LSI 9305-16e x8 lane, PCIe 3.0 Low Profile SAS SAS 9305 12 Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter

The LSI 9305-16e is a high-performance 12 Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter designed for enterprise storage connectivity. This PCIe 3.0 x8 low-profile card delivers exceptional data transfer speeds up to 12 Gb/s per port, supporting up to 16 external SAS/SATA devices through four external mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors. Key benefits include enterprise-grade reliability, hot-swappable drive support, and compatibility with both SAS and SATA storage devices. The low-profile form factor enables installation in space-constrained servers and workstations, while the PCIe 3.0 interface ensures optimal bandwidth utilization. Ideal for storage expansion, backup systems, and high-density storage arrays, this adapter provides cost-effective scalability for businesses requiring robust, high-speed storage connectivity without the overhead of RAID functionality.