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LSI

LSI 9207-8e SAS 6Gb/s 8-Port PCIe 3.0 HBA

SKU CH-YJNZ-X5PTE

Eight-port SAS 6Gb/s HBA with two external SFF-8088 connectors and PCIe 3.0 interface for ZFS, FreeNAS or unRAID IT-mode operation

  • 8-port external SAS connectivity via two SFF-8088 connectors
  • PCIe 3.0 host interface for high-throughput data transfer
  • LSI 9207-8e controller with IT mode for direct drive access
  • 6 Gb/s per port bandwidth for SAS storage arrays

External SAS 6Gb/s HBA

The LSI 9207-8e is an eight-port host bus adapter that connects external SAS devices through two Mini SAS SFF8088 connectors. It operates on a PCIe 3.0 interface and runs in IT mode, presenting drives directly to the operating system without hardware RAID abstraction.

Suits ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID builds

This card suits builders who need straightforward external SAS connectivity for storage arrays running ZFS, FreeNAS or unRAID. It is not for systems that require internal drive connectors or hardware RAID offload.

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Price $45.99
Cheaper than about 69% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What PCIe generation must the motherboard slot provide for the LSI 9207-8e to operate at its rated 3.0 speed?

The card requires a PCIe 3.0 slot to reach its full throughput; it will still function in a 2.0 slot at reduced bandwidth.

Can I connect the two Mini SAS SFF8088 ports on this HBA to the SFF8088 cables used by my older SAS 3 Gb/s enclosure?

Yes, the 6 Gb/s ports are backward compatible and will negotiate the lower 3 Gb/s link speed with the older enclosure.

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