SvnxingtiiSpec score 9.0
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
+SAS3216 chip for 12Gb/s drive support
−Internal ports only, no external connection
−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot
$199.99-13%Was: $229.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+SAS3216 chip for 12Gb/s drive support
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern motherboards
+IT mode suits ZFS and software RAID setups
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot
Compared with the 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for multi-drive setups
+IT mode for direct drive access
+Includes two SFF-8643 to SATA cables
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$74.99-12%List: $84.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+8 internal ports for multi-drive setups
+IT mode for direct drive access
+Includes two SFF-8643 to SATA cables
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+24 internal ports for many drives on one card
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard server slots
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$993.42
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+24 internal ports for many drives on one card
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard server slots
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
Compared with the 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 304 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LSI LogicSpec score 9.3
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 - DetailsAkpzkyywnSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 304 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BroadcomSpec score 8.7
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 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
$56.88-8%Was: $61.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
About this product
SxtaigoodSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s drive support
−Internal ports only, no external connection
−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot
$76.88-7%List: $82.88
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s drive support
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern motherboards
+IT mode suits ZFS setups
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot
Compared with the 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YiBaoTongSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+12Gb/s SAS link speed for faster drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bus bandwidth
+Internal 8-port layout suits a server or NAS chassis
$65.00-7%Was: $69.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+12Gb/s SAS link speed for faster drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bus bandwidth
+Internal 8-port layout suits a server or NAS chassis
+IT mode supports ZFS and software RAID setups
+Includes SFF-8643 to SATA cables
Compared with the 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 8.7
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
$46.92-6%Was: $49.68
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+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−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YiBaoTongSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 ports support many drives from one card
+12Gb/s SAS link speed for faster drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for solid bus bandwidth
$189.88-5%List: $199.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+16 ports support many drives from one card
+12Gb/s SAS link speed for faster drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for solid bus bandwidth
+IT mode supports ZFS and FreeNAS setups
+Includes four SFF-8643 to SATA cables
Compared with the 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$614.33
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
+SAS3224 chip for direct drive pass-through
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
Compared with the 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 304 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
TdagmlrszSpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+Includes six SFF-8643 SATA cables
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$418.59
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+Includes six SFF-8643 SATA cables
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
Compared with the 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 304 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
EdsjtzrsqSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 304 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BgphqlhodSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 304 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
KnjcsvhghSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+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
$333.90
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
+IT mode for direct drive access
Cons−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
Compared with the 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+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
$333.90
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
+IT mode for direct drive access
Cons−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
Compared with the 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BfqtxlavkSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+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
$333.90
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
+IT mode for direct drive access
Cons−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
Compared with the 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BfqtxlavkSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
DiyeeniSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SvnxingtiiSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SxtaigoodSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 120 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 233 here
+16 drive ports: only 24 of 304 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 22 of 156 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
