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Is this a Hardware or Software RAID card?

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Hello Peter. I have not used the RAID facility on this card but on the UK Startech site it states "Supports hardware RAID 0,1, and 1+0 configured through BIOS" Please see http://uk.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/HDD-Controllers/SATA-Cards/4-Port-PCI-Express-SATA-6Gbps-RAID-Controller-Card~PEXSAT34RHSo it is hardware based, you must configured it via its own BIOS that appears before your PC boots to the operating system (e.g. Windows). However, you will still need to install the driver / software within the PC operating system.It also has an additional feature "The PCIe SATA controller card supports Port Multiplier (PM), enabling multiple SATA drives to be connected to one port over a single cable" that some users could possible use for a different purpose.From the URL above the support tab on the page allows one to download the manual, specifications sheet and the latest drivers /software. ON the specs PDF it states it works with Windows 8 and 8.1 (32 and 64 bit) and there is a UK phone number should you wish to discuss with Startech further 0800 169 0408.Hope this is of help.

Question 2

Hi all, can i use this card to connect large capacity hdd's instead of ssd's? i need more space and wanted to add x 3 6tb hdd's and x 1 ssd. thank you

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The PEXSAT34RH is currently tested with up to 4TB drives per port. You may be able to install higher capacity drives such as 6TB drives but the card does not support 4Kn sector drives so you need to ensure the drives you connect use 512n or 512e sectors.
Matt, StarTech.com Support

Question 3

Hello, will the startech 4 port sata pcie card  be compatible with windows xp sp 3. my motherboard is asus from 12 years ago. regards, les.

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If the drivers are on their website yes

Question 4

Is this controlled and configurable from the post sequence like the hp server sas card or do you need additional software to use the raid?

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Yes and yes

ASIN	B00BUC3N74
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Brand Name	StarTech
Compatible Devices	Fully compatible with SATA 3.0 specifications and backward compatible with SATA I/II (1.5/3.0Gbps) drives
Country of Origin	Taiwan
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (284)
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	2 Years
Global Trade Identification Number	00065030849951
Hardware Interface	SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Item Dimensions L x W x H	17.5L x 14.5W x 3H centimetres
Item Highlight	PCIe 2.0 x1, Marvell controller, JBOD, RAID 0/1/1+0, SSD tiering, NCQ, Full/low-profile brackets, Windows/Mac/Linux
Item Type Name	RAID Controllers
Item Weight	0.05 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Startech
Manufacturer Part Number	PEXSAT34RH
Model Number	PEXSAT34RH
Number of Items	1
Operating System	Windows
Product Warranty	Lifetime
Style Name	RAID
UPC	012304125532 065030849951
Unit Count	1.0 count

StarTech 4-Port SATA III 6Gbps PCIe RAID Card, HyperDuo (PEXSAT34RH)

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