SvnxingtiiSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+SAS3216 chip for 12Gb/s drive support
−Internal ports only, no external connection
−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot
$199.99-13%Was: $229.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+SAS3216 chip for 12Gb/s drive support
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern motherboards
+IT mode suits ZFS and software RAID setups
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 47 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
+16 drive ports: only 5 of 56 here have more drive ports
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DellSpec score 9.5
PCIe 4.0, 12Gb/s
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed for fast storage links
+Uses PCIe 4.0 interface for high-bandwidth host connection
+Dell customer kit adapter for PERC H350 controller setups
−Sold as an adapter kit rather than a complete controller card
$185.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed for fast storage links
+Uses PCIe 4.0 interface for high-bandwidth host connection
+Dell customer kit adapter for PERC H350 controller setups
Cons−Sold as an adapter kit rather than a complete controller card
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 4.0: the highest pcie of the 35 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 47 here
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, SAS3008
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode firmware for ZFS and FreeNAS
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$229.13
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode firmware for ZFS and FreeNAS
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 47 here
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BroadcomSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+8 internal channels for eight drives
+12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA support
+Low profile form factor fits compact chassis
−Lower 1200 MBps throughput than newer models
$183.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsKnjcsvhghSpec score 8.4
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+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
$224.50
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Includes a cable with the card
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
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LSI LogicSpec score 8.4
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, RAID, Internal
+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for current motherboard slots
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for current motherboard slots
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) 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 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 32 of the 47 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
$213.43
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 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
+Includes a cable with the card
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 32 of the 47 here have a higher sas speed
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YiBaoTongSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 ports support many drives from one card
+12Gb/s SAS link speed for faster drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for solid bus bandwidth
$189.88-5%List: $199.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+16 ports support many drives from one card
+12Gb/s SAS link speed for faster drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for solid bus bandwidth
+IT mode supports ZFS and FreeNAS setups
+Includes four SFF-8643 to SATA cables
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 47 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
+16 drive ports: only 5 of 56 here have more drive ports
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LanpanSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
Cons−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 47 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
+16 drive ports: only 5 of 56 here have more drive ports
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LanpanSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen ports for a large number of drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
−Needs a PCIe x8 slot for full performance
$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+Sixteen ports for a large number of drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for modern servers
+Four 8643 to SATA cables included
Cons−Needs a PCIe x8 slot for full performance
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 47 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
+16 drive ports: only 5 of 56 here have more drive ports
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SxtaigoodSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$188.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+SAS3416 chip for 12Gb/s drive support
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern motherboards
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 47 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
+16 drive ports: only 5 of 56 here have more drive ports
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YiBaoTongSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
−Internal ports only, no external connectors
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectors
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 47 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
+16 drive ports: only 5 of 56 here have more drive ports
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.4
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+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
$183.85
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
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YrwygcgwySpec score 8.4
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+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
$224.50
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Includes a cable with the card
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.4
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
−Internal ports only, no external connectors
$197.44
as of 11/04/2026 05:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectors
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
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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 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 32 of the 47 here have a higher sas speed
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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 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 32 of the 47 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 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 32 of the 47 here have a higher sas speed
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, SAS2308
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Uses the SAS2308 chip
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$212.19
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Uses the SAS2308 chip
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Includes two cables
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 32 of the 47 here have a higher sas speed
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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 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 32 of the 47 here have a higher sas speed
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Adaptec
HBA
+Functions as a host bus adapter for SCSI devices
+Uses a PCI Express X1 interface for the host connection
+Provides a single SCSI channel for one device chain
−Single channel limits the number of devices per adapter
$249.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Functions as a host bus adapter for SCSI devices
+Uses a PCI Express X1 interface for the host connection
+Provides a single SCSI channel for one device chain
Cons−Single channel limits the number of devices per adapter
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Yrwygcgwy
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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Kalea-Informatique
PCIe 3.0, JMB585
+Eight SATA ports for connecting many drives
+Built on the JMB585 chipset
+Uses the newer PCIe 3.0 standard
−Specifications do not list the supported SATA speed
$231.61
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsKalea-Informatique
PCIe 3.0
+Supports two M.2 NVMe M Key SSDs
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Hardware RAID 0 and 1 support
−Requires a PCIe x8 slot
$192.38
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsGpbmwbrkth
8 Drive ports, Marvell 88SE9215
+Provides 8 SATA III ports at 6Gbps
+Uses the Marvell 88SE9215 chip
+Supports x1 through x16 PCIe slots
−Takes up capacity needed for other PCIe devices
$237.60
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
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Edsjtzrsq
20 Drive ports
+Provides 20 SATA 3.0 ports for many drives
+Fits a PCIe x1 slot for expanding storage
+Suits large storage arrays and drive collections
−Needs a large case with room for many drives
$164.27
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Provides 20 SATA 3.0 ports for many drives
+Fits a PCIe x1 slot for expanding storage
+Suits large storage arrays and drive collections
Cons−Needs a large case with room for many drives
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+20 drive ports: only 4 of 56 here have more drive ports
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LSI LogicSpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, Internal
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS speed on a PCIe 3.0 interface
+Full height bracket fits standard tower cases
$192.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS speed on a PCIe 3.0 interface
+Full height bracket fits standard tower cases
Compared with the 74 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 56 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 47 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 35 here have a higher pcie
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