StarTech.comSpec score 8.1
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1166
+Six SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
$67.99-13%List: $77.89
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Six SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+Non-RAID HBA mode for direct drive access
Cons−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 225 of the 261 here have more drive ports
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StarTech.comSpec score 8.0
4 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1164
+Four SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
$50.72
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros+Four SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+Non-RAID HBA mode for direct drive access
Cons−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
−4 drive ports: 232 of the 261 here have more drive ports
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LSI LogicSpec score 8.9
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 score8.9
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+16 drive ports: only 15 of 261 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) SxtaigoodSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
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MoonqkusesSpec score 8.0
4 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Marvell 88SE9215
+Four SATA ports for adding internal drives
+6Gbps SATA 3.0 speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface
−Non-RAID, so no hardware redundancy or striping
$18.04-5%Was: $18.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros+Four SATA ports for adding internal drives
+6Gbps SATA 3.0 speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+Includes four SATA cables
+Low profile bracket fits small form factor cases
Cons−Non-RAID, so no hardware redundancy or striping
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
−4 drive ports: 232 of the 261 here have more drive ports
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.0
8 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0, 6Gb/s, HBA
−PCIe 2.0: 135 of the 151 here have a higher pcie
$56.99-5%Was: $59.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
About this product
Ziyituod
4 Drive ports, HBA, Marvell 88SE9215
+Four ports for additional SATA drives
+Marvell 88SE9215 controller chip
+Includes four cables and a low profile bracket
$17.09-5%Was: $17.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Four ports for additional SATA drives
+Marvell 88SE9215 controller chip
+Includes four cables and a low profile bracket
+Non-RAID design for simple drive connections
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−4 drive ports: 232 of the 261 here have more drive ports
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LenovoSpec score 9.3
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 score9.3
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+PCIe 4.0: only 1 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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SvnxingtiiSpec score 8.9
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 score8.9
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+16 drive ports: only 15 of 261 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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YiBaoTongSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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Lemon treeSpec score 8.6
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 score8.6
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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YiBaoTongSpec score 8.9
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 score8.9
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+16 drive ports: only 15 of 261 here have more drive ports
+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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GenericSpec score 9.3
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 score9.3
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+PCIe 4.0: only 1 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 4.0, HBA, Internal
+24 internal ports for large drive counts
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high bandwidth
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$2,467.44
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+24 internal ports for large drive counts
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high bandwidth
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 261 here
+PCIe 4.0: only 1 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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YrwygcgwySpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 4.0, HBA, Internal
+24 internal ports for connecting many drives
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+PCIe 4.0 interface for faster host connection
−Requires a PCIe 4.0 slot for full speed
$2,467.44
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+24 internal ports for connecting many drives
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+PCIe 4.0 interface for faster host connection
+Host bus adapter mode without RAID functions
Cons−Requires a PCIe 4.0 slot for full speed
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 261 here
+PCIe 4.0: only 1 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 9.3
24 Drive ports, PCIe 4.0, HBA, Internal
+24 internal ports for connecting many drives
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+PCIe 4.0 interface for faster host connection
−Requires a PCIe 4.0 slot for full speed
$2,467.44
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.3
Pros+24 internal ports for connecting many drives
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+PCIe 4.0 interface for faster host connection
+Host bus adapter mode without RAID functions
Cons−Requires a PCIe 4.0 slot for full speed
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 261 here
+PCIe 4.0: only 1 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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YrwygcgwySpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 261 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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LpxlqklypSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 261 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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TdagmlrszSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 261 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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HighPointSpec score 9.2
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 score9.2
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: the most drive ports of the 261 here
+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+16 drive ports: only 15 of 261 here have more drive ports
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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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+16 drive ports: only 15 of 261 here have more drive ports
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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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+16 drive ports: only 15 of 261 here have more drive ports
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LpxlqklypSpec 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
$317.07
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct 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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+16 drive ports: only 15 of 261 here have more drive ports
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LpxlqklypSpec 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
$305.10
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct 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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+16 drive ports: only 15 of 261 here have more drive ports
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LSISpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
−Sixteen-port card draws more power than smaller HBAs
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
+Suited to ZFS and TrueNAS storage builds
Cons−Sixteen-port card draws more power than smaller HBAs
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
+16 drive ports: only 15 of 261 here have more drive ports
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