StarTech.com PCIe SATA Card 4 Port PCIe SATA III Controller Part Number 4P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD

StarTech.com SATA PCIe Card, 4 Port PCIe SATA Expansion Card, 6Gbps, Stacked Connectors, Non-RAID, PCI Express to SATA Converter/Adapter

The StarTech.com PCIe SATA Card with part number 4P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD offers a reliable solution for expanding your computer's storage capacity. Designed to fit into a PCIe x4 slot, this controller provides four high-speed SATA III ports, supporting data transfer rates up to 6Gbps per port, with a total throughput of 24Gbps. The card features the ASM1164 controller, enabling seamless connection of four SATA drives—HDDs or SSDs—allowing you to enhance your system's storage performance and capacity efficiently. Its compact 2.8-inch form factor ensures compatibility with a variety of desktop configurations, whether full or low-profile, thanks to the included interchangeable brackets. This plug-and-play device simplifies installation and supports software RAID configurations, making it suitable for server environments and high-performance workstations alike.

Built with broad compatibility in mind, the StarTech.com SATA PCIe Card supports Windows 7, 8, and 10, macOS 10.10 and above, as well as Linux kernel 2.6.32 and newer. Its PCIe 3.0 x4 interface guarantees fast and dependable data transfer, while backward compatibility with PCIe 1.x and 2.x ensures it can be integrated into existing systems without issue. The controller's non-volatile memory enhances data integrity and storage management. The device also supports port multiplier technology with additional hardware, allowing multiple drives to be managed through a single port, thereby maximizing the use of available ports and simplifying cable management.

Designed for ease of installation, the card is plug-and-play and includes a full-profile bracket preinstalled along with a low-profile bracket for smaller cases. It supports various storage management software such as Microsoft Storage Spaces, MacOS RAID Assistant, and Linux mdraid/mdadm, facilitating quick setup and configuration. Backed by a two-year warranty and supported by StarTech.com's dedicated North American support team, this SATA controller is a dependable choice for expanding storage in servers, workstations, or desktop PCs requiring high data throughput and reliable drive connectivity.

Features:

• SATA Controller offers maximum storage efficiency and convenience

• Serial ATA/600 controller type allows safe and productive storage expandability with maximum reliability

• Server device support for dependable storage expansion with optimal data transfer speed

• Windows 7, 8, 10 support ensures reliable and easy-to-use operation

• PCI Express 3.0 x4 host interface guarantees fast data transfer and maximum efficiency

• Plug-in card form factor for reliable installation in full and low-profile systems

• Non-volatile memory enhances data integrity and storage management