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StarTech.com SATA PCIe Card
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by StarTech.com's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
This 10-port SATA III (6Gbps) controller enables you to add 10 SATA 6Gbps Hard Drives (HDDs) or Solid State Drives (SSDs) to your computer system or server via an available PCIe x2 card slot. The card supports SATA III and PCI-Express 2.0 Specifications. ASM1062 to Deliver 10-Port SATA 6Gbps Performance Featuring the ASM1062 controller, this SATA card enables the connection of 10 high-performance SATA 6Gbps drives with a combined total throughput of up to 8Gbps. The SATA drives are connected via ten individual SATA ports located on the card (SATA cables sold separately). Wide Compatibility…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored StarTech.com SATA PCIe Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. StarTech.com'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
- HIGH-PERFORMANCE: Add ten SATA III 6Gbps ports to your desktop computer or server using a PCIe x2 slot to connect SATA drives (HDD/SSD); 10-Port SATA PCIe card features 10x SATA connections for connecting drives using SATA cables (sold separately)
- ASM1062: SATA 3 6Gbps card features a single 2 port x2 PCIe Gen 2 host chip (ASM1062) & two 5-port port-multipliers (JMB575) adding 10 SATA (serial ATA) ports, for combined total bandwidth up to 8Gbps; Supports Port Multiplier & NCQ (Native Command Queue)
- COMPATIBILITY: Supports PCIe 2.0, SATA 3.2 & AHCI 1.3 Specs, and previous gens at lower performance; Windows (7+), macOS (10.10+), Linux (2.6.32+); Improved motherboard compatibility with no bifurcation required & no built-in RAID; Supports ATA & ATAPI
- EASY INSTALL: Expansion card w/ plug-and-play setup in full or low-profile PCI-e slot (full-profile bracket installed, low-profile incl); Supports storage management systems such as Storage Spaces (Microsoft) , RAID Assistant (macOS), mdraid/mdadm (Linux)
Full Specifications
| Brand | StarTech.com |
|---|---|
| Style | Non-RAID |
| Style Name | Non-RAID |
| Unit Count | 10.0 Count |
| Model Number | 10P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD |
| Compatibility | Mac, Linux |
| Item Type Name | SATA Controller |
| Mfr Part Number | 10P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop Computer, Server |
| Hardware Interface | PCIE x 4 |
| Warranty Description | 2-Year |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.7"L x 2.1"W x 0.7"H |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030893763 |
| Full listing title | StarTech.com SATA PCIe Card - 10 Port PCIe Expansion Card - 6Gbps - Low/Full Profile - ASM1062 Non-Raid - PCI Express to SATA Converter/Adapter, TAA |
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