M.2 NVMe to SATA Expansion Card – ASM1166 8-Port 6Gbps

Unlock 8 SATA III Ports from a Single M.2 Slot

The VODOOL M.2 NVMe to SATA Expansion Card powered by the ASMedia ASM1166 controller 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.

Made in Mainland China.

Key Features

• ASMedia ASM1166 High-Performance Chipset: 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.
• Plug-and-Play Compatibility: Works instantly with Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (32 & 64-bit), Linux, and macOS — no additional drivers required. Supports SATA port multipliers (non-RAID mode) and a wide range of SATA protocol drives.
• Individual LED Status Indicators: 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.
• Aluminum Alloy Heatsink Included: The bundled heatsink dissipates heat efficiently, keeping the card and connected drives cool during prolonged high-load sessions and maintaining consistent, stable performance.
• Compact & Easy to Install: 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.
• Wide Drive Support: Compatible with SSDs and HDDs using SATA protocol. Note: Hot-swap is not supported on this card.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• 1 × M.2 NVMe to SATA 8-Port Expansion Card
• 1 × Installation Tool Kit
• 1 × Aluminum Alloy Heatsink

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the M.2 NVMe to SATA expansion card require any drivers to work?

A: 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.

Q: Can I use this card with SATA SSDs and traditional HDDs?

A: 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.

Q: Does this M.2 to SATA card support hot swapping drives?

A: 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.

Q: What M.2 slot type does this card require?

A: This card requires an M.2 M-Key slot with PCIe 3.0 x2 or higher support. 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.

Q: Will the included heatsink keep the card from overheating during long sessions?

A: Yes. The bundled aluminum alloy heatsink is designed to dissipate heat effectively during extended, high-load operations. It keeps the ASM1166 controller and the card running at stable temperatures, helping to maintain consistent performance over time.