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10Gtek 6-Port SATA 3.0 PCIe Expansion Card

Name: 10Gtek 6-Port SATA 3.0 PCIe Expansion Card, 6Gbps Controller with 6 Cables | Add 6X HDD/SSD to Desktop PC, ASM1166 Chip, Plug & Play, No RAID
Brand: 10Gtek
SKU: B09Y577WJS

Bottom line: The 10Gtek 6-Port SATA 3.0 PCIe Expansion Card: Six SATA 3.0 ports add up to 6Gbps drives to one desktop; main trade-off: no RAID support on any of the six ports.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Six SATA 3.0 ports add up to 6Gbps drives to one desktop
✓ Built on the ASMedia ASM1166 chip for wider compatibility
✓ Bundles 6 SATA cables plus full-height and low-profile brackets
✓ Broad OS support: Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, VMware ESXi

Cons

✗ No RAID support on any of the six ports
✗ Hot-swapping is not supported
✗ Included SATA cables are short at 0.5m/1.6ft
✗ Single PCIe x4 link is shared across all six drives

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored 10Gtek 6-Port SATA 3.0 PCIe 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.

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Key Features

Transform one PCIe x4, x8, or x16 slot into six 6Gbps SATA 3.0 ports. Connect up to 6 HDDs or SSDs to expand storage for backups, media libraries, or gaming – plug and play, no driver installation required.
Built with the industry-proven ASM1166 chipset for stable performance and broad compatibility. Supports Port Multiplier Command-Based Switching – ensuring reliable multi-drive operation without bottlenecks.
Compatible with SATA 3.0/2.0/1.0 drives and PCIe 3.0/2.0/1.0 slots (x4, x8, x16). Works with Windows, Linux, and VMware – ideal for DIY NAS, home servers, and storage upgrades.
Comes with both full-height and low-profile brackets for standard or slim cases. Includes six 0.5m (1.6ft) SATA cables – everything you need for immediate setup.
This is a pure storage expansion card – RAID is not supported. Hot-swapping is also not supported; power off your system before connecting or disconnecting drives.

Full Specifications

Brand	10Gtek
Style	Classic
Style Name	Classic
Model Number	PCIX2SATA-6
Compatibility	PC, Linux
Mfr Part Number	PCIX2SATA-6
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Hardware Interface	PCI Express 3.0, PCIE x 4
Full listing title	10Gtek 6-Port SATA 3.0 PCIe Expansion Card, 6Gbps Controller with 6 Cables \| Add 6X HDD/SSD to Desktop PC, ASM1166 Chip, Plug & Play, No RAID

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