Intel
6Gb/s
+Provides RAID control for SAS and SATA drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS connection speed
+Includes two SFF-8088 external connectors
$49.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Provides RAID control for SAS and SATA drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS connection speed
+Includes two SFF-8088 external connectors
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) LSI LogicSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+PCIe 2.0 interface for older systems
+Supports both SATA and SAS drives
−Limited to 6Gb/s SAS speed
−Older PCIe 2.0 interface limits bandwidth
$44.00-20%Was: $54.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+PCIe 2.0 interface for older systems
+Supports both SATA and SAS drives
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s SAS speed
−Older PCIe 2.0 interface limits bandwidth
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
−PCIe 2.0: 28 of the 53 here have a higher pcie
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
−PCIe 2.0: 28 of the 53 here have a higher pcie
$56.99-5%Was: $59.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this pagePros+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
Cons−PCIe 2.0: 28 of the 53 here have a higher pcie
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IntelSpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, 6Gb/s
+Provides 24 ports for connecting drives
+6Gb/s SAS transfer rate
+Intel RES2SV240 model for identification
−Expander card that adds no RAID function on its own
$89.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+Provides 24 ports for connecting drives
+6Gb/s SAS transfer rate
+Intel RES2SV240 model for identification
Cons−Expander card that adds no RAID function on its own
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+24 drive ports: only 1 of 107 here have more drive ports
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HighPointSpec score 9.1
PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight SAS ports for connecting multiple drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speed
+Uses PCIe 2.0 interface
−Uses older PCIe 2.0 interface than newer cards
−Not a RAID card, so no hardware RAID
$99.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+Eight SAS ports for connecting multiple drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speed
+Uses PCIe 2.0 interface
Cons−Uses older PCIe 2.0 interface than newer cards
−Not a RAID card, so no hardware RAID
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
−PCIe 2.0: 28 of the 53 here have a higher pcie
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LSI LogicSpec score 9.1
PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s
+24 internal ports plus 4 external ports
+6Gb/s SAS and SATA speed
+512MB onboard memory
−Older PCIe 2.0 interface
$742.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+24 internal ports plus 4 external ports
+6Gb/s SAS and SATA speed
+512MB onboard memory
Cons−Older PCIe 2.0 interface
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
−PCIe 2.0: 28 of the 53 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) EbtoolsSpec score 9.1
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 score9.1
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 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
−PCIe 2.0: 28 of the 53 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$108.39
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
+Includes an 8087-8482 cable with the card
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 53 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
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HomeStockSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s
+Eight SATA ports from a single M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a fast host connection
+Uses FIS-based switching for SATA port expansion
−SATA 6Gb/s speed limits throughput per drive
$100.90
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight SATA ports from a single M.2 slot
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a fast host connection
+Uses FIS-based switching for SATA port expansion
Cons−SATA 6Gb/s speed limits throughput per drive
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 53 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
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AlomejorSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight external ports for connecting drive enclosures
+IT mode passthrough for direct drive access
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
−Older 6Gb/s link speed limits throughput
$78.83
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight external ports for connecting drive enclosures
+IT mode passthrough for direct drive access
+6Gb/s SAS speed for SAS and SATA drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface fits modern motherboard slots
Cons−Older 6Gb/s link speed limits throughput
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 53 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
$193.23
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 53 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
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YrwygcgwySpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
$193.23
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 53 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.9
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
$193.23
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 53 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
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IesooySpec score 8.9
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 score8.9
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 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 53 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
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LanpanSpec score 8.9
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 score8.9
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 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 53 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.9
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 score8.9
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 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: the highest pcie of the 53 here
+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
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YrwygcgwySpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, External
+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+External ports suit drive enclosures
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA
−Full height bracket may not fit low profile cases
$138.56
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+External ports suit drive enclosures
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA
+Low profile version listed separately for fitting smaller cases
Cons−Full height bracket may not fit low profile cases
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, External
+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+External ports suit drive enclosures
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA
−Low profile bracket limits fit in full height slots
$138.56
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+External ports suit drive enclosures
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA
+Low profile form factor fits smaller cases
Cons−Low profile bracket limits fit in full height slots
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$142.76
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
+Suited to ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID setups
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$213.43
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS link speed
+Includes a cable with the card
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Supports ZFS and FreeNAS setups
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$184.63
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Supports ZFS and FreeNAS setups
+6Gb/s SAS speed per port
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, SAS2308
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Uses the SAS2308 chip
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$212.19
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Uses the SAS2308 chip
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Includes two cables
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LpxlqklypSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, SAS2008
+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
$194.05
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting eight drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe x8 interface
Cons−Limited to 6Gb/s interface speed
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LSI LogicSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
−PCIe 2.0: 28 of the 53 here have a higher pcie
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LSISpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s
+Internal ports for connecting drives inside a server or PC
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 2.0 host interface
−No RAID function, so no built-in drive arrays
$102.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Internal ports for connecting drives inside a server or PC
+6Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 2.0 host interface
+Eight ports for connecting up to eight drives
Cons−No RAID function, so no built-in drive arrays
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
−PCIe 2.0: 28 of the 53 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Oumij1Spec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
−PCIe 2.0: 28 of the 53 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SzlmhggSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, Internal
+Eight internal ports for SAS and SATA drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS connections
+Provides hardware RAID controller functions
−Only supports 6Gb/s, slower than newer SAS standards
$37.64
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for SAS and SATA drives
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS connections
+Provides hardware RAID controller functions
Cons−Only supports 6Gb/s, slower than newer SAS standards
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
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StorageTekProSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+Flashed to IT mode, suited to ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID
+6Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
−Operates as an HBA, so it offers no hardware RAID
$79.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting many drives
+Flashed to IT mode, suited to ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID
+6Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
Cons−Operates as an HBA, so it offers no hardware RAID
Compared with the 129 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+6Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 129 here
+8 drive ports: only 11 of 107 here have more drive ports
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