2-Port SATA III PCIe RAID Controller Card
Add two internal SATA 6Gbps ports with hardware RAID 0, RAID 1, SPAN and JBOD support through a PCIe 2.0 x2 connection offering up to 8Gbps combined bandwidth.
Key features
Hardware RAID support
Configure RAID 0, RAID 1, SPAN (BIG) or JBOD for compatible SATA drives.
Two SATA III ports
Connect two compatible SATA HDDs or SSDs at interface speeds up to 6Gbps per port.
Up to 8Gbps combined bandwidth
The PCIe 2.0 x2 electrical interface provides more aggregate bandwidth than an x1 controller.
Standard and low-profile brackets
Install the controller in compatible full-size or small-form-factor desktop systems.
What to know
Storage expansion with controller-based RAID
Use the ASMedia ASM1062R controller to create supported RAID modes without relying solely on operating-system software RAID.
Platform-specific RAID behaviour
Windows and Linux support the listed hardware RAID modes. StarTech notes that macOS uses software RAID for this card.
Australian version with official StarTech.com warranty
Lifetime manufacturer warranty
This is the Australian version supplied by DeviceDeal and is covered by a lifetime official StarTech.com manufacturer warranty in Australia. Keep your DeviceDeal invoice as proof of purchase. Warranty coverage and claims are subject to StarTech.com warranty terms and product assessment.
StarTech 2P6GR-PCIE-SATA-CARD FAQ
Which RAID modes does the 2P6GR-PCIE-SATA-CARD support?
It supports hardware RAID 0, RAID 1, SPAN (BIG) and JBOD on compatible Windows and Linux systems.
How many SATA drives can connect directly?
Two SATA drives can connect directly to the card's internal SATA ports.
What is the combined controller bandwidth?
The PCIe 2.0 x2 electrical interface provides up to 8Gbps of combined bandwidth.
Does hardware RAID work in macOS?
StarTech states that macOS uses software RAID for this card rather than the controller's hardware RAID modes.
Can I boot an operating system from this controller?
The current StarTech special notes state that operating-system booting from this card is not supported.
Are SATA cables supplied?
No. SATA data cables are sold separately.
Does it fit a small-form-factor chassis?
Yes. A low-profile bracket is included along with the standard-profile bracket.
What warranty covers the 2P6GR-PCIE-SATA-CARD?
This Australian-version product is covered by a lifetime official StarTech.com manufacturer warranty in Australia. Keep the DeviceDeal invoice as proof of purchase; claims remain subject to StarTech.com terms and assessment.
