The Addonics EI Serial ATA PCI controller is an unique add on card for adding both External and Internal Serial ATA capability to your Desktop or Server computer. The Addonics eSATA/SATA PCI controller is an add on card for the purpose of adding both eSATA and SATA capability into your Desktop or Server computer. Coupling with the Addonics External Serial ATA cable, adding external serial ATA or eSATA storage devices to any desktop computer is simple, easy and affordable. Besides compatibility to all latest Windows OS, these host controllers also support legacy OS such as DOS and Windows NT as well as external booting.
eSATA cables provide more secured cable connection, improved durability, increased EMI protection and up to 2 meters cable length. (For more detail on this new SATA external connector, please review the following white paper posted on SATA-IO.org)
Combing with the build-in RAID 0/1 function, a high performance or fault tolerant storage system with the flexibility of external storage attachment can all be accomplished at a fraction of the cost of other storage solution with similar feature and capability.
For more detail on Serial ATA technology, please visit our tutorial page.

System Requirement
Silicon Image 3112, 3512, 3114, and 3124 SATARaid chipset RAID creation and management utility for all Windows 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.
SiI3512r driver for all Windows 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.