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 25 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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KnjcsvhghSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, RAID, Internal
+16 internal ports for many drives
+RAID 5 support for drive redundancy
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
−Lacks IT mode for pass-through to ZFS setups
$256.25
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+RAID 5 support for drive redundancy
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
Cons−Lacks IT mode for pass-through to ZFS setups
Compared with the 25 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+16 drive ports: only 2 of 29 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 25 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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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 25 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
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YiBaoTongSpec 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 25 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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KnjcsvhghSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+16 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
$262.98
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+16 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Suited to TrueNAS, ZFS, UnRAID and Proxmox
Compared with the 25 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+16 drive ports: only 2 of 29 here have more drive ports
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GenericSpec score 9.0
8 Drive ports, PCIe 4.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 4.0 host interface
+8 internal ports for drive connections
$269.90
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 4.0 host interface
+8 internal ports for drive connections
+Host bus adapter for direct drive access
Compared with the 25 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 4.0: the highest pcie of the 18 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
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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 - DetailsYrwygcgwySpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+16 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
$262.98
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+IT mode firmware for direct disk access
+16 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Suited to TrueNAS, ZFS, UnRAID and Proxmox
Compared with the 25 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+16 drive ports: only 2 of 29 here have more drive ports
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+16 internal ports for many drives
+IT mode suits ZFS and software RAID setups
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
$262.98
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+IT mode suits ZFS and software RAID setups
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
+HBA design passes drives straight to the operating system
Compared with the 25 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+16 drive ports: only 2 of 29 here have more drive ports
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LpxlqklypSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+16 internal ports for many drives
+IT mode suits ZFS and software RAID setups
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
$210.43
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+IT mode suits ZFS and software RAID setups
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
+HBA design passes drives straight to the operating system
Compared with the 25 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+16 drive ports: only 2 of 29 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for passing drives straight to the OS
$250.91
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for passing drives straight to the OS
+Includes four SFF-8643 SATA cables
Compared with the 25 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
+16 drive ports: only 2 of 29 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
+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 25 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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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+8 internal ports for a moderate drive count
+IT mode suits ZFS and software RAID setups
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
$239.40
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+8 internal ports for a moderate drive count
+IT mode suits ZFS and software RAID setups
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
+HBA design passes drives straight to the operating system
Compared with the 25 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
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BuacozSpec 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 25 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 25 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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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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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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Knjcsvhgh
12Gb/s, HBA, SAS3008
+IT mode for passing drives straight to the operating system
+12Gb/s SAS speed for faster drive connections
+Built on the SAS3008 controller chip
$215.12
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+IT mode for passing drives straight to the operating system
+12Gb/s SAS speed for faster drive connections
+Built on the SAS3008 controller chip
Compared with the 25 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
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Bfqtxlavk
12Gb/s, HBA, SAS3008
+IT mode for passing drives straight to the operating system
+12Gb/s SAS speed for faster drive connections
+Built on the SAS3008 controller chip
$215.12
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+IT mode for passing drives straight to the operating system
+12Gb/s SAS speed for faster drive connections
+Built on the SAS3008 controller chip
Compared with the 25 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
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Yrwygcgwy
12Gb/s, HBA, SAS3008
+IT mode for passing drives straight to the operating system
+12Gb/s SAS speed for faster drive connections
+Built on the SAS3008 controller chip
$215.12
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+IT mode for passing drives straight to the operating system
+12Gb/s SAS speed for faster drive connections
+Built on the SAS3008 controller chip
Compared with the 25 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
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Knjcsvhgh
12Gb/s
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage connections
+1GB cache for buffered write performance
+PCIe x8 slot for high-bandwidth connection
$259.67
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage connections
+1GB cache for buffered write performance
+PCIe x8 slot for high-bandwidth connection
Compared with the 25 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 28 here
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