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
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 23 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
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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 23 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) About this product
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 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 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 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, SAS2008
+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
$194.05
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe x8 interface
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
Compared with the 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 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 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−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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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 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−4 drive ports: 78 of the 84 here have more drive ports
−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.9
24 Drive ports, 6Gb/s
+24 ports for connecting many drives
+6Gb/s SATA and SAS speed
+Expander design for hot-swap storage builds
$174.47
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+24 ports for connecting many drives
+6Gb/s SATA and SAS speed
+Expander design for hot-swap storage builds
+PCIe interface for server use
Compared with the 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 84 here
−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
$193.23
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
Compared with the 23 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) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
$193.23
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
Compared with the 23 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) About this product
BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
$193.23
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
Compared with the 23 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) About this product
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 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 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 many drives
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Supports ZFS and FreeNAS setups
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$184.63
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Supports ZFS and FreeNAS setups
+6Gb/s SAS speed per port
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.9
24 Drive ports, 6Gb/s
+24 ports for connecting many drives at once
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe card format for server installation
$174.47
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+24 ports for connecting many drives at once
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe card format for server installation
Compared with the 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 84 here
−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 8.9
24 Drive ports, 6Gb/s
+24 ports for connecting many drives at once
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe card format for server installation
$174.47
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+24 ports for connecting many drives at once
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe card format for server installation
Compared with the 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 84 here
−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 23 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 23 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) KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+8 internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
$168.23
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+8 internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Suited to ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID builds
+Includes two SFF-8087 to SATA connections
Compared with the 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+8 internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
$190.12
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+8 internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Suited to ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID builds
+Two SFF-8087 connectors for SATA drives
Compared with the 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+8 internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
$130.22
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+8 internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
Compared with the 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
EdsjtzrsqSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
$196.05
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
+Works with SATA drives for expansion
Compared with the 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
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HighPointSpec score 8.6
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 53 here have a higher pcie
+16 drive ports: only 6 of 84 here have more drive ports
−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
$149.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Compared with the 23 RAID and HBA Cards on this pagePros+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 53 here have a higher pcie
+16 drive ports: only 6 of 84 here have more drive ports
Cons−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
−6Gb/s: 39 of the 62 here have a higher sas speed
$158.57
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
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