Description:
This listing is for an Intel LSI 2308 8-Port SAS/SATA Controller Card (P/N: G35851-310). Based on the reliable LSI SAS 2308 chipset, this controller supports up to 8 internal drives with 6Gb/s SAS or SATA connectivity. It can operate in IT (HBA) mode or IR (RAID) mode depending on firmware, making it versatile for both direct storage access and basic RAID configurations.

Ideal for storage servers, NAS builds, and enterprise environments, the LSI 2308 is widely used for its stability, compatibility, and performance—especially in ZFS/TrueNAS setups.

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Intel / LSI (Broadcom)
• Model: LSI SAS 2308 Controller
• Part Number: G35851-310
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Ports: 8 Internal Ports (via 2x Mini-SAS SFF-8087 connectors)
• Data Rates:
  • 6Gb/s SAS
  • 6Gb/s SATA
• Modes Supported:
  • IT Mode (HBA / Passthrough)
  • IR Mode (RAID capable depending on firmware)
• RAID Support (IR Mode): RAID 0, 1, 10
• Form Factor: Standard PCIe Card (typically Full Height bracket)

Key Features:
✔ LSI 2308 proven enterprise chipset
✔ Supports SAS & SATA drives
✔ 8-port internal connectivity
✔ Ideal for ZFS / TrueNAS / UnRAID
✔ IT mode for direct disk passthrough
✔ Stable and widely supported controller
✔ PCIe 3.0 x8 high bandwidth interface

Compatibility:

• Works with most servers and workstations with PCIe x8 slot
• Compatible with:
  • TrueNAS / FreeNAS
  • VMware ESXi
  • Linux
  • Windows Server
• Commonly used in Supermicro, Dell, HP, and custom builds

Included:

• Intel LSI 2308 Controller Card (G35851-310)