PCIe Express 4 Ports

A PCI Express (PCIe) 4-port SATA 3.0 PCIe expansion card allows users to add multiple SATA 3.0 ports to their computers using an available PCIe slot on the motherboard. Below are typical data points and parameters for such a card:

Key Features:

• SATA Ports: 4x SATA 3.0 (6 Gbps) ports for connecting SATA hard drives or SSDs.
• PCIe Interface: PCIe x1, x2, x4, or x8 lane slot support.
• Chipset: Typically uses an ASMedia, Marvell, or JMicron chipset for SATA controller management.
• Transfer Speed: Up to 6 Gbps per port (SATA III standard).
• RAID Support: Some cards support RAID configurations such as RAID 0, 1, 10 (depends on the specific model or chipset).
• Backward Compatibility: Compatible with SATA 1.0 (1.5 Gbps) and SATA 2.0 (3 Gbps) devices.
• Operating System Compatibility: Usually compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS (depends on drivers and chipset).
• Form Factor: Typically a low-profile or full-height bracket, depending on the card model.

Electrical and Physical Specifications:

• Power Supply: Power may be provided through the PCIe slot, but some cards might include an auxiliary power connector (such as a 4-pin Molex) for stable operation, especially for RAID setups or many connected drives.
• PCIe Version: PCIe 2.0 or 3.0 (PCIe 2.0 cards will work on PCIe 3.0 slots but with limited bandwidth; however, this isn’t a limitation for SATA 3.0).

Example Parameters:

1. Interface: PCIe x1 (typically compatible with x1, x2, x4, x8, or x16 slots)
2. SATA Ports: 4x SATA III (6 Gbps)
3. Bandwidth: Up to 6 Gbps per SATA port
4. Controller Chipset: ASMedia ASM1064, Marvell 88SE9215, or similar
5. RAID Support: Depends on the chipset (ASM1064 typically supports AHCI, while Marvell chipsets may offer RAID options)
6. Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
7. OS Compatibility: Windows 11/10/8/7, Linux, macOS
8. Package Contents: PCIe SATA Card, expansion power cable

Installation Considerations:

• Ensure your motherboard has a free PCIe slot.
• Use the correct SATA cables for connecting drives.
• Check if drivers are needed for your OS.