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
$65.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 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
+Includes SATA cables for SATA drive connections
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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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
$78.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 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
+Includes SAS cables for connecting drives
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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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
$78.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 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
+Includes SAS cables for connecting drives
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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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
$51.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 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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Lemon treeSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
−Requires a PCIe slot with enough lanes for full bandwidth
$79.90
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern server motherboards
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s HBA operation
Cons−Requires a PCIe slot with enough lanes for full bandwidth
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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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
+12Gb/s SAS speed per port
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$65.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+8 internal ports for multi-drive setups
+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 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
+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
$76.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 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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LSI LogicSpec score 8.5
4 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive transfers
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern motherboard slots
+Four internal ports for a compact drive setup
−Host bus adapter only, without RAID functions
−Fewer ports than eight-port models in this group
$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.5
Pros+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive transfers
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern motherboard slots
+Four internal ports for a compact drive setup
Cons−Host bus adapter only, without RAID functions
−Fewer ports than eight-port models in this group
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
−4 drive ports: 232 of the 261 here have more drive ports
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GenericSpec score 8.3
10 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA
+10 ports for many SATA drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+Low profile bracket for compact cases
−Uses only a PCIe x1 slot, limiting bandwidth
$105.22
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+10 ports for many SATA drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface
+Low profile bracket for compact cases
+Non-RAID HBA for simple drive expansion
Cons−Uses only a PCIe x1 slot, limiting bandwidth
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
+10 drive ports: 178 of the 261 here have fewer drive ports
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IpolexSpec score 8.3
10 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, JMB582
+Ten SATA ports for large drive counts
+PCIe 3.0 interface with 6Gbps controller
+Includes ten SATA cables
−Non-RAID only, no drive array support
$34.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Ten SATA ports for large drive counts
+PCIe 3.0 interface with 6Gbps controller
+Includes ten SATA cables
+Supports non-RAID operation
Cons−Non-RAID only, no drive array support
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
+10 drive ports: 178 of the 261 here have fewer drive ports
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+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
$224.50
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Includes a cable with the card
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+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
$183.85
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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YrwygcgwySpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+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
$224.50
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+Operates in IT mode for direct drive access
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 host interface
+Includes a cable with the card
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.2
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 score8.2
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 157 of the 223 here have a higher sas speed
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Includes two SFF-8643 cables
−Internal ports only, no external connection
$305.43
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight ports for connecting many drives
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Includes two SFF-8643 cables
+Suited to TrueNAS builds
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connection
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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AlomejorSpec score 8.2
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 score8.2
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 157 of the 223 here have a higher sas speed
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KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.2
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 score8.2
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 157 of the 223 here have a higher sas speed
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YrwygcgwySpec score 8.2
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 score8.2
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 157 of the 223 here have a higher sas speed
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.2
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 score8.2
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 157 of the 223 here have a higher sas speed
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LanpanSpec score 8.2
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 score8.2
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 157 of the 223 here have a higher sas speed
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ZurjySpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, SAS3008
+Eight internal ports for multiple SAS or SATA drives
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes breakout cables for connecting drives
−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple SAS or SATA drives
+IT mode firmware passes drives straight to the operating system
+Includes breakout cables for connecting drives
Cons−Only eight ports, fewer than sixteen-port alternatives
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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SxtaigoodSpec score 8.2
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 score8.2
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
−6Gb/s: 157 of the 223 here have a higher sas speed
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
−Internal ports only, no external connectors
$146.69
as of 11/04/2026 05:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectors
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.2
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
−Internal ports only, no external connectors
$197.44
as of 11/04/2026 05:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectors
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 13 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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YrwygcgwySpec score 8.1
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 score8.1
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 157 of the 223 here have a higher sas speed
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.1
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 score8.1
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 157 of the 223 here have a higher sas speed
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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.1
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 score8.1
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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 157 of the 223 here have a higher sas speed
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