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Marvell 61xx is a series of Serial ATA (SATA) controller chips designed by Marvell, which are typically used in motherboards and other devices to provide SATA connectivity to storage devices such as hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSDs).

Marvell 61xx offers a number of features including support for up to two SATA II ports, Native Command Queuing (NCQ), support for Port Multipliers, and hot plug capability.

NCQ is a technology that allows the hard drive to receive multiple commands in no particular order and then execute them in a way that maximizes efficiency. This can result in improved performance, particularly in situations where multiple applications are accessing the hard drive at the same time.

Port Multiplier support allows multiple hard drives to be connected to a single SATA port via a Port Multiplier device, which can create virtual connections to multiple SATA ports.

Port Multiplier support provides greater flexibility in connecting storage devices, as it allows multiple devices to be connected to a single SATA port. This can be particularly useful for systems with a limited number of SATA ports, as it allows more storage devices to be connected to the system.

Hot plug capability allows users to add or remove SATA devices without having to turn off the computer or reboot the operating system. This can be useful for situations where devices need to be replaced or added while the system is running, as it minimizes downtime.

Marvell 61xx supports a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD.

Marvell 61xx supports SATA II transfer rates of up to 3 Gbit/s per port.

Marvell 61xx is not fully compatible with SATA III devices, as it only supports SATA II transfer rates. However, it can still be used to connect SATA III devices, albeit with reduced performance compared to using a SATA III controller.

There have been reports of stability issues and compatibility problems with certain hard drives and motherboards when using Marvell 61xx controllers. It is recommended to check for compatibility and stability before deploying the controller in a production environment.