Lian Li
Lian Li IB-01 5 Port SATA II Controller Card w/ RAID
Expand your system's storage with the Lian Li IB-01 Controller Card. This expansion card adds five SATA II ports to your setup via a single PCI Express x1 slot. It's an ideal solution for users needing more drive connectivity, offering integrated RAID functionality for enhanced data management. Designed by Lian Li, this card ensures reliable integration into your existing hardware for expanded storage capabilities.
$82.65
Owner Satisfaction
3.3
/ 5
Category Rank
1134
/ 1154
#1134 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-85%
Below average
Interface
1
/ PCI Express x
Who it's for
- Significant Port Expansion
- Integrated RAID Functionality
- Reliable Lian Li Build Quality
Who should skip it
- Outdated SATA II Standard
- Limited Bus Bandwidth
- Potential Driver Complexity
Key Specs
Interface
PCI Express x1
Ports
5 x SATA II
Feature
RAID support
Model Number
IB-01B-D
Host Interface Type
PCI Express
Interface Port Type
SATA
Card Form Factor
PCIe Full-Height
Features
- Adds five SATA II ports
- Integrated RAID functionality
- Installs via PCI Express x1
- Expands internal storage
- Reliable connectivity
- Lian Li quality
What customers say
Users find the Lian Li IB-01 a pragmatic choice primarily for expanding non-critical bulk storage. The physical construction quality earns praise, reflecting solid brand expectations and suggesting good longevity. However, the core technology presents a significant limitation. The SATA II speed ceiling acts as a major bottleneck, making this card unsuitable for demanding applications or primary drives. Integration can also prove challenging, with reports of driver instability requiring users to seek specific older versions for stable operation in modern systems. While functional for legacy expansion where capacity is prioritized over speed, buyers must anticipate performance ceilings and potential setup hurdles.
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