Startech PCI to PCIe Adapter Card

StarTech.com PCI to PCIe Adapter Card - PCI1PEX1

Category: Components
Subcategory: Connectivity

Breathe new life into your reliable legacy desktop or server systems with the StarTech.com PCI to PCI Express Adapter Card. This innovative adapter provides a cost-effective and straightforward solution to bridge the gap between older PCI motherboard architecture and modern PCI Express (PCIe) expansion cards. Avoid the expense and hassle of a full system or motherboard upgrade by simply adding a PCIe x1 slot to an existing PCI slot, allowing you to install newer low-profile network cards, I/O cards, storage controllers, and other PCIe-based hardware.

The PCI1PEX1 PCI to PCI Express Adapter card lets you use low profile PCIe expansion cards in a server/desktop motherboard PCI slot.

The adapter connects through a 32-bit PCI slot to provide a low profile PCIe x1 slot in its place. This unique adapter converts the PCI bus into a PCI Express x1 interface, ensuring you can continue to leverage your existing, perfectly functional hardware while accessing the performance and features of the latest low-profile PCIe cards. It is the ideal solution for extending the usability and functionality of older systems in a variety of environments, from industrial control to back-office servers.

Key Benefits:

* Cost-Effective Upgrade: Extend the life of your existing motherboard and chassis by adding support for modern PCIe cards. This saves you from the significant cost and downtime associated with a complete system replacement.
* Expanded Hardware Compatibility: Install a wide range of low-profile PCI Express x1 cards, such as Gigabit Ethernet adapters, USB 3.0 controllers, SATA/eSATA port cards, and more, into a system that only has legacy PCI slots available.
* Seamless Installation: As a purely hardware-based solution, this adapter requires no drivers or software for installation. The operating system will recognize the installed PCIe card using its native drivers, making setup quick and effortless.
* Reliable Power and Performance: An integrated LP4 Molex power connector ensures the connected PCI Express card receives sufficient, stable power, guaranteeing reliable operation and performance, backed by StarTech.com´s lifetime warranty.

Main Features:

* Adapts a 32-bit PCI slot for use with a low-profile PCI Express x1 card
* Onboard LP4 Molex power connector for reliable power delivery to the PCIe card
* Compliant with PCI Specification Revision 2.3 and PCIe Base Specification 1.0a
* Innovative bracket design adapts and secures the low-profile PCIe card
* Plug-and-play hardware with no driver or software installation required for the adapter
* Supports 5V and 3.3V PCI slots

Attributes: Adapters, PCIe
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Technical Specifications

Hardware:

* Bus Type: PCI / PCI-X (5 / 3.3V)
* Card Type: Standard Profile (with Low Profile bracket included)
* Chipset ID: Pericom - PI7C9X111SLBFDE
* PCI Specification 2.3
* PCI Express Base Specification 1.0a

Connector(s):

* Host Connector: 1 - PCI / PCI-X Male
* Internal Ports: 1 - PCI Express x1 Female
* Power Connector: 1 - LP4 (4 pin; Large Drive Power) Male

Performance:

* Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 2.5 Gbps (PCIe), 133 MB/s (PCI)

Compatibility:

* OS Compatibility: OS Independent; No software or drivers required for the adapter card itself. The installed PCIe card may require drivers.

Physical Characteristics:

* Product Height: 2.4 in
* Product Length: 5.3 in
* Product Width: 0.9 in
* Weight of Product: 2.5 oz

Power:

* Power Source: LP4 Power Connector