HPSpec score 9.2
PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface for faster drive links
+PCIe 3.0 x8 plug-in card for modern servers
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
−External port design requires an external enclosure
$270.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface for faster drive links
+PCIe 3.0 x8 plug-in card for modern servers
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
Cons−External port design requires an external enclosure
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
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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 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
+16 drive ports: only 2 of 29 here have more drive ports
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KnjcsvhghSpec 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 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
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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 - DetailsYiBaoTongSpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Provides 24 internal ports from one card
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS
$279.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Provides 24 internal ports from one card
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Includes six SFF-8643 to SATA cables
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 29 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
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BroadcomSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+16 internal channels for large drive counts
+12Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
+Low profile form factor fits compact chassis
$233.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsBuacozSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, SAS3408
+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drive connections
+Uses an SAS3408 controller chip
$253.69
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drive connections
+Uses an SAS3408 controller chip
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast data transfer
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
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HighPointSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s
+Eight ports for connecting up to eight SAS or SATA drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speeds
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a fast host connection
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight ports for connecting up to eight SAS or SATA drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speeds
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a fast host connection
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 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 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
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LanpanSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast bus connection
+Includes SAS cables for connecting drives
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
+16 drive ports: only 2 of 29 here have more drive ports
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LSISpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
$220.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
+Includes CacheVault for cache protection
+RAID controller for drive redundancy and striping
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
$213.79
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
$213.79
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
$213.79
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SlmlsgbSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, Internal
+Eight internal ports for SAS and SATA drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for higher bandwidth
$212.52
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for SAS and SATA drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for higher bandwidth
Compared with the 17 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
GlotrendsSpec score 9.2
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1164
+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 29 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
$265.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
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HighPointSpec score 8.2
4 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+PCIe 3.0: only 1 of 18 here have a higher pcie
−4 drive ports: 28 of the 29 here have more drive ports
$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
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