1 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID, External
RAID Cards
137 RAID cards from HP, LSI, Dell and more. Most cost $26 to $2,453, and half cost less than $155.
Top brands: HP (15)LSI (13)Dell (11)LSI Logic (11)Broadcom (7)
Spec score 7.7
+One internal and one external port for flexible drive connections
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speeds
+Includes 512MB flash-backed write cache
−Only one port per side limits drive count
$68.52
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
HP Smart Array P222/512 FBWC 6Gb 1-Port Internal/1-Port External SAS Controller 631667-B21
$68.52as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+One internal and one external port for flexible drive connections
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speeds
+Includes 512MB flash-backed write cache
Cons−Only one port per side limits drive count
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−1 drive ports: 81 of the 82 here have more drive ports
−6Gb/s: 36 of the 58 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.7
2 Drive ports, 6Gb/s, RAID, Internal
+Internal port side fits inside a server chassis
+6Gb/s SAS interface for storage links
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
−1GB cache is small for heavy write workloads
$42.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
HP Smart Array P420/1GB FBWC 6Gb 2-Ports Internal SAS Controller 631670-B21$42.00as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+Internal port side fits inside a server chassis
+6Gb/s SAS interface for storage links
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
+2 internal ports for connecting drives
Cons−1GB cache is small for heavy write workloads
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−2 drive ports: 74 of the 82 here have more drive ports
−6Gb/s: 36 of the 58 here have a higher sas speed
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About this product
RAID
+Provides RAID functionality for drive redundancy and performance
+Uses the Ultra320 SCSI interface for connected drives
+Designed as an IBM ServeRAID controller for server use
−Uses the older Ultra320 SCSI interface rather than newer SAS
$1,003.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
39r8803 Ibm Controllers Ultra320-scsi Serveraid 7k$1,003.00as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Provides RAID functionality for drive redundancy and performance
+Uses the Ultra320 SCSI interface for connected drives
+Designed as an IBM ServeRAID controller for server use
Cons−Uses the older Ultra320 SCSI interface rather than newer SAS
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
2 Drive ports, RAID
+RAID controller with two ports
+Includes a 1G or 2G cache option
+Includes a cache battery for write protection
−Only two ports limits the number of drives
$118.78
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
631670-B21 633538-001 P420 6GB 2PORT CONTROLLER Smart Array Raid Card | With 1G 2G Cache Battery 660093-001 For
$118.78as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+RAID controller with two ports
+Includes a 1G or 2G cache option
+Includes a cache battery for write protection
Cons−Only two ports limits the number of drives
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−2 drive ports: 74 of the 82 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
2 Drive ports, RAID
+RAID controller with two ports
+Includes a 1G or 2G cache option
+Includes a cache battery for write protection
−Only two ports limits the number of drives
$118.78
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
631670-B21 633538-001 P420 6GB 2PORT CONTROLLER Smart Array Raid Card | With 1G 2G Cache Battery 660093-001 For
$118.78as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+RAID controller with two ports
+Includes a 1G or 2G cache option
+Includes a cache battery for write protection
Cons−Only two ports limits the number of drives
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−2 drive ports: 74 of the 82 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
2 Drive ports, RAID
+RAID controller with two ports
+Includes a 1G or 2G cache option
+Includes a cache battery for write protection
−Only two ports limits the number of drives
$97.18
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
631670-B21 633538-001 P420 6GB 2PORT CONTROLLER Smart Array Raid Card | With 1G 2G Cache Battery 660093-001 For
$97.18as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+RAID controller with two ports
+Includes a 1G or 2G cache option
+Includes a cache battery for write protection
Cons−Only two ports limits the number of drives
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−2 drive ports: 74 of the 82 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
8 Drive ports, RAID, Internal
+1GB cache for RAID read and write operations
+8 internal ports for a moderate drive count
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for standard server slots
−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
$429.84
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
9361-8i MegaRaid SAS SATA 1GB Controller PCIe x8 3.0 RAID Card | With Battery(9361-8i AND 8643)
$429.84as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+1GB cache for RAID read and write operations
+8 internal ports for a moderate drive count
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for standard server slots
+Includes battery backup unit
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connectivity
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
8 Drive ports, RAID, Internal
+Includes battery backup for protected write cache
+8 internal ports for connecting drives
+RAID support for drive redundancy
−Only 1GB cache memory
−Uses PCIe 3.0 rather than newer generations
$384.05
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
9361-8i MegaRaid SAS SATA 1GB Controller PCIe x8 3.0 RAID Card | With Battery(9361-8i)
$384.05as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Includes battery backup for protected write cache
+8 internal ports for connecting drives
+RAID support for drive redundancy
+PCIe x8 3.0 interface for standard server slots
Cons−Only 1GB cache memory
−Uses PCIe 3.0 rather than newer generations
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
RAID
+Provides RAID functionality through a MegaRAID controller
+Supports Ultra320 SCSI drives over a 64-bit PCI interface
+Zero-channel RAID design offloads RAID to the host system
−Uses the older Ultra320 SCSI interface rather than newer SAS
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Acer LSI Logic MegaRAID SCSI 320-0 - Storage Controller (Zero-Channel RAID) - Ultra320 SCSI - PCI 64 (91.AD275.007)$12.99as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Provides RAID functionality through a MegaRAID controller
+Supports Ultra320 SCSI drives over a 64-bit PCI interface
+Zero-channel RAID design offloads RAID to the host system
Cons−Uses the older Ultra320 SCSI interface rather than newer SAS
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)8 Drive ports, RAID
+Supports 8 ports for multiple connected drives
+512MB cache for buffered drive operations
+Supports SAS and SATA drive connections
−3Gb/s speed is slower than current SAS and SATA cards
$1,025.35
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
ADAPTEC Japan PCI Express x8 Internal 8-Port 512MB Cache SAS/SATA 3Gbs ASR-5445/JA RoHS Kit
$1,025.35as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Supports 8 ports for multiple connected drives
+512MB cache for buffered drive operations
+Supports SAS and SATA drive connections
Cons−3Gb/s speed is slower than current SAS and SATA cards
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)RAID
+Two channels for connecting SCSI devices
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50 levels
+Ultra160 SCSI with 160 MBps transfer rate
−Older Ultra160 SCSI standard limits transfer speed
$989.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Adaptec SCSI RAID 3200S - Storage controller (RAID) - 2 Channel - Ultra160 SCSI - 160 MBps - RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 - PCI$989.00as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Two channels for connecting SCSI devices
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50 levels
+Ultra160 SCSI with 160 MBps transfer rate
Cons−Older Ultra160 SCSI standard limits transfer speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
RAID
+Provides RAID functionality for redundant storage arrays
+Includes 8GB non-volatile cache for write protection
+Dell PERC H755 model designed for server storage configurations
−Specifications do not list the host bus interface generation
$4,292.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Dell PERC H755 RAID Controller with 8GB NV Cache, W128447169 (with 8GB NV Cache)$4,292.00as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Provides RAID functionality for redundant storage arrays
+Includes 8GB non-volatile cache for write protection
+Dell PERC H755 model designed for server storage configurations
Cons−Specifications do not list the host bus interface generation
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
24 Drive ports, RAID
+24 ports for many drives
+Includes 4GB of onboard cache memory
+Works as a RAID controller
−Listed for HPE DL380 G10 servers, limiting other uses
$2,969.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
for 870658-B21 24 Port 4GB PCIe RAID Controller,DL380 G10 Smart Array P824i-p MR Gen10$2,969.00as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+24 ports for many drives
+Includes 4GB of onboard cache memory
+Works as a RAID controller
Cons−Listed for HPE DL380 G10 servers, limiting other uses
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+24 drive ports: only 1 of 82 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Hardware RAID controller function
+1GB cache memory included
−Mini form factor for specific server chassis
$103.10
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
H730 Mini Perc 0KMCCD KMCCD 1GB Cache Battery for R430 R530 R630 R730 | Mono RAID Controller 12G SAS Array Card
$103.10as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Hardware RAID controller function
+1GB cache memory included
Cons−Mini form factor for specific server chassis
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 58 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
12Gb/s, RAID
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Hardware RAID controller function
+1GB cache memory included
−Mini form factor for specific server chassis
$103.10
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
H730 Mini Perc 0KMCCD KMCCD 1GB Cache Battery for R430 R530 R630 R730 | Mono RAID Controller 12G SAS Array Card
$103.10as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+12Gb/s SAS interface speed
+Hardware RAID controller function
+1GB cache memory included
Cons−Mini form factor for specific server chassis
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 58 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
12Gb/s, RAID
+Mini form factor for Dell PowerEdge R430, R530, R630, R730 servers
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage connections
+Includes 1GB cache with battery backup
−Mono RAID controller supports only one array
$103.10
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
H730 Mini Perc 0KMCCD KMCCD 1GB Cache Battery for R430 R530 R630 R730 | Mono RAID Controller 12G SAS Array Card
$103.10as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Mini form factor for Dell PowerEdge R430, R530, R630, R730 servers
+12Gb/s SAS interface for fast storage connections
+Includes 1GB cache with battery backup
Cons−Mono RAID controller supports only one array
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+12Gb/s: the highest sas speed of the 58 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
6Gb/s, RAID, SAS2108, Internal
+RAID card with 512MB cache for array performance
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+Mini-SAS connector for cable-based drive connections
−Internal ports only, no external drive connections
$24.09
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Hidyliu SATASAS Card with 512MB Cache | Eight internal ports, Mini-SAS connector, Horizontal installation
$24.09as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+RAID card with 512MB cache for array performance
+Eight internal ports for multiple drives
+Mini-SAS connector for cable-based drive connections
+Supports 6Gb/s SAS speed
Cons−Internal ports only, no external drive connections
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 36 of the 58 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
PCIe 2.0, RAID
+RAID 0, 1 and other levels for drive redundancy
+Low profile form factor fits compact server chassis
+Includes 256MB cache memory
−PCIe 2.0 interface limits maximum bandwidth
$55.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
HP Smart Array P410/256MB Controller - Storage controller (RAID) - SATA-150 / SAS low profile - 300 MBps - RAID 0, 1,$55.00as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+RAID 0, 1 and other levels for drive redundancy
+Low profile form factor fits compact server chassis
+Includes 256MB cache memory
Cons−PCIe 2.0 interface limits maximum bandwidth
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 35 of the 48 here have a higher pcie
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6Gb/s, RAID
+Dual controller design for redundant array operation
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
+6Gb/s SAS interface for storage links
−Full array system, not a single plug-in card
$3,350.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
HPE Modular Smart Array P2000 G3 SAS Dual Controller Lff Array System$3,350.00as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Dual controller design for redundant array operation
+RAID support for mirrored or striped drive sets
+6Gb/s SAS interface for storage links
Cons−Full array system, not a single plug-in card
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6Gb/s: 36 of the 58 here have a higher sas speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
RAID
+RAID array card for combining drives into one volume
+4GB cache for faster read and write handling
+Uses a PCI Express x8 interface
−Specifications do not state supported RAID levels
$54.29
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros
+RAID array card for combining drives into one volume
+4GB cache for faster read and write handling
+Uses a PCI Express x8 interface
Cons−Specifications do not state supported RAID levels
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
8 Drive ports, RAID
+Eight ports connect up to eight drives
+256MB cache improves RAID controller throughput
+PCIe interface fits standard expansion slots
−Older 3GB SAS generation limits maximum transfer speed
$60.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
LSI Logic SAS 8708EM2 Megaraid Kit 8PORT 3GB Sata Pcie 256MB$60.00as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Eight ports connect up to eight drives
+256MB cache improves RAID controller throughput
+PCIe interface fits standard expansion slots
+SATA and SAS drive support on one controller
Cons−Older 3GB SAS generation limits maximum transfer speed
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
2 Drive ports, RAID
+RAID controller for arranging drives into redundant arrays
+4GB cache for improved data handling
+PCIe x8 interface for server and workstation slots
−Only two ports limits the number of drives connected
$64.32
as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
P840 SAS RAID Controller Card, 4GB Cache, 2 Ports, PCIe x8, 761880-001, High Speed Data Transfer, for Servers and
$64.32as of 11/04/2026 05:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+RAID controller for arranging drives into redundant arrays
+4GB cache for improved data handling
+PCIe x8 interface for server and workstation slots
+Two ports for connecting drives
Cons−Only two ports limits the number of drives connected
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−2 drive ports: 74 of the 82 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
4 Drive ports, RAID
+Four SATA ports for adding drives
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1 and JBOD modes
+Listed transfer rate of 150MB/s
−Uses a PCI interface rather than PCIe
$15.12
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
PCI to 4-Port SATA Expansion Adapter Card SiI3114 150MB/s Data Transfer Support RAID 0/1/5/0+1 & JBOD Mode for HDD
$15.12as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Four SATA ports for adding drives
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1 and JBOD modes
+Listed transfer rate of 150MB/s
Cons−Uses a PCI interface rather than PCIe
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−4 drive ports: 67 of the 82 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
RAID
+Four SATA ports for adding internal drives
+Built-in RAID support for drive arrays
+Supports HDD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and CD-R/CD-RW drives
−Older 1.5Gb/s SATA speed limits fast drives
$14.83
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
PCI to SATA Expansion Adapter Card with Four SATA Ports 1.5Gb/s Built-in RAID Support for HDD CD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-R CD-RW
$14.83as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Four SATA ports for adding internal drives
+Built-in RAID support for drive arrays
+Supports HDD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and CD-R/CD-RW drives
+SATA interface rated at 1.5Gb/s
Cons−Older 1.5Gb/s SATA speed limits fast drives
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
RAID
+Provides RAID control for managing multiple drives
+Uses a PCIe 3x8 interface for SAS connections
+Supports SAS controller functions for server storage
−Sold as a spare part rather than a complete controller card
$24.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Sparepart: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Smart Array P840 PCIe 3x8 SAS Controller, 761880-001 (Controller)
$24.00as of 11/04/2026 04:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Provides RAID control for managing multiple drives
+Uses a PCIe 3x8 interface for SAS connections
+Supports SAS controller functions for server storage
Cons−Sold as a spare part rather than a complete controller card
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)16 Drive ports, RAID, SAS4116, Internal
+16 internal ports for large drive arrays
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
+Uses SAS4116 chip for drive connectivity
−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
$6,911.67
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Suitable for 9660-16I Array Card 4G Cache SAS4116 05-50107-0
$6,911.67as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+16 internal ports for large drive arrays
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
+Uses SAS4116 chip for drive connectivity
Cons−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+16 drive ports: only 10 of 82 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
16 Drive ports, RAID, SAS4116, Internal
+16 internal ports for large drive arrays
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
+Uses SAS4116 chip for drive connectivity
−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
$6,876.94
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Suitable for 9660-16I Array Card 4G Cache SAS4116 05-50107-0
$6,876.94as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+16 internal ports for large drive arrays
+4G cache on board for RAID operations
+Uses SAS4116 chip for drive connectivity
Cons−Uses RAID mode rather than pass-through HBA operation
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+16 drive ports: only 10 of 82 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
16 Drive ports, RAID, SAS4116, Internal
+Internal 16-port layout for connecting many drives
+4GB cache for buffering RAID data
+RAID kind for array configurations
−Internal ports only, no external connections
$6,876.94
as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Suitable for 9660-16I Array Card 4G Cache SAS4116 05-50107-0
$6,876.94as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Internal 16-port layout for connecting many drives
+4GB cache for buffering RAID data
+RAID kind for array configurations
Cons−Internal ports only, no external connections
Compared with the 137 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+16 drive ports: only 10 of 82 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Compare specs
| RAID or HBA card | Drive ports | Type | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAID | 7.7 | $68.52 as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details | |
| 2 | RAID | 7.7 | $42.00 as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details | |
| RAID | n/a | $1,003.00 as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details | ||
| 2 | RAID | n/a | $118.78 as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details | |
| 2 | RAID | n/a | $118.78 as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details | |
| 2 | RAID | n/a | $97.18 as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details | |
| 8 | RAID | n/a | $429.84 as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details | |
| 8 | RAID | n/a | $384.05 as of 11/04/2026 05:07 PST - Details | |
| RAID | n/a | $12.99 as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details | ||
| 8 | RAID | n/a | $1,025.35 as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details |












