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Green printed circuit board with eight vertical SATA connectors and a gold PCI Express edge connector

LSI

LSI SAS9201-8I 6Gbps PCI Express 2.0 x8 8-Port SAS/SATA Controller Card

SKU CH-AQ44-X82C5

Connects eight SAS or SATA drives via a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot at 6Gbps

  • Transfer speed6 Gbit/s
  • Product typeBuffer 22811
  • 6 Gbps data rate for fast storage throughput
  • PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface for broad server compatibility
  • Eight SAS and SATA ports to connect multiple drives
  • LSI Logic controller architecture for reliable RAID and JBOD support
  • Retail part number SAS9201-8I for easy identification

Eight-port SAS/SATA controller for storage expansion

This LSI SAS9201-8I card adds eight SAS or SATA connections through a single PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot. It suits system builders who need to attach multiple hard drives or solid-state drives without using onboard ports. The card supports 6Gbps data transfer on each port.

Steady throughput across all eight ports

The controller maintains consistent 6Gbps signalling on every lane during sustained transfers rather than peaking in short bursts. Workloads such as large file copies, backups or parity checks run at line rate without throttling. Firmware manages command queues to keep latency predictable under continuous load.

Low power draw and passive cooling

The board operates within the slot power envelope and uses a passive heatsink, so it adds no fan noise to the chassis. Typical draw stays modest even when all eight ports are active. No auxiliary power connector is required for normal operation.

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Price $25.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 891 comparable items (median $30.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLSI LOGIC
Product typeBuffer 22811
Performance
Transfer speed6 Gbit/s

Questions about this item

Does the SAS9201-8I need active cooling when running all day?

The card has no onboard fan and relies on chassis airflow; it draws power from the PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot and runs at the 6Gbps data rate without extra power connectors.

What slot and cables are required to use the eight ports?

A free PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot and standard SAS or SATA data cables for each drive you connect to the eight internal ports.

Will the 6Gbps controller slow down older 3Gbps SATA drives I keep?

Each port negotiates independently, so 3Gbps SATA drives run at their native speed while newer 6Gbps drives use the full rate.

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