ElfjmzpSpec score 8.3
4 Drive ports, PCIe 4.0, RAID
+Adapter for four M.2 NVMe SSDs in one slot
+Uses the PCIe 4.0 interface for fast host connection
+Supports PCIe bifurcation for multiple drives
−Only four ports, fewer than most SATA expansion cards
$22.98-8%List: $24.97
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Adapter for four M.2 NVMe SSDs in one slot
+Uses the PCIe 4.0 interface for fast host connection
+Supports PCIe bifurcation for multiple drives
+Full x16 slot connection for high bandwidth
Cons−Only four ports, fewer than most SATA expansion cards
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 4.0: only 2 of 109 here have a higher pcie
−4 drive ports: 99 of the 172 here have more drive ports
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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 32 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) LSI LogicSpec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, RAID
+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+1GB DDR3 cache for buffered write performance
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
−PCIe 2.0 interface is older than PCIe 3.0 cards
$47.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+1GB DDR3 cache for buffered write performance
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
Cons−PCIe 2.0 interface is older than PCIe 3.0 cards
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
−PCIe 2.0: 80 of the 109 here have a higher pcie
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EbtoolsSpec score 8.1
PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, RAID
+RAID controller with 6Gb/s SATA/SAS interface
+Uses PCIe x8 slot connection
+Supports RAID array configurations
−Older PCIe 2.0 bus limits maximum throughput
$35.22
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+RAID controller with 6Gb/s SATA/SAS interface
+Uses PCIe x8 slot connection
+Supports RAID array configurations
Cons−Older PCIe 2.0 bus limits maximum throughput
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 80 of the 109 here have a higher pcie
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LSI LogicSpec score 7.9
4 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID, Internal
+Four internal ports for a small drive array
+PCIe interface for installation in a standard slot
+RAID adapter for drive redundancy and striping
−Only four ports limits drive count
$68.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.9
Pros+Four internal ports for a small drive array
+PCIe interface for installation in a standard slot
+RAID adapter for drive redundancy and striping
Cons−Only four ports limits drive count
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−4 drive ports: 99 of the 172 here have more drive ports
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ZunateSpec score 7.9
4 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID
+1GB cache for buffering array write operations
+Four ports suited to small RAID arrays
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
−Only four ports limits the number of drives
$37.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.9
Pros+1GB cache for buffering array write operations
+Four ports suited to small RAID arrays
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
+RAID capability for array redundancy
Cons−Only four ports limits the number of drives
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−4 drive ports: 99 of the 172 here have more drive ports
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HPSpec score 7.8
2 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID, Internal
+Internal port side fits inside a server chassis
+6Gb/s SAS interface for storage links
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
−1GB cache is small for heavy write workloads
$42.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Internal port side fits inside a server chassis
+6Gb/s SAS interface for storage links
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
+2 internal ports for connecting drives
Cons−1GB cache is small for heavy write workloads
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−2 drive ports: 144 of the 172 here have more drive ports
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HPSpec score 7.7
1 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID, External
+One internal and one external port for flexible drive connections
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speeds
+Includes 512MB flash-backed write cache
−Only one port per side limits drive count
$68.52
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+One internal and one external port for flexible drive connections
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speeds
+Includes 512MB flash-backed write cache
Cons−Only one port per side limits drive count
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−1 drive ports: 171 of the 172 here have more drive ports
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Oumij1Spec score 8.1
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+RAID controller with 6Gb/s SAS support
+PCIe x8 interface for expansion
−PCIe 2.0 interface, older than current standards
$40.54
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Eight internal ports for many drives
+RAID controller with 6Gb/s SAS support
+PCIe x8 interface for expansion
Cons−PCIe 2.0 interface, older than current standards
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
−PCIe 2.0: 80 of the 109 here have a higher pcie
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Acer
RAID
+Provides RAID functionality through a MegaRAID controller
+Supports Ultra320 SCSI drives over a 64-bit PCI interface
+Zero-channel RAID design offloads RAID to the host system
−Uses the older Ultra320 SCSI interface rather than newer SAS
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Provides RAID functionality through a MegaRAID controller
+Supports Ultra320 SCSI drives over a 64-bit PCI interface
+Zero-channel RAID design offloads RAID to the host system
Cons−Uses the older Ultra320 SCSI interface rather than newer SAS
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) Hidyliu
6Gb/s, RAID, SAS2108, Internal
+RAID card with 512MB cache for array performance
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+Mini-SAS connector for cable-based drive connections
−Internal ports only, no external drive connections
$24.09
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+RAID card with 512MB cache for array performance
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+Mini-SAS connector for cable-based drive connections
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speed
Cons−Internal ports only, no external drive connections
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HP
PCIe 2.0, RAID
+RAID 0, 1 and other levels for drive redundancy
+Low profile form factor fits compact server chassis
+Includes 256MB cache memory
−PCIe 2.0 interface limits maximum bandwidth
$55.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+RAID 0, 1 and other levels for drive redundancy
+Low profile form factor fits compact server chassis
+Includes 256MB cache memory
Cons−PCIe 2.0 interface limits maximum bandwidth
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 80 of the 109 here have a higher pcie
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Jauarta
RAID
+RAID array card for combining drives into one volume
+4GB cache for faster read and write handling
+Uses a PCI Express x8 interface
−Specifications do not state supported RAID levels
$54.29
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
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LSI Logic
8 Drive ports, RAID
+Eight ports connect up to eight drives
+256MB cache improves RAID controller throughput
+PCIe interface fits standard expansion slots
−Older 3GB SAS generation limits maximum transfer speed
$60.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Eight ports connect up to eight drives
+256MB cache improves RAID controller throughput
+PCIe interface fits standard expansion slots
+SATA and SAS drive support on one controller
Cons−Older 3GB SAS generation limits maximum transfer speed
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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Goodstumbler
2 Drive ports, RAID
+RAID controller for arranging drives into redundant arrays
+4GB cache for improved data handling
+PCIe x8 interface for server and workstation slots
−Only two ports limits the number of drives connected
$64.32
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+RAID controller for arranging drives into redundant arrays
+4GB cache for improved data handling
+PCIe x8 interface for server and workstation slots
+Two ports for connecting drives
Cons−Only two ports limits the number of drives connected
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−2 drive ports: 144 of the 172 here have more drive ports
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Chichiyang
4 Drive ports, RAID
+Four SATA ports for adding drives
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1 and JBOD modes
+Listed transfer rate of 150MB/s
−Uses a PCI interface rather than PCIe
$15.12
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Four SATA ports for adding drives
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1 and JBOD modes
+Listed transfer rate of 150MB/s
Cons−Uses a PCI interface rather than PCIe
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−4 drive ports: 99 of the 172 here have more drive ports
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Dbeixiwei
RAID
+Four SATA ports for adding internal drives
+Built-in RAID support for drive arrays
+Supports HDD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and CD-R/CD-RW drives
−Older 1.5Gb/s SATA speed limits fast drives
$14.83
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Four SATA ports for adding internal drives
+Built-in RAID support for drive arrays
+Supports HDD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and CD-R/CD-RW drives
+SATA interface rated at 1.5Gb/s
Cons−Older 1.5Gb/s SATA speed limits fast drives
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HP
RAID
+Provides RAID control for managing multiple drives
+Uses a PCIe 3x8 interface for SAS connections
+Supports SAS controller functions for server storage
−Sold as a spare part rather than a complete controller card
$24.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Provides RAID control for managing multiple drives
+Uses a PCIe 3x8 interface for SAS connections
+Supports SAS controller functions for server storage
Cons−Sold as a spare part rather than a complete controller card
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSISpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 host interface for faster data transfer
+Eight internal ports for connecting up to eight drives
$65.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 host interface for faster data transfer
+Eight internal ports for connecting up to eight drives
+RAID controller for mirrored or striped drive arrays
Compared with the 32 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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LSI LogicSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, RAID
+8 internal ports for connecting internal drives
+RAID controller for building drive arrays
+1GB DDR3 cache memory
$67.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+8 internal ports for connecting internal drives
+RAID controller for building drive arrays
+1GB DDR3 cache memory
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Compared with the 32 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSI LogicSpec score 8.3
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, RAID
+Eight internal ports for connecting up to eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 host interface for faster data transfer
$58.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting up to eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 3.0 host interface for faster data transfer
+RAID controller for mirrored or striped drive arrays
Compared with the 32 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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MimdixySpec score 8.3
4 Drive ports, PCIe 4.0, RAID
+Four NVMe ports for multiple SSDs
+PCIe 4.0 interface with PCIe 3.0 compatibility
+Expands to a PCIe x16 slot
$21.29
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Four NVMe ports for multiple SSDs
+PCIe 4.0 interface with PCIe 3.0 compatibility
+Expands to a PCIe x16 slot
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 4.0: only 2 of 109 here have a higher pcie
−4 drive ports: 99 of the 172 here have more drive ports
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FesjoySpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID, SAS2208
+Eight internal ports for drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS connections
+Uses the SAS2208 RAID controller chip
$25.59
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight internal ports for drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS connections
+Uses the SAS2208 RAID controller chip
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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LSISpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID, Internal
+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+6Gb/s SAS speed for drive connections
$69.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+6Gb/s SAS speed for drive connections
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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LSI LogicSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID, Internal
+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+6Gb/s SAS speed for drive connections
$20.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+RAID support for drive redundancy and array configurations
+Eight internal ports for multiple drive connections
+6Gb/s SAS speed for drive connections
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+8 drive ports: only 19 of 172 here have more drive ports
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HPSpec score 7.8
2 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID
+6Gb/s SAS interface for storage links
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
+2 ports for connecting drives
$52.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+6Gb/s SAS interface for storage links
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
+2 ports for connecting drives
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−2 drive ports: 144 of the 172 here have more drive ports
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Dell
6Gb/s, RAID
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA drives
+Provides RAID controller functionality
+Mini mono form factor for compact server builds
$43.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsHPE
12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface for faster drive links
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
+8 internal lanes for connecting drives
$51.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface for faster drive links
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
+8 internal lanes for connecting drives
Compared with the 32 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 82 here
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