Broad compatibility and futureproofing Compliant with SerialATA 3.0 specification and backward compatible with SATA 2.0 and SATA 1.0 PCIExpress 2.0 compliant and backward compatible with PCIExpress 1.0 Wide drive support and performance features Compatible with SATA 6G, 3G, and 1.5G hard drives Supports AHCI 1.0 and IDE modes Supports NCQ (Native Command Queuing) FISbased on port multiplier switching or command switching Hot plug capability Practical usage guidance For results, use a SATA 3.0 data cable 23 use scenarios Upgrade an older desktop or workstation by enabling faster SATA storage and maintaining compatibility with existing SATA drives Build or expand a multidrive storage solution using port multiplier switching to connect several drives through a single interface, with hot plug support for easy maintenance a legacy PCIe interface to add support for modern SATA drives, while retaining compatibility with PCIe 1.0 devices and older drives via AHCI or IDE modes Why this matters Delivers flexible integration of SATA drives across generations Supports modern and legacy configurations with NCQ, hot plug, and both AHCI and IDE modes Helps maximize drive compatibility and performance with a single, versatile solution