
Best selling Storage controllers
Here's a ranking of the best products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. ASUS Hyper M.2 X16 Card
The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 V2 card features four M.2 slots, allowing you to expand your system with powerful SSD storage. The card is designed for the latest generation of NVMe drives and includes an improved power supply with up to 14 W per drive, as well as a large heatsink and an active fan to ensure that the drives remain cool for optimal performance.

2. Icy Box IB-PCI208-HS
Space for performance
Do you need free storage space and want to move your data at a high transfer rate at the same time? Then use this PCIe expansion card and place it conveniently and perfectly integrated in a free PCIe slot on your PC. With PCIe 4.0 and up to 64 Gbit/s, your data will travel super-fast.
Ignite the data turbo
If you want to give your M.2 SSD a turbo boost, then connect it to the super-fast PCIe 4.0 expansion card. This enables data transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbit/s - waiting is a thing of the past.
Always stays cool
The SSD always stays cool, even under the highest loads. The large, solid aluminium heat sink in an innovative cooling fin design ensures sufficient heat dissipation to keep the SSD stable and powerful. In addition, the expansion card is supplied with thermal pads that are attached to the M.2 card.
Highly customisable
The perfect carrier for your M.2 SSD is called IB-PCI208-HS. In the variants with a full or half-profile slot bracket, it can be perfectly integrated into a free slot in your PC. The built-in M.2 NVMe is connected via an M-key socket.

3. Silverstone SST-ECS06
With the SST-ECS06 PCIe card from Silverstone, you can operate up to six SATA drives via a PCI Express slot on the mainboard. The current AHCI protocol and SATA 6G with up to 6 Gbit/s are supported. The adapter is also very flexible when it comes to the PCIe slot with its support for PCIe 1.0/1.1, 2.0 and 3.0. An ASMedia ASM1166 SATA host controller is installed. A low profile bracket is included as a replacement for installation in compact systems. Slot: PCIe 3.0 x2.

4. Dawicontrol PCI Card PCI-e DC-614e RAID 4Channel SATA6G Bliste
The Dawicontrol DC-614E RAID controller is a powerful PCI Express card specifically designed for managing SATA storage drives. With support for SATA II and SATA III, this controller enables data transfer rates of up to 6 Gbit/s, ensuring efficient and fast data processing. The controller features four channels that allow for flexible configuration of RAID setups, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. This makes it ideal for users who need a reliable and high-performance storage solution, whether for server applications or for use in high-performance desktop systems. The DC-614E is easy to install and comes with an installation CD and a manual to facilitate the setup process.
- Supports RAID configurations: 0, 1, 10, and JBOD
- Internal connection options for mSATA and 4 SATA ports
- PCI Express x1 (Gen 3) expansion slot for high compatibility
- Package includes manual, bracket, and installation CD.

5. Broadcom HBA 9500-8i Tri-Mode
Broadcom HBA 9500-8i Tri-Mode - Storage Controller - 8 Transmitter/Channel - SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s / PCIe 4.0 (NVMe) - PCIe 4.0 x8
Manufacturer: Broadcom
Part No.: 05-50077-03
Model: HBA 9500-8i Tri-Mode
EAN/UPC: 0830343007509
Product Description:
The Broadcom HBA 9500-8i Tri-Mode is a storage controller that supports SATA 6Gb/s, SAS 12Gb/s, and PCIe 4.0 (NVMe) interfaces. It is a plug-in card with a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus type. This device is compatible with hard disks and solid-state drives, featuring 8 channels and a maximum of 1024 storage peripherals.
System Requirements:
Compatible with FreeBSD, Red Hat Linux, SuSe Linux, Microsoft Windows, Debian Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer, Linux Fedora, and VMware vSphere (ESXi).
Dimensions:
15.565 cm x 6.89 cm
Detailed Specifications:
Device Type: Storage controller - plug-in card
Host Bus: PCIe 4.0 x8
Mass Storage Controller.

6. Delock PCI Express 4.0 x16 card to 4 x internal NVMe M.2 Key M with heat sink and fan
This PCI Express card from Delock expands the PC with four M.2 slots. Up to four M.2 SSDs in 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230 formats can be connected to these slots. The large heatsink and fan ensure adequate cooling for the M.2 modules.
The card requires the PCIe bifurcation function of the motherboard to split the PCIe signal when multiple connections are used. Note: Without PCIe bifurcation, only the first M.2 slot on the card can be used.
Internal connections:
- 4 x 67 Pin M.2 Key M Slot
- 1 x PCI Express x16, V4.0
Interface: PCIe
Supports M.2 modules in 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230 formats with Key M or Key B+M based on PCIe.
Maximum height of components on the module: 1.5 mm, allowing the use of double-sided modules.
Supports NVM Express (NVMe).
4 x LED display.
Bootable, from UEFI version 2.3.1.
Supports S.M.A.R.T.
Heatsink dimensions (LxWxH): approx. 238 x 95 x 8 mm.
1 x 40 mm fan for active cooling of the M.2 modules.
Package contents:
- PCI Express card with fan
- Heatsink
- M.2 mounting materials
- Screwdriver
- 4 x thermal pads
- User manual.

Delock PCI Express 4.0 x16 card to 4 x internal NVMe M.2 Key M with heat sink and fan
7. Adaptec HBA 1100-8E: PCI-Ex8 HBA controller
The Adaptec HBA 1100-8E is a powerful PCI-Express 3.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter specifically designed for modern storage solutions in data centers and enterprises. With support for SATA 6Gb/s and SAS 12Gb/s, this controller offers a high data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbit/s. It allows for the connection of up to 256 storage peripherals, including hard drives, tape drives, and solid-state drives. The low-profile form factor ensures space-saving installation in servers and workstations. The intelligent connectivity and high reliability make the HBA 1100-8E an ideal choice for high-data environments. Additionally, the controller is compatible with various operating systems, including Red Hat Linux, Microsoft Windows, and VMware ESXi, making it a flexible solution for diverse IT infrastructures.
- High port density with support for up to 256 storage devices
- Data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbit/s
- Compatible with a wide range of operating systems
- Low power consumption and high efficiency
- Supports Native Command Queuing for improved performance.

8. Delock Host Bus Adapter 2 Port SATA PCIe
The Delock PCI Express card expands the PC with two internal SATA ports. Various devices such as SSDs, hard drives, DVD drives, etc. can be connected to this card.
Specifications:
- Connections:
- Internal: 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s 7 Pin connectors
- 1 x PCI Express x1, V3.0
- Chipset: JMicron JMB582
- 3 x LED indicators
- Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
- Supports S.M.A.R.T.
- Supports TRIM
- Supports DevSleep
- Hot Swap
- Bootable
System Requirements:
- Linux Kernel 3.3 or higher
- Windows 7/7-64/8.1/8.1-64/10/10-64/11
- PC with an available PCI Express slot
Package Contents:
- PCI Express card
- Low Profile bracket
- User manual.

9. Broadcom HBA 9400-8i
Broadcom HBA 9400-8i - Storage controller with 8 transmitters/channels. Supports SATA 6Gb/s and SAS 12Gb/s with a data transfer rate of 1.2 GBps. This low-profile plug-in card utilizes PCIe 3.1 x8. It is compatible with hard drives and solid-state drives, supporting up to 1024 storage peripherals in JBOD RAID configuration. System requirements include Linux and Microsoft Windows. Dimensions are 15.6 cm x 6.89 cm.

10. Dawicontrol PCI Card PCI-e DC-644e Raid Blister
