StarTech.com 4-Port M.2 NVMe to SATA Adapter Card
Model: 4P-SATA-M2-ADAPTER | Chipset: ASM1064
Product Overview
Add up to four independent SATA drives (HDDs or SSDs) to your desktop computer through a single M.2 2280 slot. This adapter card maintains SATA 6Gbps speeds per drive, offering a cost-effective way to expand storage capacity on modern motherboards or external enclosures equipped with a PCIe M.2 slot.
The adapter features automatic driver installation on most major operating systems, including Windows 8 and later, macOS, and Linux. It is compatible with various hardware platforms like Intel and AMD, and supports software storage management features such as Microsoft Storage Spaces.
This storage expansion card is ideal for data storage, backups, NAS configurations, photographers, videographers, and content creation workflows requiring significant and reliable storage capacity.
[Image: A green circuit board M.2 to 4-port SATA adapter card with four SATA data connectors and an M.2 connector.]
The M.2 NVMe to SATA 4-port adapter supports TRIM, SMART data pass-through, SATA I/II/III, and PCI Express 3.0.
Applications
- Use with modern motherboards or external enclosures featuring an M.2 slot to cost-effectively expand storage capabilities.
- Ideal for data storage, backups, NAS configurations, photographers, videographers, and content creation.
Key Features
- Expand Storage: Increase storage capacity and flexibility by adding up to four SATA drives via a single M.2 2280 slot, each at SATA 6Gbps.
- Universal Compatibility: Features automatic driver installation for most operating systems and is compatible with all hardware platforms. Supports software storage management like Microsoft Storage Spaces.
- Technical Specifications: Utilizes the ASMedia ASM1064 chip, supporting TRIM, SMART data, SATA I/II/III, and PCI Express 3.0. Includes 4 x 50cm SATA cables. Compatible with PCIe M.2 B-key or M-key slots. Note: Not compatible with SATA M.2 slots.
- IT Professional Choice: Designed and built for IT professionals, backed by a 2-year warranty and lifetime multilingual technical support.
Hardware Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Warranty Policy | 2 Years |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Interface | M.2 PCIe (x4 PCIe) |
| Bus Type | PCI Express |
| Port Style | Onboard |
Performance Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Chip ID | ASMedia ASM1064 |
| TRIM Support | Yes |
| S.M.A.R.T. Support | Yes |
| Port Multiplier Support | Yes |
| Number of Ports That Support Port Multiplier | 4 (can only use 1 PM at a time) |
| Number of Drives Supported Through Port Multiplier | 1 to 4 |
| RAID | No |
| Hot Swap Support | Yes |
| MTBF | 68,555,579 Hours |
Connectors
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Unit Connectors | 4 - SATA (7 pin, data) |
| Host Connectors | 1 - M.2 (B+M-Key, PCIe) |
Software Compatibility
Operating Systems
- Windows 7
- Windows 8/8.1
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- macOS Big Sur (11.0)
- macOS Monterey (12.0)
- macOS Ventura (13.0)
- macOS Sonoma (14.0)
- Ubuntu
- Linux 4.15.x and higher - LTS Versions Only
Environmental Requirements
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F) |
| Humidity | 20% ~ 80% RH |
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Color | Green |
| Product Length | 3.1 in [8.0 cm] |
| Product Width | 0.9 in [2.2 cm] |
| Product Height | 0.4 in [1.1 cm] |
| Product Weight | 0.3 oz [8.0 g] |
Package Information
Box Dimensions
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Box Length | 6.7 in [17.0 cm] |
| Box Width | 5.6 in [14.2 cm] |
| Box Height | 1.2 in [3.0 cm] |
| Shipping Weight | 5.0 oz [142.0 g] |
Contents
- 1 - M.2 to 4-Port SATA Adapter Card
- 4 - SATA Cables
- 1 - Quick Start Guide
Certifications, Reports, and Compatibility
✅ RoHS Compliant
✅ TAA Compliant
♻️ WEEE/GK0063TV
Note: This product is only compatible with M.2 B-key or M-key slots based on PCIe. It is not compatible with M.2 slots based on SATA. The included SATA cables are 50cm in length.
Warranty Information
Warranty: 2 Years
* Appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
