Highlights
  • 1-to-5 SATA III (6.0Gbps) Port Multiplier
  • Supports command-based and FIS-based switching
  • Supports ATAPI drives
  • Provides status (Link & Activity) LEDs for Host and Device ports
  • SCSI I 50pin Low Density Centronics Connector Form Factor
Introduction

SPM575 is a One-to-Five SATA III Port Multiplier. It is designed to provide SATA port expansion, data protection and performance aggregation in various applications.

With an easy configuration scheme, the device can function as a pure port multiplier which provides SATA port expansion just like a SATA Hub, a hard drive performance booster which provides a high-performance device seen by the host controller, or a hard drive data protector which automatically backs up data to prevent data loss from hard drive damage.

SPM575 also has an advanced mode to provide both the benefits of performance boost and data protection.

Technical Specifications
SATA Features
  • Supports 6-port 6.0Gbps SATA III interface
  • Output swing control and automatic impedance calibration for SATA III PHY
  • Supports asynchronous signal recovery
  • Supports spread spectrum clocking
  • Supports partial / slumber power saving mode
  • Automatically speed negotiation
  • Supports BIST and loopback mode
  • Supports staggered spin-up (Optional)
  • Supports Hot-Plug
  • Supports asynchronous notification
  • Supports ATAPI drives
  • Supports command-based and FIS-based switching
  • Supports PM aware and non-PM aware host
  • Supports executing host loaded firmware code
Compliance
  • Compliant with Serial ATA Port Multiplier Spec. Revision 1.2
  • Compliant with Serial ATA PHY Electrical Spec. Revision 1.0
  • Compliant with Serial ATA High Speed Serialized AT Attachment Spec. Revision 3.1
DC Power Connector Mini 4-pin Floppy Disk Drive like power Connector
LEDs
  • Power Status LED
  • Host Status (Link & Activity) LEDs
  • Device Status (Link & Activity) LEDs
Available Models

 

SPM575-SEV
(Host Port: eSATA; Device Port: Vertical)		 SPM575-SEH
(Host Port: eSATA; Device Port: Horizontal)
SPM575-SIV
(Host Port: Vertical; Device Port: Vertical)		 SPM575-SIH
(Host Port: Vertical; Device Port: Horizontal)
Applications
  • Expansion Storage Bricks
  • Disk Shelves
  • Storage Enclosures

    It is designed to provide a high performance link between a single SATA3 host port and 5 SATA device ports. With its unique data aggregation and 3Gbps serial link capacity, it supports 5 SATA2 or SATA3 device with auto-negotiation features over one single eSATA connector.

    SPM575 is equipped with a "SCSI I 50pin Low Density Centronics Connector" like bracket to be mounted in a standard enclosure to provide the immediate upgrade of your storage system.

Physical Dimensions
  • 61.5(D) x 21.56(H) x 83.3(W)mm
  • SCSI I Connector Form Factor
  • PCI Bracket Form Factor (option)
    • With BR-00220 --- PCI Bracket with SCSI I Connector Cut-off
Kit includes
  • SPM575 SATA Port Multiplier
  • CB-00072 --- Y-Shape DC Power Cable
  • Overview