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Green PCIe card with two mini-SAS ports and a heatsink

LSI

LSI 9207-4i4e SAS SATA HBA 6Gbps PCI-E 3.0 network card

SKU CH-M43P-PEDFJ

Adds four internal and four external 6 Gbps SAS or SATA ports over a PCIe 3.0 link using the SAS2308 controller in HBA IT mode

  • LSI SAS2308 controller drives 6Gbps SAS and SATA connectivity
  • PCI-E 3.0 host interface delivers high-bandwidth data transfer
  • Internal mini-SAS SFF-8087 and external mini-SAS SFF-8088 ports support flexible drive configurations
  • HBA IT mode firmware enables direct disk access for ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID
  • Single controller card provides four internal and four external 6Gbps lanes

LSI 9207-4i4e HBA Overview

The LSI 9207-4i4e is a host bus adapter built around the LSI SAS2308 controller. It provides four internal lanes through one mini-SAS SFF-8087 connector and four external lanes through one mini-SAS SFF-8088 connector. The card operates in IT mode firmware and connects via a PCIe 3.0 interface. It is intended for direct drive attachment in storage-focused builds.

Target Use and Limits

This adapter suits builders running ZFS, FreeNAS or unRAID who need both internal and external SAS or SATA connectivity at 6 Gbps per lane. It is not for systems that require hardware RAID acceleration or cache-backed write performance. Buyers who need additional internal or external ports beyond the single connectors provided should look at a different HBA model.

Deciding Specification

The single specification that determines fit is the combination of one internal mini-SAS SFF-8087 and one external mini-SAS SFF-8088 port on a PCIe 3.0 x8 card. If your chassis and cabling plan call for exactly those two connectors, this card matches; if you need a different port count or connector type, it does not.

Highlights

  • LSI SAS2308 controller drives 6Gbps SAS and SATA connectivity
  • PCI-E 3.0 host interface delivers high-bandwidth data transfer
  • Internal mini-SAS SFF-8087 and external mini-SAS SFF-8088 ports support flexible drive configurations
  • HBA IT mode firmware enables direct disk access for ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID
  • Single controller card provides four internal and four external 6Gbps lanes

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What PCI Express slot version must the motherboard provide for the 9207-4i4e to operate at full speed?

The card uses a PCI-E 3.0 host interface, so a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot is required for full 6Gbps throughput on all ports.

Can the single mini-SAS SFF8087 internal connector attach to legacy 3Gbps SATA drives?

Yes, the SAS2308 controller supports 6Gbps SAS and SATA and will negotiate down to 3Gbps for older drives connected via SFF8087 breakout cables.

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

During POST the card will display LSI SAS2308 Initiator Target mode, and the operating system will see the controller as a non-RAID HBA presenting each drive individually.

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