IO CrestSpec score 8.4
2 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, HBA, ASM1061
+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
−2 drive ports: 35 of the 43 here have more drive ports
$19.99-33%List: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
$56.99-5%Was: $59.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this pagePros+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
+8 drive ports: only 4 of 43 here have more drive ports
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HighPointSpec score 9.5
PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight SAS ports for connecting multiple drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speed
+Uses PCIe 2.0 interface
−Uses older PCIe 2.0 interface than newer cards
−Not a RAID card, so no hardware RAID
$99.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Eight SAS ports for connecting multiple drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speed
+Uses PCIe 2.0 interface
Cons−Uses older PCIe 2.0 interface than newer cards
−Not a RAID card, so no hardware RAID
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
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LanpanSpec score 8.8
4 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Four internal ports for small drive setups
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
−Only four ports limits the number of drives
$49.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.8
Pros+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Four internal ports for small drive setups
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
+Includes one SFF-8087 connector
Cons−Only four ports limits the number of drives
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
−4 drive ports: 27 of the 43 here have more drive ports
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SvnxingtiiSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, HBA, SAS2008
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses SAS2008 chip on a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface
−Limited to PCIe 2.0 bandwidth
$64.88
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses SAS2008 chip on a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface
+Includes two SATA cables in the package
Cons−Limited to PCIe 2.0 bandwidth
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+8 drive ports: only 4 of 43 here have more drive ports
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StarTech.comSpec score 8.4
4 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, HBA
+Four SATA III 6Gbps ports for adding drives
+PCIe 2.0 interface fits standard expansion slots
+Includes HyperDuo SSD tiering support for drive caching
−PCIe 2.0 is an older, slower interface than PCIe 3.0
−Only four ports limits drive expansion compared with larger cards
$80.88
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsSxtaigoodSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, HBA, Internal
+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Includes SATA cable
−Internal ports only, no external connection
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Spec score8.6
Pros+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Includes SATA cable
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+8 drive ports: only 4 of 43 here have more drive ports
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IO CrestSpec score 8.4
4 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, HBA, Marvell 88SE9215
+Four SATA III ports on one card
+Uses a Marvell 88SE9215 chip
+Includes a low profile bracket for small cases
−Non-RAID card, so no hardware RAID support
−Uses PCIe 2.0 rather than a newer PCIe generation
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Spec score8.4
Pros+Four SATA III ports on one card
+Uses a Marvell 88SE9215 chip
+Includes a low profile bracket for small cases
Cons−Non-RAID card, so no hardware RAID support
−Uses PCIe 2.0 rather than a newer PCIe generation
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
−4 drive ports: 27 of the 43 here have more drive ports
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+SAS2008 chip for 6Gb/s drive support
−Limited to 6Gb/s SAS speed
$54.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+SAS2008 chip for 6Gb/s drive support
+Includes SATA cables
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s SAS speed
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
+8 drive ports: only 4 of 43 here have more drive ports
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YiBaoTongSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Provides 8 internal ports from one card
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA
−Uses an older PCIe 2.0 interface
−Limited to 6Gb/s link speed
$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Provides 8 internal ports from one card
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA
+Includes two SFF-8087 SATA cables
Cons−Uses an older PCIe 2.0 interface
−Limited to 6Gb/s link speed
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
+8 drive ports: only 4 of 43 here have more drive ports
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YiBaoTongSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Internal 8-port layout suits a server or NAS chassis
+IT mode firmware suits ZFS and similar software RAID
+6Gb/s SAS link speed for SATA and SAS drives
−PCIe 2.0 interface limits throughput on newer systems
$39.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Internal 8-port layout suits a server or NAS chassis
+IT mode firmware suits ZFS and similar software RAID
+6Gb/s SAS link speed for SATA and SAS drives
+PCIe 2.0 interface fits older motherboards
Cons−PCIe 2.0 interface limits throughput on newer systems
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
+8 drive ports: only 4 of 43 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YiBaoTongSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Internal 8-port layout suits a server or NAS chassis
+IT mode firmware suits ZFS and similar software RAID
+Includes SATA cables for direct drive connections
−PCIe 2.0 interface limits throughput on newer systems
$69.88
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Internal 8-port layout suits a server or NAS chassis
+IT mode firmware suits ZFS and similar software RAID
+Includes SATA cables for direct drive connections
+6Gb/s SAS link speed for SATA and SAS drives
Cons−PCIe 2.0 interface limits throughput on newer systems
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
+8 drive ports: only 4 of 43 here have more drive ports
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LanpanSpec score 8.8
4 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Four internal ports for small drive setups
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
−Only four ports limits the number of drives
$67.77
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.8
Pros+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Four internal ports for small drive setups
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
+Includes SAS cables for drive connections
Cons−Only four ports limits the number of drives
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
−4 drive ports: 27 of the 43 here have more drive ports
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LanpanSpec score 8.8
4 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Flashed to IT mode for direct disk access
+Internal ports for drives inside the case
+Four ports for a small number of drives
−Older SAS2008 chip with 6Gb/s SAS speed
−Only PCIe 2.0 slot interface
$71.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.8
Pros+Flashed to IT mode for direct disk access
+Internal ports for drives inside the case
+Four ports for a small number of drives
+Includes SATA cables for connecting drives
Cons−Older SAS2008 chip with 6Gb/s SAS speed
−Only PCIe 2.0 slot interface
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
−4 drive ports: 27 of the 43 here have more drive ports
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ErchinekoSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight ports on a PCIe x8 interface
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS connections
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
−Uses the older PCIe 2.0 standard
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Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight ports on a PCIe x8 interface
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS connections
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses the PCIe 2.0 interface
Cons−Uses the older PCIe 2.0 standard
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
+8 drive ports: only 4 of 43 here have more drive ports
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IpolexSpec score 8.9
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 score8.9
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 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
+8 drive ports: only 4 of 43 here have more drive ports
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HighPoint
PCIe 2.0, HBA
+Adds SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports to a PC
+Operates as a non-RAID host bus adapter
+Uses a PCI Express 2.0 x1 interface
$11.08
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Adds SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports to a PC
+Operates as a non-RAID host bus adapter
+Uses a PCI Express 2.0 x1 interface
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
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10GtekSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
$66.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this pagePros+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
+8 drive ports: only 4 of 43 here have more drive ports
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H!Fiber.comSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
$55.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Compared with the 19 RAID and HBA Cards on this pagePros+PCIe 2.0: the highest pcie of the 57 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 26 here
+8 drive ports: only 4 of 43 here have more drive ports
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IO CREST I/O CREST 2 Port SATA III PCI-e 2.0 x1 Controller Card Asmedia ASM1061 Non-Raid with Low Profile Bracket
