The Rosewill RC-224 PCI-E SATA II Card is a peripheral device for your computer that allows you to add up to four additional Serial ATA (SATA) II hard drives to your system. It features a Silicon Image RAID controller that offers users a wide range of RAID options for increased performance, data redundancy, and flexibility.

Features

• Adds four additional SATA II ports to your system
• Provides RAID functionality with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
• Silicon Image Sil3132 RAID controller chip
• Compatible with SATA I and SATA II hard drives
• Hot-plug support allows you to add and remove drives without shutting down your system

Specifications

• 1x PCI-Express Interface
• 4x SATA II 3.0Gb/s Ports
• SATA cable included
• Compatible with Windows 7 64-bit and later

Using Technologies

The Rosewill RC-224 uses the PCI Express bus to provide high-speed data transfer rates between the card and your computer. It features a Silicon Image Sil3132 RAID controller chip that provides users with advanced RAID functionality for increased performance, data redundancy, and flexibility when using multiple hard drives. The card is also compatible with both SATA I and SATA II hard drives which ensures broader compatibility with devices of varying age.

Known Issues

One of the issues that some users have reported is that the card can run hot when multiple hard drives are attached to it, which can cause performance issues or even failure. The heatsink solution that was proposed by the manufacturer failed to deliver satisfactory results. As a result, the best way to keep your system running cool is to maintain good ventilation inside your case.

Troubleshooting

If you're having issues with the Rosewill RC-224 PCI-E SATA II Card, there are a few things you can try to resolve them:

• Clean out any dust or debris in your computer case to ensure adequate airflow
• Update your motherboard chipset and BIOS to the latest version
• Reinstall the device drivers to ensure they are up-to-date and not corrupted
• Check your hard drives one-by-one outside of the card to ensure they are not causing the issues

Driver

The Rosewill RC-224 PCI-E SATA II Card requires a specific driver to correctly communicate with your computer. The Silicon Image RAID Driver version 1.5.23.0 is designed for Windows 7 64-bit operating systems to ensure proper functionality of the card. Users should ensure they have installed the driver correctly and keep it up-to-date with the latest version to ensure the best performance.