The Syba SD-VIA-1A1E1S is a PCI expansion card designed to add multiple storage interfaces to a computer. It provides one IDE, one eSATA, and one SATA port, making it ideal for users who need to connect various types of hard drives or solid-state drives. The card uses the VT6421A chipset and supports RAID configurations like 0, 1, 0+1, and JBOD for improved data management and redundancy. It is suitable for desktop computers that require additional storage options or those looking to upgrade their existing setup.
This card supports high-speed data transfer with Ultra ATA133 for the IDE port, offering transfer rates up to 133MB/s. The SATA port supports Serial ATA 1.0 with speeds up to 1.5Gb/s, while the eSATA port allows for external storage devices with similar performance. The card is compatible with PCI 32-bit 33MHz interface and adheres to the PCI Specification 2.2 standard. It also supports bus-master access and is fully plug-and-play, making installation straightforward for most users.
The card is designed to be compatible with both PATA and SATA drives without requiring special drivers or configurations. It supports up to four PATA IDE drives and two SATA drives, providing flexibility in storage configuration. The eSATA port is fully compatible with external SATA devices, allowing users to connect external hard drives or enclosures easily. The card also includes support for 48-bit LBA mode, enabling it to handle hard drives larger than 137GB.
The Syba SD-VIA-1A1E1S comes with software RAID support, allowing users to configure RAID arrays without needing additional hardware. This makes it a good choice for users who want to improve data reliability or performance without investing in a dedicated RAID controller. However, it may not be suitable for systems that require more advanced RAID features or higher data throughput.
Brand: Syba
Model: SD-VIA-1A1E1S
Specifications: Ultra ATA133 1-Port + eSATA 1-Port + SATA 1-Port, VT6421A chipset, PCI 32-Bit 33MHz Interface, Compliant with PCI Specification 2.2, Transfer rate up to 133MB/s (Ultra ATA), Transfer rate up to 1.5Gb/s (SATA), Supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, JBOD
Features: Software RAID support, Plug & Play compatibility, Support for PATA and SATA drives, eSATA compatibility, 48-bit LBA mode support
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