Chipset and design JMB582 chipset with port multiplier based switching and support for hot swap; enables multiple SATA connections from a single interface. Interface and compatibility Two SATA 3.0 ports provided. One channel supports PCI Express and NGFF (M.2) 2230 key A/E; compliant with PCI Express base specification version 3.1a. Compatible with systems that expose an M.2 NGFF slot and support PCIe 3.1a as described. Performance Serial AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) specification Rev 1.0 compliant. SATA 3.0 transfer rates up to 6 Gbps. Ease of use M2 to SATA3.0 expansion card; simple to operate, no driver required, and ready to use after installation. Use scenarios Expand storage in compact desktops or notebooks: install in a system with an available M.2 slot to add two SATA storage devices without adding extra expansion cards. Small form factor builds or DIY NAS: use the two SATA 3.0 ports to connect additional HDDs/SSDs for data storage or caching in a spaceconstrained chassis. Quick drive testing and hotswapping: take advantage of hotswap support to swap SATA drives on the fly for testing, data transfer, or maintenance without powering down the system.