AdaptecSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+16 drive ports: only 4 of 212 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) H!Fiber.comSpec score 8.6
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 8.6
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 score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
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LSI LogicSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 8.6
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
$51.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
−Requires a PCIe slot with enough lanes for full bandwidth
$79.90
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern server motherboards
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s HBA operation
Cons−Requires a PCIe slot with enough lanes for full bandwidth
Compared with the 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SxtaigoodSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for multi-drive setups
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$65.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+8 internal ports for multi-drive setups
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YiBaoTongSpec score 8.6
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
$76.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
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 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
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IpolexSpec score 8.3
10 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, JMB582
+Ten SATA ports for large drive counts
+PCIe 3.0 interface with 6Gbps controller
+Includes ten SATA cables
−Non-RAID only, no drive array support
$34.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Ten SATA ports for large drive counts
+PCIe 3.0 interface with 6Gbps controller
+Includes ten SATA cables
+Supports non-RAID operation
Cons−Non-RAID only, no drive array support
Compared with the 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+10 drive ports: only 16 of 212 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
MzhouSpec score 8.3
10 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Ten SATA ports for connecting many drives
+ASM1166 chipset for SATA expansion
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
−Single PCIe x1 slot limits total bandwidth
$45.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Ten SATA ports for connecting many drives
+ASM1166 chipset for SATA expansion
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+6Gbps per port SATA III speed
Cons−Single PCIe x1 slot limits total bandwidth
Compared with the 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+10 drive ports: only 16 of 212 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LuskinnoSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+ASM1166 controller chip
+PCIe 3.0 interface
−Only two PCIe lanes limit total throughput
$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+ASM1166 controller chip
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+Mini SAS SFF-8087 connector
Cons−Only two PCIe lanes limit total throughput
Compared with the 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
XidonasuoSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+LED indicators show drive activity
−Full height bracket does not fit low profile cases
$31.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+LED indicators show drive activity
Cons−Full height bracket does not fit low profile cases
Compared with the 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AlomejorSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight external ports for connecting drive enclosures
+IT mode passthrough for direct drive access
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
−Older 6Gb/s link speed limits throughput
$78.83
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight external ports for connecting drive enclosures
+IT mode passthrough for direct drive access
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface fits modern motherboard slots
Cons−Older 6Gb/s link speed limits throughput
Compared with the 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
−6Gb/s: 61 of the 121 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
IesooySpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s
+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+SATA 6Gbps interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 host interface
−Requires two SFF-8087 connections for its layout
$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+SATA 6Gbps interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 host interface
Cons−Requires two SFF-8087 connections for its layout
Compared with the 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
−6Gb/s: 61 of the 121 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
NFHKSpec score 8.2
9 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Nine SATA ports for drives in a small M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Compact 2280 form factor
−Requires a free M.2 NVMe slot on the motherboard
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Nine SATA ports for drives in a small M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Compact 2280 form factor
Cons−Requires a free M.2 NVMe slot on the motherboard
Compared with the 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+9 drive ports: only 21 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
NGFFSpec score 8.2
9 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Nine SATA ports for drives in a small M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Compact 2280 form factor
−Requires a free M.2 NVMe slot on the motherboard
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Nine SATA ports for drives in a small M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Compact 2280 form factor
Cons−Requires a free M.2 NVMe slot on the motherboard
Compared with the 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+9 drive ports: only 21 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast bus connection
−Older SAS2308 chip with 6Gb/s SAS speed
$71.80
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast bus connection
+Includes SATA cables for connecting drives
Cons−Older SAS2308 chip with 6Gb/s SAS speed
Compared with the 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
−6Gb/s: 61 of the 121 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
ZurjySpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, SAS3008
+Eight internal ports for multiple SAS or SATA drives
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes breakout cables for connecting drives
−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple SAS or SATA drives
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes breakout cables for connecting drives
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 326 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 27 of 212 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
ADAPTEC - 16-Port SAS/SATA RAID Controller 71605 - PCIe 3.0 x8 - RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
