XjvqpvhhhSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware suits ZFS and FreeNAS setups
−Internal ports only, no external connections
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware suits ZFS and FreeNAS setups
+Works with unRAID for drive pass-through
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connections
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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XjvqpvhhhSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware suits ZFS and FreeNAS setups
−Internal ports only, no external connections
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware suits ZFS and FreeNAS setups
+Works with unRAID for drive pass-through
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connections
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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XjvqpvhhhSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, SAS3008
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+SAS3008 chip with 12Gb/s SAS speed
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
−Internal ports only, no external connections
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+SAS3008 chip with 12Gb/s SAS speed
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Suited to software RAID like ZFS
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connections
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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LagmlmfgeSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, SAS3008
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+SAS3008 chip with 12Gb/s SAS speed
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
−Internal ports only, no external connections
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+SAS3008 chip with 12Gb/s SAS speed
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Suited to software RAID like ZFS
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connections
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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XjvqpvhhhSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware suits software RAID setups
−Internal ports only, no external connections
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware suits software RAID setups
+Includes two SFF-8643 connectors
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connections
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 speed supports fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware suits software RAID setups
−Internal ports only, no external connections
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed supports fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware suits software RAID setups
+Includes two SFF-8643 connectors
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connections
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 multiple SATA or SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
−Internal ports only, so it needs an open server or PC case
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple SATA or SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+Suited to ZFS and TrueNAS setups
Cons−Internal ports only, so it needs an open server or PC case
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 multiple SATA or SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
−Internal ports only, so it needs an open server or PC case
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple SATA or SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+Suited to ZFS and TrueNAS setups
Cons−Internal ports only, so it needs an open server or PC case
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 multiple SATA or SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
−Internal ports only, so it needs an open server or PC case
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple SATA or SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+PCIe x8 3.0 interface
Cons−Internal ports only, so it needs an open server or PC case
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 multiple SATA or SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
−Internal ports only, so it needs an open server or PC case
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple SATA or SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+PCIe x8 3.0 interface
Cons−Internal ports only, so it needs an open server or PC case
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 multiple SATA or SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
−Internal ports only, so it needs an open server or PC case
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple SATA or SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+Suited to ZFS and FreeNAS setups
Cons−Internal ports only, so it needs an open server or PC case
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 multiple SATA or SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
−Internal ports only, so it needs an open server or PC case
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple SATA or SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+Suited to ZFS and FreeNAS setups
Cons−Internal ports only, so it needs an open server or PC case
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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ZurjySpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Internal 8-port layout for connecting internal drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed on a PCIe 3.0 interface
+Low profile form factor fits compact builds
−Only 8 ports for drive connections
No price recorded yet.
SxtaigoodSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, SAS3008
+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
No price recorded yet.
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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
+Includes two SFF-8643 to SATA cables
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
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LSISpec score 8.6
4 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+Low-profile design fits compact chassis
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
−Only four ports limits drive count
−Uses a PCIe 3.0 interface, not PCIe 4.0
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score8.6
Pros+Low-profile design fits compact chassis
+12Gb/s SAS speed, current for SAS storage
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
+Four internal ports for a small drive array
+RAID controller for drive redundancy and striping
Cons−Only four ports limits drive count
−Uses a PCIe 3.0 interface, not PCIe 4.0
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
−4 drive ports: 180 of the 183 here have more drive ports
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FezwquatvSpec score 9.5
PCIe 4.0, 12Gb/s, HBA, SAS3808
+Tri-Mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 4.0 host interface
$596.20
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Tri-Mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 4.0 host interface
+8 internal ports for drive connections
+Uses SAS3808 controller chip
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
TdagmlrszSpec score 9.5
PCIe 4.0, 12Gb/s, SAS3808, Internal
+Tri-Mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 4.0 host interface
$442.92
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Tri-Mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 4.0 host interface
+8 internal ports for drive connections
+Uses SAS3808 controller chip
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
FezwquatvSpec score 9.5
PCIe 4.0, 12Gb/s, SAS3808, Internal
+Tri-Mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 4.0 host interface
$440.54
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.5
Pros+Tri-Mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 4.0 host interface
+8 internal ports for drive connections
+Uses SAS3808 controller chip
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
FezwquatvSpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+24 internal ports for many drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS3 connections
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
$685.83
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+24 internal ports for many drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS3 connections
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses the PCIe 3.0 interface
+Uses the SAS3224 controller chip
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, Internal
+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS speed on a PCIe 3.0 interface
+Full height bracket fits standard tower cases
$192.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+24 internal ports for large drive arrays
+12Gb/s SAS speed on a PCIe 3.0 interface
+Full height bracket fits standard tower cases
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
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 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
10GtekSpec score 9.2
PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS and SATA speeds
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+Dual port mini SAS connections
$28.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+Supports 12Gb/s SAS and SATA speeds
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+Dual port mini SAS connections
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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DellSpec score 9.2
PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage throughput
+RAID controller for array-based storage configurations
+PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
$88.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage throughput
+RAID controller for array-based storage configurations
+PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
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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DellSpec score 9.2
PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, RAID
+Provides RAID functionality for redundant storage arrays
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed for fast drive connections
+Uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for host connectivity
$175.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.2
Pros+Provides RAID functionality for redundant storage arrays
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed for fast drive connections
+Uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for host connectivity
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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LpxlqklypSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+16 ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+Four SFF-8643 connectors for internal cabling
$358.46
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+16 ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+Four SFF-8643 connectors for internal cabling
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, 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 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, 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 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, 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 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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