{"product_id":"lsi-logic-8-ports-sata-6gbs-sas-12gbs-pci-express-30-x8-low-profile-host-bus-adapter-hba-9300-8i","title":"LSI Logic 8-Ports SATA 6Gb\/s \/ SAS 12Gb\/s PCI-Express 3.0 x8 Low Profile Host Bus Adapter (HBA) - 9300-8I","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLSI Logic 9300-8i 8-Port SATA 6Gb\/s \/ SAS 12Gb\/s PCIe 3.0 x8 Low Profile Host Bus Adapter — 9300-8I\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LSI Logic 9300-8i (9300-8I) is a high-performance 8-port SATA 6Gb\/s and SAS 12Gb\/s Host Bus Adapter (HBA) featuring a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface in a low-profile form factor. Designed for IT Mode (JBOD) operation, it provides direct pass-through access to connected drives — ideal for software RAID, ZFS, and storage server deployments requiring native drive access without hardware RAID overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 internal SAS 12Gb\/s \/ SATA 6Gb\/s ports for high-throughput storage connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCI-Express 3.0 x8 host interface for maximum bandwidth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIT Mode (JBOD) — direct drive pass-through, no hardware RAID\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-profile form factor with standard bracket included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 1,024 drives with SAS expanders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for ZFS, software RAID, and storage server deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 9300-8I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: LSI Logic (Broadcom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: SAS 9300-8i HBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Status: Genuine LSI \/ Broadcom OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Interface: PCI-Express 3.0 x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive Interface: SAS 12Gb\/s, SATA 6Gb\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Ports: 8 (via 2x SFF-8643 Mini-SAS HD connectors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMode: IT Mode (JBOD \/ pass-through)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm Factor: Low Profile (standard bracket included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Drive Support: Up to 1,024 (with SAS expanders)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInterface Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Interface: PCI-Express 3.0 x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive Interface: SAS 12Gb\/s \/ SATA 6Gb\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Connectors: 2x SFF-8643 Mini-SAS HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Slots: PCIe x8, x16 (backward compatible with PCIe 2.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Drive Support: Up to 1,024 drives (with SAS expanders)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMode: IT Mode (JBOD — no hardware RAID)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Throughput: Up to 6.4 GB\/s aggregate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOS Support: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, FreeBSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver: Broadcom\/LSI mpt3sas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZFS Compatible: Yes — widely used in FreeNAS\/TrueNAS deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZFS and software RAID storage server deployments (FreeNAS, TrueNAS, Unraid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect drive pass-through for NAS and SAN environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-density storage server HBA expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVMware ESXi storage connectivity with direct drive access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise storage server SAS\/SATA drive connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with PCIe 3.0 x8 slots (backward compatible with PCIe 2.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, and FreeBSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with SAS and SATA HDDs and SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidely used in FreeNAS, TrueNAS, and Unraid storage platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is the difference between an HBA and a RAID controller?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAn HBA (Host Bus Adapter) in IT Mode passes drives directly to the OS without hardware RAID, allowing software RAID or ZFS to manage the drives. A RAID controller manages drives in hardware RAID arrays. The 9300-8i operates in IT Mode for direct drive access.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs the LSI 9300-8i compatible with ZFS \/ TrueNAS?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes, the LSI 9300-8i in IT Mode is one of the most widely recommended HBAs for ZFS-based storage platforms including FreeNAS, TrueNAS, and Unraid.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow many drives can the 9300-8i support?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe 9300-8i supports 8 direct-attached drives, expandable to up to 1,024 drives with SAS expanders.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LSI Logic 9300-8i is the go-to HBA for ZFS, software RAID, and high-density storage server deployments requiring direct drive pass-through. Order today for proven LSI\/Broadcom HBA performance in IT Mode.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48094227660961,"sku":"9300-8I","price":1734.0,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2216\/8673\/files\/LSI-Logic-8-Ports-SATA-6Gbs-SAS-12Gbs-PCI-Express-3_0-x8-Low-Profile-Host-Bus-Adapter-HBA-9300-8I.jpg?v=1792131828","url":"https:\/\/www.foxti.com.br\/products\/lsi-logic-8-ports-sata-6gbs-sas-12gbs-pci-express-30-x8-low-profile-host-bus-adapter-hba-9300-8i","provider":"FoxTI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}