Can I hook my boot drive to this card?

First I booted up with the empty card. after windows installed it, I shut my computer down and pluged in my ssd drive. then started up in cmos, to see if it was their, it was. Every thing booted fine. So i ran a speed test and found that it ran 60% slower than my 1.5 onboard sata. Even though it showed as a 6g it does not have the speed. So i now use it for my cd rom. I there is some settings i missed, sure would like to know.

Can I use this as a boot drive?

If your motherboard has UEFI Firmware with NVMe support then yes you can boot a compatible OS like Windows 8.1/10 64bit or a modern Linux.From Startechs Websitehttps://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_m2_u2_boot_an_os#PEX4M2E1https://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_m2_u2_compatibility#PEX4M2E1https://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_accessories_m2_compatibility_no_sata#PEX4M2E1The following article also gives a good overview of the requirementshttps://tinkertry.com/how-to-boot-win10-from-samsung-950-pro-nvme-on-superserver

SATA ignoramus question. I assumed the two slots were standard USB. But I can't seem to wiggle any USB device plugs into the slots. Standard slots?

Sorry, the two slots are NOT standard USB slots. Although, they may look similar they are not. They are both eSATA ports, a kind of USB hybrid. Used to connect external drives. They are faster than USB or the older fire-wire. Look for an external hard drive that uses eSATA. For speed, eSATA is a huge jump over USB. It can be as fast as adding a hard drive straight into your computer.

Will this work on dell r720 with vmware 6.5.x??

The NVMe adapter works fine on a Dell R720 with VMware 7.0 installed.

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2-Port SATA III 6Gbps PCIe x1 SATA/eSATA Card, NCQ (PEXESAT322I)

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Brand
StarTech
Hardware interface
ATA PCI eSATA
Item weight
0.05 Kilograms
Product dimensions
17L x 14W x 3H
Style
2x eSATA III

⚡6Gbps SATA III speed

🔄Dual internal/external ports

🛠️Plug & play PCIe x1 compatibility

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🚀 Upgrade your rig with pro-level speed & storage — don’t get left behind!

FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION - Includes full and low-profile brackets for versatile setup in any desktop or server chassis.
PRO GRADE RELIABILITY - Backed by a 5-year warranty and 24/5 multilingual tech support—trusted by IT pros worldwide.
SEAMLESS COMPATIBILITY - Works flawlessly with Windows OS and supports both SSDs and HDDs across SATA revisions.
BOOST YOUR STORAGE GAME - Effortlessly add 2 SATA or eSATA drives via a single PCIe x1 slot for massive capacity expansion.
LIGHTNING FAST DATA TRANSFER - Experience blazing 6Gbps SATA III speeds powered by the reliable ASM1061 chipset.

The StarTech 2-Port SATA III 6Gbps PCIe x1 SATA/eSATA Card (PEXESAT322I) is a high-performance controller card designed to expand your system’s storage by adding two switchable SATA or eSATA ports. Featuring the ASM1061 chipset, it supports fast 6Gbps data transfer speeds, NCQ, and broad compatibility with Windows OS and SATA SSDs/HDDs. Its flexible installation options include full and low-profile brackets, making it ideal for professional and enthusiast setups. With a 5-year warranty and dedicated tech support, it’s a reliable upgrade for any storage-hungry system.

Specifications

ASIN	B00952N2DQ
Best Sellers Rank	32,406 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 26 in RAID Controllers
Box Contents	PCIe SATA Controller, SATA Cable, Low Profile Bracket, Driver CD, Manual
Brand Name	StarTech
Compatible Devices	Personal Computers, Laptops
Country of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (437)
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	2 Years
Global Trade Identification Number	00065030848428
Hardware Interface	ATA, PCI, eSATA
Item Dimensions L x W x H	17L x 14W x 3H centimetres
Item Highlight	Dual-port, Configurable internal/external, ASM1061, Port Multiplier, Full/low-profile brackets, SATA cable, HDD/SSD
Item Weight	0.05 Kilograms
Manufacturer	StarTech.com
Manufacturer Part Number	PEXESAT322I
Model Number	PEXESAT322I
Number of Items	1
Operating System	Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022
Product Warranty	5 Years
Style Name	2x eSATA III, 2x SATA III
UPC	065030848428
Unit Count	1.0 count

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