{"product_id":"m2-nvme-to-sata-expansion-card-asm1166-8-port-6gbps-desktop","title":"M.2 NVMe to SATA Expansion Card – ASM1166 8-Port 6Gbps","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnlock 8 SATA III Ports from a Single M.2 Slot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVODOOL M.2 NVMe to SATA Expansion Card\u003c\/strong\u003e powered by the \u003cstrong\u003eASMedia ASM1166 controller\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you add 8 full-speed SATA III 6Gbps ports to any desktop PC through a single M.2 M-Key (PCIe 3.0 x2) slot. Whether you're building a home media server, expanding a workstation, or upgrading a NAS-style desktop, this card delivers fast, stable, low-latency storage expansion — no additional PCIe slot required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASMedia ASM1166 High-Performance Chipset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harnesses M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 bandwidth to deliver 8 independent SATA III ports, each running at up to 6Gbps for demanding storage workloads and large data environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-Play Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works instantly with Windows 7 \/ 8 \/ 8.1 \/ 10 (32 \u0026amp; 64-bit), Linux, and macOS — no additional drivers required. Supports SATA port multipliers (non-RAID mode) and a wide range of SATA protocol drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual LED Status Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each of the 8 SATA ports features its own LED — solid light confirms device recognition, blinking indicates active data access — making real-time drive monitoring effortless at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum Alloy Heatsink Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bundled heatsink dissipates heat efficiently, keeping the card and connected drives cool during prolonged high-load sessions and maintaining consistent, stable performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Easy to Install:\u003c\/strong\u003e The card measures just 80 × 22 × 9 mm and slots directly into any M.2 M-Key socket. Tools are included for a smooth installation experience right out of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Drive Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with SSDs and HDDs using SATA protocol. Note: Hot-swap is not supported on this card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eController Chipset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASMedia ASM1166\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface (Host)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM.2 M-Key (PCIe 3.0 x2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSATA Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 × SATA III (6Gbps each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 6Gbps per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible OS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows 7\/8\/8.1\/10 (32\/64-bit), Linux, macOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAID Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-RAID (port multiplier supported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Swap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB with aluminum alloy heatsink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 × 22 × 9 mm (3.15 × 0.87 × 0.35 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × M.2 NVMe to SATA 8-Port Expansion Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Installation Tool Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Aluminum Alloy Heatsink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products You May Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-2-inch-drive-wheel-protector-impact-socket-set-storage-case\"\u003e1\/2\" Drive Wheel Protector Impact Socket Set + Storage Case\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hex-shank-wire-twister-drill-attachment-rebar-tie-tool\"\u003e1\/4\" Hex Shank Wire Twister Drill Attachment | Rebar Tie Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/10-inch-carbon-steel-knife-sharpening-rod-honing-steel\"\u003e10-Inch Carbon Steel Knife Sharpening Rod | Honing Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on storage interface standards and best practices for computer hardware, visit the NIST Storage Systems Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Does the M.2 NVMe to SATA expansion card require any drivers to work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No — this card is plug-and-play. It is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 (both 32-bit and 64-bit), Linux, and macOS without the need to install additional drivers. Simply insert it into your M.2 M-Key slot and your system will recognize the 8 SATA III ports immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can I use this card with SATA SSDs and traditional HDDs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The card supports all SATA protocol drives — including both solid-state drives (SSDs) and traditional spinning hard disk drives (HDDs). It does not support RAID configurations, but it does support SATA port multipliers for flexible multi-drive setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Does this M.2 to SATA card support hot swapping drives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Hot-swap is not supported on this expansion card. You will need to power down your system before connecting or disconnecting drives. For regular desktop and workstation storage expansion, this is a straightforward and reliable solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What M.2 slot type does this card require?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: This card requires an \u003cstrong\u003eM.2 M-Key slot with PCIe 3.0 x2 or higher support\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please verify that your motherboard's M.2 slot supports PCIe (not SATA-only) before purchasing, as SATA-only M.2 slots will not be compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Will the included heatsink keep the card from overheating during long sessions?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The bundled aluminum alloy heatsink is designed to dissipate heat effectively during extended, high-load operations. 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