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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 10 Port PCIE X4 to SATA 3.0 6Gbps Expansion Card ASM1166

SKU CH-MVQY-Q9YGV

Expands one PCIE X4 slot into ten SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports using the ASM1166 controller for multi-drive storage arrays

  • Expands one PCIE X4 slot into 10 independent SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports with ASM1166 chip
  • Highspeed SATA III bandwidth supports 2.5" and 3.5" HDDs and SSDs for mass storage
  • Optimized for Chia mining, NAS and RAID arrays with stable 24/7 operation
  • PCIE X4 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for multidrive highspeed data transmission
  • Plugandplay compatible with Windows and Linux using standard PCIE bracket for installation

Product identity

This SMUGDESK expansion card adds ten SATA 3.0 ports through a single PCIE X4 slot using the ASM1166 controller. It targets builders who need many drives for Chia mining, NAS or RAID arrays.

Setup checks

Verify the motherboard has a free PCIE X4 slot and that the chassis can accept a standard bracket. Ensure the power supply has enough SATA power connectors for every drive you plan to attach.

Sustained load behaviour

The ASM1166 chip maintains stable throughput across all ten ports during continuous 24/7 operation. Bandwidth scales with the PCIE X4 link so multiple drives transfer simultaneously without throttling.

How it compares

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Price $37.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 1,721 comparable items (median $22.99).

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Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the SMUGDESK 10-port SATA card include cables or brackets, or must they be bought separately?

The card ships with a standard PCIE bracket for chassis installation. SATA data and power cables for the ten ports are not included and must be purchased separately.

Is there a version with fewer than ten SATA ports, or is the ten-port model the only option?

The listed model provides exactly ten SATA 3.0 ports via the ASM1166 controller. No alternative port-count versions are mentioned in the product information.

Will all ten drives run at the full 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 speed simultaneously through the single PCIE X4 slot?

The PCIE X4 interface supplies enough bandwidth for multi-drive high-speed transmission, and the ASM1166 chip delivers ten independent SATA 3.0 6 Gbps ports for concurrent operation.

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