Inspur LSI SAS 9300-8i SAS3008 8-Port 12Gb PCIe 3.0 IT Mode FreeNAS unRAID HBA YZCA-00424-101
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- Specifications
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| Manufacturer Part Number | YZCA-00424-101 |
| Manufacturer | Misc |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Standard Warranty | 90 Day Replacement Warranty |
| Item Category | Host Bus Adapters |
| Model | 9300-8i |
| Form Factor | Full Height |
| Interface | SAS |
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| Compatible Port | PCIe 3.0 |
| Number of Ports | 2 Ports |
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| Memory Bus Speed | 9300-8i |
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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
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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
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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
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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
The LSI SAS 9300-8i is a high-performance 12Gb/s HBA ideal for modern storage builds. In IT Mode, it provides direct, unbuffered access to drives, making it a top choice for ZFS, TrueNAS, and unRAID deployments requiring maximum control, flexibility, and reliability.