Overview
The Syba SD-SATA-1E1I is a PCI 2-channel Serial-ATA controller card designed to expand storage connectivity in desktop and server systems. Featuring one internal SATA and one external eSATA port, this card provides flexible drive mounting options with software RAID capability. Built on the proven Silicon Image SIL3512 chipset, the SD-SATA-1E1I delivers reliable performance for both internal and external storage configurations.
Key Features
- 1x Internal SATA port + 1x External eSATA port for dual connectivity options
- Silicon Image SIL3512 SATA host controller chipset with proven reliability
- Software RAID support for flexible data protection strategies
- Full Plug and Play operation—no driver installation required for many OS versions
- Backward compatible with SATA I and II specifications
- Supports both Windows and Linux operating systems
Technical Specifications
- Data Transfer Rate: 1.5Gb/s (150MB/s)
- Interface: PCI 32-bit, 33/66 MHz
- Connector Ports: 1x Internal SATA, 1x External eSATA
- Chipset: Silicon Image SIL3512
- Form Factor: Standard PCI bracket
- Package Dimensions: 7.00 x 5.50 x 1.50 inches
- Package Weight: 0.30 lbs
- Compliance: PCI Specification Revision 2.3, Serial ATA I/II compliant
- Operating Systems: Windows 98SE–Windows 10+, Windows Server, Linux, Mac OS
Typical Applications
- Adding SATA storage to legacy PCI-equipped systems and industrial workstations
- Expanding drive capacity in existing desktops without replacing the motherboard
- External backup and archive storage via eSATA connection
- Software RAID configurations for data redundancy on budget-constrained systems
- Server and NAS expansion in environments requiring mixed internal/external drive connectivity
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard PCI slot (32-bit, 33/66 MHz)
- SATA I and SATA II hard drives and SSDs (up to supported capacity limits of era)
- External eSATA enclosures and docking stations
- Windows 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and all modern Windows versions
- All distributions of Linux with standard kernel SATA support
- Mac OS X and newer with firmware compatibility
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Original Syba SD-SATA-1E1I units (including refurbished models)
- Functionally equivalent Initio-based PCI SATA cards of the same generation
- Legacy IDE/ATA to SATA converters in systems requiring PCI expansion slots
Works With
- Standard Windows Device Manager and Linux kernel module auto-detection
- RAID management software bundled with SIL3512-based drivers
- Any SATA storage device compliant with SATA I or II specification
- eSATA hot-swap enabled external enclosures
- Port multiplier devices for expanded port count (when supported by driver)
