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Green circuit board with two SFF-8087 ports and a metal bracket

LSI

LSI 9240-8i 6Gbps SAS HBA FW:P20 9211-8i IT Mode 2* SFF-8087 SATA network card

SKU CH-6BQV-ESW18

Eight-port 6 Gbps SAS HBA in IT mode with two SFF-8087 connectors for SATA drives

  • IT mode firmware enables direct drive control for ZFS and unRAID
  • 6 Gbps SAS throughput supports high-speed storage arrays
  • Two SFF-8087 ports connect up to eight SATA drives
  • LSI 9240-8i host bus adapter built for server storage expansion

LSI 9240-8i 6Gbps SAS HBA

This LSI 9240-8i host bus adapter connects eight SAS or SATA drives through two internal SFF-8087 ports. It runs 9211-8i firmware in IT mode, presenting disks directly to the operating system without RAID abstraction. The card operates at 6Gbps per lane and is supplied new.

Ideal for ZFS, FreeNAS

Builders who require hardware RAID acceleration or external port connectivity will not find those features on this card. Systems limited to a single low-profile bracket slot should verify physical fit before purchase.

Highlights

  • IT mode firmware enables direct drive control for ZFS and unRAID
  • 6 Gbps SAS throughput supports high-speed storage arrays
  • Two SFF-8087 ports connect up to eight SATA drives
  • LSI 9240-8i host bus adapter built for server storage expansion

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I verify the 9211-8i IT Mode firmware P20 is active after installing the 9240-8i HBA?

During POST the card displays its firmware version; P20 should appear on screen and in the BIOS utility confirming IT Mode operation.

Which cables and drives must I source separately for the two SFF-8087 ports?

The board provides two SFF-8087 connectors; you need SFF-8087 to SATA breakout cables and SATA drives, none are included.

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