Maximize storage flexibility with the Dell LSI SAS9207-8I 8-Port HBA! This high-performance Host Bus Adapter delivers 6Gb/s speeds per port via PCIe 3.0 x8 connectivity, perfect for attaching SAS/SATA drives in servers and workstations. Pre-flashed with IT Mode firmware, it enables direct drive passthrough for software-defined storage (SDS), ZFS, or unRAID setups without hardware RAID overhead. Ideal for expanding storage in Dell PowerEdge servers, HP ProLiants, or custom NAS solutions, this enterprise-grade card supports massive drive scalability with SAS expanders. Includes a full-profile bracket and ships ready for seamless integration into VMware, Linux, or Windows environments.
8-Port SAS/SATA Connectivity: Dual SFF-8087 mini-SAS ports support 8 drives (4 per connector).
PCIe 3.0 x8 Performance: 6Gb/s bandwidth for high-speed data transfers with low latency.
IT Mode Firmware: Optimized for JBOD/passthrough to OS-level storage stacks (e. g., TrueNAS, unRAID).
Broad OS Support: Compatible with Windows Server 2022, Linux Kernel 5. x+, VMware ESXi 7/8, FreeBSD.
Backward Compatibility: Works with PCIe 2.0 / 1.1 slots and 3Gb/s SAS/SATA drives.
Scalable Topology: Supports SAS expanders for 255+ drive configurations.