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
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IntelSpec score 8.9
24 Drive ports, 6Gb/s
+Provides 24 ports for connecting drives
+6Gb/s SAS transfer rate
+Intel RES2SV240 model for identification
−Expander card that adds no RAID function on its own
$89.99
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Spec score8.9
Pros+Provides 24 ports for connecting drives
+6Gb/s SAS transfer rate
+Intel RES2SV240 model for identification
Cons−Expander card that adds no RAID function on its own
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 137 here
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$108.39
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Spec score8.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
+Includes an 8087-8482 cable with the card
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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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 39 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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HomeStockSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s
+Eight SATA ports from a single M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a fast host connection
+Uses FIS-based switching for SATA port expansion
−SATA 6Gb/s speed limits throughput per drive
$100.90
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Eight SATA ports from a single M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a fast host connection
+Uses FIS-based switching for SATA port expansion
Cons−SATA 6Gb/s speed limits throughput per drive
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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YrwygcgwySpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, External
+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+External ports suit drive enclosures
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA
−Full height bracket may not fit low profile cases
$138.56
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+External ports suit drive enclosures
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA
+Low profile version listed separately for fitting smaller cases
Cons−Full height bracket may not fit low profile cases
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$142.76
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
+Suited to ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID setups
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−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 39 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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AlomejorSpec score 8.3
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 score8.3
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 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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LanpanSpec score 8.3
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 score8.3
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 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+SAS2308 chip for 6Gb/s drive support
−Limited to 6Gb/s SAS speed
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$67.80
as of 11/04/2026 04:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+SAS2308 chip for 6Gb/s drive support
+Includes two 8087-8482 cables
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s SAS speed
−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, External
+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+External ports suit drive enclosures
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA
−Low profile bracket limits fit in full height slots
$138.56
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+External ports suit drive enclosures
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA
+Low profile form factor fits smaller cases
Cons−Low profile bracket limits fit in full height slots
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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StorageTekProSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+Flashed to IT mode, suited to ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID
+6Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
−Operates as an HBA, so it offers no hardware RAID
$79.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+Flashed to IT mode, suited to ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID
+6Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
Cons−Operates as an HBA, so it offers no hardware RAID
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) StorageTekProSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+Flashed to IT mode, suited to ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID
+6Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
−Operates as an HBA, so it offers no hardware RAID
$75.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+Flashed to IT mode, suited to ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID
+6Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
Cons−Operates as an HBA, so it offers no hardware RAID
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) SxtaigoodSpec 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 39 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 39 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 39 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 8.0
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 39 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 39 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
+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
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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 39 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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LpxlqklypSpec score 7.8
4 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Supports ZFS and FreeNAS setups
+6Gb/s SAS speed per port
−Only four internal ports
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$138.18
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Supports ZFS and FreeNAS setups
+6Gb/s SAS speed per port
Cons−Only four internal ports
−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−4 drive ports: 119 of the 137 here have more drive ports
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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LSI LogicSpec score 7.8
4 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID, Internal
+Four internal ports for a small drive array
+PCIe interface for installation in a standard slot
+RAID adapter for drive redundancy and striping
−Only four ports limits drive count
$68.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Four internal ports for a small drive array
+PCIe interface for installation in a standard slot
+RAID adapter for drive redundancy and striping
Cons−Only four ports limits drive count
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−4 drive ports: 119 of the 137 here have more drive ports
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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HPSpec score 7.7
1 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID, External
+One internal and one external port for flexible drive connections
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speeds
+Includes 512MB flash-backed write cache
−Only one port per side limits drive count
$68.52
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+One internal and one external port for flexible drive connections
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speeds
+Includes 512MB flash-backed write cache
Cons−Only one port per side limits drive count
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−1 drive ports: 136 of the 137 here have more drive ports
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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ChenyangSpec score 8.6
PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
+Uses PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Dual Mini-SAS SFF-8087 connectors for more drives
$57.88
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
+Uses PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Dual Mini-SAS SFF-8087 connectors for more drives
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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ChenyangSpec score 8.6
PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
+Uses PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Dual Mini-SAS SFF-8087 connectors for more drives
$57.88
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
+Uses PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Dual Mini-SAS SFF-8087 connectors for more drives
+Mounts in an M.2 M-Key slot
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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LSI LogicSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, External
+8 external ports for connecting external drive enclosures
+6Gb/s SAS and SATA speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface
$123.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+8 external ports for connecting external drive enclosures
+6Gb/s SAS and SATA speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSI LogicSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, RAID
+8 internal ports for connecting internal drives
+RAID controller for building drive arrays
+1GB DDR3 cache memory
$67.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+8 internal ports for connecting internal drives
+RAID controller for building drive arrays
+1GB DDR3 cache memory
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSI LogicSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, RAID
+Eight internal ports for connecting up to eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 host interface for faster data transfer
$58.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting up to eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 host interface for faster data transfer
+RAID controller for mirrored or striped drive arrays
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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HomeStock M.2 PCIe Gen3 x2 to 8 Port SATA 6Gb/s Expansion Card - High-Speed Storage Solution with FIS-Based Switching
LSI LOGIC SAS9211-8I 8PORT Int 6GB Sata+SAS Pcie 2.0
StorageTekPro Flashed Dell H310 6Gbps SAS HBA to LSI 9211-8i P20 IT Mode for ZFS FreeNAS unRAID
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