External RAID and HBA Cards

2 external RAID and HBA cards from LSI, LSI Logic, 10Gtek and more. Prices run $74 to $175.

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

IpolexSpec score 8.3

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 - Details

Compare specs

RAID or HBA card	Drive ports	PCIe	SAS speed	Type	Port location	Spec score	Price
	16	PCIe 2.0	6Gb/s		External	8.7	$175.00 as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
	8	PCIe 2.0	6Gb/s	HBA	External	8.3	$73.99 as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details

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