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RIITOP

RIITOP PCES36P+CB SATA 3.0 6-port PCIe x4 expansion card

SKU CH-HNX2-SCM8A

Adds six SATA 3.0 ports at 6.0 Gbps via a PCIe x4 slot, includes cables and a low-profile bracket

  • Internal ports6x SATA 3.0
  • Supported standardsPCI-e Express to SATA 3.0 Expansion Card Adapter
  • Transfer speed6.0 Gbit/s
  • Product typePCI Express Controller Card
  • Compatible withPCI Express x4 (or above) Slot
  • DetailsChipset: For ASMedia ASM1166. Interface: PCI Express 4x. Por
  • Six SATA 3.0 ports add storage through a single PCIe x4 slot
  • ASMedia ASM1166 controller delivers 6.0 Gbps bandwidth for fast drive performance
  • Backward compatible with SATA I and II drives at 1.5 and 3.0 Gbps
  • Low-profile bracket included for compact or half-height chassis builds
  • Native Command Queuing and Port Multiplier support boost multi-drive efficiency

Six-port SATA expansion card

The RIITOP PCES36P+CB adds six SATA 3.0 ports through a single PCIe x4 slot. It is aimed at builders who need more internal drive connections for storage arrays or backup drives. The card uses the ASMedia ASM1166 chipset and provides AHCI support without RAID functionality.

Included cables and bracket change the install

Six SATA 3.0 cables ship in the box so every port can be populated immediately. A low-profile bracket is also supplied, allowing the card to fit in slim or half-height chassis where a full-height bracket would not clear the case.

PCIe x4 slot required; no boot support

Installation needs a free PCIe x4 or larger slot; the card will not work in an x1 slot. The controller cannot boot an operating system drive, so it is only suitable for additional data drives. Drivers are native to modern operating systems, and the single-chip design avoids extra configuration steps.

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Price $33.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameRIITOP
Model namePCES36P+CB (RIITOP SATA 3.0 PCIe Express SATA Controller Expression Card 6 Gbit/s, Come with 6pcs SATA 3.0 Cables, ASM 1166 Chipset, Support NCQ)
Product typePCI Express Controller Card
Performance
Transfer speed6.0 Gbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsPCI-e Express to SATA 3.0 Expansion Card Adapter
Ports & slots
External USB portsNo
Internal ports6x SATA 3.0
Size & build
Product dimensions80 × 22 mm.
Product weight145g / 0.32 lb
Compatibility
Compatible withPCI Express x4 (or above) Slot
In the box
In the box1x 6 Ports SATA 3.0 PCI-e x4 Expansion Card.

Questions about this item

Will the ASM1166 chipset need any firmware updates or driver maintenance over time?

The ASM1166 uses native AHCI support in Windows and Linux so no separate driver is required and firmware updates are not typically issued for this controller.

What throughput limit appears first when all six SATA 3.0 ports run at 6.0 Gbps simultaneously?

The PCI Express 3.0 x4 host link caps aggregate bandwidth at roughly 4 GB/s so the bus saturates before the individual 6.0 Gbps ports do.

Does the card add noticeable heat or fan noise inside a closed case during all-day operation?

The single ASM1166 chip runs passively with no onboard fan and the low-profile bracket fits tight airflow paths without adding audible noise.

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