StarTech.com 8 Port PCIe SATA, x4 Mini-SAS Controller Card

Upgrade your computer's data storage with this 8-port SATA serial board from StarTech.com. It's an ideal solution when you need to increase the capacity of your PC by connecting additional hard drives and solid state drives. With a combined total throughput of 20GBps, this unit supports high-speed transfers.

Wide compatibilityWorks with motherboards that support bifurcation, as well as those that don't. Supported OS platforms include Windows (7, 8 and 10), macOS (10.10 to 11) and Linux (2.6.32 and above) for maximum flexibility.
Accessories includedComes with 2x Mini-SAS connectors and 2x Mini-SAS to 4x-SATA cables so it's ready to use straight out of the box.

• Plug-and-play installation is quick and hassle-free
• Locking connectors on cables prevent accidental disconnection of the drives during operation

The StarTech.com 8 Port SATA PCIe card enables you to add eight 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 Gen 2 Specifications and four SATA controllers to deliver a high-performance data storage solution. The PCIe MUX that's built into this controller card manages the downstream controllers, which improves motherboard compatibility by ensuring the card will work with motherboards that support bifurcation and motherboards that do not. The controller card is widely supported across all popular operating system platforms including Windows (7,8,10), macOS (10.10 - 11) and Linux (2.6.32 and above).

PCI Express x4 slot 6Gbps SATA expansion adapter card with 4 host controllers
PCI-e x4 Gen 2 to SATA III (6Gbps) with SATA HDD/SSD
2x Mini-SAS connectors, 2x Mini-SAS to 4x-SATA cables included
Enabling combined total throughput up to 20Gbps
Improved motherboard compatibility with no bifurcation required and no built-in RAID
Hassle-free installation and wide compatibility

What's SATA?A Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) interface transfers data one bit at a time, meaning that it's less susceptible to interference. This increases performance speed significantly.