DpofirsSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed on a PCIe 3.0 interface
+HBA design passes drives through without RAID
$113.11
as of 11/04/2026 05:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+16 ports for connecting many drives
+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
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GowenicSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen ports for a large number of drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Uses PCIe 3.0 host interface
$78.19
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Sixteen ports for a large number of drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Uses PCIe 3.0 host interface
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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LanpanSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+Sixteen internal ports for large drive arrays
+IT mode passes drives through to the operating system
+12Gb/s SAS speed for newer drives
+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast bus connection
+Includes SAS cables for connecting drives
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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SvnxingtiiSpec score 8.9
16 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+16 ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS-3 interface for fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.9
Pros+16 ports for connecting many drives
+12Gb/s SAS-3 interface for fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for the host 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
+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 interface for higher bus bandwidth
$194.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:06 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 interface for higher bus bandwidth
+Internal ports suit a server or NAS chassis
+IT mode supports ZFS and TrueNAS setups
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 8.8
8 Drive ports, PCIe 4.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 4.0 host interface
+8 internal ports for drive connections
$269.90
as of 11/04/2026 20:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.8
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+PCIe 4.0 host interface
+8 internal ports for drive connections
+Host bus adapter for direct drive access
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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LpxlqklypSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+8 internal ports for a moderate drive count
+IT mode suits ZFS and software RAID setups
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive connections
$239.40
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+8 internal ports for a moderate drive count
+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 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
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DellSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage throughput
+Eight port connectivity for many drives
+Host bus adapter mode without RAID functions
$52.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage throughput
+Eight port connectivity for many drives
+Host bus adapter mode without RAID functions
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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GenericSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA
+8 ports for connecting multiple SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed support
+Low profile form factor fits compact cases
$89.99
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+8 ports for connecting multiple SAS drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed support
+Low profile form factor fits compact cases
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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StorageTekProSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, External
+Eight external ports for connecting external drive enclosures
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Includes IT mode for direct drive access
$159.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight external ports for connecting external drive enclosures
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Includes IT mode for direct drive access
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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StorageTekProSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting internal drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Includes IT mode for direct drive access
$99.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting internal drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS transfer speed
+Includes IT mode for direct drive access
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 223 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) SvnxingtiiSpec score 8.7
8 Drive ports, 12Gb/s, HBA, Internal
+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
$38.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+Eight internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast drive connections
+IT mode firmware for direct drive access
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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10GtekSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speed
+Broadcom SAS3008 chipset
$60.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for many drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS speed
+Broadcom SAS3008 chipset
+PCIe 3.0 interface
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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LanpanSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+8 internal ports for expanding drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive links
+IT mode for direct drive access
$49.88
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+8 internal ports for expanding drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS support for fast drive links
+IT mode for direct drive access
+SAS3008 controller chip
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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YrwygcgwySpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s operation
$131.38
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s operation
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard expansion slots
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
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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BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s operation
$131.38
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+SAS3008 chip for 12Gb/s operation
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard expansion slots
+IT mode for passing drives directly to the operating system
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 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for eight drives
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS link speed
+PCIe 3.0 interface for standard expansion slots
$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - DetailsLanpanSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
$95.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for modern servers
+Includes two SFF-8643 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
LanpanSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
$89.80
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for modern servers
+Includes SATA cables for drive connections
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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LanpanSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
$71.88
as of 11/04/2026 21:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+IT mode for direct drive access without RAID
+Eight internal ports for many drives
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drive connections
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for modern servers
+Includes SATA cables for drive connections
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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KnjcsvhghSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
$213.79
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YrwygcgwySpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
$213.79
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
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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BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
$213.79
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight internal ports for drive connections
+12Gb/s SAS speed for fast drives
+IT mode for direct drive access
+PCIe 3.0 interface for modern servers
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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YiBaoTongSpec score 8.6
8 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, 12Gb/s, HBA
+Provides 8 internal ports from one card
+Runs in IT mode for direct drive access
+Supports 12Gb/s SAS
$79.88
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Provides 8 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 two SFF-8643 to SFF-8482 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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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
$65.88
as of 11/04/2026 04:06 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
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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LpxlqklypSpec 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 305 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
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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 20:10 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 305 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
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BfqtxlavkSpec score 8.4
8 Drive ports, PCIe 4.0, HBA, SAS3808
+8 internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+PCIe 4.0 x8 interface for faster host connection
+SAS3808 controller chip
$813.28
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+8 internal ports for connecting multiple drives
+PCIe 4.0 x8 interface for faster host connection
+SAS3808 controller chip
Compared with the 305 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 4.0: only 1 of 151 here have a higher pcie
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