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Green PCB card with silver heatsink and six SATA ports

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SMUGDESK 6Port PCIE to SATA 3.0 Expansion Card with Heatsink, 88SE9215 Chip

SKU CH-6499-B4GEH

Adds six SATA 3.0 ports via one PCIe slot with an 88SE9215 controller and integrated heatsink for stable multi-drive storage expansion

  • Adds six SATA 3.0 ports through one PCIE slot
  • 88SE9215 chip delivers reliable 6Gbps performance per port
  • Integrated heatsink keeps temperatures stable under heavy load
  • Fits 2.5 and 3.5 drives for NAS, RAID or mining rigs
  • Plug-and-play on Windows and Linux with standard bracket

PCIe SATA 3.0 6-Port Expansion Card

This PCIe expansion card uses the 88SE9215 chip to convert a single slot into six SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports. It supports 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA HDDs, SSDs and optical drives. A built-in heatsink maintains stable temperatures during continuous heavy workloads. The standard bracket fits desktops, mini-servers and compact storage enclosures.

Ideal for Multi-Drive NAS and RAID Builds

Builders expanding a home NAS, RAID array, IPFS node or mining storage rig will appreciate the six independent ports and plug-and-play support for Windows and Linux. Buyers who only need one or two extra drives may find a smaller adapter more suitable. Systems without a free PCIe slot cannot use this card. The heatsink adds height that may not fit ultra-slim chassis.

88SE9215 Controller with Six SATA 3.0 Ports

The 88SE9215 chip provides six native SATA 3.0 connections at 6Gbps each through one PCIe lane. This specification determines the maximum number of drives and the interface speed available. Verify that your platform has an open PCIe slot and that your drives use the SATA interface before purchase.

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Price $32.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the 88SE9215 controller chip require any firmware updates or driver maintenance over time?

The 88SE9215 chip uses standard drivers built into Windows and Linux kernels, so no separate firmware updates or driver maintenance are typically required for the controller itself.

What throughput limit appears first when all six SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports run at full speed simultaneously?

The single PCIE lane feeding the 88SE9215 chip becomes the bottleneck, capping combined throughput below the theoretical maximum of six simultaneous 6Gbps SATA links.

How much heat does the card produce and does the heatsink keep it cool during all-day operation?

The integrated high-performance heatsink is designed for efficient cooling during continuous heavy-load operation, maintaining stable temperatures without active airflow across the card.

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