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PCIE to 6-Ports 6Gbps Max Speed SATA III Expansion Card for Desktop PCs, Plug and Play on Windows OS MAC OS Linux System, ASMedia ASM1166 None-Raid PCIE SATA III Host Controller (FS-S6-Pro)
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FebSmart PCIE to 6-Ports 6Gbps Max Speed SATA III Expansion Card for Desktop PCs

Bottom line: The FebSmart PCIE to 6-Ports 6Gbps Max Speed SATA III Expansion Card: ASMedia ASM1064 controller drives all 4 SATA III ports at up to 6Gbps; main trade-off: non-RAID only, so no mirroring or striping across the 4 ports.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ ASMedia ASM1064 controller drives all 4 SATA III ports at up to 6Gbps
  • ✓ PCIe x1 card fits x1/x4/x8/x16 slots on PCIe 1.0 through 4.0 boards
  • ✓ Adds 4 non-RAID HDDs/SSDs for storage or AHCI boot on desktops and NAS
  • ✓ Plug and play on Windows XP-11, macOS 10.4-10.15, and most Linux kernels

Cons

  • ✗ Non-RAID only, so no mirroring or striping across the 4 ports
  • ✗ PCIe 3.0 x1 caps total bandwidth at 8Gbps shared by all 4 drives
  • ✗ Requires drives in AHCI boot mode or it triggers a blue screen
  • ✗ PSU must supply enough power for all 4 attached HDDs/SSDs

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored FebSmart PCIE to 6-Ports 6Gbps Max Speed SATA III Expansion Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. FebSmart'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

  • 1. The FS-S6-Pro is a PCI Express 3.0 X4 interface to 6-Ports 6 Gbps speed SATA III expansion card. It allows users add 6X NONE-RAID SATA III storage or AHCI BOOT UP HDDs/SSDs on desktop PCs, Working Stations, MAC Pros and Network Attached Storage (NAS).
  • 2. Select the ASMedia ASM1166 the most stable NONE-RAID PCIE 3.0 SATA III host controller. PCIE 3.0 X4 interface, provide 16Gbps total bandwidth. Each SATA 3.0 port will get 6Gbps max speed for AHCI BOOT UP or storage for HDDs/SSDs.
  • 3. Plug and Play on Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, XP (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2012, 2008R2, 2008, 2003R2, 2003 (32/64). MAC OS 10.4.x, 10.5.x, 10.6.x, 10.7.x, 10.8.X, 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.11.x, 10.12.x, 10.13.x, 10.14.x, 10.15.x and most of Linux kernel systems.
  • 4.Compatible with Serial ATA(SATA) Revision 3.1 specifications, auto switch to SATA 3.0 6Gbps max speed. Backward compatible with SATA 1.0 1.5Gbps speed and SATA 2.0 3Gbps speed. Support PCIE 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 protocol and works on motherboard PCIE X4, X8, X16 slot.
  • 5.ATTENTION: 1. This SATA card was set on AHCI Boot mode, make sure now PCs in AHCI BOOT UP mode or it will report Blue Screen Death (BSD). 2. Make sure PCs power supply unit (PSU) can provide 6X max SATA interface power connector. 3. Users must make sure Motherboards have at least one PCIE X16 slot before purchase. 4. Slim PCs need user change to low profile bracket.

Full Specifications

BrandFebSmart
StyleFS-S6-Pro
Style NameFS-S6-Pro
Model NumberFS-S6-Pro
CompatibilitySwitch, Mac, Linux
Item Type Name6-Ports PCIE X4 to SATA III Expansion Card
Mfr Part NumberFS-S6-Pro
Compatible DevicesDesktop PCs, Workstations, MAC Pros, Network Attached Storage
Hardware InterfacePCIE x 4
Warranty Description1 Year Limited Warranty.
Item Dimensions L x W x H4.72"L x 3.15"W x 0.72"H
Full listing titlePCIE to 6-Ports 6Gbps Max Speed SATA III Expansion Card for Desktop PCs, Plug and Play on Windows OS MAC OS Linux System, ASMedia ASM1166 None-Raid PCIE SATA III Host Controller (FS-S6-Pro)

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PCIE to 6-Ports 6Gbps Max Speed SATA III Expansion Card for Desktop PCs, Plug and Play on Windows OS MAC OS Linux System, ASMedia ASM1166 None-Raid PCIE SATA III Host Controller (FS-S6-Pro) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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