Convert your PCIe ports to IDE channels with this adapter card from StarTech.com. Its dual-channel IDE port can support two drives at the same time, making it a space-efficient option. You'll find adapter cards like this used in desktop computers to connect motherboards to disk storage devices such as CD-ROM.

Supports commonly used operating modesThis component offers support for programmable I/O and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 operating modes, for versatility.
Plug-and-play operationFor fast and easy installation, the unit automatically identifies PCIe modes.
High transfer rateThanks to transfer speeds up to 133Mbps, data transmission is reliably quick.

• Single PCIe port for connecting to legacy drives
• Offers support for ATA and ATAPI commands, to enable easy integration with motherboards

The Startech 1 Port PCI Express IDE Controller adapter card provides a cost-effective way to use legacy drives with modern computers, by converting a PCI Express port into an IDE port.

2-channel IDE port supports two drives
48-bit LBA support
Supports ATA/ATAPI commands
Supports UDMA 6 mode which supports transfer rates up to 133 MBps
Includes a low profile installation bracket

What addressing scheme does this unit use?This unit supports a 48-bit logical block address scheme to enable backward compatibility with older devices.