StarTech.com 10 Port SATA PCIe Card Adapter - PCIe x4 SATA III Controller with ASM1062 Chipset

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Enhance your desktop or server storage capabilities with the StarTech.com 10 Port SATA PCIe Card Adapter. Designed to utilize a PCIe x4 slot, this expansion card provides ten high-speed SATA III (6Gbps) ports, enabling you to connect multiple HDDs or SSDs simultaneously for increased storage density. The card features the ASM1062 controller, which allows for a combined throughput of up to 10Gbps across all connected drives, supporting demanding data transfer tasks with efficiency and reliability. The inclusion of ten SATA ports makes this card ideal for data centers, professional workstations, or high-capacity personal systems, offering flexible storage expansion without compromising performance or compatibility. The card supports PCI-Express 2.0 and SATA 3.2 standards, ensuring backward compatibility with older systems while maximizing current technology. It supports key features such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and port multiplier technology, allowing users to connect multiple drives to a single port for optimized data management and simplified cabling. Widely compatible with Windows 7 and later, macOS 10.10 and above, and Linux kernels 2.6.32+, the card offers broad support across popular operating systems. Its plug-and-play installation process simplifies setup in both full-height and low-profile systems, with included brackets for easy integration into various chassis types. The card also supports software RAID configurations, providing additional data redundancy options for professional and enterprise environments. Backed by a two-year warranty and dedicated North American customer support, the StarTech.com 10 Port SATA PCIe Card offers a reliable and high-performance solution for expanding your storage capacity efficiently and flexibly. Designed for easy integration, the card includes a quick-start guide, a full-profile bracket preinstalled, and a low-profile bracket for compatibility with compact systems. Its compact length of approximately 5.5 inches makes it suitable for a range of system sizes. Whether upgrading a workstation or building a high-capacity server, this SATA controller provides the essential features needed for robust storage management and high-speed data transfer, making it a valuable addition to any computing environment seeking expanded storage with dependable performance. Note: SATA cables sold separately. Supports storage management systems such as Microsoft Storage Spaces, macOS RAID Assistant, and Linux mdraid/mdadm, making setup and management straightforward and efficient.

Features:

• HIGH-PERFORMANCE: Add ten SATA III 6Gbps ports to your desktop or server via a PCIe x4 slot, supporting simultaneous connections for HDDs and SSDs.

• ASM1062 CONTROLLER: Single-chip architecture delivering up to 10Gbps total bandwidth across ten SATA ports, supporting port multiplier and NCQ for optimized data handling.

• WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Supports PCIe 2.0, SATA 3.2, AHCI 1.4 standards, and older generations; compatible with Windows 7+, macOS 10.10+, and Linux 2.6.32+.

• EASY INSTALLATION: Plug-and-play setup with full or low-profile brackets included, suitable for various system configurations; supports popular storage management software.

• RELIABLE BRAND: Backed by a 2-year warranty, StarTech.com provides dedicated support for a dependable storage expansion solution.