StarTech.comSpec score 8.2
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1166
+Six SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
$67.99-13%List: $77.89
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Spec score8.2
Pros+Six SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+Non-RAID HBA mode for direct drive access
Cons−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
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StarTech.comSpec score 8.0
4 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1164
+Four SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
$50.72
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Spec score8.0
Pros+Four SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+Non-RAID HBA mode for direct drive access
Cons−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
−4 drive ports: 99 of the 172 here have more drive ports
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for multi-drive setups
+IT mode for direct drive access
+Includes two SFF-8643 to SATA cables
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$74.99-12%List: $84.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+8 internal ports for multi-drive setups
+IT mode for direct drive access
+Includes two SFF-8643 to SATA cables
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 82 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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YbbottSpec score 8.5
10 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+10 drive ports: only 8 of 172 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
$45.98-6%List: $48.99
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ElecnexusSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1064
+16 SATA ports for many drives on one card
+Supports 6Gbps SATA III transfer speeds
+Uses PCIe 3.0 for a modern host interface
−Uses a single PCIe 3.0 x1 lane for all ports
$56.99-5%List: $59.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+16 SATA ports for many drives on one card
+Supports 6Gbps SATA III transfer speeds
+Uses PCIe 3.0 for a modern host interface
+Includes cables for connecting drives
Cons−Uses a single PCIe 3.0 x1 lane for all ports
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+16 drive ports: only 1 of 172 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
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MoonqkusesSpec score 8.0
4 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Marvell 88SE9215
+Four SATA ports for adding internal drives
+6Gbps SATA 3.0 speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface
−Non-RAID, so no hardware redundancy or striping
$18.04-5%Was: $18.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros+Four SATA ports for adding internal drives
+6Gbps SATA 3.0 speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+Includes four SATA cables
+Low profile bracket fits small form factor cases
Cons−Non-RAID, so no hardware redundancy or striping
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
−4 drive ports: 99 of the 172 here have more drive ports
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XdingjialaSpec score 8.2
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Six SATA III ports at 6Gbps
+ASM1166 controller chipset
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
$44.64-5%List: $46.99
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MzhouSpec score 9.0
18 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Eighteen SATA ports for large drive arrays
+ASM1166 chipset for SATA expansion
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
−Eighteen ports need a PCIe slot with enough lanes
$64.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+Eighteen SATA ports for large drive arrays
+ASM1166 chipset for SATA expansion
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Includes SATA and power cables
Cons−Eighteen ports need a PCIe slot with enough lanes
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+18 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 172 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
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AdaptecSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, RAID
+Supports 16 ports for many connected drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a modern motherboard slot
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 levels
−Uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, which takes up a large slot
$55.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Supports 16 ports for many connected drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a modern motherboard slot
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 levels
Cons−Uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, which takes up a large slot
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+16 drive ports: only 1 of 172 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) H!Fiber.comSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 82 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
$56.88-8%Was: $61.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this pagePros+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 82 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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YiBaoTongSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+12Gb/s SAS link speed for faster drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bus bandwidth
+Internal 8-port layout suits a server or NAS chassis
$65.00-7%Was: $69.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+12Gb/s SAS link speed for faster drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bus bandwidth
+Internal 8-port layout suits a server or NAS chassis
+IT mode supports ZFS and software RAID setups
+Includes SFF-8643 to SATA cables
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 82 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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Lemon treeSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
$46.92-6%Was: $49.68
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for a modern motherboard slot
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 82 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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LanpanSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
$49.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for fast bus connection
Cons−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 82 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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Lemon treeSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
$63.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes SATA cables for SATA drive connections
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 82 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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Lemon treeSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
$65.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes SATA cables for SATA drive connections
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 82 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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Lemon treeSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
$51.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for a modern motherboard slot
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 82 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for multi-drive setups
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$65.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+8 internal ports for multi-drive setups
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 82 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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IpolexSpec score 8.5
10 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, JMB582
+Ten SATA ports for large drive counts
+PCIe 3.0 interface with 6Gbps controller
+Includes ten SATA cables
−Non-RAID only, no drive array support
$34.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.5
Pros+Ten SATA ports for large drive counts
+PCIe 3.0 interface with 6Gbps controller
+Includes ten SATA cables
+Supports non-RAID operation
Cons−Non-RAID only, no drive array support
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+10 drive ports: only 8 of 172 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
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MzhouSpec score 8.5
10 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Ten SATA ports for connecting many drives
+ASM1166 chipset for SATA expansion
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
−Single PCIe x1 slot limits total bandwidth
$45.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.5
Pros+Ten SATA ports for connecting many drives
+ASM1166 chipset for SATA expansion
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+6Gbps per port SATA III speed
Cons−Single PCIe x1 slot limits total bandwidth
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+10 drive ports: only 8 of 172 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
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NFHKSpec score 8.4
9 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Nine SATA ports for drives in a small M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Compact 2280 form factor
−Requires a free M.2 NVMe slot on the motherboard
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Nine SATA ports for drives in a small M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Compact 2280 form factor
Cons−Requires a free M.2 NVMe slot on the motherboard
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+9 drive ports: only 13 of 172 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
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NGFFSpec score 8.4
9 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Nine SATA ports for drives in a small M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Compact 2280 form factor
−Requires a free M.2 NVMe slot on the motherboard
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Nine SATA ports for drives in a small M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
+Compact 2280 form factor
Cons−Requires a free M.2 NVMe slot on the motherboard
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+9 drive ports: only 13 of 172 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
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LuskinnoSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+ASM1166 controller chip
+PCIe 3.0 interface
−Only two PCIe lanes limit total throughput
$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+ASM1166 controller chip
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+Mini SAS SFF-8087 connector
Cons−Only two PCIe lanes limit total throughput
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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XidonasuoSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+LED indicators show drive activity
−Full height bracket does not fit low profile cases
$31.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+LED indicators show drive activity
Cons−Full height bracket does not fit low profile cases
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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IesooySpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s
+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+SATA 6Gbps interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 host interface
−Requires two SFF-8087 connections for its layout
$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Eight SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+SATA 6Gbps interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 host interface
Cons−Requires two SFF-8087 connections for its layout
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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LanpanSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast bus connection
−Older SAS2308 chip with 6Gb/s SAS speed
$71.80
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast bus connection
+Includes SATA cables for connecting drives
Cons−Older SAS2308 chip with 6Gb/s SAS speed
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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ZurjySpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, SAS3008
+Eight internal ports for multiple SAS or SATA drives
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes breakout cables for connecting drives
−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple SAS or SATA drives
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes breakout cables for connecting drives
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+SAS2308 chip for 6Gb/s drive support
−Limited to 6Gb/s SAS speed
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$67.80
as of 11/04/2026 04:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+SAS2308 chip for 6Gb/s drive support
+Includes two 8087-8482 cables
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s SAS speed
−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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Lemon treeSpec score 8.2
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Six SATA 6Gbps ports on one card
+Uses the ASM1166 chip with PCIe 3.0
+Supports AHCI mode
−Runs on a single PCIe x1 lane, which limits total bandwidth
$37.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Six SATA 6Gbps ports on one card
+Uses the ASM1166 chip with PCIe 3.0
+Supports AHCI mode
Cons−Runs on a single PCIe x1 lane, which limits total bandwidth
Compared with the 68 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 12 of 109 here have a higher pcie
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