LSI LogicSpec score 9.5
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard server slots
−Requires a PCIe 3.0 slot for full performance
$900.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsHPSpec score 9.5
PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface for faster drive links
+PCIe 3.0 x8 plug-in card for modern servers
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
−External port design requires an external enclosure
$270.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface for faster drive links
+PCIe 3.0 x8 plug-in card for modern servers
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
Cons−External port design requires an external enclosure
Compared with the 31 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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AkpzkyywnSpec score 9.5
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, RAID, Internal
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
$2,453.44
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
Cons−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
Compared with the 31 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 195 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 31 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 - DetailsLSI LogicSpec score 8.7
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 score8.7
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 31 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSISpec score 8.8
4 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+Low-profile design fits compact chassis
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
−Only four ports limits drive count
−Uses a PCIe 3.0 interface, not PCIe 4.0
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Spec score8.8
Pros+Low-profile design fits compact chassis
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
+Four internal ports for a small drive array
+RAID controller for drive redundancy and striping
Cons−Only four ports limits drive count
−Uses a PCIe 3.0 interface, not PCIe 4.0
Compared with the 31 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
−4 drive ports: 177 of the 195 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BroadcomSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+16 internal channels for large drive counts
+12Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
+Low profile form factor fits compact chassis
$655.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsEdsjtzrsqSpec score 9.5
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, RAID, Internal
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
$2,465.83
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
Cons−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
Compared with the 31 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 195 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BgphqlhodSpec score 9.5
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, RAID, Internal
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
$2,453.44
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
Cons−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
Compared with the 31 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 195 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SupermicroSpec score 9.5
PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+Eight channels for connecting multiple drives
+Supports both 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA
+Low profile form factor for compact builds
−Low profile form factor limits fit in full-height chassis
$99.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Eight channels for connecting multiple drives
+Supports both 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA
+Low profile form factor for compact builds
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
Cons−Low profile form factor limits fit in full-height chassis
Compared with the 31 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) HPSpec 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 31 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
LSI LogicSpec score 8.7
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 score8.7
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 31 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LagmlmfgeSpec score 9.5
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, RAID, Internal
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score9.5
Pros+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
Cons−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
Compared with the 31 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 195 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
XjvqpvhhhSpec score 9.5
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, RAID, Internal
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score9.5
Pros+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
Cons−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
Compared with the 31 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 195 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
DellSpec score 9.5
PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage throughput
+RAID controller for array-based storage configurations
+PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
$88.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage throughput
+RAID controller for array-based storage configurations
+PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
Compared with the 31 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
DellSpec score 9.5
PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+Provides RAID functionality for redundant storage arrays
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed for fast drive connections
+Uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for host connectivity
$175.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Provides RAID functionality for redundant storage arrays
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed for fast drive connections
+Uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for host connectivity
Compared with the 31 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
BroadcomSpec score 9.2
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+16 internal channels for large drive counts
+12Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
+Low profile form factor fits compact chassis
$233.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsHighPointSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, RAID
+Provides 16 ports for a large drive array
+Operates as a RAID controller for drive redundancy and striping
+Uses a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface
$670.17
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+Provides 16 ports for a large drive array
+Operates as a RAID controller for drive redundancy and striping
+Uses a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface
+Supports SATA 6Gb/s drive connections
Compared with the 31 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) About this product
BroadcomSpec score 9.0
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 - DetailsLSISpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 31 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
LSISpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 31 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) LSISpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 31 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
LSISpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 31 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
LSISpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 31 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
LSI LogicSpec score 8.5
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 score8.5
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 31 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
−6Gb/s: 106 of the 135 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSI LogicSpec score 8.5
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 score8.5
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 31 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
−6Gb/s: 106 of the 135 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LSISpec score 8.5
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 score8.5
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 31 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 216 here
−6Gb/s: 106 of the 135 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Broadcom LSI MegaRAID SAS 9361-24I RAID controller card
