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SAS HBA Card Compatible with LSI 9205-8i IT Mode PCIe SATA Expansion Card, 8-Port 6Gbps PCIe 3.0, SAS Expander Support, HBA Controller with 2x SFF-8087 to 4x SATA Cables for ZFS TrueNAS unRAID Proxmox
SAS HBA Card Compatible with LSI 9205-8i IT Mode PCIe SATA Expansion Card, 8-Port 6Gbps PCIe 3.0, SAS Expander Support, HBA Controller with 2x SFF-8087 to 4x SATA Cables for ZFS TrueNAS unRAID Proxmox
When I’m building storage-heavy systems on a bench, an HBA like this is the kind of card that makes the whole setup sane—especially if you’re doing ZFS/TrueNAS, unRAID, or Proxmox. It’s an easy way to add more ports without turning your build into a cable nightmare, and it’s a great “bench tool” for validating drives and backplanes.
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Pros
- +Adds lots of SATA/SAS connectivity for storage testing
- +Useful for TrueNAS/unRAID/Proxmox style builds
- +Good for validating multiple drives quickly on a test bench
Cons
- -Requires proper airflow and PCIe slot clearance
- -May need IT-mode verification depending on the listing/batch
