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10Gtek PCIe SATA Expansion Card, 2 Port SATA3.0 6Gbps/eSATA3.0 Controller Card with ASMedia ASM1061, Supports Windows 10/11, Linux, VMware, Fits PCIe x1/x4/x8/x16 Slots, Includes Full-Height Bracket
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10Gtek PCIe SATA Expansion Card

Bottom line: The 10Gtek PCIe SATA Expansion Card: ASMedia ASM1061 chipset for stable SATA 3.0 6Gbps throughput; main trade-off: only one port set (internal SATA or eSATA) active at a time.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ ASMedia ASM1061 chipset for stable SATA 3.0 6Gbps throughput
  • ✓ Adds 2x internal SATA or 2x eSATA ports via one PCIe slot
  • ✓ Fits any PCIe x1/x4/x8/x16 slot at up to 500MB/s
  • ✓ Broad OS support: Windows 7-11, Server 2008-2022, Linux, VMware ESXi 5-7

Cons

  • ✗ Only one port set (internal SATA or eSATA) active at a time
  • ✗ No RAID support
  • ✗ No hot-swapping
  • ✗ Ships with full-height bracket only; no low-profile bracket

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored 10Gtek PCIe SATA Expansion Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. 10Gtek'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-Speed Expansion] Easily add 2x SATA3.0 (6Gbps) or 2x eSATA ports to your desktop via a single PCIe slot. Ideal for boosting system performance and expanding internal or external storage capacity. (Note: Only one set of ports can be active at a time; internal SATA is active by default via jumper settings).
  • [Reliable ASMedia ASM1061 Chipset] Powered by the industry-leading ASM1061 controller for superior stability and maximum compatibility. Fully compliant with SATA 3.0 standards and backward compatible with SATA 1.0/2.0.
  • [Universal PCIe Compatibility] Features a PCIe 2.0 x1 interface that fits perfectly into any PCIe X1, X4, X8, or X16 slot on your motherboard. Provides a stable bandwidth of up to 500MB/s.
  • [Broad OS Support] Seamlessly supports Windows 10/8/7, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022, Linux(Ubuntu/CentOS/RHEL/SUSE), and VMware ESXi 5/6/7. Plug-and-play for most modern operating systems.
  • [Installation Note] Includes a standard Full-Height bracket (NOT INCLUDES LOW-PROFILE BRACKET). Please note that this card does not support RAID or Hot-Swapping to ensure the highest data integrity and connection stability.

Full Specifications

Brand10Gtek
StyleClassic
Style NameClassic
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberPCIX1SATA-2
CompatibilityLinux
Mfr Part NumberPCIX1SATA-2
Compatible DevicesWindows, Linux, VMware ESXi
Hardware InterfaceeSATA
Full listing title10Gtek PCIe SATA Expansion Card, 2 Port SATA3.0 6Gbps/eSATA3.0 Controller Card with ASMedia ASM1061, Supports Windows 10/11, Linux, VMware, Fits PCIe x1/x4/x8/x16 Slots, Includes Full-Height Bracket

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