InLine Interface card, 8x SATA 6Gb/s controller, PCIe 2.0 (PCI Express)

The InLine Interface card 8x SATA 6Gb/s controller PCIe 2.0 allows connection of up to eight SATA drives (HDD or SSD) to a single PCI-Express slot. It expands storage capacity when onboard SATA ports are insufficient and is suitable for systems that require many drives. The card uses an ASM1182E bridge with two ASM1064 controllers and supports SATA 6Gb/s transfer rates while remaining backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s devices.

Advantages

This PCIe x1 expansion card supports PCI Express 2.0 and is backward compatible with PCIe 1.0, offers AHCI support and native command queuing (NCQ), and enables hot-plugging of drives. With eight SATA3.0 ports and a low-profile bracket included, it provides flexible drive connectivity for desktops and small form-factor systems. The card is compatible with Windows (7/8/10, 32/64 bit), Linux and macOS.

Suitable for

• Expanding internal storage with multiple HDDs or SSDs
• Systems used for data-heavy tasks such as backup servers or storage arrays
• Users who need many drives for workloads like Chia plotting/mining
• Small form-factor PCs that require a low-profile PCIe SATA expansion

Key specifications

• Bus interface: PCI-Express x1 (compatible with x1/x2/x4/x8/x16)
• Expansion interfaces: 8 × SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) ports
• Chipset: Asmedia ASM1182E + 2 × ASM1064
• Standards: Serial ATA 3.0; backward compatible with SATA2.0 and SATA1.0
• Features: AHCI, NCQ, port multiplier (FIS/command switch), hot swap support
• Operating systems: Windows 10/8/7 (32/64 bit), Linux, macOS
• Includes: PCI-Express SATA controller, low-profile bracket, instructions

How to use

Install the card into an available PCI-Express x1 (or larger) slot on the motherboard, attach the low-profile or full-height bracket as needed, and connect up to eight internal SATA drives to the SATA ports. Ensure the system is powered off when fitting the card and drives. After powering on, install or update drivers if required for your operating system — avoid using third-party websites mentioned in older instructions that may be unrelated to the manufacturer.

Recommendations

Do not use the website referred to in the original delivery instructions (Drivers-Download) — it is not associated with the manufacturer and has been misused for phishing. Obtain drivers from the official manufacturer or trusted sources. For stable operation, use quality SATA cables and ensure adequate power and cooling when populating multiple drives.