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LSI

LSI SAS9211-8i SAS 2008 HBA IT Mode PCIe 2.0 SATA SAS 6Gbps

SKU CH-97P6-AZKJY

Eight-port host-bus adapter with PCIe 2.0 interface and two Mini SAS SFF 8087 connectors running LSI SAS 2008 firmware in IT mode for ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID

  • HBA IT mode enables direct drive control for ZFS arrays
  • Two mini-SAS SFF-8087 ports connect up to eight drives
  • PCIe 2.0 host interface provides 6 Gbps SAS and SATA throughput
  • LSI SAS 2008 controller delivers reliable hardware RAID expansion

LSI SAS9211-8i HBA for ZFS

This LSI SAS9211-8i host bus adapter uses the SAS 2008 controller and runs HBA IT mode firmware. It connects to the host via a PCIe 2.0 interface and provides two internal Mini SAS SFF 8087 connectors. The card supports SATA and SAS drives at 6Gbps data transfer rates. It is supplied new as a standalone controller card.

Ideal for ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID builds

This card suits builders who need direct drive access for software RAID or filesystem management without hardware RAID abstraction. It is not for users who require on-board hardware RAID processing or bootable RAID volumes. Buyers needing external drive connectivity or a different host interface should consider other options.

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Price $68.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the SAS 2008 controller work with my existing PCIe 2.0 motherboard slots?

The host interface is PCIe 2.0 so the card fits directly into any PCIe 2.0 or newer slot without an adapter.

How can I confirm the card is running in IT mode after installation?

The firmware ships as HBA IT mode; the BIOS screen will show Initiator Target mode and present each drive individually to ZFS FreeNAS or unRAID.

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