StarTech.comSpec score 8.2
10 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, ASM1062
+10 SATA ports for many drives on one card
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+NCQ support for queued drive commands
$112.18-9%List: $122.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+10 SATA ports for many drives on one card
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+NCQ support for queued drive commands
+PCIe 2.0 interface
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+10 drive ports: only 23 of 137 here have more drive ports
−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
$56.99-5%Was: $59.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
About this product
HighPointSpec score 8.3
PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight SAS ports for connecting multiple drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speed
+Uses PCIe 2.0 interface
−Uses older PCIe 2.0 interface than newer cards
−Not a RAID card, so no hardware RAID
$99.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Eight SAS ports for connecting multiple drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speed
+Uses PCIe 2.0 interface
Cons−Uses older PCIe 2.0 interface than newer cards
−Not a RAID card, so no hardware RAID
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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LSISpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s
+Internal ports for connecting drives inside a server or PC
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 2.0 host interface
−No RAID function, so no built-in drive arrays
$102.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Internal ports for connecting drives inside a server or PC
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 2.0 host interface
+Eight ports for connecting up to eight drives
Cons−No RAID function, so no built-in drive arrays
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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SvnxingtiiSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, HBA, SAS2008
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses SAS2008 chip on a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface
−Limited to PCIe 2.0 bandwidth
$64.88
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses SAS2008 chip on a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface
+Includes two SATA cables in the package
Cons−Limited to PCIe 2.0 bandwidth
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
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LSISpec score 8.0
4 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s
+Internal ports for connecting drives inside a server or PC
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 2.0 host interface
−Only four ports for connecting drives
$95.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros+Internal ports for connecting drives inside a server or PC
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 2.0 host interface
+RAID controller for mirrored or striped drive arrays
+512MB cache memory
Cons−Only four ports for connecting drives
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−4 drive ports: 119 of the 137 here have more drive ports
−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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LanpanSpec score 8.0
4 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Four internal ports for small drive setups
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
−Only four ports limits the number of drives
$67.77
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Four internal ports for small drive setups
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
+Includes SAS cables for drive connections
Cons−Only four ports limits the number of drives
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−4 drive ports: 119 of the 137 here have more drive ports
−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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StarTech.comSpec score 7.8
4 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, HBA
+Four SATA III 6Gbps ports for adding drives
+PCIe 2.0 interface fits standard expansion slots
+Includes HyperDuo SSD tiering support for drive caching
−PCIe 2.0 is an older, slower interface than PCIe 3.0
−Only four ports limits drive expansion compared with larger cards
$80.88
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsSxtaigoodSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+SAS2008 chip for 6Gb/s drive support
−Limited to 6Gb/s SAS speed
$54.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+SAS2008 chip for 6Gb/s drive support
+Includes SATA cables
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s SAS speed
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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YiBaoTongSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Provides 8 internal ports from one card
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA
−Uses an older PCIe 2.0 interface
−Limited to 6Gb/s link speed
$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Provides 8 internal ports from one card
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA
+Includes two SFF-8087 SATA cables
Cons−Uses an older PCIe 2.0 interface
−Limited to 6Gb/s link speed
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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YiBaoTongSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Internal 8-port layout suits a server or NAS chassis
+IT mode firmware suits ZFS and similar software RAID
+Includes SATA cables for direct drive connections
−PCIe 2.0 interface limits throughput on newer systems
$69.88
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Internal 8-port layout suits a server or NAS chassis
+IT mode firmware suits ZFS and similar software RAID
+Includes SATA cables for direct drive connections
+6Gb/s SAS link speed for SATA and SAS drives
Cons−PCIe 2.0 interface limits throughput on newer systems
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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LanpanSpec score 8.0
4 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Flashed to IT mode for direct disk access
+Internal ports for drives inside the case
+Four ports for a small number of drives
−Older SAS2008 chip with 6Gb/s SAS speed
−Only PCIe 2.0 slot interface
$71.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros+Flashed to IT mode for direct disk access
+Internal ports for drives inside the case
+Four ports for a small number of drives
+Includes SATA cables for connecting drives
Cons−Older SAS2008 chip with 6Gb/s SAS speed
−Only PCIe 2.0 slot interface
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−4 drive ports: 119 of the 137 here have more drive ports
−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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HP
PCIe 2.0, RAID
+RAID 0, 1 and other levels for drive redundancy
+Low profile form factor fits compact server chassis
+Includes 256MB cache memory
−PCIe 2.0 interface limits maximum bandwidth
$55.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+RAID 0, 1 and other levels for drive redundancy
+Low profile form factor fits compact server chassis
+Includes 256MB cache memory
Cons−PCIe 2.0 interface limits maximum bandwidth
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
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IpolexSpec score 8.1
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Offers eight ports through dual Mini SAS connectors
+Uses SAS2008 chip for the controller function
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA connection speed
+Uses PCIe 2.0 x8 interface for expansion slots
+Provides external connection for drives outside the case
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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HighPoint
PCIe 2.0
+Connects four internal SATA drives through one card
+Uses a PCI Express 2.0 interface
+Supports SATA 6Gb/s drive connections
$109.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Connects four internal SATA drives through one card
+Uses a PCI Express 2.0 interface
+Supports SATA 6Gb/s drive connections
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
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IBM
PCIe 2.0, RAID
+RAID controller type for SAS and SATA drives
+Supports PCIe 2.0 bus interface
+IBM part number 46M0831 for identification
$128.06
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+RAID controller type for SAS and SATA drives
+Supports PCIe 2.0 bus interface
+IBM part number 46M0831 for identification
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
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Inline
PCIe 2.0, ASM1064
+Adds eight SATA 6Gb/s ports to a computer
+Uses ASM1064 chip for the controller function
+Uses PCIe 2.0 interface for expansion slots
$139.27
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Adds eight SATA 6Gb/s ports to a computer
+Uses ASM1064 chip for the controller function
+Uses PCIe 2.0 interface for expansion slots
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
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