YrwygcgwySpec score 8.4
8 Drive ports, PCIe 4.0, Internal
+Tri-Mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe devices
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high bandwidth
+8 internal ports for eight drives
−Requires a PCIe 4.0 slot for full performance
$864.58
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Spec score8.4
Pros+Tri-Mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe devices
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high bandwidth
+8 internal ports for eight drives
+RAID controller for redundant drive arrays
Cons−Requires a PCIe 4.0 slot for full performance
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 4.0: only 3 of 309 here have a higher pcie
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$108.39
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
+Includes an 8087-8482 cable with the card
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 230 of the 357 here have a higher sas speed
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AlomejorSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight external ports for connecting drive enclosures
+IT mode passthrough for direct drive access
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
−Older 6Gb/s link speed limits throughput
$78.83
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight external ports for connecting drive enclosures
+IT mode passthrough for direct drive access
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface fits modern motherboard slots
Cons−Older 6Gb/s link speed limits throughput
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 230 of the 357 here have a higher sas speed
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GenericSpec score 8.2
10 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA
+10 ports for many SATA drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+Low profile bracket for compact cases
−Uses only a PCIe x1 slot, limiting bandwidth
$105.22
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+10 ports for many SATA drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+Low profile bracket for compact cases
+Non-RAID HBA for simple drive expansion
Cons−Uses only a PCIe x1 slot, limiting bandwidth
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
+10 drive ports: 375 of the 528 here have fewer drive ports
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
$193.23
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 230 of the 357 here have a higher sas speed
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YrwygcgwySpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
$193.23
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 230 of the 357 here have a higher sas speed
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
$193.23
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 230 of the 357 here have a higher sas speed
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HomeStockSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s
+Eight SATA ports from a single M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a fast host connection
+Uses FIS-based switching for SATA port expansion
−SATA 6Gb/s speed limits throughput per drive
$100.90
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight SATA ports from a single M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a fast host connection
+Uses FIS-based switching for SATA port expansion
Cons−SATA 6Gb/s speed limits throughput per drive
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 230 of the 357 here have a higher sas speed
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IpolexSpec score 8.2
10 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, JMB582
+Ten SATA ports for large drive counts
+PCIe 3.0 interface with 6Gbps controller
+Includes ten SATA cables
−Non-RAID only, no drive array support
$34.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Ten SATA ports for large drive counts
+PCIe 3.0 interface with 6Gbps controller
+Includes ten SATA cables
+Supports non-RAID operation
Cons−Non-RAID only, no drive array support
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
+10 drive ports: 375 of the 528 here have fewer drive ports
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IesooySpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s
+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+SATA 6Gbps interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 host interface
−Requires two SFF-8087 connections for its layout
$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+SATA 6Gbps interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 host interface
Cons−Requires two SFF-8087 connections for its layout
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 230 of the 357 here have a higher sas speed
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MzhouSpec score 8.2
10 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Ten SATA ports for connecting many drives
+ASM1166 chipset for SATA expansion
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
−Single PCIe x1 slot limits total bandwidth
$45.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Ten SATA ports for connecting many drives
+ASM1166 chipset for SATA expansion
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+6Gbps per port SATA III speed
Cons−Single PCIe x1 slot limits total bandwidth
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
+10 drive ports: 375 of the 528 here have fewer drive ports
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NFHKSpec score 8.2
9 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Nine SATA ports for drives in a small M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Compact 2280 form factor
−Requires a free M.2 NVMe slot on the motherboard
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Nine SATA ports for drives in a small M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Compact 2280 form factor
Cons−Requires a free M.2 NVMe slot on the motherboard
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
+9 drive ports: 368 of the 528 here have fewer drive ports
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NGFFSpec score 8.2
9 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Nine SATA ports for drives in a small M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Compact 2280 form factor
−Requires a free M.2 NVMe slot on the motherboard
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Nine SATA ports for drives in a small M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Compact 2280 form factor
Cons−Requires a free M.2 NVMe slot on the motherboard
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
+9 drive ports: 368 of the 528 here have fewer drive ports
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LanpanSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast bus connection
−Older SAS2308 chip with 6Gb/s SAS speed
$71.80
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast bus connection
+Includes SATA cables for connecting drives
Cons−Older SAS2308 chip with 6Gb/s SAS speed
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 230 of the 357 here have a higher sas speed
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+SAS2308 chip for 6Gb/s drive support
−Limited to 6Gb/s SAS speed
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$67.80
as of 11/04/2026 04:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+SAS2308 chip for 6Gb/s drive support
+Includes two 8087-8482 cables
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s SAS speed
−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 230 of the 357 here have a higher sas speed
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LuskinnoSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+ASM1166 controller chip
+PCIe 3.0 interface
−Only two PCIe lanes limit total throughput
$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+ASM1166 controller chip
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+Mini SAS SFF-8087 connector
Cons−Only two PCIe lanes limit total throughput
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
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XidonasuoSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+LED indicators show drive activity
−Full height bracket does not fit low profile cases
$31.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+LED indicators show drive activity
Cons−Full height bracket does not fit low profile cases
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$224.50
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Includes a cable with the card
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$183.85
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
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YrwygcgwySpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$224.50
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Includes a cable with the card
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Includes two SFF-8643 cables
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$305.43
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Includes two SFF-8643 cables
+Suited to TrueNAS builds
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
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HighPointSpec score 8.1
PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight SAS ports for connecting multiple drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speed
+Uses PCIe 2.0 interface
−Uses older PCIe 2.0 interface than newer cards
−Not a RAID card, so no hardware RAID
$99.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight SAS ports for connecting multiple drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speed
+Uses PCIe 2.0 interface
Cons−Uses older PCIe 2.0 interface than newer cards
−Not a RAID card, so no hardware RAID
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 256 of the 309 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 230 of the 357 here have a higher sas speed
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LSI LogicSpec score 8.1
PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s
+24 internal ports plus 4 external ports
+6Gb/s SAS and SATA speed
+512MB onboard memory
−Older PCIe 2.0 interface
$742.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+24 internal ports plus 4 external ports
+6Gb/s SAS and SATA speed
+512MB onboard memory
Cons−Older PCIe 2.0 interface
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 256 of the 309 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 230 of the 357 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSI LogicSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, RAID, Internal
+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for current motherboard slots
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for current motherboard slots
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSI LogicSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, RAID, Internal
+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for current motherboard slots
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$350.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for current motherboard slots
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) ZurjySpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, SAS3008
+Eight internal ports for multiple SAS or SATA drives
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes breakout cables for connecting drives
−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple SAS or SATA drives
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes breakout cables for connecting drives
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
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EbtoolsSpec score 8.1
PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, RAID
+RAID controller with 6Gb/s SATA/SAS interface
+Uses PCIe x8 slot connection
+Supports RAID array configurations
−Older PCIe 2.0 bus limits maximum throughput
$35.22
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+RAID controller with 6Gb/s SATA/SAS interface
+Uses PCIe x8 slot connection
+Supports RAID array configurations
Cons−Older PCIe 2.0 bus limits maximum throughput
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 256 of the 309 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 230 of the 357 here have a higher sas speed
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
−Internal ports only, no external connectors
$146.69
as of 11/04/2026 05:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectors
Compared with the 802 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
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RAID Controller Card 9540-8i 9500-8i PCIe Gen 4.0 Tri-Mode Storage Adapter
