DellSpec score 9.5
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage throughput
+Eight port connectivity for many drives
+Host bus adapter mode without RAID functions
$52.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage throughput
+Eight port connectivity for many drives
+Host bus adapter mode without RAID functions
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
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GenericSpec score 9.5
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA
+8 ports for connecting multiple SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed support
+Low profile form factor fits compact cases
$89.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+8 ports for connecting multiple SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed support
+Low profile form factor fits compact cases
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
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 9.5
8 Drive ports, PCIe 4.0, HBA, SAS3808
+8 internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+PCIe 4.0 x8 interface for faster host connection
+SAS3808 controller chip
$813.28
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+8 internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+PCIe 4.0 x8 interface for faster host connection
+SAS3808 controller chip
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 4.0: the highest pcie of the 126 here
+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
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StorageTekProSpec score 9.5
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, External
+Eight external ports for connecting external drive enclosures
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Includes IT mode for direct drive access
$159.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Eight external ports for connecting external drive enclosures
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Includes IT mode for direct drive access
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
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StorageTekProSpec score 9.5
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting internal drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Includes IT mode for direct drive access
$99.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting internal drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Includes IT mode for direct drive access
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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) SvnxingtiiSpec score 9.5
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
$38.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
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
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10GtekSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speed
+Broadcom SAS3008 chipset
$60.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for many drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speed
+Broadcom SAS3008 chipset
+PCIe 3.0 interface
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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BroadcomSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+8 internal channels for eight drives
+12Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
+Low profile form factor fits compact chassis
$489.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsBuacozSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, SAS3408
+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drive connections
+Uses an SAS3408 controller chip
$253.69
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drive connections
+Uses an SAS3408 controller chip
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast data transfer
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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LanpanSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for expanding drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive links
+IT mode for direct drive access
$49.88
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+8 internal ports for expanding drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive links
+IT mode for direct drive access
+SAS3008 controller chip
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
HighPointSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s
+Eight ports for connecting up to eight SAS or SATA drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speeds
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a fast host connection
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight ports for connecting up to eight SAS or SATA drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speeds
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a fast host 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
YrwygcgwySpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s operation
$131.38
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s operation
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard expansion slots
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
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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BfqtxlavkSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s operation
$131.38
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s operation
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard expansion slots
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
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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LSISpec score 9.3
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 9.3
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 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
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 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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LSISpec score 9.3
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 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
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 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) LSISpec score 9.3
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 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
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 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
LSISpec score 9.3
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 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
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 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
LSISpec score 9.3
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 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
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 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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LanpanSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
$95.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for modern servers
+Includes two SFF-8643 cables
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 for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
$89.80
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for modern servers
+Includes SATA cables for drive connections
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 for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
$71.88
as of 11/04/2026 21:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for modern servers
+Includes SATA cables for drive connections
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
KnjcsvhghSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
$213.79
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
$213.79
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BfqtxlavkSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
$213.79
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SlmlsgbSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, Internal
+Eight internal ports for SAS and SATA drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for higher bandwidth
$212.52
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for SAS and SATA drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for higher 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
YiBaoTongSpec score 9.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Provides 8 internal ports from one card
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS
$79.88
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Provides 8 internal ports from one card
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Includes two SFF-8643 to SFF-8482 cables
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
+12Gb/s SAS link speed for faster drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bus bandwidth
+Internal 8-port layout suits a server or NAS chassis
$65.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+12Gb/s SAS link speed for faster drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bus bandwidth
+Internal 8-port layout suits a server or NAS chassis
+IT mode supports ZFS and software RAID setups
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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