LSI SAS 9300-8e 12Gbps 8 Port SFF8644 PCIe 3.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter

Host Bus Adapter for Servers

The LSI SAS 9300-8e is a 12Gbps host bus adapter designed for high-end servers and appliances. It provides eight external ports for connecting SAS or SATA storage enclosures. The card targets administrators who need reliable, high-throughput connectivity for large-scale storage arrays.

PCIe 3.0 x8 Slot Requirement

This adapter installs into a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot and uses SFF-8644 connectors for external cabling. It frees internal drive bays by moving storage to external JBODs or enclosures. The board supports both SAS and SATA protocols without additional hardware.

Sustained 12Gbps Throughput

Under continuous workloads the controller maintains 12Gbps per lane across all eight ports. The architecture is built for steady data movement rather than short bursts. It suits environments where storage traffic runs for extended periods without throttling.