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EBTOOLS 9212-4i4e 6Gbps SAS/SATA HBA Controller Card
EBTOOLS 9212-4i4e 6Gbps SAS/SATA HBA Controller Card
EBTOOLS 9212-4i4e 6Gbps SAS/SATA HBA Controller Card
EBTOOLS 9212-4i4e 6Gbps SAS/SATA HBA Controller Card
EBTOOLS 9212-4i4e 6Gbps SAS/SATA HBA Controller Card
EBTOOLS 9212-4i4e 6Gbps SAS/SATA HBA Controller Card
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EBTOOLS 9212-4i4e 6Gbps SAS/SATA HBA Controller Card

An eight-channel 6Gbps HBA that pairs four internal SATA ports with four external SAS links for storage that scales inside and outside the chassis

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Overview

The EBTOOLS SAS 9212-4i4e is aimed at builders who need dense, flexible storage rather than a simple two-drive add-on. Eight independent channels move data at 6Gb/s and step down to 3Gb/s or 1.5Gb/s for legacy disks. The standout trait is its hybrid connectivity. Four internal Serial ATA ports drive disks mounted inside the case, while four external SAS channels on an SFF-8088 connector reach out to JBOD enclosures. That combination suits high-density servers, NAS platforms, and backup workflows where capacity keeps climbing. Because it addresses up to 256 devices, the card fits environments that outgrow motherboard SATA long before they outgrow this HBA.

Construction centers on the proven LSISAS2008 controller and a 533MHz PowerPC 440 processor, a pairing the manufacturer rates above two million hours MTBF. Ownership is shaped by two firmware modes: IT for lean pass-through and IR for hardware 0, 1, 1E, and 10 arrays. The card seats in a PCIe 2.0 x8 slot rated at 4GB/s yet sips roughly 15W at full tilt, with spread spectrum clocking easing electromagnetic interference. Onboard flash and NVSRAM anchor stable firmware, support extends to 4Kn disks and tape drives, and both low-profile and full-height brackets are included for nearly any chassis.

Key Features

[8-Channel 6Gbps Storage Expansion] Unlock massive storage potential with 8 independent SAS/Serial ATA channels running at 6Gb/s, auto-negotiating down to 3Gb/s or 1.5Gb/s for legacy drives. This card connects up to 256 HDD/SSD devices, delivering over 290,000 for high-density server, NAS, and workstation environments that demand rapid data access.

[Flexible Internal and External Port Design] Connect both internal drives and external storage enclosures seamlessly with 4 internal Serial ATA ports and 4 external SAS channels via SFF-8088. This HBA card eliminates the need for extra adapters on standard drives, while the external port expands capacity through JBOD enclosures, perfect for growing data centers and backup workflows.

[Dual Mode IT and IR Operation] Switch effortlessly between IT mode for pure SAS/Serial ATA pass-through control and IR mode for hardware 0, 1, 1E, or 10 configurations. In IT mode, eliminate soft stack delays for performance-driven direct attached storage; in IR mode, enable data redundancy and accelerated read/write speeds for critical applications.

[Enterprise-Grade Reliability and Compatibility] Built on the LSISAS2008 controller with a 533MHz PowerPC 440 processor, this controller card achieves an MTBF over 2 million hours, ensuring stable operation in demanding server rooms. Fully compatible with , (SuSE/), and VMware, plus support for 4Kn disks and tape drives, it integrates effortlessly into existing infrastructure.

[Low Power and Cool Operation] Experience efficient performance with a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface (4GB/s bandwidth) that draws approximately 15W under full load, thanks to spread spectrum clocking technology that reduces electromagnetic interference. Onboard flash memory and NVSRAM support stable firmware execution, while the low-profile and full-height brackets fit any chassis, making it a dependable choice for long-term deployment.

Specifications

Brand
EBTOOLS
Model
SAS 9212-4i4e
Controller
LSISAS2008 with 533MHz PowerPC 440 processor
Channels
8 independent SAS/SATA channels
Transfer Rate
6Gb/s, auto-negotiating to 3Gb/s or 1.5Gb/s
Internal Ports
4 Serial ATA
External Ports
4 SAS channels via SFF-8088
Maximum Devices
Up to 256 HDD/SSD
Operating Modes
IT pass-through and IR hardware RAID 0, 1, 1E, 10
Host Interface
PCIe 2.0 x8 (4GB/s bandwidth)
Power Draw
Approximately 15W under full load
MTBF
Over 2 million hours

Frequently Asked Questions

IT mode provides pure SAS/SATA pass-through control that eliminates software stack delays, while IR mode enables hardware RAID 0, 1, 1E, and 10 for redundancy or faster reads and writes.
The card connects up to 256 SAS or SATA HDD and SSD devices, using its four internal SATA ports for in-chassis drives and four external SFF-8088 SAS channels for JBOD enclosures.
Yes. Both low-profile and full-height brackets are included, so the card can be installed in slim 1U servers as well as standard full-height desktop and tower cases.
It uses a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface rated for 4GB/s of bandwidth, and draws only about 15W under full load thanks to spread spectrum clocking technology.
The listing states support for 4Kn disks and tape drives, alongside VMware compatibility, making it suitable for mixed server, NAS, and backup workflows.
No. In IR mode the 9212-4i4e supports RAID 0, 1, 1E, and 10 only; the source lists no parity-based levels such as RAID 5 or RAID 6.

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