StarTech 8 Port SATA PCIe Card PCIe x4 Gen 2 6Gbps Quad Controllers

Overview

• Brand: StarTech
• Product: 8 Port SATA PCIe Card
• Interface: PCI Express x4 Gen 2
• Ports: Eight SATA III (6Gbps) ports
• Controllers: Quad host controllers with a PCIe MUX
• Connectors: 2 x Mini-SAS to 4 x locking SATA adapters
• Throughput: Up to 16Gbps total across eight ports
• Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux; supports Storage Spaces, RAID utilities
• Form Factor: Full-height with optional low-profile bracket
• Warranty: 2-year with multi-language technical support

Key Features

• Adds eight SATA III 6Gbps ports via a single PCIe x4 Gen 2 slot
• Quad 2-Port SATA host controllers enabling eight ports through one connection
• Includes Mini-SAS to 4x locking SATA cables for easy drive connections
• Supports storage management and non-bifurcation motherboard configurations
• Plug-and-play installation with full- or low-profile brackets

Specifications

• Bus Type: PCI Express 2.0/3.0 compatible, x4 lane
• Ports: 8 x SATA III (6Gbps)
• Controllers: Quad 2-Port SATA host controllers with PCIe MUX
• Connectors: 2 x Mini-SAS to 4 x SATA
• Form Factor: Full-height (with included low-profile bracket)
• Supported OS: Windows, macOS, Linux
• Warranty: 2 years

Compatibility Notes

• Works with PCIe Gen 2 systems and SATA III drives
• No built-in RAID; suitable for Storage Spaces and other software RAID options

What’s in the Box

• StarTech 8 Port SATA PCIe Card
• 2 x Mini-SAS to 4 x SATA cables
• Full-height bracket (installed) and low-profile bracket
• User documentation