Axagon PCES-SA6 6x Internal SATA 6Gb/s PCIe Controller Card

Overview

The Axagon PCES-SA6 is a high-performance PCIe controller card designed to add six internal SATA 6Gb/s ports to your computer system. It utilizes the PCI Express interface for fast data transfer and supports modern storage devices like SSDs and HDDs.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x2 (compatible with PCIe 3.0/2.0/1.0 slots)
Internal Ports	6x SATA 6Gb/s
Supported Features	TRIM, Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Port Multiplier based switching
OS Support	Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP 32/64-bit, Server 2012/2008 R2 & later, Linux 2.6.x & later

Installation Instructions

Follow these steps to install the Axagon PCES-SA6 controller card:

Power Down: Switch off your computer and disconnect the power cable. ?
Diagram Description: A generic computer tower with a power button and a power cable disconnected.
Install Card: Open the computer case and insert the controller card into a free PCIe slot. Ensure the card is securely seated. ?️
Diagram Description: An illustration showing the PCES-SA6 card being inserted into a PCIe slot on a computer motherboard. The card has a bracket for the rear of the case.
Connect SATA Devices: Connect the SATA data cables to the controller card's SATA ports and to your SATA devices (HDD, SSD). ?
Diagram Description: An illustration showing SATA data cables connecting from the ports on the PCES-SA6 card to two SATA devices (e.g., SSD and HDD).
Connect Power: Connect the SATA power cable from the power supply unit (PSU) to the controller card's power input connector. ⚡
Diagram Description: An illustration showing a SATA power cable from a power supply unit (PSU) connecting to the power input on the PCES-SA6 card.
Close and Power On: Close the computer case, reconnect the power cable, and switch on your computer. ▶️
Diagram Description: A generic computer tower with the case closed, power cable connected, and a power button illuminated.
Install Drivers: The card is plug-and-play in most modern operating systems. For full functionality and optimal performance, it is recommended to install the latest drivers. These can be downloaded from the Axagon website. ?
Diagram Description: A screenshot of a computer displaying a driver installation progress window, or text indicating "Driver Installation".
Verify Installation: After driver installation, check the device manager in your operating system to ensure the controller is recognized correctly. It should appear under storage controllers or IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. ✔️
Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Windows Device Manager, showing the "Axagon PCIE SATA Controller" listed under "Storage controllers" or "IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers".

Product Support

For the latest drivers, firmware updates, and additional support, please visit the official Axagon website.

Axagon Support and Downloads

About Axagon

AXAGON is a brand dedicated to providing high-quality computer accessories and peripherals. For more information, visit www.axagon.eu.

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