Dell
12Gb/s, HBA, External
+External ports provide connection to outside storage enclosures
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed for fast drive links
+Four SFF-8644 ports allow multiple external connections
−External-only port layout limits use with internal drives
$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+External ports provide connection to outside storage enclosures
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed for fast drive links
+Four SFF-8644 ports allow multiple external connections
Cons−External-only port layout limits use with internal drives
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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12Gb/s
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed for fast drive links
+Listed for HP DL380 G9 and G10 server compatibility
+Part numbers 727250-B21 and 761879-001 are listed
−Compatibility depends on matching the listed server models
$56.53
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed for fast drive links
+Listed for HP DL380 G9 and G10 server compatibility
+Part numbers 727250-B21 and 761879-001 are listed
Cons−Compatibility depends on matching the listed server models
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Hardware RAID controller function
+1GB cache memory included
−Mini form factor for specific server chassis
$103.10
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Hardware RAID controller function
+1GB cache memory included
Cons−Mini form factor for specific server chassis
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Hardware RAID controller function
+1GB cache memory included
−Mini form factor for specific server chassis
$103.10
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Hardware RAID controller function
+1GB cache memory included
Cons−Mini form factor for specific server chassis
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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12Gb/s, RAID
+Mini form factor for Dell PowerEdge R430, R530, R630, R730 servers
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage connections
+Includes 1GB cache with battery backup
−Mono RAID controller supports only one array
$103.10
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Mini form factor for Dell PowerEdge R430, R530, R630, R730 servers
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage connections
+Includes 1GB cache with battery backup
Cons−Mono RAID controller supports only one array
Compared with the 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
XjvqpvhhhSpec 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
No price recorded yet.
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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
LagmlmfgeSpec 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
No price recorded yet.
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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
SxtaigoodSpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
−Internal ports only, no external connection
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score9.3
Pros+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+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 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
LagmlmfgeSpec 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
No price recorded yet.
Product 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
XjvqpvhhhSpec 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
No price recorded yet.
Product 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
XjvqpvhhhSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, SAS3216
+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+IT mode for direct drive access
−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+IT mode for direct drive access
+SAS3216 chip for SAS-3 connectivity
Cons−Internal ports only, no external enclosure 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
LagmlmfgeSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+IT mode for direct drive access
−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+IT mode for direct drive access
+Includes 4 cables for connecting drives
Cons−Internal ports only, no external enclosure 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
LagmlmfgeSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+16 internal ports for many drives
+IT mode for passing drives straight to the system
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drives
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
−No RAID functionality
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+IT mode for passing drives straight to the system
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drives
+Includes four SFF-8643 cables
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
−No RAID functionality
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
XjvqpvhhhSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+16 internal ports for many drives
+IT mode for passing drives straight to the system
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drives
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
−No RAID functionality
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+IT mode for passing drives straight to the system
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drives
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
−No RAID functionality
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
XjvqpvhhhSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+16 internal ports for many drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS and SATA support
+Mini-SAS-HD internal connectors
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 internal ports for many drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS and SATA support
+Mini-SAS-HD internal connectors
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
LagmlmfgeSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+16 internal ports for many drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS and SATA support
+Mini-SAS-HD internal connectors
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 internal ports for many drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS and SATA support
+Mini-SAS-HD internal connectors
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
XjvqpvhhhSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, SAS3516
+16 internal ports for many drives
+4GB cache memory for faster caching
+SAS3516 chip for 12Gb/s connections
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
−Uses PCIe 3.0 rather than newer generations
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score9.0
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+4GB cache memory for faster caching
+SAS3516 chip for 12Gb/s connections
+Includes SFF-8643 cable
+NVMe support for fast drives
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
−Uses PCIe 3.0 rather than newer generations
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) About this product
LagmlmfgeSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, SAS3516
+16 internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Uses PCIe 3.0 x8 host connection
−Only PCIe 3.0, older than PCIe 4.0 cards
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score9.0
Pros+16 internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Uses PCIe 3.0 x8 host connection
+Includes SAS3516 controller chip
Cons−Only PCIe 3.0, older than PCIe 4.0 cards
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) About this product
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
−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
No price recorded yet.
Product 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 x8 interface for fast bus connection
Cons−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen internal ports for a large drive array
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
−Requires a PCIe 3.0 slot for full compatibility
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score9.0
Pros+Sixteen internal ports for a large drive array
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a modern motherboard slot
Cons−Requires a PCIe 3.0 slot for full compatibility
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) About this product
SxtaigoodSpec 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
No price recorded yet.
Product 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 for direct drive access without RAID
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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SxtaigoodSpec score 9.0
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 internal ports for larger drive arrays
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
−Internal ports only, no external connection
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score9.0
Pros+16 internal ports for larger drive arrays
+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 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) About this product
LagmlmfgeSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+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
No price recorded yet.
Product 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 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LagmlmfgeSpec 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
No price recorded yet.
Product 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 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
XjvqpvhhhSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Includes two SFF-8643 SATA cables
−Internal ports only, no external connection
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Includes two SFF-8643 SATA cables
+IT mode firmware for ZFS, FreeNAS and UnRAID
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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
XjvqpvhhhSpec 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
No price recorded yet.
Product 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 231 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 231 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LagmlmfgeSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Supports SATA drives alongside SAS
−Internal ports only, no external connection
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Supports SATA drives alongside SAS
+IT mode firmware for ZFS, FreeNAS and UnRAID
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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LagmlmfgeSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Supports SATA drives alongside SAS
−Internal ports only, no external connection
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Supports SATA drives alongside SAS
+Includes two SFF-8643 cables
+IT mode firmware for ZFS, FreeNAS and UnRAID
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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Dell Sas 12 Gbps Hba External Controller Card - 4 Sff-8644 12gb/s Sas Serial Attached Scsi [sas] External
