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‎11-20-2022 07:52 PM

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HI,

 Can I ue this with my z640 desktop to increase my sata ports?

If so, is there anything I need to know to install it?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394315658119

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‎11-21-2022 05:43 PM - edited ‎11-21-2022 05:53 PM

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@Starlite,

 

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

 

It should be plug & play, as I assume your motherboard will likely support this SATA extension card.

 

However, if I may, I would rather recommend the PCIe slot SATA extension option, such as this example:

 

NonSequitur777_0-1669077604080.png

 

Link: Amazon.com: MZHOU PCIe SATA Card 6 Ports, with 6 SATA Cables and Low Profile Bracket, 6 Gbps 1X SATA....

 

Reason being that introducing a separate power supply connected directly into your desktop's motherboard, well, doesn't seem like the best idea ever.  -Just a User's perspective, do with it however you please.

 

Hope this was helpful.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777

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‎11-21-2022 05:43 PM - edited ‎11-21-2022 05:53 PM

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@Starlite,

 

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

 

It should be plug & play, as I assume your motherboard will likely support this SATA extension card.

 

However, if I may, I would rather recommend the PCIe slot SATA extension option, such as this example:

 

NonSequitur777_0-1669077604080.png

 

Link: Amazon.com: MZHOU PCIe SATA Card 6 Ports, with 6 SATA Cables and Low Profile Bracket, 6 Gbps 1X SATA....

 

Reason being that introducing a separate power supply connected directly into your desktop's motherboard, well, doesn't seem like the best idea ever.  -Just a User's perspective, do with it however you please.

 

Hope this was helpful.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777

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‎11-21-2022 06:21 PM

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Many thanks. I will go this way.

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‎11-21-2022 09:05 PM

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@Starlite,

 

Thank you for the opportunity to share my User opinions.

 

If you don't mind, please share your experience with said PCIe SATA option.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777

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