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SMUGDESK PCIe X1 to Mini SAS SFF-8087 4-Port SATA 3.0 6Gbps Adapter Card

SKU CH-79J2-N2KDM

Adds four SATA 3.0 ports at 6Gbps via a PCIe X1 slot using an SFF-8087 connector for high-density storage

  • Expands storage via PCIe X1 to four SATA 3.0 ports
  • Delivers 6Gbps per port for Chia mining and mass storage
  • Fits PCIe X1, X4, X8 or X16 slots for broad compatibility
  • Stable controller chip supports 24/7 operation in mining rigs
  • Plug-and-play setup works with mainstream operating systems

Chia Mining Storage Expansion

This PCIe X1 adapter adds a Mini SAS SFF-8087 port that fans out to four SATA 3.0 connections running at 6Gbps. It targets Chia miners and storage-heavy users who need many drives from one slot. The card fits standard PCIe X1, X4, X8 or X16 sockets and works without extra drivers on common operating systems.

Wide Compatibility and Limits

Builders expanding a mining rig, home server or NAS will find the plug-and-play design simple to deploy. The single-lane host link caps total bandwidth, so arrays that demand higher aggregate throughput should look elsewhere. Users needing more than four drives per card or a different host interface will need another solution.

Single SFF-8087 to Four SATA 3.0 Ports

One Mini SAS SFF-8087 connector breaks out to four native SATA 3.0 ports at 6Gbps each. The onboard controller is rated for 24/7 operation, matching the non-stop workloads typical of Chia plotting and farming. This port layout is the deciding factor when matching the card to your backplane or breakout cables.

Highlights

  • Expands storage via PCIe X1 to four SATA 3.0 ports
  • Delivers 6Gbps per port for Chia mining and mass storage
  • Fits PCIe X1, X4, X8 or X16 slots for broad compatibility
  • Stable controller chip supports 24/7 operation in mining rigs
  • Plug-and-play setup works with mainstream operating systems

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much power does the PCIe X1 to SFF-8087 card draw when running 24/7?

The card draws power directly from the PCIe X1 slot and is built with a stable controller chip rated for continuous 24/7 operation in mining rigs.

What cables or drives must I already have to use the four SATA 3.0 ports?

You need a Mini SAS SFF-8087 to 4-port SATA breakout cable and up to four SATA 3.0 hard drives or SSDs to connect to the adapter.

Will the card work in an older PCIe X4, X8 or X16 slot on my motherboard?

Yes, the standard PCIe X1 design is backward compatible with PCIe X4, X8 and X16 slots, so it fits older motherboards without issue.

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