SupermicroSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 108 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) AdaptecSpec score 8.8
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 score8.8
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 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
+16 drive ports: only 5 of 137 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) GenericSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, RAID, External
+12Gb/s SAS speed
+8 external ports for expansion enclosures
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
−External ports only, no internal connection
$149.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+12Gb/s SAS speed
+8 external ports for expansion enclosures
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+RAID controller function
Cons−External ports only, no internal connection
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 108 here
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HPSpec score 8.7
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 score8.7
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 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 108 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
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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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Bfqtxlavk
2 Drive ports, RAID
+RAID controller with two ports
+Includes a 1G or 2G cache option
+Includes a cache battery for write protection
−Only two ports limits the number of drives
$118.78
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+RAID controller with two ports
+Includes a 1G or 2G cache option
+Includes a cache battery for write protection
Cons−Only two ports limits the number of drives
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−2 drive ports: 129 of the 137 here have more drive ports
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Bfqtxlavk
12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Hardware RAID controller function
+1GB cache memory included
−Mini form factor for specific server chassis
$103.10
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Hardware RAID controller function
+1GB cache memory included
Cons−Mini form factor for specific server chassis
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 108 here
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Knjcsvhgh
2 Drive ports, RAID
+RAID controller with two ports
+Includes a 1G or 2G cache option
+Includes a cache battery for write protection
−Only two ports limits the number of drives
$118.78
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+RAID controller with two ports
+Includes a 1G or 2G cache option
+Includes a cache battery for write protection
Cons−Only two ports limits the number of drives
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−2 drive ports: 129 of the 137 here have more drive ports
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Yrwygcgwy
2 Drive ports, RAID
+RAID controller with two ports
+Includes a 1G or 2G cache option
+Includes a cache battery for write protection
−Only two ports limits the number of drives
$97.18
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+RAID controller with two ports
+Includes a 1G or 2G cache option
+Includes a cache battery for write protection
Cons−Only two ports limits the number of drives
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−2 drive ports: 129 of the 137 here have more drive ports
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Knjcsvhgh
12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Hardware RAID controller function
+1GB cache memory included
−Mini form factor for specific server chassis
$103.10
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Hardware RAID controller function
+1GB cache memory included
Cons−Mini form factor for specific server chassis
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 108 here
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Yrwygcgwy
12Gb/s, RAID
+Mini form factor for Dell PowerEdge R430, R530, R630, R730 servers
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage connections
+Includes 1GB cache with battery backup
−Mono RAID controller supports only one array
$103.10
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Mini form factor for Dell PowerEdge R430, R530, R630, R730 servers
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage connections
+Includes 1GB cache with battery backup
Cons−Mono RAID controller supports only one array
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 108 here
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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 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 79 of the 96 here have a higher pcie
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Jauarta
RAID
+RAID array card for combining drives into one volume
+4GB cache for faster read and write handling
+Uses a PCI Express x8 interface
−Specifications do not state supported RAID levels
$54.29
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
About this product
LSI Logic
8 Drive ports, RAID
+Eight ports connect up to eight drives
+256MB cache improves RAID controller throughput
+PCIe interface fits standard expansion slots
−Older 3GB SAS generation limits maximum transfer speed
$60.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Eight ports connect up to eight drives
+256MB cache improves RAID controller throughput
+PCIe interface fits standard expansion slots
+SATA and SAS drive support on one controller
Cons−Older 3GB SAS generation limits maximum transfer speed
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Goodstumbler
2 Drive ports, RAID
+RAID controller for arranging drives into redundant arrays
+4GB cache for improved data handling
+PCIe x8 interface for server and workstation slots
−Only two ports limits the number of drives connected
$64.32
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+RAID controller for arranging drives into redundant arrays
+4GB cache for improved data handling
+PCIe x8 interface for server and workstation slots
+Two ports for connecting drives
Cons−Only two ports limits the number of drives connected
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−2 drive ports: 129 of the 137 here have more drive ports
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DellSpec score 9.2
PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage throughput
+RAID controller for array-based storage configurations
+PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
$88.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage throughput
+RAID controller for array-based storage configurations
+PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 108 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
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LSISpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 host interface for faster data transfer
+Eight internal ports for connecting up to eight drives
$65.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 host interface for faster data transfer
+Eight internal ports for connecting up to eight drives
+RAID controller for mirrored or striped drive arrays
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 108 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
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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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LSISpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, RAID
+Eight ports for connecting multiple drives
+Low-profile form factor for compact chassis
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
$99.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Eight ports for connecting multiple drives
+Low-profile form factor for compact chassis
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
+CacheCade Pro support for SSD caching
+RAID support for redundancy and striping
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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LSISpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID, Internal
+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+6Gb/s SAS speed for drive connections
$69.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+6Gb/s SAS speed for drive connections
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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HPSpec score 7.7
2 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID
+6Gb/s SAS interface for storage links
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
+2 ports for connecting drives
$52.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+6Gb/s SAS interface for storage links
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
+2 ports for connecting drives
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−2 drive ports: 129 of the 137 here have more drive ports
−6Gb/s: 69 of the 108 here have a higher sas speed
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8 Drive ports, RAID, Internal
+Includes 256MB cache for faster write handling
+Includes battery backup unit for cache protection
+Offers 8 internal ports for drives
$125.98
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About this product
Bfqtxlavk
8 Drive ports, RAID, Internal
+Includes 256MB cache for faster write handling
+Includes battery backup unit for cache protection
+Offers 8 internal ports for drives
$125.98
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
About this product
Dell
RAID
+Provides RAID controller functionality
+Designed for the Dell R710 server platform
+Part of the PERC H700 controller family
$95.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
About this product
Dell
RAID
+Provides RAID controller functionality
+Includes 1GB cache for array performance
+Supports ADTR SAS controller operation
$149.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsDell
PCIe 3.0, RAID
+RAID controller for array-based storage configurations
+PCIe 3.0 host interface
+2GB non-volatile cache
$133.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+RAID controller for array-based storage configurations
+PCIe 3.0 host interface
+2GB non-volatile cache
Compared with the 39 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 96 here have a higher pcie
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