StarTech Low Profile PCI to PCIe Adapter Card

Install half-height/low profile PCI interface cards in a standard PCI Express expansion slot

This PCIe to PCI Adapter Card lets you use low profile PCI expansion cards in a server or desktop motherboard PCI Express slot. Compliant with PCI Express Specification 1.0a and PCI Specification 2.2, the adapter card connects through a PCIe 1× slot to provide a low profile PCI slot in its place. A spare full size bracket for PCI Express card is also included for use in larger desktop or server PCI Express slots.

A versatile solution, the adapter card converts PCIe to PCI or PCI-X; a built-on LP4 power connector links the card to the computer power supply, allowing you to install universal voltage PCI cards (3.3V/5V).

The adapter card offers an economical solution that lets you extend the usability of older or extra PCI Bus cards in newer PCIe capable systems.

To ensure suitable installation, the PCIe/PCI adapter features an innovative bracket design that adapts and secures the low profile PCI or PCI-X card into the converted slot.

FEATURES

• Innovative bracket design adapts and secures the existing half-height/low profile bracket of the PCI Card
• PCI Express base spec 1.0a compliant for up to 250MBps of available bandwidth
• LP4 Power Connector Included for Universal Voltage PCI Cards (3.3V/5V)
• Compliant with PCI Express to PCI/PCI-X Bridge spec 1.0
• No driver or software installation
• Applications
  • Use older PCI-based cards on new PCI Express-enabled computer systems
  • Install a low profile/half-height PCI card into a full profile PCI Express system
  • Industrial and legacy PCI cards may be hard to find or too costly to replace
• The StarTech.com Advantage
  • The unique bracket design allows a low profile/half-height PCI card to work seamlessly in a PCI Express-based expansion slot
  • Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support

SPECIFICATIONS

• Warranty Information:
  • Warranty: 2 Years
• Connector(s):
  • Connector Type(s): 1 – PCI Express x1
  • Internal Ports:
    • 1 – PCI (5V, 32-bit) Slot
    • 1 – LP4 (4 pin; Large Drive Power)
• Environmental:
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F)
• Hardware:
  • Interface: PCI / PCI-X (5 / 3.3V)
  • Bus Type: PCI Express
  • Card Type: Standard Profile
  • Chipset ID: Pericom – PI7C9×118SL
• Packaging Information:
  • Package Height: 1.3 in \[3.2 cm\]
  • Package Length: 5.7 in \[14.4 cm\]
  • Shipping (Package) Weight: 4.3 oz \[121.0 g\]
  • Package Width: 6.9 in \[17.5 cm\]
• Performance:
  • MTBF: 143,897 hours
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Weight of Product: 1.7 oz \[49.0 g\]
  • Color: Green
  • Material: Steel
  • Product Length: 5.3 in \[13.5 cm\]
  • Product Width: 2.8 in \[7.0 cm\]
  • Product Height: 0.8 in \[2.0 cm\]
• Software:
  • OS Compatibility: OS Independent; No additional drivers or software required
• Special Notes / Requirements:
  • System and Cable Requirements: The PEX1PCI1 is not compatible with 32-bit 3.3V PCI cards. It is compatible with 5V or universal 3.3V/5V PCI cards only.
• What’s in the Box:
  • Included in Package:
    • 1 – PCI Express to PCI Card
    • 1 – Spare Full Profile Bracket
    • 1 – Instruction Manual