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SMUGDESK PCIe X1 to Mini SAS SFF8087 4Port SATA 3.0 6Gbps Hard Drive Adapter
Adds four SATA 3.0 6Gbps ports via a Mini SAS SFF8087 connector to any PCIe X1 slot
- Converts a PCIe X1 slot to Mini SAS SFF8087 for four SATA 3.0 6Gbps channels
- Compatible with SFF8087 breakout cables to connect multiple SATA HDDs and SSDs
- Stable controller chip delivers reliable highspeed data transfer for mass storage arrays
- PCIe X1 interface fits X1, X4, X8 and X16 motherboard slots for wide compatibility
- Plugandplay support for Windows and Linux suits NAS, server and mining rig expansion
PCIe X1 to Mini SAS SFF8087 Adapter
This SMUGDESK expansion card converts a single PCIe X1 slot into a Mini SAS SFF8087 port. It delivers four channels of SATA 3.0 6Gbps bandwidth for connecting multiple hard drives or solid-state drives. The board fits PCIe X1, X4, X8 and X16 slots and operates with Windows and Linux without extra drivers.
Builders expanding SATA storage on a spare PCIe slot
The adapter suits home NAS, small servers, mining rigs and multi-disk arrays that need extra SATA ports. It works with standard SFF8087 breakout cables to reach individual drives. Systems requiring more than four SATA connections or a higher-lane PCIe interface will not be served by this card.
Single PCIe X1 lane limits total throughput
The host link is one PCIe X1 lane, so combined drive speed cannot exceed that bottleneck. Four SATA 3.0 ports share the available bandwidth equally. Buyers needing full 6Gbps on every port simultaneously should verify their workload fits within the X1 ceiling.
Highlights
- Converts a PCIe X1 slot to Mini SAS SFF8087 for four SATA 3.0 6Gbps channels
- Compatible with SFF8087 breakout cables to connect multiple SATA HDDs and SSDs
- Stable controller chip delivers reliable highspeed data transfer for mass storage arrays
- PCIe X1 interface fits X1, X4, X8 and X16 motherboard slots for wide compatibility
- Plugandplay support for Windows and Linux suits NAS, server and mining rig expansion
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Do I need an SFF8087 breakout cable to attach my SATA drives to this adapter?
Yes, the card exposes a single Mini SAS SFF8087 port so an SFF8087-to-SATA breakout cable is required to connect up to four SATA 3.0 6Gbps drives.
Will this card work in my older motherboard that only has PCIe X4 and X16 slots free?
The PCIe X1 edge connector is electrically compatible with X1, X4, X8 and X16 slots, so it will function in any of those longer slots.
How can I confirm the adapter is delivering 6Gbps SATA 3.0 speeds after installation?
Check the negotiated link speed in your OS disk utility or BIOS; each connected drive should report SATA 3.0 6Gbps when the SFF8087 cable and drives support that rate.
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