Dell LSI 9210-8i 6GB 8 Port SAS/SATA PCI-E HBA GKPW4 0GKPW4

Unlock enterprise-grade storage performance with the Dell LSI 9210-8i SAS/SATA PCIe HBA. Designed for servers and NAS systems, this 8-port adapter delivers 6Gb/s speeds per channel via two internal SFF-8087 connectors, supporting both SAS and SATA drives. Pre-flashed for IT Mode (Initiator Target) to enable direct drive passthrough for ZFS, FreeNAS, TrueNAS, or UnRAID setups, it also supports IR Mode for hardware RAID 0/1/10. Ideal for expanding storage in Dell PowerEdge servers (R720/R730/T630) or custom builds, this low-profile card ensures plug-and-play compatibility with major operating systems. Boost your storage scalability, reliability, and performance in data centers, virtualization environments, or media servers.

Dual-Mode Flexibility: Pre-configured for IT Mode (JBOD passthrough) or flashable to IR Mode for hardware RAID.
Universal Drive Support: Connects SAS, SATA HDDs/SSDs, and tape drives (SATA III backward compatible).
Scalability: Supports SAS expanders for 128+ devicesperfect for large storage arrays.
No Storage Limit: Enables > 2.2TB drive support (GPT/UEFI compatible).
Server-Grade Reliability: Fanless design with enterprise-class components for 24/7 operation.
Broad OS Support: Certified for VMware ESXi, Windows Server 2022, Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu), and FreeBSD.
Low-Profile Ready: Includes full-height bracket; low-profile bracket optional for SFF chassis.