PCI and PCI-X SATA Host Cards

  Choosing the proper SATA Host card for your computer has gotten more complex, especially with three different PCI buses on just the G5 computers, let alone all the other model computers out there. We'll try and make it obvious which card is right for you here.

NOTE: Late model G5 Dual Core (2 ethernet ports) and MacPro Towers go to PCIe SATA Host cards page.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us. We are here to help!

  All the SATA Host card choices here are port multiplier capable and have similar performance capabilities. These are all top of the line cards that can be combined with Burly Port Multiplier Enclosures in massive RAID0 arrays for speeds in excess of 400 MB/sec. With enough hard drives in the RAID, and in a PCI-X computer, we have tested arrays that exceed 800 MB/sec using these host cards. State of the art 'zoom zoom' for your computer! These cards will also mount all drives connected to them individually or in any combinations of RAID and non RAID. The versatility is amazing.

  We cannot rave enough about the quality of the Lycom card. For PCI-X G5s, and basically any PC with PCI or PCI-X, this card is superb and a great value. Based on the Silicon Image 3124 Chipset it is our recommendation for your PCI-X G5.

Recommended cards:

   PCI-X G5s (8 RAM Slot) can equally use the Lycom and Sonnet cards.

   G4 and PCI G5 (4 RAM Slot) should go with the Sonnet X4P

  PCI and PCI-X capable PCs will get great service from the Lycom card


Not sure which SATA Card you need? Find out by reading our SATA Host Card Guide.

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Sonnet Tempo X4P External 4 Port SATAII

 Tempo X4P 4 External port card can support up to 20 external SATAI or SATAII drives when connected to Port Multiplier Enclosures. This card has revolutionized the storage world with both its speed and capacity. Compatible with Macs including the B&W, the G4 and PCI or PCI-X G5s as well as Window XP PCs with an open PCI slot. Compatible with SSC SATAII spec drives. With 8 to 10 drives in Port Multiplier Enclosures these are fully capable of handling High Definition video! $288.00

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Lycom eSATA 4 Port

  Lycom 4 Port eSATA RAID host card for PCs and PCI-X G5 Macs. Just about any version of Windows supported -Linux and MacOS 10.4 and 10.5. PCI and PCI-X up to 133 MHz compatible. eSATA connectors. Port Multiplier Capable, perfect for use with the Burly Port Multiplier Enclosures. Supports RAID0 and1 on all platfoirms - 0+1 and RAID5 on Windows. The best versatility at a great price. $90.00