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Green circuit board with ATX 6/8pin input, four 4pin and four 5pin SATA power outputs

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK ATX 6/8Pin 12V to 5V 12V Breakout Board 4x 4PIN 4x 5PIN SATA HDD power adapter

SKU CH-GA10-CHA1B

Converts ATX 6/8-pin 12V input into stable 5V and 12V rails with four 4PIN and four 5PIN ports for powering multiple 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives

  • Converts ATX 12V to 5V and 12V rails for multi-drive power
  • Four 4-pin and four 5-pin ports power up to eight SATA drives
  • Stable voltage output supports simultaneous operation of 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives
  • Compact board fits inside chassis for tidy DIY storage builds
  • Plug-and-play connections simplify NAS and multi-disk array assembly

ATX 6/8-pin 12V breakout board

This module converts a single 12V feed from an ATX power supply into multiple 5V and 12V rails. It is aimed at builders expanding storage arrays, DIY NAS projects or multi-disk rigs that need more drive power connectors than the PSU provides.

Thermals noise and power draw

The board uses a solid printed circuit with reinforced soldering to limit voltage fluctuation when several drives spin up together. It has no active cooling, so case airflow must carry away any heat generated by the conversion circuitry under load.

Four 4-pin and four 5-pin SATA ports

Eight output connectors in total support 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA hard drives or SSDs simultaneously. The unit handles power delivery only and does not transmit data signals.

Highlights

  • Converts ATX 12V to 5V and 12V rails for multi-drive power
  • Four 4-pin and four 5-pin ports power up to eight SATA drives
  • Stable voltage output supports simultaneous operation of 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives
  • Compact board fits inside chassis for tidy DIY storage builds
  • Plug-and-play connections simplify NAS and multi-disk array assembly

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect the 6/8-pin ATX input and avoid reversing the polarity?

Match the 6-pin or 8-pin plug from your PSU to the board's input header, observing the keyed shape; the silkscreen shows 12 V and ground positions so you can verify pin-out before powering on.

Will the onboard voltage regulators need servicing or replacement over time?

The board uses fixed DC-DC conversion circuitry with no user-serviceable parts; as long as the total draw stays within the PSU and board ratings, no maintenance is required.

What is the first limit I hit when running four 3.5-inch drives continuously?

The combined 5 V and 12 V current draw of all attached drives must not exceed the rated capacity of the ATX 6/8-pin source and the board's own traces.

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