HPSpec score 9.5
PCIe 4.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+PCIe 4.0 interface for faster host connection
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive links
+8GB cache for buffered RAID operations
$899.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+PCIe 4.0 interface for faster host connection
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive links
+8GB cache for buffered RAID operations
+RAID support for array-based storage
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 4.0: the highest pcie of the 120 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
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LSI LogicSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 external ports for connecting external drive enclosures
+12Gb/s SAS speed on a PCIe 3.0 interface
+HBA design passes drives through without RAID
$99.50-31%Was: $145.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.0
Pros+16 external ports for connecting external drive enclosures
+12Gb/s SAS speed on a PCIe 3.0 interface
+HBA design passes drives through without RAID
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+16 drive ports: only 13 of 183 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) 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 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
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Supermicro
12Gb/s, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple SAS drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+Provides internal RAID adapter functionality for storage arrays
$30.59-10%Was: $33.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple SAS drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+Provides internal RAID adapter functionality for storage arrays
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
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LSISpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, External
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed for fast drive connections
+External ports for connecting drive enclosures
+Eight ports for connecting up to eight drives
−No RAID function, so no built-in drive arrays
$64.00-6%Was: $67.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface speed for fast drive connections
+External ports for connecting drive enclosures
+Eight ports for connecting up to eight drives
+Host bus adapter mode for direct drive access
Cons−No RAID function, so no built-in drive arrays
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
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LenovoSpec score 9.5
PCIe 4.0, 12Gb/s, HBA, External
+External ports for connecting drive enclosures
+Uses 12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Uses PCIe 4.0 host interface
−Provides no internal ports for drives inside the case
$1,158.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+External ports for connecting drive enclosures
+Uses 12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Uses PCIe 4.0 host interface
Cons−Provides no internal ports for drives inside the case
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 4.0: the highest pcie of the 120 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
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BroadcomSpec score 9.5
PCIe 4.0, 12Gb/s
+Supports both internal and external SAS connections
+12Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
+PCIe 4.0 x8 interface for higher bus bandwidth
−Requires a PCIe 4.0 slot to reach full bandwidth
$2,428.04
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsGenericSpec score 9.5
PCIe 4.0, 12Gb/s, HBA, SAS3808
+PCIe 4.0 x8 interface for fast host connection
+8 internal ports for drive connections
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$738.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+PCIe 4.0 x8 interface for fast host connection
+8 internal ports for drive connections
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe
+12Gb/s SAS speed with SAS3808 chip
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 4.0: the highest pcie of the 120 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+24 internal ports for many drives on one card
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard server slots
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$993.42
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+24 internal ports for many drives on one card
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard server slots
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 183 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
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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 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+16 drive ports: only 13 of 183 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s drive support
−Internal ports only, no external connection
−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot
$76.88-7%List: $82.88
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+8 internal ports for a moderate number of drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s drive support
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern motherboards
+IT mode suits ZFS setups
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
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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 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
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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 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+16 drive ports: only 13 of 183 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
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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 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 4.0: the highest pcie of the 120 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
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LpxlqklypSpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$614.33
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
+SAS3224 chip for direct drive pass-through
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 183 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
TdagmlrszSpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+Includes six SFF-8643 SATA cables
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$418.59
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+Includes six SFF-8643 SATA cables
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 183 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
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LSI LogicSpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard server slots
−Requires a PCIe 3.0 slot for full performance
$900.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsHighPointSpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+24 ports for connecting many drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speed
+Uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface for high bandwidth
−Not a RAID card, so no hardware RAID
$799.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+24 ports for connecting many drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speed
+Uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface for high bandwidth
Cons−Not a RAID card, so no hardware RAID
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 183 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
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ADAPTEC CompaniesSpec score 9.2
PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for a modern motherboard slot
+Supports RAID functionality for drive arrays
−Uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, which takes up a large slot
$611.94
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for a modern motherboard slot
+Supports RAID functionality for drive arrays
Cons−Uses a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, which takes up a large slot
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
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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 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
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SupermicroSpec score 9.2
PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+Eight channels for connecting multiple drives
+Supports both 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA
+Low profile form factor for compact builds
−Low profile form factor limits fit in full-height chassis
$99.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+Eight channels for connecting multiple drives
+Supports both 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA
+Low profile form factor for compact builds
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host connection
Cons−Low profile form factor limits fit in full-height chassis
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 14 of 120 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LpxlqklypSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Provides 16 internal ports for many drives
+Uses 12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Supports both SATA and SAS drives
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$490.49
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+Provides 16 internal ports for many drives
+Uses 12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Supports both SATA and SAS drives
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+16 drive ports: only 13 of 183 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+16 drive ports: only 13 of 183 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, External
+16 ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+IT mode for direct drive access
−External ports only, no internal drive connections
$305.77
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+IT mode for direct drive access
+External ports for adding storage enclosures
Cons−External ports only, no internal drive connections
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+16 drive ports: only 13 of 183 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BfqtxlavkSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, External
+16 ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+IT mode for direct drive access
−External ports only, no internal drive connections
$305.77
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+IT mode for direct drive access
+External ports for adding storage enclosures
Cons−External ports only, no internal drive connections
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+16 drive ports: only 13 of 183 here have more drive ports
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, RAID, Internal
+2GB cache for faster RAID read and write operations
+16 internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$1,526.60
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+2GB cache for faster RAID read and write operations
+16 internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+16 drive ports: only 13 of 183 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BfqtxlavkSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, RAID, Internal
+2GB cache for faster RAID read and write operations
+16 internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$1,526.60
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+2GB cache for faster RAID read and write operations
+16 internal ports for multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
+16 drive ports: only 13 of 183 here have more drive ports
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