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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 4-Port PCIe to SATA 3.0 Expansion Card

SKU CH-PJXP-PGQ98

Adds four SATA 3.0 ports through one PCIe slot for connecting multiple 2.5" and 3.5" drives

  • Expands one PCIe slot into four SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports for multi-drive setups
  • Connects 2.5 and 3.5 SATA SSDs, HDDs and optical drives with broad compatibility
  • Delivers stable 6Gbps bandwidth for smooth data transfer in daily use and NAS
  • Standard bracket fits desktops, mini PCs and workstations for straightforward installation
  • Plug-and-play driver-free operation adds storage capacity instantly

4-Port PCIe SATA 3.0 Adapter

This SMUGDESK expansion card converts one PCI Express slot into four independent SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports. It targets desktop and mini-PC builders who need to connect multiple drives for storage upgrades or NAS deployments.

Standard bracket and driver-free operation

The included full-height bracket fits standard chassis layouts, while plug-and-play support eliminates driver installation on common operating systems. These traits let you add 2.5 and 3.5 drives without software configuration or extra power adapters.

Simple PCIe slot installation

Installation requires an available PCI Express slot and securing the bracket with a case screw; no auxiliary power cable is needed. Builders must verify physical slot clearance in compact cases, as low-profile brackets are not supplied.

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Price $29.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the four SATA 3.0 ports or the single PCIe slot become the bottleneck first during heavy multi-drive transfers?

The card splits one PCIe lane into four SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports, so simultaneous full-speed traffic on all drives will saturate the upstream link before the individual SATA interfaces reach their limit.

Does the expansion card need any active cooling or external power when running four drives continuously?

The adapter draws all power from the PCIe slot and has no fan; it relies on case airflow to stay cool during all-day operation with multiple SSDs or HDDs attached.

Are the SATA data connectors on the card rated for repeated drive swaps in a hot-swap bay?

The board provides standard SATA 3.0 ports designed for secure latching cables; connector durability follows the SATA specification for normal insertions and removals.

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