Is this a Hardware or Software RAID card?

Hello Peter. I have not used the RAID facility on this card but on the UK Startech site it states "Supports hardware RAID 0,1, and 1+0 configured through BIOS" Please see http://uk.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/HDD-Controllers/SATA-Cards/4-Port-PCI-Express-SATA-6Gbps-RAID-Controller-Card~PEXSAT34RHSo it is hardware based, you must configured it via its own BIOS that appears before your PC boots to the operating system (e.g. Windows). However, you will still need to install the driver / software within the PC operating system.It also has an additional feature "The PCIe SATA controller card supports Port Multiplier (PM), enabling multiple SATA drives to be connected to one port over a single cable" that some users could possible use for a different purpose.From the URL above the support tab on the page allows one to download the manual, specifications sheet and the latest drivers /software. ON the specs PDF it states it works with Windows 8 and 8.1 (32 and 64 bit) and there is a UK phone number should you wish to discuss with Startech further 0800 169 0408.Hope this is of help.

Hi all, can i use this card to connect large capacity hdd's instead of ssd's? i need more space and wanted to add x 3 6tb hdd's and x 1 ssd. thank you

The PEXSAT34RH is currently tested with up to 4TB drives per port. You may be able to install higher capacity drives such as 6TB drives but the card does not support 4Kn sector drives so you need to ensure the drives you connect use 512n or 512e sectors. Matt, StarTech.com Support

Hello, will the startech 4 port sata pcie card be compatible with windows xp sp 3. my motherboard is asus from 12 years ago. regards, les.

If the drivers are on their website yes

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Brand	StarTech.com
Product Dimensions	17.5 x 14.5 x 3 cm; 49 g
Item model number	PEXSAT34RH
Manufacturer	Startech
Series	PEXSAT34RH
Colour	Silver
Processor Brand	Refer_Manual
Processor Type	Unknown
Hard Drive Interface	ATA
Graphics Card Interface	PCI
Wireless Type	Radio Frequency
Voltage	240 Volts
Power Source	CA
Hardware Platform	Instruction manual (English language not guaranteed)
Operating System	Windows
Supported Software	Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Are Batteries Included	No
Lithium Battery Weight	2 Kilograms
Item Weight	49 g
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

StarTech.com 4 Port PCI Express 2.0 SATA III 6Gbps RAID Controller Card with HyperDuo SSD Tiering - PCIe SATA 3 Controller Adapter (PEXSAT34RH)

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