StarTech.comSpec score 8.7
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1166
+Six SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
$67.99-13%List: $77.89
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Spec score8.7
Pros+Six SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+Non-RAID HBA mode for direct drive access
Cons−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 14 here
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YbbottSpec score 9.0
10 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 14 here
+10 drive ports: only 1 of 21 here have more drive ports
$45.98-6%List: $48.99
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ElecnexusSpec score 8.7
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 14 here
$34.19-5%List: $35.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
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MzhouSpec score 9.5
18 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Eighteen SATA ports for large drive arrays
+ASM1166 chipset for SATA expansion
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
−Eighteen ports need a PCIe slot with enough lanes
$64.99
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Spec score9.5
Pros+Eighteen SATA ports for large drive arrays
+ASM1166 chipset for SATA expansion
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Includes SATA and power cables
Cons−Eighteen ports need a PCIe slot with enough lanes
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 14 here
+18 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 21 here
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LuskinnoSpec score 8.8
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 20:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.8
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 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 14 here
+8 drive ports: 14 of the 21 here have fewer drive ports
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XdingjialaSpec score 8.7
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Six SATA III ports at 6Gbps
+ASM1166 controller chipset
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
$44.64-5%List: $46.99
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MzhouSpec score 9.0
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 21:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
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 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 14 here
+10 drive ports: only 1 of 21 here have more drive ports
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EdsjtzrsqSpec score 8.7
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Six SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+ASM1166 chip is a listed controller platform
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a PCIe x4 connection
−Requires a PCIe x4 slot for the card
$92.54
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Six SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+ASM1166 chip is a listed controller platform
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a PCIe x4 connection
Cons−Requires a PCIe x4 slot for the card
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 14 here
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Lemon treeSpec score 8.7
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Six SATA 6Gbps ports on one card
+Uses the ASM1166 chip with PCIe 3.0
+Supports AHCI mode
−Runs on a single PCIe x1 lane, which limits total bandwidth
$37.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Six SATA 6Gbps ports on one card
+Uses the ASM1166 chip with PCIe 3.0
+Supports AHCI mode
Cons−Runs on a single PCIe x1 lane, which limits total bandwidth
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 14 here
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SilverStoneSpec score 8.7
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1166
+Six SATA ports for additional drive connections
+SATA Gen3 6Gbps speed support
+PCIe 3.0 interface with ASM1166 chipset
−PCIe 3.0 x2 link limits total bandwidth
$107.35
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Six SATA ports for additional drive connections
+SATA Gen3 6Gbps speed support
+PCIe 3.0 interface with ASM1166 chipset
+Non-RAID design passes drives through directly
Cons−PCIe 3.0 x2 link limits total bandwidth
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 14 here
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BTBcoinSpec score 8.7
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1166
+Six SATA ports for adding multiple drives
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast data transfer
+Uses an ASM1166 controller chip
$36.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Six SATA ports for adding multiple drives
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast data transfer
+Uses an ASM1166 controller chip
+Works as an HBA host bus adapter
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 14 here
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RiitopSpec score 8.7
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Six SATA III 6Gbps ports for multiple drives
+Uses the ASM1166 controller chip
+PCIe 3.0 host interface
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 21:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Six SATA III 6Gbps ports for multiple drives
+Uses the ASM1166 controller chip
+PCIe 3.0 host interface
Compared with the 13 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 14 here
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GlotrendsSpec score 8.7
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1166
+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 14 here
$36.99
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