Best selling Controller cards from StarTech
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best StarTech products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. StarTech Adap 4-Port M.2 to SATA Adapter Card
Install four SATA drives via an M.2 slot for a high-density storage solution.
Add up to four independent SATA drives to a desktop through a single 2280 M.2 drive slot, maintaining SATA read/write speeds of 6 Gbit/s per drive.
Cost-effective storage expansion.
This configuration can be used with modern motherboards or external enclosures that feature a PCIe-based M.2 slot, allowing for a budget-friendly increase in storage capacity. Four 50 cm SATA cables are included to quickly connect the HDDs or SSDs for fast installation.
Compatibility.
Drivers are automatically installed in most common operating systems, including Windows 8 and later, macOS, and Linux. This adapter card is compatible with all hardware platforms, such as Intel and AMD, and supports software storage management, including Microsoft's Storage Spaces.
Applications.
This storage expansion card is ideal for data storage, backups, NAS setups, photographers, videographers, and content creation where large storage capacity and reliability are required.
ASMedia ASM1064 Chipset.
The 4-Port M.2 NVMe to SATA adapter supports TRIM, SMART data pass-through, SATA I/II/III, and PCI Express 3.0.
Note: Only compatible with PCIe-based B-Key or M-Key M.2 drive slots.
Note: Not compatible with SATA-based M.2 drive slots.
2. StarTech 1 Port PCIe Expansion Card - PCI Express to Parallel Interface Card - D
This parallel PCIe interface card is installed in an available PCI Express x1 slot on your computer and allows you to add a parallel DB25 communication port to your system. The interface card features an Asix AX99100 chip and enables you to connect a DB25 device to your desktop computer. The parallel port is perfect for connecting printers, scanners, plotters, point-of-sale terminals, programmable logic controllers, scientific sensors, medical devices, or oscilloscopes. The card can also be used in factories for controlling and automating devices. The parallel port supports SPP, Byte, Nibble, and ECP modes and is compatible with PCI Power Management 1.2 and IEEE 1284 for speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
This add-on card includes both full-profile and low-profile installation brackets (full-profile bracket pre-installed) to ensure that you can install it in either a PCIe 2.0 x1 slot with full or low profile (backward compatible with PCIe 1.1). To support a variety of platforms, the card is compatible with Windows (XP or higher), Windows Server (2003 or higher), and Linux (2.6.X or higher). PEX1P2 is offered by StarTech.com with a 2-year warranty and free multilingual technical support from North America, available 24/7 on weekdays. StarTech.com has been the top choice for IT professionals for over 30 years.
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StarTech 1 Port PCIe Expansion Card - PCI Express to Parallel Interface Card - D
3. StarTech USB 3.1 PCIe card - 2 ports - 1 x USB-A and 1 x eSATA - 10 GBit / s - USB 3.1 card - eSATA...
Add a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port and an eSATA port (6 Gbit/s) to your computer via a PCI Express slot.
With this PCI Express interface card, you can add both a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface and an eSATA interface to your desktop PC using a single PCIe slot. This versatile interface card is a cost-effective way to equip your computer with high-performance connectivity. It also supports newer USB 3.1 devices as well as eSATA hard drives.
High data transfer rates with USB 3.1 Gen 2.
The USB 3.1 PCIe card provides the necessary data transfer rate of up to 10 Gbit/s for the smooth operation of your compatible devices. Additionally, it is backward compatible with earlier versions of USB, meaning you can connect it to existing USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 equipment.
Connect to eSATA devices.
The interface card, which can be plugged and unplugged while the system is running, also connects your computer to an eSATA device, providing a high-speed storage solution for backups and data archiving. With support for SATA I, II, and III hard drives and data transfer rates of up to 6 Gbit/s, the interface card delivers reliable performance for your external SATA storage applications.
Flexible mounting options.
To make installation even more flexible, the interface card comes with a standard bracket and includes a low-profile bracket for mounting in small form factor computers.
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StarTech USB 3.1 PCIe card - 2 ports - 1 x USB-A and 1 x eSATA - 10 GBit / s - USB 3.1 card - eSATA...
4. StarTech 7 Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCIe Card
The StarTech USB 3.0 card expands your computer's capabilities with 7 USB 3.0 ports: 6 external and 1 internal. This allows you to connect tablets, smartphones, external hard drives, CD/DVD drives, printers, and other devices simultaneously. It features an innovative stacked port arrangement designed for flat and standard desktop computers. The unique dual flat design is suitable for both standard and flat computers.
The card offers native operating system support in Windows 8.1, 8, and Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or higher. Enjoy fast file transfers with USB 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) and UASP support. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x devices. The SATA connectors support up to 900 mA per port for high-performance USB devices. The PCIe x1 interface is compatible with PCI Express 2.0 specifications.
5. StarTech .com 2-port 10Gbps USB C PCIe Card Adapter
PCI-Express USB-C Card | 10Gbps | PCIe Gen3 x4 | 2-Year Warranty
This PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2 card is installed in an available PCI-Express slot on your computer, allowing you to upgrade your current system by adding two USB-C (10Gbps) ports.
Faster USB Performance
Also known as USB 3.1 Gen 2, this USB 3.2 Gen 2 card adds two 10Gbps USB Type-C ports to your computer. With an ASMedia ASM3142 chipset, this card harnesses the speed of USB 3.2 Gen 2. With higher data transfer rates, this USB 3.2 Gen 2 PCIe expansion card is essential for external drives and many other USB 3.2 Gen 2 peripherals, and it includes an optional SATA power connector for high-performance devices.
The card is backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) and USB 2.0 (480Mbps) devices. It works with newer USB-C devices but can also easily support your existing USB-A peripherals using affordable USB Type-C cables and adapters.
Easy Installation
The USB 3.2 card is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems. The card includes both standard and low-profile brackets for installation in various form factor PCs and servers.
The Choice of IT Professionals Since 1985
StarTech.com conducts comprehensive compatibility and performance testing for all our products to ensure that we meet or exceed industry standards and provide high-quality products for IT professionals. Our local StarTech.com Technical Advisors have extensive product knowledge and work directly with our StarTech.com engineers to provide our customers with support both before and after the sale.
The PEXUSB312C3 is backed by a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support from StarTech.com.
6. StarTech .com 4 Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card
With this serial PCI Express RS232 adapter card, you can add four serial RS232 ports (DB9) to your computer via a PCI Express (PCIe) slot. The serial PCIe card with 4 ports allows interaction with serial devices such as card readers, printers, PIN pads, and modems at speeds of up to 921.4 Kbit/s.
Maximum Compatibility
Thanks to comprehensive OS support, including Windows and Linux, this serial PCI Express card can be easily integrated into heterogeneous environments. The card comes with pre-configured low-profile brackets and includes optional full-profile brackets for easy installation regardless of the case form factor. This card is a direct replacement for PEX4S952LP.
Experience Optimal Technology
This PCIe-to-Serial adapter supports the following features:
- Compatible with the industry standard 16950 UART
- Supports a maximum baud rate of up to 921.4 Kbit/s
- Provides an output voltage of 5/12 V on pin 9 when an external power supply is connected
- 256-byte FIFO cache depth per transmitter and receiver
- Supports 9, 8, 7, 6, or 5 data bits (one per port)
- Asix AX99100 chipset
- PCI Express 1.1 compliant
The First Choice of IT Professionals Since 1985
StarTech.com conducts extensive compatibility and performance testing for all our products to ensure that we meet or exceed industry standards and provide high-quality products to our IT professionals. Our local technical advisors at StarTech.com have extensive product knowledge and work directly with our engineers at StarTech.com to support our customers both before and after the sale.
The PEX4S953LP model is offered by StarTech.com with a lifetime warranty and lifetime free technical support.
7. StarTech 3 Port PCI-E 1394b FireWire 800 Card
PCI-Express FireWire card adapter with 3 ports. The StarTech 3-Port PCI Express FireWire adapter card can be installed in a PCI Express slot by adding two IEEE1394b ports and one IEEE1394a port. It allows for broad compatibility with a variety of FireWire devices, such as DV camcorders, external hard drives, and digital cameras. Two 9-pin FireWire 800 ports provide transfer rates of up to 800 Mbps, while a 6-pin FireWire 400 port supports transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps. The adapter features a native PCI Express chipset, with no bridge chip. A mounting bracket for low-profile and half-height installation is included. The internal power connector supplies power to high-performance FireWire devices. The adapter complies with IEEE 1394b and is backward compatible with IEEE 1394a - 2000 and 1394 standards up to 1995. Plug-and-play and hot-swap compatibility are also provided.
8. StarTech 1 PORT RS232 SERIAL PCIE CARD
With this serial RS232 adapter card, you can add a serial RS232 DB9 port to your computer via a PCI Express (PCIe) slot. It enables interaction with serial devices such as card readers, printers, PIN pads, and modems at speeds of up to 921.4 Kbit/s.
Maximum Compatibility
Thanks to comprehensive OS support, including Windows and Linux, this interface card can be easily integrated into heterogeneous environments. The card comes pre-configured with a low-profile bracket and includes an optional full-profile bracket, allowing installation regardless of the case form factor.
Experience Optimal Technology
This PCI Express to serial adapter supports the following features:
- Compatible with the industry standard 16950 UART
- Supports a maximum baud rate of up to 921.4 Kbit/s
- Provides an output voltage of 5/12 V on pin 9 when an external power supply is connected
- 128-byte FIFO depth per transmitter and receiver
- Supports 9, 8, 7, 6, or 5 data bits
- Asix AX99100 chipset
- PCI Express 1.1 compliant.
9. StarTech Pcie To Mini Pcie Card Adapter
With the PCI Express to Mini PCI Express adapter card PEX2MPEX, Mini PCI Express cards (Mini Cards) can be used in a standard PCI Express card slot. These PCIe Mini cards, which are generally designed for laptops or compact ITX computers, can be used normally in traditional desktop computers. The adapter card features a complete PCIe to Mini PCIe passthrough design that eliminates data transfer rate bottlenecks and is compatible with most computer cases thanks to the included standard and compact slot brackets. It comes with a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free technical support for the entire lifespan of the device.
10. StarTech Pci Firewire Adapter Card
StarTech.com 4 port 1394a FireWire PCI interface card - 3 external FireWire 400 ports and 1 internal FireWire 400 port.
