StarTech.comSpec score 8.1
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1166
+Six SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
$67.99-13%List: $77.89
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Spec score8.1
Pros+Six SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+Non-RAID HBA mode for direct drive access
Cons−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
Compared with the 96 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 115 of the 212 here have more drive ports
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StarTech.comSpec score 8.0
4 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1164
+Four SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
$50.72
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros+Four SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+Non-RAID HBA mode for direct drive access
Cons−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
Compared with the 96 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
−4 drive ports: 134 of the 212 here have more drive ports
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LSI LogicSpec score 8.9
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+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
Compared with the 96 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+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) 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
+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 score8.6
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 96 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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YbbottSpec score 8.3
10 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+10 drive ports: only 16 of 212 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
$45.98-6%List: $48.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
About this product
ElecnexusSpec score 8.6
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1064
+16 SATA ports for many drives on one card
+Supports 6Gbps SATA III transfer speeds
+Uses PCIe 3.0 for a modern host interface
−Uses a single PCIe 3.0 x1 lane for all ports
$56.99-5%List: $59.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+16 SATA ports for many drives on one card
+Supports 6Gbps SATA III transfer speeds
+Uses PCIe 3.0 for a modern host interface
+Includes cables for connecting drives
Cons−Uses a single PCIe 3.0 x1 lane for all ports
Compared with the 96 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
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MoonqkusesSpec score 8.0
4 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Marvell 88SE9215
+Four SATA ports for adding internal drives
+6Gbps SATA 3.0 speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface
−Non-RAID, so no hardware redundancy or striping
$18.04-5%Was: $18.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros+Four SATA ports for adding internal drives
+6Gbps SATA 3.0 speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+Includes four SATA cables
+Low profile bracket fits small form factor cases
Cons−Non-RAID, so no hardware redundancy or striping
Compared with the 96 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
−4 drive ports: 134 of the 212 here have more drive ports
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XdingjialaSpec score 8.1
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Six SATA III ports at 6Gbps
+ASM1166 controller chipset
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
$44.64-5%List: $46.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Six SATA III ports at 6Gbps
+ASM1166 controller chipset
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
Compared with the 96 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 115 of the 212 here have more drive ports
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SupermicroSpec score 9.0
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 score9.0
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 96 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) SxtaigoodSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 96 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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YiBaoTongSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 96 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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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
$46.92-6%Was: $49.68
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 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
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for a modern motherboard slot
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 96 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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DiyeeniSpec score 8.9
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 score8.9
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 96 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 121 here
+16 drive ports: only 4 of 212 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
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MzhouSpec score 8.7
18 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Eighteen SATA ports for large drive arrays
+ASM1166 chipset for SATA expansion
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
−Eighteen ports need a PCIe slot with enough lanes
$64.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eighteen SATA ports for large drive arrays
+ASM1166 chipset for SATA expansion
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Includes SATA and power cables
Cons−Eighteen ports need a PCIe slot with enough lanes
Compared with the 96 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+18 drive ports: only 3 of 212 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 140 here have a higher pcie
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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 96 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 96 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 96 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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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 96 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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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 96 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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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 96 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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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 96 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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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 96 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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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 96 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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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 96 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 96 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 96 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 96 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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