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LSI

LSI H221 SAS 9207-8e HBA network card 6Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x8 SFF-8088

SKU CH-W1S5-S5JJV MPN H221

Eight-lane PCIe 3.0 HBA with dual SFF-8088 ports for external 6 Gb/s SAS storage

  • HBA mode simplifies ZFS integration
  • LSI SAS 2308 controller handles 6Gb/s SAS links
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface delivers full bandwidth
  • Two SFF-8088 ports connect external drive enclosures

External 6 Gb/s SAS connectivity

This LSI H221 host bus adapter provides two SFF-8088 ports for attaching external SAS enclosures. A PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface links the LSI SAS 2308 controller to the system. Firmware operates in HBA mode, presenting drives directly to the operating system without RAID abstraction.

Builders needing internal ports or RAID offload

The card only offers external connectors, so systems that require internal drive attachment cannot use it. Users who want hardware RAID acceleration should choose a different controller because this model runs exclusively in HBA firmware.

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Price $43.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the H221 with its PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface work in my older server that only has PCIe 2.0 slots?

Yes, the PCIe 3.0 x8 interface is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 slots, though the 6Gb/s SAS transfer rate will be limited by the older bus bandwidth.

How can I confirm the LSI SAS 2308 controller is running in HBA mode after I install the card?

During POST, the LSI BIOS utility will display the controller model 9207-8e and show each attached drive as a direct target without RAID volumes, confirming HBA firmware operation.

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