64-bit PCI --> 32-bit pci riser?

[Boba Fett]

Well i just picked up an Appro 1124s dual AMD MP 1u server on ebay for $75 for fun. But, it has no SATA ports, so i wanted to add some. It has a 64-bit PCI slot, i was wondering if a 32-bit PCI 1u riser will work in it, so i can add a PCI SATA card?

What i was hopping to add:
1U Riser:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816133025
SATA card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816132009

 

[xenotype]

Yup, you can. It will only perform at 32 bit. Not sure about the riser part tho, you wont need it to plug a 32 bit card into the 64 bit slot, get it only if you need it for the physical space.

Oh, and if you don't need the PATA port that that card offers, get this card:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10407&cs_id=1040702&p_id=2667&seq=1&format=2
2 x more sata ports.

I have 2 of them, they work great.

 

[Boba Fett]

Yah, the riser part was really my concern, it would make sense that it would work. Thanks for the advice on the card, i do like the specs on that one better.

 

[xenotype]

Yah, the riser part was really my concern, it would make sense that it would work. Thanks for the advice on the card, i do like the specs on that one better.

It does make sense that it should work, I dont see why not. Glad i could help with the recomendation, i dont work for monoprice, i just love their prices on select goods. They have the lowest price of in anyone town for cables, as well.