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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StarTech 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card - Dual Port PCIe x1 SATA III Adapter with Configurable Internal/External Connectivity

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StarTech.com
Hardware Interface
ATA PCI eSATA
Item Weight
0.05 kg
Product Dimensions
4.8"L x 3.6"W
Style
2x eSATA | 2x

⚡6 Gbps SATA III speed

💾Dual port storage expansion

🔄Configurable internal/external ports

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🚀 Upgrade your storage game with pro-level speed and flexibility!

EXPAND STORAGE LIKE A PRO - Add two additional drives without breaking the bank—perfect for SSDs, HDDs, or optical drives.
FLEXIBLE PORT CONFIGURATION - Switch seamlessly between internal and external SATA connections to fit your unique setup.
BLAZING FAST 6 GBPS TRANSFER - Maximize your data throughput with SATA III speeds that keep your workflow lightning quick.
TRUSTED IT GRADE RELIABILITY - Backed by a 2-year warranty and 24/5 multilingual tech support, designed for professionals who demand uptime.
PLUG PLAY PC IE X 1 COMPATIBILITY - Fits any PCIe slot from x1 to x16, with both full and low-profile brackets included for effortless installation.

The StarTech 2 Port PCI Express SATA 6 Gbps eSATA Controller Card (PEXESAT322I) is a versatile PCIe x1 adapter that adds two configurable SATA III ports (internal or external) to your PC. Supporting up to 6 Gbps transfer speeds, it enables connection of SSDs, HDDs, and optical drives with Port Multiplier support. Compatible with Windows and PCIe 2.0 slots, it includes full and low-profile brackets for easy installation and comes with a 2-year warranty and expert tech support.

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ASIN	B00952N2DQ
Best Sellers Rank	#41 in Internal Computer Networking Cards
Brand	StarTech.com
Built-In Media	PCIe SATA Controller, SATA Cable, Low Profile Bracket, Driver CD, Manual
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (443)
Global Trade Identification Number	00065030848428
Hardware Interface	ATA, PCI, eSATA
Item Dimensions L x W x H	4.8"L x 3.6"W x 0.8"H
Item Weight	0.05 kg
Manufacturer	StarTech.com
Mfr Part Number	PEXESAT322I
Model Number	PEXESAT322I
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Operating System	Windows
Style Name	2x eSATA \| 2x SATA
UPC	065030848428
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	2-Year

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