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LSI

LSI 9240-8i 6Gbps SAS HBA 9211-8i IT Mode network card

SKU CH-M2SZ-4QAD6

Eight-port SAS host-bus adapter flashed to 9211-8i IT mode firmware P20 for ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID arrays

  • IT mode firmware enables direct drive control for ZFS and unRAID
  • LSI SAS2008 controller provides 6 Gbps SAS connectivity
  • Eight internal ports support multiple drive configurations
  • High and low profile brackets included for flexible installation

LSI 9240-8i 6Gbps SAS HBA with IT Mode

This LSI 9240-8i host bus adapter operates with 9211-8i IT mode firmware P20, presenting drives directly to the operating system without hardware RAID abstraction. The SAS2008 controller chip provides 6Gbps SAS connectivity for up to eight devices, making it suitable for software-defined storage platforms such as ZFS, FreeNAS and unRAID.

Ideal for builders running ZFS

The card targets administrators configuring storage pools that manage redundancy and checksums in software. Buyers who require on-board RAID processing or hardware-accelerated parity calculations should consider a different controller, as this adapter passes all management tasks to the host system.

Highlights

  • IT mode firmware enables direct drive control for ZFS and unRAID
  • LSI SAS2008 controller provides 6 Gbps SAS connectivity
  • Eight internal ports support multiple drive configurations
  • High and low profile brackets included for flexible installation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I verify the LSI 9240-8i is running correctly in IT mode after installation?

After setup the card should present as an LSI SAS2008 controller with firmware P20; the host OS will show the HBA and attached drives without RAID abstraction, confirming IT mode operation.

What ships with the LSI 9240-8i and what must I source separately?

The box contains the HBA card only; Mini-SAS internal cables and any drive brackets or mounting hardware are not included and must be purchased separately.

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