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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 8-Port SATA 3.0 PCIe x1 Data Adapter

SKU CH-ASEZ-WQN4B

Adds eight SATA 3.0 ports through a single PCIe x1 slot for multi-drive storage expansion

  • Adds 8 SATA 3.0 ports through one PCIe x1 slot
  • Dedicated controller runs multiple HDDs and SSDs simultaneously
  • Fits x1, x4, x8 or x16 slots on desktop or server boards
  • Full-height bracket simplifies installation in NAS and storage builds
  • Windows and Linux drivers included for broad OS support

One PCIe x1 slot to eight SATA 3.0 ports

This expansion card turns a single PCIe x1 lane into eight independent SATA 3.0 connections, each running at up to 6 Gbps. It is aimed at builders who need many drive bays for a home NAS, a disk array or a multi-drive storage project. The dedicated controller chip keeps every port active at the same time.

Check slot length and operating system

Verify that your motherboard has a free PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot that can accept a full-height bracket. The board works with standard Windows and Linux kernels, so confirm your OS version is supported before ordering. No extra power connector is mentioned in the specifications.

Full-height bracket fits standard chassis

A regular full-height PCI bracket secures the card in typical desktop or server cases. Eight standard SATA data ports line the rear edge, allowing straight cable runs to drive cages or backplanes. The x1 electrical interface means bandwidth is shared across all 16 ports when every drive is busy.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the SMUGDESK 8-Port SATA 3.0 PCIe x1 Data Adapter include any cables or brackets in the box?

The card ships with a standard full-height PCI bracket for installation. SATA data and power cables for the drives are not included and must be purchased separately.

How do I decide between a PCIe x1 card like this and a wider x4 or x8 version for 8 SATA ports?

This adapter fits any PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot, so it works in the smallest available slot. Choose a wider card only if your motherboard lacks a free x1 slot or you need higher aggregate bandwidth.

What does the 6 Gbps per channel figure mean when eight drives are running at once?

Each of the 8 ports can reach up to 6 Gbps individually. The single PCIe x1 host link limits total throughput, so sustained speeds across all drives simultaneously will be lower than the per-port maximum.

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