StarTech.com 8 Port SATA PCIe Card - PCI Express 6Gbps SATA Expansion Adapter Card with 4 Host Controllers - SATA PCIe Controller Card - PCI-e x4 Gen 2 to SATA III - SATA HDD/SSD Startech
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StarTech.com 8 Port SATA PCIe Card - PCI Express 6Gbps SATA Expansion Adapter Card with 4 Host Controllers - SATA PCIe Controller Card - PCI-e x4 Gen 2 to SATA III - SATA HDD/SSD
SATA III (6 Gbps) - PCI Express Gen 2 - PCIe x4 slot - 2x mini SAS connectors - 2x mini SAS to 4x SATA cable included With this 8-port (6 Gbps) SATA III controller, you can connect your computer system or server through an available PCIe x4 card slot, eight SATA drives (6 Gbps) or solid state Add drives (SSDs). The card supports SATA III and PCI Express Gen 2 specifications, as well as four SATA controllers to provide a high-performance data storage solution.Quad controllers for SATA performance with 8 ports and 6 Gbps SATA performance.With four SATA 6 Gbps controllers and 2 ports, and a PCIe X4 MUX, this SATA card allows you to connect eight high-performance SATA 6 Gbps drives with a combined total throughput of up to 20 Gbit/s. The SATA drives are connected to 4x SATA adapter cables via two mini-SAS connectors with two included mini-SAS. To ensure a secure connection,
The StarTech.com SATA PCIe Controller 8 Port is a robust 6 Gbit/s PCI Express SATA adapter designed to expand the internal storage connectivity of workstations and servers with up to eight SATA devices. Utilizing a PCIe x4 Gen 2 interface, this controller card delivers high bandwidth and reliable data throughput suitable for demanding environments such as high-capacity storage arrays, backup systems, and small to medium business servers.
From a technical perspective, the card provides eight internal SATA ports supporting SATA III (6 Gbit/s), while maintaining backward compatibility with SATA II and SATA I drives. This allows integration of both modern high-performance SSDs and conventional HDDs into a single storage subsystem. The PCIe x4 Gen 2 interface ensures adequate bandwidth for multiple simultaneous data streams, helping reduce bottlenecks during intensive read/write operations. Depending on the exact chipset used, the controller typically supports advanced features such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ), hot-swap capability in compatible systems, and standard SATA command sets, making it suitable for professional and semi-professional use. The low-profile design variant (if included) can fit both standard and small form factor cases, increasing deployment flexibility.
In terms of applications, this controller is ideal for building or expanding RAID-capable storage solutions (where supported by the operating system or additional RAID software), multi-bay storage servers, media servers, or high-capacity archival systems. IT professionals can use it to increase the number of available SATA ports for large drive arrays, while prosumers and content creators can leverage it for fast, high-capacity storage for video editing, 3D projects, and large data sets. In small business environments, it offers a scalable path to expand internal storage for file servers, backup targets, and virtualisation hosts, without needing to replace the entire system.
The advantages for the customer include a high degree of scalability, performance, and flexibility. By consolidating up to eight SATA drives on a single PCIe card, system complexity and cabling can be simplified compared to multiple smaller controllers. The PCIe Gen 2 x4 interface offers a good balance between cost and performance, particularly for SATA SSD arrays or mixed SSD/HDD configurations. StarTech.com typically focuses on wide compatibility with major operating systems and platforms, as well as providing clearly documented installation guidance, which helps reduce setup time and potential compatibility issues. For businesses, this translates into lower total cost of ownership, while individual users benefit from a straightforward and reliable way to expand storage capacity.
StarTech.com as a manufacturer is known for its broad portfolio of connectivity, expansion, and infrastructure products for IT professionals and demanding end users. They typically emphasize practical design, detailed documentation, and responsive technical support, which is particularly valuable for products that need to integrate seamlessly into existing IT environments. Regarding sustainability and environmental protection, StarTech.com communicates measures such as compliance with common environmental regulations (for example RoHS and similar standards), and in many cases uses packaging designed to reduce waste and improve recyclability. While specific sustainability programs or certifications for this exact product are not publicly detailed, purchasing from a manufacturer that prioritizes compliance with environmental standards and efficient product design helps reduce electronic waste and supports more responsible resource use. By choosing a durable and expandable controller like this, the buying customer can prolong the useful life of existing systems instead of replacing entire machines, thereby contributing in a concrete way to reducing unnecessary hardware turnover and its environmental impact.
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Technical specifications
Language
Technical details
Compliance certificates
RoHS
Features
TRIM support
Yes
S.M.A.R.T. support
Yes
Data transfer rate (max)
6 Gbit/s
Chipset
Pericom - PI7C9X2G608GP, ASMedia - ASM1061
Packaging data
Quick installation guide
Yes
Package width
230 mm
Package weight
81 g
Package height
55 mm
Package depth
155 mm
Mounting brackets included
Yes
Cables included
SATA
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case
40 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width
610 mm
Master (outer) case length
510 mm
Master (outer) case height
380 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code
84733020
Design
Product colour
Black
Internal
Yes
Weight & dimensions
Width
68.6 mm
Weight
75 g
Height
14.6 mm
Depth
150 mm
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)
-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)
5 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
20 - 80 %
Ports & interfaces
SATA revision
3.0
Port multiplier
Yes
Output interface
Mini-SAS
Host interface
PCIe
External mini-SAS ports
2
Expansion card standard
PCI 2.0
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Server operating systems supported
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Mac operating systems supported
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
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