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Green PCIe expansion card with two SATA ports and metal bracket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 2-Port PCIe to SATA 3.0 Expansion Card with Bracket PCI Express

SKU CH-AZV5-ZQVWB

Adds two SATA 3.0 ports at 6Gbps via a PCIe slot with included bracket for desktop storage expansion

  • Adds two SATA 3.0 ports at 6Gbps for faster storage expansion
  • Fits PCIe x1, x4, x8, x16 slots for broad desktop compatibility
  • Includes full-height bracket for secure chassis mounting
  • Supports HDDs, SSDs and optical drives for versatile storage options
  • Plug-and-play on Windows and Linux with no driver setup needed

Two SATA 3.0 ports for desktop storage

This PCIe expansion card adds two independent SATA 3.0 ports running at 6Gbps to a desktop computer. It fits PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slots and includes a full-height bracket for standard chassis installation. The adapter works with hard drives, SSDs and optical drives for data storage and backup tasks.

Sustained 6Gbps bandwidth per port

Each port delivers up to 6Gbps bandwidth independently, so both connected drives can operate at full SATA 3.0 speed simultaneously. The card relies on the motherboard PCIe lane allocation to maintain throughput during long file transfers or continuous backup operations. No active cooling is required for typical desktop workloads.

Verify an open PCIe slot and OS support

Confirm your motherboard has a free PCIe x1 or larger slot and that the bracket matches your case form factor. The card supports Windows and Linux without extra drivers, but check your specific distribution kernel version for native support. Buyers needing more than two additional SATA connections should consider a different solution.

Highlights

  • Adds two SATA 3.0 ports at 6Gbps for faster storage expansion
  • Fits PCIe x1, x4, x8, x16 slots for broad desktop compatibility
  • Includes full-height bracket for secure chassis mounting
  • Supports HDDs, SSDs and optical drives for versatile storage options
  • Plug-and-play on Windows and Linux with no driver setup needed

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the SATA 3.0 expansion card generate noticeable heat or noise during continuous operation?

The card has no moving parts and draws power only from the PCIe slot, so it runs silently and produces minimal heat even under all-day workloads.

What existing desktop components are required to install and use the SMUGDESK PCIe SATA 3.0 adapter?

You need a desktop motherboard with a free PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot and a chassis that accepts a full-height bracket.

Will the 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 ports work reliably with older SATA hard drives and SSDs I already own?

Yes, the SATA 3.0 interface is backward compatible, so legacy SATA drives operate at their native speeds without extra configuration.

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