StarTech.com 8P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD 8-Port SATA PCIe Card - PCIe x4 Gen 2 to SATA III 6Gbps Adapter with Quad Controllers
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This SATA controller card utilizes a PCIe MUX and four dedicated 2-port SATA host controllers, enabling eight total SATA ports through a single x4 PCIe slot. This architecture supports combined total throughput up to 20Gbps, making it suitable for high-bandwidth storage applications.
The card maintains backward compatibility with previous SATA and PCIe generations, operating at lower performance levels with SATA I/II and PCIe Gen 1 devices. This ensures broad compatibility with existing hardware while maximizing performance with modern SATA III drives.
Relevant factors for this section include Host Interface, Controller Type, RAID Supported, SAS Connector Details. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
This expansion card delivers significant advantages for storage-intensive environments through its intelligent design and comprehensive compatibility.
High-Density Connectivity
The eight SATA ports provide substantial expansion capability without requiring multiple PCIe slots or complex configurations.
- Eight SATA III ports through single PCIe slot
- 2x Mini-SAS connectors with included cables
- Supports HDD and SSD drives
Simplified Deployment
Plug-and-play installation with both full-profile and low-profile brackets included ensures compatibility with various chassis types.
- Full-profile bracket pre-installed
- Low-profile bracket included
- No bifurcation required
Broad Platform Support
Comprehensive operating system compatibility ensures deployment flexibility across diverse IT environments.
- Windows 7 through Windows 11
- Windows Server 2003-2022
- macOS 10.10+, Linux 2.6.32+
Deployment / Use Cases
This SATA PCIe card serves multiple critical functions in professional IT environments where storage expansion is required without replacing existing infrastructure.
In server deployments, the card enables additional drive bays for data storage, backup systems, or virtualization hosts. The eight-port configuration supports substantial capacity expansion while maintaining performance through the PCIe 2.0 x4 interface.
Relevant factors for this section include Host Interface, Controller Type, RAID Supported, SAS Connector Details. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Storage Expansion
Add multiple SATA drives to systems with limited motherboard SATA ports, creating cost-effective storage arrays for media servers, surveillance systems, or archival solutions.
Professional Workstations
Expand storage capacity in content creation, engineering, or scientific workstations where large datasets require multiple fast storage devices.
Physical Profile
The card features a standard plug-in card form factor measuring 5.90" in length, 2.70" in width, and 0.60" in height. This compact design ensures compatibility with most desktop and server chassis while providing sufficient space for the eight-port controller architecture.
Weighing approximately 2.65 ounces, the card maintains a lightweight profile that minimizes stress on PCIe slots. The included full-profile and low-profile brackets accommodate different chassis requirements, from standard desktop towers to compact server enclosures.
- Width
- 2.70" (68.58 mm)
- Height
- 0.60" (15.24 mm)
- Weight
- 2.65 oz (75 g)
- Length
- 5.90" (149.86 mm)
What's in the Box
The package includes all necessary components for immediate deployment across various system configurations.
Highlights
- Adds eight SATA III 6Gbps ports via PCIe x4 Gen 2 slot
- Quad-controller architecture with PCIe MUX for optimized throughput
- Backward compatible with SATA I/II and PCIe Gen 1 devices
- Includes two Mini-SAS connectors with locking SATA adapter cables
- Supports Windows 7-11, Windows Server 2003-2022, macOS 10.10+, Linux 2.6.32+
- Plug-and-play installation with full and low-profile brackets
- No bifurcation required for motherboard compatibility
- Works with Storage Spaces, RAID Assistant, and mdraid/mdadm
- 2-year warranty with StarTech.com technical support
- RoHS and WEEE compliant for environmental responsibility
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | PCIe SATA Card |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Type | SATA Controller |
| Technical Information | |
| Host Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x4 |
| Controller Type | Serial ATA/600 |
| RAID Supported | No |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 5.86 Gbit/s |
| Device Supported | Server |
| Operating System Supported | Windows 7,Windows 8,Windows 8.1,Windows 10,Windows 11,Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019,Windows Server 2022,Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite,Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan,Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra,Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra,Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave,Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina,Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur,Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey,Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura,Linux 2.6.32 |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| SAS Connector Details | 2 SFF-8087 (36 Pin, Internal Mini-SAS) |
| Total Number of SATA Ports | 8 |
| Number of SATA Ports (Internal) | 8 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Plug-in Card |
| Height | 0.60" (15.24 mm) |
| Width | 2.70" (68.58 mm) |
| Length | 5.90" (149.86 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 2.65 oz (75 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | PCIe SATA Card 1 x Full-Profile Bracket (Installed) 1 x Low-Profile Bracket 1 x Quick-Start Guide 2 x 20 in. (50 cm) Mini-SAS to 4x SATA Cable |
| Platform Supported | PC,Mac,Linux |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
How many SATA drives can I connect with this PCIe card?
The StarTech.com 8P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD provides eight SATA III 6Gbps ports, allowing connection of up to eight SATA hard drives or solid-state drives simultaneously. The card includes two Mini-SAS connectors, each supporting four SATA drives via the included adapter cables, enabling high-density storage expansion through a single PCIe x4 slot.
What PCIe slot is required for this SATA expansion card?
This card requires a PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot for optimal performance. It maintains backward compatibility with PCIe Gen 1 slots, though at reduced bandwidth. The card does not require PCIe bifurcation support from the motherboard, simplifying compatibility with a wide range of systems from various manufacturers.
Does this SATA PCIe card support hardware RAID configurations?
No, this card does not include hardware RAID functionality. However, it works seamlessly with software-based storage management solutions including Windows Storage Spaces, macOS RAID Assistant, and Linux mdraid/mdadm. This approach provides flexibility in configuring storage arrays while maintaining compatibility across different operating systems.
What operating systems are compatible with this expansion card?
The card supports Windows 7 through Windows 11, Windows Server 2003 through 2022, macOS 10.10 Yosemite through macOS 13.0 Ventura, and Linux kernels 2.6.32 and newer. This comprehensive compatibility ensures deployment flexibility across desktop workstations, professional servers, and various IT environments with mixed operating systems.
What cables and accessories are included with the card?
The package includes two 20-inch Mini-SAS to 4x SATA adapter cables with locking connectors, a full-profile bracket pre-installed on the card, a separate low-profile bracket for compact chassis, and a quick-start guide. These components support immediate deployment in both standard desktop towers and space-constrained server enclosures.
What is the maximum data transfer rate supported by this SATA controller?
The card supports Serial ATA/600 (SATA III) specifications with a maximum data transfer rate of 5.86 Gbit/s per port. With four controllers operating through a PCIe 2.0 x4 interface, the architecture enables combined total throughput up to 20Gbps, providing sufficient bandwidth for multiple simultaneous drive operations in storage-intensive applications.
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