H!Fiber.comSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Two external Mini SAS ports for external enclosures
+12Gb/s SAS connectivity
+8 ports for multiple drives
−HBA only, with no hardware RAID function
$99.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsHPSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+8 ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface for faster drive links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for server connectivity
−Modular design fits only compatible HPE servers
$84.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+8 ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface for faster drive links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for server connectivity
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
Cons−Modular design fits only compatible HPE servers
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
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LSI LogicSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for direct drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive transfers
+PCIe 3.0 interface for current motherboard compatibility
−Host bus adapter only, without RAID functions
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$85.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for direct drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive transfers
+PCIe 3.0 interface for current motherboard compatibility
Cons−Host bus adapter only, without RAID functions
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
$49.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for fast bus connection
Cons−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
$95.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast bus connection
+Includes SAS cables for connecting drives
Cons−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
$95.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for fast bus connection
+Includes two SAS cables for connecting drives
Cons−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
$78.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast bus connection
+Includes SATA cables for connecting drives
Cons−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
$95.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for fast bus connection
+Includes SAS breakout cables for connecting drives
Cons−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
$63.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes SATA cables for SATA drive connections
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
$65.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes SATA cables for SATA drive connections
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
$78.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes SAS cables for connecting drives
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
$78.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes SAS cables for connecting drives
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
$51.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for a modern motherboard slot
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
−Requires a PCIe slot with enough lanes for full bandwidth
$79.90
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern server motherboards
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s HBA operation
Cons−Requires a PCIe slot with enough lanes for full bandwidth
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SxtaigoodSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for multi-drive setups
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$65.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+8 internal ports for multi-drive setups
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YiBaoTongSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for multi-drive setups
+IT mode for direct drive access
+Includes two SFF-8643 to SATA cables
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$76.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+8 internal ports for multi-drive setups
+IT mode for direct drive access
+Includes two SFF-8643 to SATA cables
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 167 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LuskinnoSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
XidonasuoSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
KnjcsvhghSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BfqtxlavkSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LSI LogicSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSI LogicSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) ZurjySpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 9.2
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
$197.44
as of 11/04/2026 05:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
