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Green PCIe expansion card with eight SATA ports

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe X4 to 8-Port SATA 3.0 Expansion Card

SKU CH-KWR8-00WWQ

Adds eight SATA 3.0 ports through a PCIe X4 slot for 6 Gbps drive connections

  • Converts a PCIe X4 slot into eight SATA 3.0 ports for massive storage expansion
  • Each port delivers 6Gbps speed for fast and smooth data transmission
  • Stable controller chip ensures reliable performance for long-term operation
  • Works with 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs for wide usage
  • Plug and play with no driver required for easy desktop and server installation

Storage expansion card

The SMUGDESK PCIe X4 adapter adds eight SATA 3.0 ports to a desktop or entry-level server, turning a single expansion slot into a high-density drive hub. Each port delivers 6Gbps bandwidth for fast, reliable data transfer with both 2.5 and 3.5 SATA hard drives and SSDs. The card uses a mature controller chip for stable long-term operation and works without any driver installation. It is a practical upgrade for systems that need many SATA devices at once.

Ideal for multi-drive builds

This card suits builders assembling storage servers, backup appliances or media libraries that rely on SATA hard drives or SSDs. It also fits users upgrading an older workstation that lacks enough native SATA headers. Buyers who require more than eight SATA connections or who need a different host interface should consider other solutions.

PCIe X4 host interface

The adapter plugs into a PCIe X4 slot and presents eight independent SATA 3.0 ports, each running at 6Gbps. This single interface detail determines whether the card fits the available slot and matches the drive type in the build.

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Price $31.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the card is running each SATA 3.0 port at the full 6Gbps link speed after installation?

Open the system BIOS or a storage utility and verify every connected drive reports a 6Gbps SATA 3.0 link rate with no errors.

What comes in the box and what extra items are needed to connect eight drives?

The card itself is included; you must supply eight SATA data cables and power connections from your PSU for each 2.5 or 3.5 drive.

Which PCIe slot version should I use so the eight SATA 3.0 ports are not bottlenecked?

Install the card in a PCIe x4 slot (or wider) so the controller can deliver full bandwidth to all eight SATA 3.0 ports.

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