Broadcom LSI 9560-8i 05-50077-01 PCIe 4.0 x8 SAS3908 8 Internal Ports MegaRAID Tri-Mode RAID Controller Card 5 1

9560-8i

Alright, let me start by saying I was a bit nervous buying a HBA card online, but this specific "9560-8i" unit is an absolute CHAMP.
I needed a reliable, true IT Mode card for my Unraid server to finally ditch the flaky software RAID and pass my drives through directly. This card was plug-and-play perfection. I slapped it into my x16 slot, connected my SATA breakout cables (not included, but that's standard), and booted up. Unraid detected all 8 drives immediately with zero fuss. No need to flash any firmware—it came ready to rock.
Bottom line: If you're building a NAS, a media server (like Plex/Jellyfin), or just need rock-solid SAS/SATA expansion, do yourself a favor and grab this card. It's professional-grade hardware that just works. 10/10, would definitely buy again!

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