Does p6x58d have esata port multiplier

[heartspeace]

Just simple question. If not - is there a cheap card that can add it? I have the pci-express slot (additional hd sound) and slot 1 (gpu) occupied - although the 2nd slot (non-express) isnt very accessible with 6970 sitting there.

HP

 

[tecmo34]

You can use this device to plug into your motherboard to provided eSATA support. It don't take up a motherboard slot but uses an open case slot.

Rosewill RC-202 Internal SATA to eSATA II External 2Port Host Bracket Cable 11"

 

[FireWire2]

p6x58d have Intel ICH10R controller and Marvell® 9128 PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller

I think 9128 support PM ware, but you have to have a BASE BIOS, not RAID (I can be wrong)

Then just use SATA to eSATA bracket then you can access to 10x drives - provide that you have 9128 configure as BASE BIOS

Otherwise use this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017JRPWE

 

[heartspeace]

Yea I would just be using base bios - non-raid. Raid seems to be much more of a problem then its worth unless enterprise use.

 

[heartspeace]

p6x58d have Intel ICH10R controller and Marvell® 9128 PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller

I think 9128 support PM ware, but you have to have a BASE BIOS, not RAID (I can be wrong)

Then just use SATA to eSATA bracket then you can access to 10x drives - provide that you have 9128 configure as BASE BIOS

Otherwise use this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017JRPWE

Im still hoping to find someone who truly knows if the motherboard has Port Multiplier w/ FIS-based switching

 

[tecmo34]

Based on this pdf., the Marvell 9128 does. http://www.marvell.com/products/storage/storage_system_solutions/sata_controllers_pc_consumer/6_gbs_sata_raid_controller_88se91xx_product_brief.pdf

 

[heartspeace]

Best answer selected by heartspeace.

 

[heartspeace]

Based on this pdf., the Marvell 9128 does. http://www.marvell.com/products/storage/storage_system_solutions/sata_controllers_pc_consumer/6_gbs_sata_raid_controller_88se91xx_product_brief.pdf

Thank you very very much.