LSI SAS 9207-8i 8-Port Internal PCIe RAID Controller Card vs 12G PCIe SAS/SATA HBA Controller Card (Broadcom SAS 3008) for 9300-8I
Overall winner: 12G PCIe SAS/SATA HBA Controller Card (Broadcom SAS 3008) for 9300-8I
Key Differences
LSI 9207-8i (A) is an affordable, easy-to-install internal PCIe card that adds SATA/SAS ports and is noted for NAS support but lacks RAID support and has mixed authenticity reports. 10Gtek/Broadcom 3008-based 9300-8I (B) is positioned as a more feature-rich HBA/RAID-capable card with IR mode and multiple RAID levels supported, though it has more mixed functionality reports and some compatibility issues with certain drives
LSI SAS 9207-8i 8-Port Internal PCIe RAID Controller Card
SAS/SATA 6Gb/s PCIe controller card for internal use. Enables additional SATA ports and NAS functionality; easy installation. One customer notes plug-and-play with Unraid
Pros
- easy installation
- adds additional SATA ports
- NAS functionality support
- plug-and-play potential with Unraid
Cons
- lacks RAID support
- mixed authenticity reports
- some users report limited performance
12G PCIe SAS/SATA HBA Controller Card (Broadcom SAS 3008) for 9300-8I
12G internal PCI-E SAS/SATA HBA RAID controller. supports RAID 0/1/1E/10 and IR mode; compatible with Broadcom SAS 3008. Easy setup with standard installation. One customer notes compatibility with HDDs and SSDs
Pros
- supports multiple RAID levels
- IR mode available
- Broadcom SAS 3008 controller
- easy standard installation
Cons
- mixed functionality reports
- some drives may not operate
- mixed opinions on card quality
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | LSI Logic |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | 10Gtek |
| User Reviews | LSI Logic |