LSI 8P 12G IT Mode FreeNAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) SAS 9300-8i SAS3008 Controller YZCA-00424-101 (LOT OF 100)

(LOT OF 100) LSI 8 Port 12G IT Mode FreeNAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) SAS 9300-8i SAS3008 Controller YZCA-00424-101

Related Part Numbers

YPCB-00424-1P2, SAS 9300-8i, SAS3008-i, 9300-8i

Overview

The LSI SAS 9300-8i is an enterprise-grade Host Bus Adapter (HBA) built on the Broadcom SAS3008 controller. It is widely used in high-performance storage environments and is especially popular for software-defined storage platforms like FreeNAS/TrueNAS, unRAID, and ZFS when flashed to IT Mode, enabling direct disk passthrough without RAID abstraction.

Technical Specifications

• I/O Controller: Broadcom / LSI SAS3008
• Port Count: 8 internal ports
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Data Transfer Rates:
  • 12Gb/s SAS
  • 6Gb/s SATA (backward compatible with 3Gb/s)
• Internal Connectors: 2 × Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643)
• Form Factor: Low-profile / Full-height (universal fit)
• Device Support: Up to 1024 SAS/SATA devices via expanders
• Performance: Up to ~1,000,000 IOPS

Key Features

• IT Mode (Initiator Target):
  Pre-flashed or flashable to IT Mode firmware (P16 or later), allowing direct drive passthrough—ideal for ZFS, TrueNAS, and unRAID.
• High-Performance Controller:
  Based on the SAS3008 chipset for improved bandwidth and low latency.
• Flexible Connectivity:
  Supports up to 8 direct-attached drives via SFF-8643 breakout cables.
• Wide Compatibility:
  Supports SAS and SATA drives across multiple generations (12G / 6G / 3G).
• Enterprise Scalability:
  Expandable to large storage environments using SAS expanders.

Compatibility

Operating Systems:

• Windows Server
• Linux (RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu, Debian)
• VMware ESXi
• FreeBSD
• Proxmox

Platforms & Use Cases:

• TrueNAS / FreeNAS systems
• unRAID servers
• ZFS storage arrays
• Software-defined storage (SDS)
• Enterprise and lab environments

Important Notes

• Cooling Requirement:
  Ensure proper airflow; SAS3008 controllers generate significant heat.
• Cabling:
  Requires SFF-8643 to SATA/SAS breakout cables (not included unless specified).
• IT Mode Operation:
  No hardware RAID functionality—designed for direct disk access via OS/software.

Summary

This lot of 100 LSI SAS 9300-8i HBAs is ideal for large-scale deployments, data centers, or resellers building high-performance storage solutions. With IT Mode support and broad OS compatibility, it delivers reliable, scalable, and efficient storage connectivity for modern environments.