This PCIe to SATA controller enables connecting SATA drives to a PCIe host with broad compatibility and reliable performance. It supports SATA 6G, 3G and 1.5G hard drives. Compatibility and standards Compatible with SATA 6G, 3G and 1.5G hard drives SerialATA 3.0 specification compliant; backward compatible with SATA 2.0 and SATA 1.0 PCIExpress 2.0 compliant; backward compatible with PCIExpress 1.0 Performance and PCIe generations Supports data transfer speeds of 6.0 Gbps, 3.0 Gbps and 1.5 Gbps Supports Gen1i, Gen1x, Gen2i, Gen2m, Gen2x and Gen3i Features and reliability Supports AHCI 1.0 and IDE modes Native Command Queuing NCQ FISbased switching on port multiplier or command switching Hot plug support Use scenarios Desktop upgrade or build Install in a PCIe slot to add multiple SATA drives, enabling expanded storage capacity, faster backups, and improved data management without replacing existing drives. Multidrive enclosures and NAS setups Use with drive enclosures or small NAS configurations that rely on port multipliers to connect several drives through a single interface for costeffective storage expansion. Data recovery and testing Attach legacy or older SATA drives to a modern system for imaging, data recovery, or routine health checks without compatibility concerns. This description preserves the original product specifications and functions while presenting clear, customerfocused benefits and practical usage without adding extraneous details.