PCI Express to ExpressCard 34|54 Drive Read-Writer Front

Description

Synchrotech's PCIe to ExpressCard Drive Read-Writer Front enables PCIe based desktop computers to utilize ExpressCard applications. Unlike many competing devices, EXP54-CR-PCEIF1 specially manufactured highly shielded internal cable allows for true PCIe ExpressCard 2.5Gbps operations! The specially shielded cable is unique to this device. The PCIe 1X configuration allows for the full 250MB/s (megabytes unidirectional) throughput for PCIe based ExpressCards, while the USB 2.0 configuration allows USB 2.0 ExpressCards to operate at their 60MB/s speed. This industrial grade PCIe to ExpressCard Drive accepts both ExpressCard 34 and 54 cards, and is completely transparent to any card inserted. Plug the included USB cable into an available port (preferably internal header type), plug the reader into an open PCIe slot, install the 3.5inch drive bay enclosure, and installation is complete! The device itself requires no drivers. A great way to share devices between modern laptops and desktops, the PCIe to ExpressCard reader is an smart addition for desktop machines.

Features

Easy Installation, Plug and Play
Accepts both 54 and 34 ExpressCard modules
Push-Push mechanism for easy insertion of Express Card
Only Device In Class to Provide Full Throughput PCIe Speeds with ExpressCards
Better Mini USB 2.0 connector to USB Host connection
Locates ExpressCard slot in a front 3.5" drive bay

Win32

CE Mark

Specifications

Performance

PCIe ExpressCards 2.5Gbps (per direction) / 500MBps in bidirectional mode
USB 2.0 ExpressCards 480Mbps / 60MBps

System Requirement

One PCI Express (PCIe 1X) slot
One free USB 2.0 port (preferably internal header type)
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/8
Unsupported, but known to work with other operating systems supporting PCIe and USB 2.0, including Linux

Package Includes

Specially Shielded PCIe Cable
PCIe Host Adapter Card
PCI Express to ExpressCard Drive 3.5" Enclosure
USB mini-b to internal header type cable (removable)
User guide documentation

Standards Compliance

PCI Express
ExpressCard
CE/FCC/VCCI/BSMI

Operating Environment

Operating temperature: 0° C to 60° C
Storage temperature: -20° C to 80° C
Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

Warranty

1 Year Limited Warranty

Support

Hot swapping PCIe based ExpressCards with PCIe to ExpressCard Drives: Information about Sony/Sandisk's SxS Pro and other PCIe based ExpressCards
Can I 'rescan' the PCI expansion slots?: More information about hot swapping capabilities ExpressCards under various operating systems
ExpressCard FAQ for ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard 54: Answers a broad range of ExpressCard questions including form factor, compatibility, etc.
Firmware Support for PCI Express Hot-Plug and Windows: Microsoft document on PCIe hot-plug
SxS PRO Device Drivers: Information about Sony/Sandisk's SxS Pro ExpressCards