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PCIe 4X to 6 SATA Expansion Card, 3.0 6Gbps Controller Adapter, LED Status Indicator, 6 SATA Data Cables + 15-pin Power Cable, Compatible with Windows and Linux Systems
BEYIMEI

BEYIMEI PCIe 4X to 6 SATA Expansion Card

Bottom line: The BEYIMEI PCIe 4X to 6 SATA Expansion Card: Adds 6 SATA III 6Gbps ports from a single PCIe x4 slot; main trade-off: software RAID only, no hardware RAID engine.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Adds 6 SATA III 6Gbps ports from a single PCIe x4 slot
  • ✓ ASMedia ASM1166 chip, PCIe 3.0, up to 500-550 MB/s throughput
  • ✓ Runs software RAID and storage pools in Windows 7/8/10 and Linux
  • ✓ Hot-swap plus native command queue (NCQ) support
  • ✓ Bundles 6 SATA cables, 15-pin 1-to-4 power cable, half-height bracket

Cons

  • ✗ Software RAID only, no hardware RAID engine
  • ✗ Throughput falls to 200-300 MB/s in a PCIe 1.0 slot
  • ✗ Requires a free PCIe x4, x8, or x16 slot
  • ✗ Chip runs on 2 PCIe lanes, capping combined drive bandwidth

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored BEYIMEI PCIe 4X to 6 SATA Expansion Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. BEYIMEI's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • 6-Port SATA3.0 Expansion: Expand 6 SATA III 6Gbps ports via motherboard PCI-Express X4 slot. You can setup storage pool or configure SOFTWARE RAID in Windows. (Note: Hardware RAID is not supported.)
  • Secure and Stable Performance: PCIE SATA controller is based on ASMedia ASM1166 chip, supports PCIE 3.0, faster speed and wider compatibility. The chip signal is 2X, support switching based on port multiplication command
  • PCI-E GEN3 Speed Performance: The fastest speed of PCI-E 3.0 slot is 500-550 M/S, the fastest speed of PCI-E 2.0 slot is 380-450 M/S, and when connecting to PCI-E 1.0 slot, the speed is only 200-300 M/S. (Please consult with the motherboard manufacturer for the supported PCI-E version)
  • Compatible Slots and Systems: PCI-E X4 interface, compatible with PCI-E 8X/16X slots. (Theoretical speed up to 8GB/S with PCI-E 4X bidirectional bandwidth). Support Windows 7/8/10/XP/2003/2008/Linux
  • Complete Accessory Package: Includes 6-port SATA expansion card, SATA 15PIN 1 to 4 power cable, 6 SATA cables, half-height bezel bracket for easy installation and setup
  • LED Monitor Indicator: Built-in LED indicator lights provide real-time visual monitoring of drive activity and connection status for each SATA port on the expansion card

Full Specifications

BrandBEYIMEI
StyleSimple
Style NameSimple
Unit Count6 Count
Model NumberPCIE-4X 6SATA
CompatibilityLinux
Mfr Part NumberPCIE-4X 6SATA
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer, Laptop
Hardware InterfacePCI
Warranty Description1year
LED Monitor IndicatorBuilt-in LED indicator lights provide real-time visual monitoring of drive activity and connection status for each SATA port on the expansion card
Complete Accessory PackageIncludes 6-port SATA expansion card, SATA 15PIN 1 to 4 power cable, 6 SATA cables, half-height bezel bracket for easy installation and setup
Full listing titlePCIe 4X to 6 SATA Expansion Card, 3.0 6Gbps Controller Adapter, LED Status Indicator, 6 SATA Data Cables + 15-pin Power Cable, Compatible with Windows and Linux Systems

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