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LSI

LSI SAS 9300-8e 8-Port 12Gb/s HBA IT Mode P16

SKU CH-RGAY-TDMAT

Eight-port external 12 Gb/s SAS HBA flashed to IT-mode firmware 16.00.12.00 for ZFS arrays

  • IT-mode firmware enables direct drive control for ZFS arrays
  • 12 Gb/s SAS 3.0 bandwidth across eight external ports
  • Two SFF-8644 connectors link to external enclosures
  • PCI-Express interface fits standard and low-profile slots
  • Flashed to LSI 9300-8e firmware 16.00.12.00 for broad compatibility

LSI 9300-8e HBA with IT firmware

This LSI 9300-8e host bus adapter comes flashed to IT mode firmware version 16.00.12.00. It presents eight external SAS 3.0 ports running at 12 Gbps through two SFF-8644 connectors. The card targets builders who need direct drive access for ZFS-based storage platforms such as FreeNAS, unRAID or Proxmox VE.

PCIe add-in card with dual bracket options

The adapter installs in a standard PCI Express slot and ships with a regular-height bracket already fitted plus a low-profile bracket in the box. Its external connectors free internal drive bays and cabling, letting you attach JBOD enclosures or disk shelves outside the chassis. Builders limited to internal-only backplanes cannot use the external ports.

IT mode firmware and bracket choice

The IT firmware removes RAID abstraction so the operating system manages every drive directly, which is required for ZFS data integrity features. The included low-profile bracket allows installation in slim enclosures without sourcing extra hardware. No RAID utilities or proprietary management software are bundled.

Highlights

  • IT-mode firmware enables direct drive control for ZFS arrays
  • 12 Gb/s SAS 3.0 bandwidth across eight external ports
  • Two SFF-8644 connectors link to external enclosures
  • PCI-Express interface fits standard and low-profile slots
  • Flashed to LSI 9300-8e firmware 16.00.12.00 for broad compatibility

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How many external SAS lanes does the 9300-8e provide?

The card has eight external ports delivered through two SFF-8644 connectors.

What power draw should I expect when the HBA runs continuously?

The board draws its power from the PCIe slot; no auxiliary power connector is present.

Which slot type and bracket clearance do I need in my chassis?

A standard-height PCIe slot is required; a low-profile bracket is also supplied for smaller cases.

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