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External RAID and HBA Cards

All RAID and HBA Cards

7 external RAID and HBA cards from LSI, LSI Logic, 10Gtek and more. Most cost $175 to $1,229, and half cost less than $306.

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Drive ports: 16  ×Port location: External  ×Clear all
BrandBroadcom1LSI1LSI Logic1
Drive ports81616711
PCIePCIe 3.02PCIe 2.01
SAS speed12Gb/s56Gb/s1
IT modeIT mode3
TypeHBA5
Port locationExternal7
PriceUnder $1001Under $1501Under $2001Under $2501Under $4003$75 & above6$100 & above5$300 & above4$1,000 & above1
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Drive ports: 16  ×Port location: External  ×7 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
LSI LogicSpec score 9.3

16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA

+16 external ports for connecting external drive enclosures
+12Gb/s SAS speed on a PCIe 3.0 interface
+HBA design passes drives through without RAID
$99.50-31%Was: $145.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
YrwygcgwySpec score 9.5

16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, External

+16 ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+IT mode for direct drive access
−External ports only, no internal drive connections
$305.77
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
Broadcom

16 Drive ports, External

+Provides 16 ports for connecting many drives
+Uses external ports for drive enclosures outside the system
+Single kit format for a straightforward single-card setup
−External ports require an external enclosure or cabling setup
No price recorded yet.
LSISpec score 8.7

16 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, External

+16 external ports for expansion enclosures
+Half-length card fits compact chassis
+6Gb/s SAS speed per port
$175.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
BfqtxlavkSpec score 9.5

16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, External

+16 ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+IT mode for direct drive access
−External ports only, no internal drive connections
$305.77
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
TfgajkkkkkSpec score 9.3

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 - Details
KnjcsvhghSpec score 9.5

16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, External

+Sixteen ports for connecting many drives or enclosures
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
$305.77
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

RAID or HBA cardDrive portsPCIeSAS speedTypePort locationSpec scorePrice
16PCIe 3.012Gb/sHBAExternal9.3$99.50
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
1612Gb/sHBAExternal9.5$305.77
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
16Externaln/aNo current price
16PCIe 2.06Gb/sExternal8.7$175.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
1612Gb/sHBAExternal9.5$305.77
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
16PCIe 3.012Gb/sHBAExternal9.3$1,229.76
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - Details
1612Gb/sHBAExternal9.5$305.77
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details

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