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
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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 12 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 62 here
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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 12 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
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External
+Rated at 6GB/s for high-speed storage transfers
+Uses a PCI-E x8 slot for the card connection
+Includes the card and 8087-8482 cable
−External port side limits use to external storage setups
$182.54
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Rated at 6GB/s for high-speed storage transfers
+Uses a PCI-E x8 slot for the card connection
+Includes the card and 8087-8482 cable
Cons−External port side limits use to external storage setups
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Dell
12Gb/s, HBA, External
+External ports provide connection to outside storage enclosures
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed for fast drive links
+Four SFF-8644 ports allow multiple external connections
−External-only port layout limits use with internal drives
$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+External ports provide connection to outside storage enclosures
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed for fast drive links
+Four SFF-8644 ports allow multiple external connections
Cons−External-only port layout limits use with internal drives
Compared with the 12 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 62 here
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LSISpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+Eight external ports for expansion enclosures
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for the host system
$158.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight external ports for expansion enclosures
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for the host system
+RAID support for levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60
Compared with the 12 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 62 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 53 here have a higher pcie
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StorageTekProSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, External
+Eight external ports for connecting external drive enclosures
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Includes IT mode for direct drive access
$159.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight external ports for connecting external drive enclosures
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Includes IT mode for direct drive access
Compared with the 12 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 62 here
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LSISpec score 8.4
16 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, External
+16 external ports for expansion enclosures
+Half-length card fits compact chassis
+6Gb/s SAS speed per port
$175.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+16 external ports for expansion enclosures
+Half-length card fits compact chassis
+6Gb/s SAS speed per port
Compared with the 12 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+16 drive ports: only 6 of 84 here have more drive ports
−PCIe 2.0: 47 of the 53 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 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 12 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 53 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) 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 12 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
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LSI
8 Drive ports, External
+Eight external ports for expanding storage
+HBA type for drive connectivity without RAID
+External port side for outside enclosures
$100.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - Details10GtekSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 62 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 53 here have a higher pcie
$105.29
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsIpolexSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 62 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 53 here have a higher pcie
$131.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
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