StarTech 6 Port SATA 3 6Gbps PCI Express Expansion Card

This 6-port SATA III (6Gbps) controller enables you to add six SATA 6Gbps Hard Drives (HDDs) or Solid State Drives (SSDs) to your computer system or server via an available PCIe x4 card slot. The card supports SATA III and PCI-Express 3.0 Specifications.

ASM1166 to Deliver 6-Port SATA 6Gbps Performance:
Featuring the ASM1166 controller, this SATA card enables the connection of six high-performance SATA 6Gbps drives with a combined total throughput of up to 16Gbps. The SATA drives are connected via six individual SATA ports located on the card.

Wide Compatibility:
The controller card is widely supported across all popular operating system platforms including Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), macOS (10.10 and above), and Linux (2.6.32 and above). The card also supports a port multiplier, giving you the ability to connect multiple drives to a single SATA port.

Hassle-Free Installation:
The SATA controller card features plug-and-play installation and can be installed in full-profile and low-profile computer systems with a full-profile bracket preinstalled, and an interchangeable low-profile (half-height) bracket included. The card also supports storage software data management systems such as Storage Spaces (Microsoft), RAID Assistant (MacOS), and mdraid/mdadm (Linux), for hassle-free setup, partitioning, and software RAID array building.

Connector:

• Connector Type(s): 1 - PCI Express x4
• Internal Ports: 6 - SATA (7 pin, Data)

Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F)
• Storage Temperature: -25°C to 85°C (-13°F to 185°F)
• Humidity: 20~80% RH

Hardware:

• Ports: 6
• Interface: SATA
• Bus Type: PCI Express
• Card Type: Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
• Industry Standards: Serial ATA 3.0 specification - SATA I/II/III (1.5/3/6Gbps), PCI Express Base Specification Revision 3.0
• Chipset ID: ASMedia - ASM1166

Performance:

• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 6 Gbps
• TRIM Support: Yes
• 4Kn Support: Yes
• S.M.A.R.T. Support: Yes
• Type and Rate: SATA III (6 Gbps)
• Port Multiplier: Yes
• Bootable: Yes
• Hardware Raid Supported: No
• ATAPI Support: Yes

Physical Characteristics:

• Color: Red
• Dimension (HxLxW): 1.7 cm x 8.2 cm x 5.4 cm
• Weight: 29.0 g

OS Compatibility:

• Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
• Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022
• macOS 10.10 to 13
• Linux 2.6.32 and up - LTS Versions only

• 1 - PCIe SATA Card
• 1 - Full-Profile Bracket (Installed)
• 1 - Low-Profile Bracket
• 1 - Quick-Start Guide