IDE port supports two drives
48-bit LBA support
Supports ATA/ATAPI commands
Supports UDMA 6 mode which supports transfer rates up to 133 MBps
Includes a low profile installation bracket

Full Specifications

Brand	StarTech.com
Style	Modern
Style Name	Modern
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	PEX2IDE
Mfr Part Number	PEX2IDE
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Hardware Interface	PCI
Warranty Description	Lifetime
Item Dimensions L x W x H	2"L x 0.9"W x 4.7"H
Global Trade Identification Number	00065030825153
Full listing title	StarTech.com 1 Port PCI Express IDE Controller Adapter Card - Storage Controller - ATA - 133 MBps - PCIe x1, TAA (PEX2IDE)

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