LSISpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, External
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed for fast drive connections
+External ports for connecting drive enclosures
+Eight ports for connecting up to eight drives
−No RAID function, so no built-in drive arrays
$64.00-6%Was: $67.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface speed for fast drive connections
+External ports for connecting drive enclosures
+Eight ports for connecting up to eight drives
+Host bus adapter mode for direct drive access
Cons−No RAID function, so no built-in drive arrays
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 20 here
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LSISpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, External
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast external storage links
+Eight external ports for connecting multiple drive enclosures
+Supports SAS connectivity for enterprise storage setups
−External ports only, no internal drive connections
$64.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast external storage links
+Eight external ports for connecting multiple drive enclosures
+Supports SAS connectivity for enterprise storage setups
Cons−External ports only, no internal drive connections
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 20 here
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LSISpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s
+Internal ports for connecting drives inside a server or PC
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 2.0 host interface
−No RAID function, so no built-in drive arrays
$102.00
as of 11/04/2026 21:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Internal ports for connecting drives inside a server or PC
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 2.0 host interface
+Eight ports for connecting up to eight drives
Cons−No RAID function, so no built-in drive arrays
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 8 of the 13 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 10 of the 20 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LSISpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard expansion slots
$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - DetailsLSISpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 host interface for faster data transfer
+Eight internal ports for connecting up to eight drives
$65.00
as of 11/05/2026 02:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 host interface for faster data transfer
+Eight internal ports for connecting up to eight drives
+RAID controller for mirrored or striped drive arrays
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 13 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 20 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LSISpec score 8.5
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, RAID
+Eight ports for connecting multiple drives
+Low-profile form factor for compact chassis
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
$99.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.5
Pros+Eight ports for connecting multiple drives
+Low-profile form factor for compact chassis
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
+CacheCade Pro support for SSD caching
+RAID support for redundancy and striping
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 13 here
−6Gb/s: 10 of the 20 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LSISpec score 8.0
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID, Internal
+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+6Gb/s SAS speed for drive connections
$69.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+6Gb/s SAS speed for drive connections
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 10 of the 20 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LSISpec score 8.0
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting internal drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Can act as an HBA or RAID controller
$38.00
as of 11/05/2026 02:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting internal drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Can act as an HBA or RAID controller
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 10 of the 20 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSISpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
$220.00
as of 11/05/2026 02:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
+Includes CacheVault for cache protection
+RAID controller for drive redundancy and striping
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 13 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 20 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSISpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+Low-profile design fits compact chassis
$199.00
as of 11/05/2026 02:14 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+Low-profile design fits compact chassis
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
+RAID controller for drive redundancy and striping
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 13 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 20 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LSISpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+Eight external ports for expansion enclosures
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for the host system
$158.00
as of 11/05/2026 02:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight external ports for expansion enclosures
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for the host system
+RAID support for levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 13 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 20 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LSISpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+Eight internal ports for connecting internal drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Uses PCIe 3.0 host interface
$199.00
as of 11/05/2026 02:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting internal drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Uses PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Low profile form factor for compact builds
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 13 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 20 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LSI
8 Drive ports, External
+Eight external ports for expanding storage
+HBA type for drive connectivity without RAID
+External port side for outside enclosures
$100.00
as of 11/05/2026 02:11 PST - Details
