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LSI

LSI 9300-16i 16-Port 12Gb/s SAS Controller HBA Card

SKU CH-7X3B-21Q4R

A 16-port 12Gb/s SAS host bus adapter with IT mode for ZFS, TrueNAS and unRAID

  • 16-port SAS controller connects up to 16 drives simultaneously
  • 12 Gb/s SAS bandwidth moves data quickly across every lane
  • IT mode firmware exposes drives directly to ZFS and unRAID
  • Low-profile PCIe card fits compact server chassis easily

16-Port 12Gb/s SAS HBA

The LSI 9300-16i is a sixteen-port host bus adapter that delivers 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity for storage arrays. It ships with P16 IT mode firmware, making it a direct fit for ZFS, TrueNAS and unRAID software-defined storage platforms. The card presents drives to the operating system without a hardware RAID layer.

Suited for DIY NAS and server builds

Builders who want raw drive access for software RAID or ZFS pools will find the firmware mode and port count match those workloads. Buyers who require on-board hardware RAID processing or cache-backed data protection should consider a dedicated RAID controller instead.

Highlights

  • 16-port SAS controller connects up to 16 drives simultaneously
  • 12 Gb/s SAS bandwidth moves data quickly across every lane
  • IT mode firmware exposes drives directly to ZFS and unRAID
  • Low-profile PCIe card fits compact server chassis easily

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much power does the 9300-16i draw when running all day?

The 9300-16i is a 12Gb/s SAS HBA with 16 ports; typical power draw for this class of controller is moderate and suited to standard server chassis airflow.

What cables or drives must I already have to use the 16 ports on this card?

You need SAS drives or backplanes and Mini-SAS HD cables that match the controller’s 16 external lanes to connect storage to the 9300-16i.

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