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 65 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) 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 65 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
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 65 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Bfqtxlavk
16 Drive ports, HBA, Internal
+Provides 16 internal ports for many drives
+Supports IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses 12Gb/s SAS interface speed
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$558.95
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Provides 16 internal ports for many drives
+Supports IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses 12Gb/s SAS interface speed
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 65 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+16 drive ports: only 15 of 261 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 65 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
EdsjtzrsqSpec score 9.1
16 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen ports for many drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS support
+Initiator target firmware for HBA mode
$365.24
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsLpxlqklypSpec score 8.5
16 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Sixteen internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS speed
+IT mode for ZFS and FreeNAS
$306.29
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.5
Pros+Sixteen internal ports for many drives
+6Gb/s SAS speed
+IT mode for ZFS and FreeNAS
+Known HBA type for direct drive access
Compared with the 65 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+16 drive ports: only 15 of 261 here have more drive ports
−6Gb/s: 157 of the 223 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
ADAPTEC CompaniesSpec score 8.5
16 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, HBA
+Supports 16 ports for many connected drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface for drive connections
+PCI Express x8 interface for a standard motherboard slot
$706.11
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.5
Pros+Supports 16 ports for many connected drives
+6Gb/s SAS interface for drive connections
+PCI Express x8 interface for a standard motherboard slot
Compared with the 65 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+16 drive ports: only 15 of 261 here have more drive ports
−6Gb/s: 157 of the 223 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 65 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) About this product
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 65 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) 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 65 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 65 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 65 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
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 65 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
$333.90
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
+IT mode for direct drive access
Cons−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
Compared with the 65 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) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
$333.90
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
+IT mode for direct drive access
Cons−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
Compared with the 65 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) About this product
BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
$333.90
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast storage links
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host system
+IT mode for direct drive access
Cons−Internal ports only, no external enclosure connections
Compared with the 65 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) About this product
DiyeeniSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard expansion slots
−Sixteen-port card draws more power than smaller HBAs
$89.60
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard expansion slots
+Non-RAID operation for direct drive access
Cons−Sixteen-port card draws more power than smaller HBAs
Compared with the 65 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) About this product
LanpanSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
Cons−Requires a PCIe x8 or wider slot
Compared with the 65 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) About this product
Lemon treeSpec score 8.9
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
$111.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
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 x8 interface for a modern motherboard slot
Cons−Requires a PCIe 3.0 slot for full compatibility
Compared with the 65 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) About this product
LanpanSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen ports for a large number of drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
−Needs a PCIe x8 slot for full performance
$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Sixteen ports for a large number of drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for modern servers
+Four 8643 to SATA cables included
Cons−Needs a PCIe x8 slot for full performance
Compared with the 65 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) About this product
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
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern motherboards
−Internal ports only, no external connection
−Requires a free PCIe x8 slot
$139.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+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 65 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) About this product
SxtaigoodSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$188.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+Tri-mode support for SAS, SATA and NVMe drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+SAS3416 chip for 12Gb/s drive support
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern motherboards
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 65 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) About this product
TfgajkkkkkSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 external ports for expansion enclosures
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface
−External ports only, no internal connection
$1,229.76
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+16 external ports for expansion enclosures
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface
Cons−External ports only, no internal connection
Compared with the 65 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) About this product
YiBaoTongSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
−Internal ports only, no external connectors
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+16 internal ports for many drives on one card
+IT mode for direct drive access
+12Gb/s SAS link speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectors
Compared with the 65 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) About this product
Yrwygcgwy
16 Drive ports, HBA, Internal
+Provides 16 internal ports for many drives
+Supports IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses 12Gb/s SAS interface speed
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$558.95
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Provides 16 internal ports for many drives
+Supports IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses 12Gb/s SAS interface speed
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 65 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+16 drive ports: only 15 of 261 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
+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 65 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
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 65 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
