Key features and benefits Compatibility and cross generation support Compliant with SerialATA 3.0 specification, backward compatible with SATA 2.0 and SATA 1.0 PCIExpress v2.0 compliant, backward compatible with PCIExpress v1.0 This combination allows usage with a wide range of SATA drives and PCIe slots, preserving existing investments performance with appropriate cabling Recommend using a SATA 3.0 data cable to achieve the results Flexible speed and generation support Supports communication speeds of 6.0 Gbps, 3.0 Gbps and 1.5 Gbps Supports Gen1i, Gen1x, Gen2i, Gen2m, Gen2x, and Gen3i Provides capability to work with both newer and older SATA devices while enabling higher speed interfaces where available Advanced controller features Supports AHCI 1.0 and IDE modes Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) FISbased on port multiplier switching or command switching Supports hot plug for convenient drive swapping without power cycling Applications and use scenarios Desktop expansion and upgrade Add multiple SATA drives to a system that lacks sufficient native ports by using a PCIExpress addin card Improve storage capacity and data throughput for multimedia editing, backups, or large datasets NASstyle or media server setups Create a small form factor storage server using a PCIe slot to connect several drives via a port multiplier configuration Take advantage of hot plug support to facilitate maintenance and drive replacement without downtime Legacy system modernization Bring older desktops or workstations up to modern SATA speeds while maintaining compatibility with existing SATA drives Useful for testing, data transfer, or archival tasks where upgrading the entire motherboard is not feasible Notes This product adheres to the stated specifications and functions without modification No additional components beyond the specified interfaces and capabilities are implied For results, pair with an appropriate SATA 3.0 data cable and compatible drives This description preserves the original product's brandconsistent specifications and functionality, presented in a clear, customerfriendly format.