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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 8-Port PCIe to SATA 3.0 Card 88SE9215 with Heat Sink

SKU CH-S42D-FEGFW

Adds eight SATA 3.0 ports through one PCIe slot using the 88SE9215 controller and includes a heat sink for stable multi-drive operation

  • Expands one PCIe slot into eight SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports with the 88SE9215 chipset
  • Dedicated heat sink keeps temperatures low during continuous heavy-duty operation
  • Supports 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs for versatile drive compatibility
  • Standard PCIe bracket fits desktop, server, mining and compact chassis easily
  • Plug-and-play on Windows and Linux for immediate mass-storage expansion

Eight SATA 3.0 ports from one PCIe slot

This SMUGDESK adapter uses the 88SE9215 controller to turn a single PCIe slot into eight independent SATA 3.0 6Gbps connections. It suits builders adding many drives to a NAS, IPFS node or mining rig without occupying multiple expansion slots.

Aluminium heat sink keeps the controller cool

A dedicated heat sink covers the 88SE9215 chip, dissipating heat during continuous heavy I/O so the card stays stable in servers or compact chassis. The standard PCIe bracket fits desktop, server and mining cases, and the ports accept both 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives.

Replaces multiple single or dual-port cards

One card handles the cabling and power budget of several smaller adapters, reducing slot usage and internal clutter. The step up makes sense when you need eight simultaneous SATA links and want plug-and-play operation on Windows or Linux without extra drivers.

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Price $33.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 1,721 comparable items (median $22.99).

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What SATA standard do the eight ports on the 88SE9215 card run at?

The card delivers eight SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports through a single PCIe slot using the 88SE9215 controller.

What bracket and slot space does the card need to fit in a chassis?

It uses a standard PCIe bracket and occupies one PCIe slot, fitting desktop, server, mining and compact chassis.

How is the card installed and which step is often missed?

Insert the card into a free PCIe slot, secure the bracket screw, connect SATA data cables to the eight ports and attach drive power cables — the step often missed is powering the drives separately.

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