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StarTech 4 Port PCI Express to SATA Converter Expansion Card 4P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD
- Manufacturer: STARTECH
- Manufacturer Part Number: 4P6GPCIESATACARD
- UPC: 065030893879
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This 4-port SATA III (6Gbps) controller enables you to add four SATA 6Gbps Hard Drives (HDDs) or Solid State Drives (SSDs) to your computer system or server via an available PCIe x2 card slot. The card supports SATA III and PCI-Express 3.0 Specifications.
- HIGH-PERFORMANCE: Add four SATA III 6Gbps ports to your desktop computer or server using a PCIe x4 slot to connect SATA drives (HDD/SSD); 4-Port SATA PCIe card features 4x SATA connections for connecting drives using SATA cables (sold separately)
- ASM1164 CONTROLLER: This PCI Express SATA 3 6Gbps card features single-chip architecture adding four SATA (serial ATA) 6Gbps ports via a single x4 PCIe slot, for combined total bandwidth up to 16Gbps; Supports Port Multiplier & NCQ (Native Command Queue)
- COMPATIBILITY: Supports PCIe 3.0, SATA 3.2 & AHCI 1.4 Specs, and previous gens at lower performance; Windows (7+), macOS (10.10+), Linux (2.6.32+); Improved motherboard compatibility with no built-in RAID; Supports ATA & ATAPI (HDD, SSD, Optical Disc)
- EASY INSTALL: Expansion card w/ plug-and-play setup in full or low-profile PCI-e slot (full-profile bracket installed, low-profile incl); Supports storage management systems such as Storage Spaces (Microsoft) , RAID Assistant (macOS), mdraid/mdadm (Linux)
- THE IT PROS CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this 4 port PCIe SATA expansion card is backed for 2-years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Support Phone: 1-800-265-1844
- Support Email: support@startech.com
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The StarTech 4P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD is a four-port PCIe SATA expansion card for desktop PCs and servers that need to connect additional SATA storage drives.
Recommended For
- Desktop or server builders who have an available PCIe slot and need to add up to four SATA HDDs or SSDs for storage expansion.
- Home-server and NAS users who want to connect SATA drives and manage them with software RAID tools such as Windows Storage Spaces, macOS RAID Assistant, or Linux mdadm.
- PC users who need to connect internal SATA optical drives, such as CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drives, through a PCIe expansion card.
- Builders of low-profile desktops or compact servers who need extra SATA ports; the card includes a low-profile bracket as well as its full-profile bracket.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When a desktop or home server has more SATA drives than motherboard ports, install the card to connect up to four additional drives; they can then be managed by the operating system or storage software.
- For a home server or NAS-style build that needs more internal storage connections, use the card to attach extra SATA HDDs or SSDs; actual storage-pool setup depends on the operating system or storage software.
- When setting up software RAID, connect the drives through the card and configure the array in supported software such as Windows Storage Spaces, macOS RAID Assistant, or Linux mdadm; the card itself does not provide hardware RAID.
- When replacing a motherboard or reusing a PC with limited SATA ports, add the card to keep multiple existing SATA drives connected; compatibility and boot behavior can still depend on the motherboard and its firmware.
- To keep internal CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drives in use when motherboard SATA ports are scarce, connect compatible ATA/ATAPI optical drives to the card; one user review reports using two CD drives this way.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Adding four SATA III ports to a system with a compatible PCIe x2-or-larger slot |
| Ports And RAID Configuration | Four-port SATA expansion card with a non-RAID configuration |
| Interface And Compatibility | PCI Express x4 interface; compatible with PCIe x2-or-larger slots, SATA III, and PCI Express 3.0. Listed operating-system compatibility includes Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11; macOS 10.10 and above; and Linux 2.6.32 and above |
| Physical Specifications | Red card weighing 0.11 pounds |
| Model Identifiers | StarTech.com model 4P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD |