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Green PCB card with two SFF-8087 connectors and PCIe bracket

LSI

LSI 9210-8i SAS HBA 6Gbps PCIe 2.0 2x SFF-8087

SKU CH-DJTC-BHQJN

Eight-port SAS host bus adapter with two SFF-8087 connectors, PCIe 2.0 interface and 6 Gbps transfer rate

  • Eight internal ports via two SFF-8087 connectors
  • 6 Gbps SAS and SATA throughput on PCIe 2.0
  • LSI SAS2008 controller running IT-mode firmware for ZFS
  • Includes two Mini-SAS cables in the box

LSI 9210-8i SAS HBA for ZFS

The LSI 9210-8i is a 6 Gbps SAS host bus adapter built on the SAS2008 controller. It presents eight internal lanes through two mini-SAS SFF-8087 connectors and operates in IT mode firmware for direct drive access. The card targets NAS builders running ZFS on FreeNAS, TrueNAS Core or unRAID who need reliable JBOD connectivity.

PCIe 2.0 x8 interface with low power draw

The board plugs into a PCIe 2.0 x8 slot and draws minimal power without active cooling. Passive heatsinks keep the SAS2008 controller within safe temperatures in typical chassis airflow. Acoustic impact is zero because no fan is fitted, making the card suitable for quiet server builds.

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Price $56.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 9210-8i HBA and which step do people get wrong?

Insert the card into a PCIe 2.0 slot, secure the bracket, then connect each SFF-8087 cable to the two internal Mini-SAS ports; the keyed connectors prevent reversal, but verify the latch clicks fully.

What maintenance or replacement will the 9210-8i need later?

The card has no battery or fan; keep the SAS2008 firmware on IT mode current for ZFS, FreeNAS or unRAID compatibility, and replace only if a port fails.

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