XidonasuoSpec score 9.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Eight SATA ports for many internal drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a modern motherboard slot
+Supports both 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch drives
$32.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+Eight SATA ports for many internal drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a modern motherboard slot
+Supports both 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch drives
+Full height bracket fits standard desktop 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
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RiitopSpec score 9.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+8 SATA ports for adding internal drives
+PCIe x4 interface for expansion slots
+SATA 3.0 6Gbps interface speed
$46.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+8 SATA ports for adding internal drives
+PCIe x4 interface for expansion slots
+SATA 3.0 6Gbps interface speed
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
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YiBaoTongSpec score 9.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, SAS3008
+Provides 8 internal ports from one card
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
$74.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+Provides 8 internal ports from one card
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Includes two SFF-8643 to SATA cables
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
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+8 internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
$168.23
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+8 internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Suited to ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID builds
+Includes two SFF-8087 to SATA connections
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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YrwygcgwySpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+8 internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
$190.12
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+8 internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Suited to ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID builds
+Two SFF-8087 connectors for SATA drives
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+8 internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
$130.22
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+8 internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID
+Eight ports for connecting multiple drives
+6Gb/s SAS and SATA support
+PCIe x8 interface for a standard expansion slot
$219.35
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight ports for connecting multiple drives
+6Gb/s SAS and SATA support
+PCIe x8 interface for a standard expansion slot
+1GB cache with battery backup unit
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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FesjoySpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID, SAS2208
+Eight internal ports for drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS connections
+Uses the SAS2208 RAID controller chip
$25.59
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight internal ports for drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS connections
+Uses the SAS2208 RAID controller chip
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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GenericSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple SAS or SATA drives
+Rated at 6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Matches the NF5140M3 and NF5270M3 model names in the title
$72.53
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple SAS or SATA drives
+Rated at 6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Matches the NF5140M3 and NF5270M3 model names in the title
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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FujitsuSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s
+Eight ports for connecting multiple drives
+SAS 6Gb/s interface speed
+Full height and low profile bracket included
$2,099.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight ports for connecting multiple drives
+SAS 6Gb/s interface speed
+Full height and low profile bracket included
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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EdsjtzrsqSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
$196.05
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
+Works with SATA drives for expansion
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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LSI LogicSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, Internal
+8 internal ports for connecting internal drives
+6Gb/s SAS and SATA speed
+PCI Express interface for standard expansion slots
$63.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+8 internal ports for connecting internal drives
+6Gb/s SAS and SATA speed
+PCI Express interface for standard expansion slots
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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LSI LogicSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, External
+8 external ports for connecting external drive enclosures
+6Gb/s SAS and SATA speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface
$123.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+8 external ports for connecting external drive enclosures
+6Gb/s SAS and SATA speed
+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
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSI LogicSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, RAID
+8 internal ports for connecting internal drives
+RAID controller for building drive arrays
+1GB DDR3 cache memory
$67.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+8 internal ports for connecting internal drives
+RAID controller for building drive arrays
+1GB DDR3 cache memory
+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
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSISpec score 8.9
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 score8.9
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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LSI LogicSpec score 8.9
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
$20.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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LSI LogicSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, RAID
+Eight internal ports for connecting up to eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 host interface for faster data transfer
$58.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting up to eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 host interface for faster data transfer
+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
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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LSISpec score 8.9
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 score8.9
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 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
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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LSISpec score 8.9
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 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
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 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) AoQhirSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s
+Provides 8 SATA ports through two SFF-8643 connectors
+Supports 6Gbps SATA data transfer speeds
+Connects through an M.2 M-Key slot
$33.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Provides 8 SATA ports through two SFF-8643 connectors
+Supports 6Gbps SATA data transfer speeds
+Connects through an M.2 M-Key slot
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, RAID
+RAID capable card for redundant drive arrays
+8 ports for connecting up to eight drives
+BBU battery included for cache protection
$4,359.65
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+RAID capable card for redundant drive arrays
+8 ports for connecting up to eight drives
+BBU battery included for cache protection
+PCIe 2.0 x8 interface for slot fit
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−PCIe 2.0: 106 of the 126 here have a higher pcie
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PtulmrtvnSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, RAID
+RAID capable card for redundant drive arrays
+8 ports for connecting up to eight drives
+BBU battery included for cache protection
$4,764.64
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+RAID capable card for redundant drive arrays
+8 ports for connecting up to eight drives
+BBU battery included for cache protection
+PCIe 2.0 x8 interface for slot fit
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−PCIe 2.0: 106 of the 126 here have a higher pcie
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GenericSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+8 ports for connecting drives
+IT mode for passing drives straight to the OS
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
$77.72
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+8 ports for connecting drives
+IT mode for passing drives straight to the OS
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Low profile form factor fits small 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
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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FOSASpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, SAS2108
+Eight ports for connecting many internal drives
+PCIe x8 interface for standard server slots
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
$43.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsLanpanSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
$69.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+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
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 126 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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SvnxingtiiSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
$36.88
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host 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
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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IpolexSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Offers eight ports through dual Mini SAS connectors
+Uses SAS2008 chip for the controller function
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA connection speed
$73.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Offers eight ports through dual Mini SAS connectors
+Uses SAS2008 chip for the controller function
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA connection speed
+Uses PCIe 2.0 x8 interface for expansion slots
+Provides external connection for drives outside the case
Compared with the 238 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 238 here
−PCIe 2.0: 106 of the 126 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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ZopscSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s
+Eight channels for multiple drives
+6Gb/s transfer rate
+512MB DDRII buffer memory
$25.88
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight channels for multiple drives
+6Gb/s transfer rate
+512MB DDRII buffer memory
+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
−PCIe 2.0: 106 of the 126 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 93 of the 167 here have a higher sas speed
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