StarTech.com SATA PCIe Card

StarTech.com SATA PCIe Card

• HIGH-PERFORMANCE: Add eight SATA III 6Gbps ports to your desktop computer or server using a PCIe x4 Gen 2 slot to connect SATA drives (HDD/SSD).
• QUAD CONTROLLERS: This PCI Express SATA 6 card features a PCIe MUX and four 2-Port SATA host controllers, allowing for eight total SATA 6Gbps ports through a single x4 PCIe slot, enabling combined total throughput up to 20Gbps.
• COMPATIBILITY: Supports PCIe Gen 2 & SATA III specs, and previous generations at lower performance (SATA I/II, PCIe Gen 1); compatible with Windows (XP+), macOS (10.6.8+), Linux (2.6.32+); improved motherboard compatibility with no bifurcation required & no built-in RAID.
• EASY INSTALL: Expansion card with plug-and-play setup in full or low-profile PCI-e slot (full-profile bracket installed, low-profile included); supports storage management systems such as Storage Spaces (Microsoft), RAID Assistant (macOS), mdraid/mdadm (Linux).
• DETAILS: This 8-port SATA III (6Gbps) controller enables you to add eight SATA 6Gbps hard drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs) to your computer system or server via an available PCIe x4 card slot. Featuring four 2-Port SATA 6Gbps controllers and a PCIe-x4 MUX, the card delivers a high-performance data storage solution.

Technical Details:

- Supports SATA III (6Gbps) and PCI-Express Gen 2 Specifications.

- Four 2-Port SATA 6Gbps controllers with a PCIe-x4 MUX.

- Two Mini-SAS ports with included adapter cables.

- Supports PCIe Gen 2 and SATA III Specifications for backward compatibility.

- Widely compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

How to Install:

- Plug and play setup for full or low-profile PCI-e slots.

- Full-profile bracket pre-installed, interchangeable low-profile bracket included.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Can this SATA PCIe card be used with both HDDs and SSDs?

A: Yes, this card supports both SATA hard drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) for high-performance storage solutions.

Q: Is this card compatible with macOS systems?

A: Yes, this SATA PCIe card is compatible with macOS versions 10.6.8 and above, providing versatile storage options for Mac users.

Q: Does this card require any additional software for installation?

A: No, this SATA controller card features plug-and-play installation, making it easy to set up in your computer system without the need for extra software.