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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe x1 to 6 Port SATA 3.0 Expansion Card

SKU CH-M894-JBHQC

Adds six SATA 3.0 ports at 6Gbps via a PCIe x1 slot for bootable SSD or HDD storage expansion

  • 6 independent SATA 3.0 ports deliver 6Gbps bandwidth for fast data access
  • Standard PCIe x1 interface fits x1, x4, x8 and x16 motherboard slots
  • Supports bootable system drives with both SATA SSD and HDD
  • Plug-and-play design requires no extra driver for quick installation
  • Stable performance suits desktop PC and server storage expansion

Six SATA 3.0 Ports

This expansion card adds six independent SATA 3.0 ports through a single PCIe x1 slot. It targets desktop and server builders who need more internal drive connections for SSDs or HDDs. The board supports bootable system drives so the operating system can reside on an attached disk. Installation is plug and play with no extra driver required.

PCIe x1 Bandwidth Limit

The card uses a standard PCIe x1 interface that fits x1, x4, x8 or x16 motherboard slots. All six ports share the single lane's throughput so simultaneous heavy traffic on multiple drives will saturate the link. Each port is rated for 6Gbps but the aggregate speed cannot exceed the host slot capacity. Builders needing full 6Gbps on every port concurrently should verify their platform can accept a wider card.

Sixteen Lanes Not Required

The adapter operates with just one PCIe lane and does not need a x16 slot. This makes it suitable for compact boards or servers where full-length slots are occupied. If your chassis or motherboard lacks a free x1 connector the card cannot be fitted. Buyers who want more storage ports than six must add a second controller.

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Price $39.99
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Questions about this item

How many SATA 3.0 ports does this card provide?

The card adds six independent SATA 3.0 ports, each running at up to 6 Gbps for fast SSD or HDD access.

What does the 6 Gbps figure mean once the card is installed?

Each port can move data at up to 6 Gbps, so a SATA SSD or HDD connected to any port reaches its full native speed.

Which PCIe slot can I use and what bandwidth does it limit?

It fits any PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot; the x1 link caps total throughput to one lane of your PCIe generation.

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