HP H240 Smart HBA Storage Controller Plug-in Card Low Profile 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
HP H240 (A) is a compact low‑profile storage controller designed for HP server environments and sits at a more affordable price tier; 10Gtek (B) uses the Broadcom SAS3008 chipset, supports multiple RAID levels and IR mode but has mixed reports about drive compatibility
HP H240 Smart HBA Storage Controller Plug-in Card Low Profile
Compact storage controller card for HP servers. Enables RAID functionality with a low-profile form factor. Customer feedback highlights overall satisfaction with performance and reliability
Pros
- compact low-profile form factor
- suitable for HP server environments
- supports storage controller features
- includes dedicated product model number
Cons
- limited customer insight data
- no price or availability information
- only one packaging quantity listed
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 | HP |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | 10Gtek |
| User Reviews | HP |