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Green circuit board with four SATA ports and SFF8087 connector, full and low profile metal brackets included

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe X1 to 4 Port SATA 6Gbps SFF8087 Marvell 88SE9215 Full Low Profile Bracket

SKU CH-PYFB-3WWDN

Adds four SATA 3.0 ports at 6Gbps via a PCIe X1 slot using the Marvell 88SE9215 chip and includes both full and low profile brackets

  • Add four SATA 3.0 ports at 6Gbps via PCIe X1 slot
  • Marvell 88SE9215 chip delivers stable long-term operation
  • SFF8087 connector links up to four drives cleanly
  • Includes full and low profile brackets for any case
  • Simple install expands storage on desktop or server

Product identity

The SMUGDESK adapter adds four SATA 3.0 ports through a single PCIe X1 slot using a Marvell 88SE9215 controller and an SFF8087 connector. It targets builders who need extra drive connections for HDDs or SSDs in desktops or servers without occupying larger expansion slots.

Bracket flexibility

Both full-height and low-profile brackets are included so the card fits standard towers and slim chassis alike. This hardware choice lets the same board serve different case formats without requiring a separate purchase or modification.

Bandwidth ceiling

The PCIe X1 link limits total throughput to one lane of the host bus, so four drives at 6Gbps each cannot all run at peak simultaneously. Users needing sustained maximum speed across every port should consider a wider slot or a different host interface.

How it compares

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Price $46.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the Marvell 88SE9215 controller need a firmware update or driver reinstall after a motherboard change?

The card uses a standard PCIe X1 interface and SATA 3.0 ports, so it works with common operating system drivers without firmware updates when moved to another board.

What bandwidth limit appears first when all four SATA 3.0 ports run sustained transfers through the single PCIe X1 link?

The PCIe X1 slot caps total throughput at the lane speed, so combined drive traffic hits that ceiling before any single SATA 3.0 port reaches its 6Gbps rating.

Does the SFF8087 connector or Marvell 88SE9215 chip generate noticeable heat or noise during all-day server operation?

The controller runs passively with no fan, and the low-profile bracket option keeps airflow clear; typical operation stays silent and cool inside standard or slim chassis.

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