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LSI

LSI 9300-8E 12Gb/s 8-Port External PCIe 3.0 x8 SAS Controller

SKU CH-XT6Q-T0FYK

Connects up to eight external SAS drives at 12 Gb/s through a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot

  • 12 Gb/s SAS throughput for high-speed external storage
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface keeps data moving
  • Eight external ports connect multiple drive enclosures
  • LSI 9300 series controller built for server workloads

External SAS Connectivity

The LSI 9300-8E provides eight external SAS ports over a PCIe 3.0 x8 link, delivering 12 Gb/s per lane. It is built for administrators who need to attach JBOD enclosures or tape libraries to a host server. The controller presents a straightforward path to expand storage without occupying internal drive bays.

Sustained Throughput Behaviour

Under continuous workloads the card maintains its rated lane speed across all eight ports because the x8 host interface matches the aggregate bandwidth. Thermal throttling is not a concern in typical rack airflow, so long sequential transfers to external arrays remain stable. Buyers who require internal RAID processing or onboard cache should evaluate a different controller class.

Highlights

  • 12 Gb/s SAS throughput for high-speed external storage
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface keeps data moving
  • Eight external ports connect multiple drive enclosures
  • LSI 9300 series controller built for server workloads

Specifications

BrandLSI

Questions about this item

How much power does the LSI 9300-8E draw when running all day?

The LSI 9300-8E is a SAS controller, not a server power supply, so it draws power from the PCIe 3.0 x8 slot rather than providing its own output.

What host interface must my server have for the 93008E to work?

The 93008E requires an available PCIe 3.0 x8 slot in the host system to operate.

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