Does a S-ATA controller work?

[SnellenJelle]

Hi everyone!

I got my system fully working on 64bit and everything works and that's all because of this amazing forum.

Now, I wanted to build a hackintosh server and I used all of my sata ports on my mobo, so I want to install a sata controller on my pci-X1 port. I found one that has 4 additional sata interfaces on it.

Now my question, does it work? Do I have to install something?

Thanks for helping me out!

ps: the sata-controller that I saw in my local store was this one: Dawicontrol DC-324e
It also has 2 additional e-sata connections on the outside.

 

[SnellenJelle]

Or this one from dealextreme?

link: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/siliconimage-4-port-sata-expansion-pci-e-express-card-1x-4680

 

[zeeko30]

Hi everyone!

I got my system fully working on 64bit and everything works and that's all because of this amazing forum.

Now, I wanted to build a hackintosh server and I used all of my sata ports on my mobo, so I want to install a sata controller on my pci-X1 port. I found one that has 4 additional sata interfaces on it.

Now my question, does it work? Do I have to install something?

Thanks for helping me out!

ps: the sata-controller that I saw in my local store was this one: Dawicontrol DC-324e
It also has 2 additional e-sata connections on the outside.

I haven't tried to do this yet but am in the market for additional SATA ports as well! I believe only certain cards will work, but I haven't tried any yet. You may want to check out this thread where there is a good suggestion.

 

[redbroccoli]

I have Highpoint SATA PCI-E card, and it works without installing any kexts as it supports the OSX natively.
If you want hassle-free installation, I can recommend it although they are a little bit more expensive.

 

[SnellenJelle]

I have Highpoint SATA PCI-E card, and it works without installing any kexts as it supports the OSX natively.
If you want hassle-free installation, I can recommend it although they are a little bit more expensive.

Thanks for the info. Is it stated in the manual or on the box that it supports OSX natively?

I think I'm going to try the 17$ option from dealextreme. It's not that much money if it doesn't work .

 

[redbroccoli]

I have Highpoint SATA PCI-E card, and it works without installing any kexts as it supports the OSX natively.
If you want hassle-free installation, I can recommend it although they are a little bit more expensive.

Thanks for the info. Is it stated in the manual or on the box that it supports OSX natively?

I think I'm going to try the 17$ option from dealextreme. It's not that much money if it doesn't work .

Yes, it does say so on the box.