The LSI SAS 9300-16i is an internal storage adapter—not a drive—that connects SATA or SAS disks to a server or workstation. The €71.28 in this eBay.de title should be treated as a listing-specific reference, not a verified current price: available search results did not confirm that exact offer or its condition, seller, accessories, or firmware.
What the LSI SAS 9300-16i does
Broadcom’s LSI SAS 9300-16i User Guide, dated August 2014, describes the card as a PCIe-to-SAS host bus adapter for internal storage in servers and workstations. It connects storage devices to a host; it does not provide storage itself.
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The guide specifies two SAS 3008 eight-port controllers and a PCI Express switch. The card presents 16 internal SATA/SAS ports through four internal x4 SFF-8643 Mini-SAS HD connectors. The specifications below are manufacturer figures, not independent test results.
| Specification | Manufacturer figure |
|---|---|
| Host interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Internal connectors | Four x4 SFF-8643 Mini-SAS HD |
| Storage connectivity | 16 internal SATA/SAS ports |
| Maximum listed SAS link rate | 12Gb/s |
| Maximum listed SATA link rate | 6Gb/s |
| End devices | Up to 1024 SATA or SAS devices; this is a manufacturer maximum, not a guarantee for every system and cabling configuration |
| Board dimensions | 6.1 × 4.4 inches |
| Normal-operation power requirement | 26.9 W with passive cable |
| Cooling requirement | Minimum airflow of 200 linear feet per minute at a 55 °C inlet temperature |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 55 °C |
Will it fit your system and storage?
Check the slot and chassis
The guide specifies a PCIe 3.0 x8 edge connector. Before buying, make sure your system has a usable x8 slot and enough physical clearance for a 6.1 × 4.4-inch board. Also account for the card’s airflow requirement; installation in a cramped or poorly ventilated chassis may not meet the manufacturer’s stated minimum.
#1 Best Overall
- Compatible with: LSI 9300-8i; Controller: LSI/Broadcom SAS3008 12Gb/s SAS HBA controller for server, NAS, workstation and home-lab storage builds.
- Firmware (FW): HBA IT Mode (Non-RAID); Data Transfer Rate: up to 12Gbps SAS and SATA 6Gbps, designed for direct disk passthrough and software-defined storage.
- Host Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8; Internal Connectors: 2× Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643. Direct attach up to 8 drives, and expand via external SAS Expander for large arrays.
- PERFECT FOR: ZFS, FreeNAS/TrueNAS, unRAID, Proxmox, ESXi home-lab and NAS storage builds that need stable HBA passthrough for SAS or SATA drives.
- Packing List: HBA Card: 1; SFF-8643 to 4× SFF-8482 SAS Cables: 2. Cables in box are for SAS drives. They are not compatible with SATA drives. To connect SATA drives, use SFF-8643 to 4× SATA cables sold separately or our matched HBA + cable kit.
Match the cable to the drives or backplane
The card has four SFF-8643 connectors. The cable you need depends on what the other end connects to: a compatible backplane or individual SATA/SAS drives. Confirm the connector types and cable arrangement for your specific enclosure before ordering; the card listing alone does not establish which cable is appropriate or included.
Confirm the operating mode you need
If you want drives presented individually to the operating system—for example, for a passthrough setup—ask the seller to identify the card’s firmware and operating mode. Search listings sometimes advertise IT mode, but that does not establish the firmware installed on this particular offer. The card’s hardware guide also does not verify the firmware state or operating-system compatibility of the item being sold.
Rank #2
- 12Gbps Internal PCIe SAS/SATA RAID Controller Card, IR Mode – Supports RAID 0/1/1E/10
- Controller: Broadcom's SAS 3008
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface with two MiniSAS SFF-8643 ports. Note: Hot-swapping is NOT supported.
- Driver CD is included natively. You can also download it from the 10Gtek website
- What You Get: 10Gtek LSI-3008-8I HBA Card x1, Driver CD x1, Low-profile Bracket x1
What to verify in the eBay.de listing
The €71.28 figure is part of the title, but the available search evidence did not verify that exact offer’s live status or item details. A separate eBay.de result described a used 9300-16i at €130; that is a different listing and does not validate the €71.28 offer or establish a market price.
Before paying, check the item page and ask the seller about any details that are missing:
Rank #3
- Chipset: LSI SAS2308.
- Firmware (FW) version: P20 (20.00.07.00) IT Mode.
- Interface: 2 * SFF-8087 internal, PCI-e 3.0 x8.
- Package: controller card, full-height bracket, low-profile bracket.
- Condition and whether the card has been tested.
- Firmware version and operating mode, especially if you need individual drive visibility or passthrough.
- Whether the correct bracket is included for your chassis.
- Whether cables are included and, if so, their connector types and intended use.
- Seller details, delivery cost, and the total delivered price.
Compare any alternative HBA against the requirements of your build: port count, PCIe generation and lane requirement, SAS/SATA link rates, connector and cable layout, firmware mode, condition, cooling, included accessories, and total delivered price. The available evidence does not establish that another model is better for a particular system.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Chipset: LSI SAS3008
- Firmware (FW) version: P16 (16.00.14.00) IT Mode
- Interface: 2 * SFF-8643 Internal 12Gbps, PCI-e 3.0 x8
- Package: controller card, full-height bracket, low-profile bracket
Rank #4
- High Speed Transfer: HBA card supports high performance 12Gb/s SAS data transfer rate for fast signaling and high bandwidth applications. With PCIe slot type, PCIe 3.0, PCIe 8X bus type.
- 16 Ports: The HBA controller card has 16 built in 12Gb/s SAS and SATA ports for connecting up to 1024 non RAID SAS, SATA devices, which is plug and play and easy to install and use.
- External Device Connectivity: The 9300 16I HBA card features a flexible storage architecture designed to support connectivity to a large number of SAS or SATA end devices in an external chassis.
- Compatible Systems: The HBA expansion card is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including for Windows, for Linux (for SUSE, for Red Hat), for VMware, for FreeBSD, etc.
- Applications: LSI SAS 9300 16I controller HBA card provides high performance internal storage connectivity for servers. Premium PCB material provides high reliability and stability.
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