12Gb/s Internal PCI Express SAS/SATA HBA Raid Controller Card
Enhance your system's storage capabilities with the 10Gtek Internal PCI Express SAS/SATA HBA RAID Controller Card. Featuring the LSI SAS2008 chipset, this card delivers a robust 6Gb/s data transfer rate for efficient handling of SAS 2.0 and SATA III devices. It supports up to 256 drives, making it ideal for expanding storage in servers and workstations. The card includes both full-height and low-profile brackets for versatile installation in various chassis types, ensuring broad compatibility and seamless integration.
$73.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
289
/ 1154
#289 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-87%
Below average
Host Interface
PCI Express
/ PCI Express
Who it's for
- High-Speed Data Transfer
- Dual Drive Protocol Support
- Cost-Effective Enterprise Solution
Who should skip it
- Limited Technical Support
- Configuration Complexity
- Potential Driver/OS Compatibility Gaps
Key Specs
Host Interface
PCI Express
Data Transfer Rate
6Gb/s per port
Supported Drives
SAS/SATA
Number of Ports
2
Chipset Model
LSI SAS2008
Card Form Factor
PCIe Full-Height, PCIe Low-Profile
Bracket Profile Type
Full Height, Low Profile
Cooling Type
Passive
Features
- Boosts storage capacity and performance
- High-speed 6Gb/s data transfer
- Supports SAS and SATA devices
- Expandable to 256 drives
- Reliable LSI SAS2008 chipset
- Versatile OS compatibility
- Includes full and low-profile brackets
- RAID support for data protection
What customers say
This controller card is highly valued for its excellent performance and aggressive pricing, making it a top choice for prosumer and homelab storage builds. Users appreciate its robust speed delivery and the straightforward process of flashing it into IT mode, which is essential for software defined storage like ZFS. The core appeal is its status as a cost effective workhorse that rivals more expensive enterprise options. While setup requires moderate technical skill and users must source their own cables, the overall sentiment is strongly positive regarding its reliability and value as a backbone for serious storage infrastructure.
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