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Green PCB expansion card with Mini SAS SFF8087 port and four SATA connectors

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe X1 to Mini SAS SFF8087 4-Port SATA 3.0 Adapter

SKU CH-76J6-F09Z5

Converts a PCIE X1 slot into four SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports via Mini SAS SFF8087 for multidrive storage expansion

  • Converts a PCIe x1 slot into four SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports via Mini SAS SFF8087
  • Supports 2.5 and 3.5 SATA HDDs and SSDs for multi-drive storage
  • Stable controller chipset delivers reliable performance for NAS and RAID arrays
  • Standard add-in card design fits desktop and compact server chassis
  • Plug-and-play with Windows and Linux for easy storage expansion

PCIe X1 to Mini SAS SFF8087 Adapter

This SMUGDESK expansion card converts a single PCIe X1 slot into a Mini SAS SFF8087 interface with four independent SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports. It enables desktop and compact server builders to connect multiple 2.5 and 3.5 inch hard drives or solid state drives using SFF8087 breakout cables. The plug and play design works with Windows and Linux without driver installation. It targets users adding storage capacity to home NAS, mini servers, or RAID arrays.

Sustained multi-drive throughput

The PCIe X1 host link limits aggregate bandwidth, so the card performs best with moderate workloads rather than continuous maximum transfers across all four ports simultaneously. The controller chipset maintains stable signal integrity during long run operations typical of NAS and backup tasks. Performance scales with the number of active drives and the PCIe generation of the host slot. Heavy concurrent RAID rebuilds or parity calculations may saturate the upstream link before individual SATA devices reach their ceiling.

Standard add-in card layout

The board follows a standard PCIe add on card form factor for straightforward mounting inside desktop and compact server chassis. A Mini SAS SFF8087 connector faces the rear bracket, requiring compatible breakout cables to reach drive bays. No auxiliary power connector is present, so the card draws all power from the slot. The low profile bracket suits space constrained builds, though cable routing space behind the connector should be verified in tight enclosures.

Highlights

  • Converts a PCIe x1 slot into four SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports via Mini SAS SFF8087
  • Supports 2.5 and 3.5 SATA HDDs and SSDs for multi-drive storage
  • Stable controller chipset delivers reliable performance for NAS and RAID arrays
  • Standard add-in card design fits desktop and compact server chassis
  • Plug-and-play with Windows and Linux for easy storage expansion

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the Mini SAS SFF8087 adapter generate when running all day?

The card has no fan and draws minimal power from the PCIe X1 slot, so it runs silently and stays cool during continuous operation.

What cables or drives must I already own to use the four SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports?

You need an SFF8087 to SATA breakout cable and 2.5 or 3.5 SATA HDDs or SSDs; the card itself only provides the Mini SAS 8087 connector.

Will this PCIe X1 card work alongside an older SATA 2.0 drive I want to keep?

Yes, the SATA 3.0 ports are backward compatible, so a SATA 2.0 drive will operate at its native speed when connected through the breakout cable.

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