StarTech.com PCIe SATA Card - Serial ATA/600 - PCI Express 2.0 x1 - Plug-in Card

Expand your storage capabilities effortlessly with the StarTech.com PCIe SATA Card. Designed for high-performance systems, this 2-port SATA III (6Gbps) controller allows you to seamlessly add two Serial ATA/600 Hard Drives (HDDs) or Solid State Drives (SSDs) to your computer or server through an available PCI Express 2.0 x1 card slot. Leveraging the advanced ASM1061 controller, this PCIe SATA card delivers an impressive combined throughput of up to 4Gbps. Each SATA port operates at the ultra-fast SATA III 6Gbps speed, ensuring rapid data transfer and exceptional performance for your applications. This SATA controller card boasts wide compatibility across major operating systems including Windows 7, 8, 10, 11; macOS 10.6.8 and above; and Linux versions 2.6.32 and above. Additionally, it supports port multiplier technology, enabling connection of multiple drives to a single SATA port with the proper hardware. Installation is hassle-free thanks to the plug-and-play functionality; it fits both full-profile and low-profile systems, with a full-profile bracket preinstalled and an interchangeable low-profile bracket included. Enjoy the benefits of software RAID configurations while ensuring backward compatibility with legacy systems (SATA I/II, PCIe 1) at reduced performance levels. Upgrade your data storage with the reliable and efficient StarTech.com PCIe SATA Card - the ideal solution for expanding your storage options while ensuring maximum performance and compatibility.

This 2-port SATA III (6Gbps) controller enables you to add two SATA 6Gbps Hard Drives (HDDs) or Solid State Drives (SSDs) to your computer system or server via an available PCIe x1 card slot. The card supports SATA III and PCI-Express 2.0 Specifications. ASM1061 to Deliver 2-Port SATA 6Gbps Performance Featuring the ASM1061 controller, this SATA card enables the connection of two high-performance SATA 6Gbps drives with a combined total throughput of up to 4Gbps. The SATA drives are connected via two individual SATA ports located on the card (SATA cables sold separately). Wide Compatibility The controller card is widely supported across all popular operating system platforms including Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), macOS (10.6.8 and above) and Linux (2.6.32 and above). The card also supports port multiplier, giving you the ability to connect multiple drives to a single SATA port (additional hardware required, sold separately). To further improve motherboard compatibility the card does not have a built-in RAID controller, but fully supports the use of software RAID. Plus, with support for PCIe 2.0 and SATA III Specifications this card ensures backward compatibility with previous generations (SATA I/II, PCIe 1) at lower performance. Hassle-Free Installation The SATA controller card features plug-and-play installation and can be installed in a full-profile or low-profile computer systems with the full-profile bracket preinstalled, and an interchangeable low-profile (half-height) bracket included. The card also supports storage software data management systems such as Storage Spaces (M