Name: SC-SAE012-S2 SIIG 2-Port PCI-Express SATA Controller Card SATA I/II
Brand: SIIG
SKU: SC-SAE012-S2
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The SC-SAE012-S2 PCI-Express Serial ATA Controller adds two SATA ports to a desktop PC, making it easier to connect additional internal drives. It fits into a PCIe slot and supports both SATA I and II devices, which suits a range of storage needs. This card is a practical solution for expanding storage or upgrading systems without replacing core hardware.

General Information
Brand	SIIG
Part Number	SC-SAE012-S2

Technical Specification
Expansion Slots	1x PCIe Slot
Cache Protection	Not Included
Max Drives Supported	2
Onboard Ports	2 x Serial ATA (SATA) ports
Redundancy Support	Standalone (Single)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This SATA controller card adds two serial ATA ports to desktop computers through a PCI-Express slot. It enables users to connect additional SATA hard drives or SSDs, expanding their system's storage capacity. Often found in custom-built or upgraded PCs, it's built for anyone needing more internal storage options without replacing the motherboard. Key Features Supports both SATA I (1.5Gb/s) and SATA II (3.0Gb/s) devices for wider compatibility Uses PCI-Express interface to ensure faster data transfer compared to older PCI cards Designed for straightforward installation in standard PCIe slots on desktop motherboards Allows connection of multiple internal drives to increase storage or set up RAID configurations Compatible with most major operating systems for driver support and ease of use This controller is typically deployed in desktop environments where additional or upgraded storage is needed. It’s a common choice for users wanting to add more SATA drives without changing their existing motherboard setup. The card provides a practical way to expand storage capabilities in both home and office PCs without extensive modifications.

Use Cases
The SC-SAE012-S2 SATA Controller is typically deployed in desktop computing environments where users need to expand internal storage capabilities without upgrading the entire system. IT professionals managing legacy workstations or small business desktops benefit from this card to accommodate additional SATA drives for data storage or backup. How It's Used: Integrating extra internal storage in SMB office desktops to support growing data retention requirements. Updating legacy desktop PCs in engineering labs to connect newer SATA II drives for faster data access. Expanding storage options in remote branch offices where minimal hardware changes are preferred. Supporting virtualization test environments by adding multiple internal drives to a single workstation. Enabling creative professionals to install high-capacity SATA drives for large media project files on standard desktop PCs. This controller facilitates efficient storage scalability by allowing IT administrators to augment existing hardware with additional SATA ports, enhancing system flexibility and accommodating evolving storage workloads without major infrastructure changes.

SC-SAE012-S2 SIIG 2-Port PCI-Express SATA Controller Card SATA I/II

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases