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LSI

LSI 9240-8i 6Gbps SAS HBA IT Mode P20 8 Port PCIe 2.0 x8

SKU CH-TYW6-4NP2B

Eight-port SAS host bus adapter with IT-mode firmware for direct drive access on PCIe 2.0 x8

  • IT Mode P20 firmware enables direct drive control for ZFS and unRAID
  • LSI SAS2008 chipset delivers 6Gbps SAS and SATA connectivity
  • Eight internal ports via two SFF-8087 connectors support multiple drives
  • PCIe 2.0 x8 interface provides host-bus bandwidth for the controller
  • Includes high-profile and low-profile brackets plus two 1-metre SFF-8087 cables

8-port SAS HBA for ZFS and unRAID

The LSI 9240-8i is a host bus adapter built for systems that need direct drive access. It presents eight SAS or SATA ports through two internal SFF-8087 connectors. The card targets builders running ZFS, FreeNAS or unRAID who want the controller in IT mode. It fits a PCIe 2.0 x8 slot and includes both full-height and low-profile brackets.

Firmware locked to IT Mode P20

The controller ships with firmware version 20.00.07.00 locked in IT mode, removing RAID abstraction so the operating system manages every drive directly. This specific firmware revision is the deciding factor for compatibility with ZFS-based storage pools. The onboard LSI SAS2008 chipset handles 6Gbps links across all eight ports without hardware RAID overhead.

Two cables and dual brackets included

The package supplies two 1-metre SFF-8087 to SFF-8087 cables, letting you connect up to eight drives immediately. Both a high-profile and a low-profile bracket are provided, so the card fits standard and compact chassis without extra parts. No additional software or licence keys are bundled; the value is the ready-to-use IT mode configuration.

Highlights

  • IT Mode P20 firmware enables direct drive control for ZFS and unRAID
  • LSI SAS2008 chipset delivers 6Gbps SAS and SATA connectivity
  • Eight internal ports via two SFF-8087 connectors support multiple drives
  • PCIe 2.0 x8 interface provides host-bus bandwidth for the controller
  • Includes high-profile and low-profile brackets plus two 1-metre SFF-8087 cables

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the 6Gbps SAS rating mean when the card is installed in a server?

Each of the eight lanes can move data at up to 6Gbps, so a single SAS or SATA drive connected through the card is limited to that link speed.

How does the PCIe 2.0 x8 interface limit real-world throughput?

The x8 slot provides roughly 4GB/s of bus bandwidth, which is shared across all eight ports and becomes the practical ceiling when multiple drives are active.

What brackets and cables are needed to mount the card and connect drives?

The box includes both a full-height and a low-profile bracket plus two 1-metre SFF-8087 cables that break out to four SAS or SATA connectors each.

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