KnjcsvhghSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, Internal
+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
$412.04
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
Cons−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, Internal
+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
$412.04
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
Cons−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
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YrwygcgwySpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, Internal
+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
$412.04
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
Cons−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
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LpxlqklypSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, SAS3516
+16 internal ports for many drives
+4GB cache memory for faster caching
+SAS3516 chip for 12Gb/s connections
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
−Uses PCIe 3.0 rather than newer generations
$3,211.38
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+4GB cache memory for faster caching
+SAS3516 chip for 12Gb/s connections
+Includes SFF-8643 cable
+NVMe support for fast drives
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
−Uses PCIe 3.0 rather than newer generations
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
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HighPointSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s
+Sixteen ports for large drive arrays
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speeds
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high bandwidth
−Sixteen-port design needs an open PCIe slot with enough space
$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+Sixteen ports for large drive arrays
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speeds
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high bandwidth
Cons−Sixteen-port design needs an open PCIe slot with enough space
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
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DiyeeniSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard expansion slots
−Sixteen-port card draws more power than smaller HBAs
$89.60
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard expansion slots
+Non-RAID operation for direct drive access
Cons−Sixteen-port card draws more power than smaller HBAs
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
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MzhouSpec score 9.2
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
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
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 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+18 drive ports: only 18 of 195 here have more drive ports
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LanpanSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
Cons−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
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Lemon treeSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen internal ports for a large drive array
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
−Requires a PCIe 3.0 slot for full compatibility
$111.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+Sixteen internal ports for a large drive array
+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−Requires a PCIe 3.0 slot for full compatibility
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen ports for a large number of drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
−Needs a PCIe x8 slot for full performance
$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+Sixteen ports for a large number of drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for modern servers
+Four 8643 to SATA cables included
Cons−Needs a PCIe x8 slot for full performance
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
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SvnxingtiiSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern motherboards
−Internal ports only, no external connection
−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot
$139.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern motherboards
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
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SxtaigoodSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$188.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+SAS3416 chip for 12Gb/s drive support
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern motherboards
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
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TfgajkkkkkSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 external ports for expansion enclosures
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface
−External ports only, no internal connection
$1,229.76
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+16 external ports for expansion enclosures
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−External ports only, no internal connection
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
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YiBaoTongSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
−Internal ports only, no external connectors
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectors
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
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AdaptecSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, RAID
+Supports 16 ports for many connected drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a modern motherboard slot
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 levels
−Uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, which takes up a large slot
$55.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+Supports 16 ports for many connected drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a modern motherboard slot
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 levels
Cons−Uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, which takes up a large slot
Compared with the 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+16 drive ports: only 19 of 195 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) BroadcomSpec score 9.0
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+8 internal channels for eight drives
+12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA support
+Low profile form factor fits compact chassis
−Lower 1200 MBps throughput than newer models
$183.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsH!Fiber.comSpec score 9.0
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 9.0
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 score9.0
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 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
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LSI LogicSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 216 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 135 here
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