Features: Brand new and high quality. SE-RA9215B-8T PCIe array expansion card, with 8 SATA Gen III 6Gb/s channel host controllers, providing server-level features for desktop computers. The motherboard supports the use of the industry's new, high-speed 6Gb/s hard drives, while also offering backward compatibility with traditional SATA 1.5Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s devices. This will enhance system performance for all types of computer users. Each PCI-Express 2.0 channel provides a data throughput of up to 500MB/S. Use the RAID function to connect to SATA on this controller. The driver can be easily configured as 8 independent ports without RAID functionality. Compatible with PCI Express 2.0 specification, PCIex 2.0 endpoint device. Supports 2.5 Gbps and 5.0Gbps communication speeds. Supports AHCI programming interface registers for SATA controllers. Supports product power management. Supports error reporting, recovery, and correction. Supports Message Signal Interrupt (MSI). Complies with Serial ATA Specification 3.1. Supports communication speeds of 6 Gbps, 3 Gbps, and 1.5 Gbps. Supports programmable transmitter signal levels. Supports Gen 1i, Gen 1x, Gen 2i, Gen 2m, Gen 2x, and Gen 3i. Supports eight SATA ports. Supports AHCI 1.0 programming interface. Supports native command queue (NCQ). Supports switching based on port FIS or command-based switching. Supports partial and sleep power management. Supports spread spectrum. Specifications: Material: PCB Color: Black Operating System: for Windows XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 / Server 2003 / Server 2008 R2. Linux 2.6.x and higher. Note: 1. Please allow 1-2cm error due to manual measurement; ensure you don't mind before ordering. 2. Due to the difference between different monitors, the picture may not reflect the actual color of the item. Thank you for your understanding. Package includes: 1x Expansion Card 1x CD Driver 1 x SATA Data Cable (Optional) 1 x Bracket Iron Piece