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product_id: 517140117
title: "LSI 9201-8i RAID Controller Card 6G HBA FW P20 9211-8i IT Mode ZFS FreeNAS unRAID SAS PCI E Expander Card + 2*SFF-8087 SATA"
brand: "lanpan"
price: "$286.85"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Lanpan"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/517140117-lsi-9201-8i-raid-controller-card-6g-hba-fw-p20
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# 12Gbps SAS3 blazing speed PCIe 3.0 x8 ultra bandwidth HBA IT Mode for seamless ZFS/FreeNAS LSI 9201-8i RAID Controller Card 6G HBA FW P20 9211-8i IT Mode ZFS FreeNAS unRAID SAS PCI E Expander Card + 2*SFF-8087 SATA

**Brand:** lanpan
**Price:** $286.85
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your storage game with pro-grade speed and seamless scalability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LSI 9201-8i RAID Controller Card 6G HBA FW P20 9211-8i IT Mode ZFS FreeNAS unRAID SAS PCI E Expander Card + 2*SFF-8087 SATA by lanpan
- **How much does it cost?** $286.85 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- lanpan enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lanpan brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blazing 12Gbps SAS3 Speed:** Experience lightning-fast data transfers that keep your storage ahead of the curve.
- • **Expand Your Storage Empire:** Supports up to 8 direct drives plus external SAS expanders for massive scalable arrays.
- • **Future-Proof PCIe 3.0 x8 Interface:** Maximize throughput with the latest high-bandwidth PCIe standard for professional workloads.
- • **Plug & Play with Pro & Open-Source OS:** Effortlessly integrates with TrueNAS, unRAID, Proxmox, and ESXi—no driver hassle.
- • **Optimized for ZFS & FreeNAS Enthusiasts:** Tailored firmware (IT Mode) ensures rock-solid compatibility and data integrity.

## Overview

The LSI 9201-8i RAID Controller Card features a Broadcom/LSI SAS3008 chipset delivering up to 12Gbps SAS3 speeds via PCIe 3.0 x8 interface. Designed for IT Mode firmware, it offers native compatibility with ZFS, FreeNAS, unRAID, and Proxmox environments, supporting up to 8 direct drives and expandable via SAS expanders. Ideal for professional home labs and NAS setups seeking reliable, high-performance storage solutions.

## Description

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Review: Works with Proxmox - I used this when setting up a new Proxmox server. Works with kernel 6.12.
Review: Perfect for TrueNas - Drop in to a TrueNas system and picks up perfect. No driver fiddling required.

## Features

- Compatible with: LSI 9300-8i & 9211-8i; Controller: Broadcom/LSI SAS3008 (12Gb/s SAS3, 8-port)
- Firmware (FW): HBA IT Mode (Non-RAID); Data Transfer Rate: up to 12Gbps SAS, SATA 6Gbps
- 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 & NAS storage
- Packing List: HBA Card: 1; SFF-8643 to 4× SATA Cables: 2. Cables in box are for SATA drives. --They are not compatible with SAS drives. To connect SAS drives, use SFF-8643 to SFF-8482 cables (sold separately) or our matched HBA + cable kit

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BVTJPZSG |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 134,173 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 86 in RAID Controllers |
| Brand | LANPAN |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (34) |
| Date First Available | 27 Feb. 2023 |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item Weight | 280 g |
| Item model number | 9300-9211 |
| Manufacturer | LANPAN |
| Operating System | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| Package Dimensions | 24.41 x 18.49 x 4.6 cm; 280 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** LANPAN
- **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer
- **Hardware interface:** SAS
- **Item weight:** 0.28 Kilograms
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works with Proxmox
*by T***W on 16 December 2024*

I used this when setting up a new Proxmox server. Works with kernel 6.12.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for TrueNas
*by T***N on 26 August 2023*

Drop in to a TrueNas system and picks up perfect. No driver fiddling required.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***N on 18 January 2026*

It works for my purpose which is for zfs. But there is a quirk I didn't know which is that it will only show up after booting into the OS, this is apparently normal for cards like these. The UEFI will not recognize it. Still works perfectly fine for me. Just have to boot using disks that are connected directly.

## Frequently Bought Together

- LSI 9201-8i RAID Controller Card 6G HBA FW P20 9211-8i IT Mode ZFS FreeNAS unRAID SAS PCI E Expander Card + 2*SFF-8087 SATA
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*Last updated: 2026-03-17*