...I need 8 to 12 HDDs in my unraid server, after reading a lot of posts and recs here I've decided to take the jump to an HBA card and get rid of my sata cards.

I feel that using something newer then a 9300 is ideal due to better power and heat characteristics.

I'm looking for a 9305-16i and came across this for a reasonable price for me in canada https://a.co/d/cq7rqCg

Does this look legit?

I ask since other similar cards at other places are much more expensive.

I suspect I will have to flash the latest firmware myself and maybe set it to IT mode.

Thought?

Thanks, FredPlex

Edited July 4, 20251 yr by outlandplex

My guess would be it's a fake based on the seller and price. I doubt the seller is knowledgeable enough to know how to determine authenticity, nor interested in doing so (assuming the seller has ever actually handled the merchandise) since they obviously do not special in computer related equipment.

I also don't think equivocating over $100-150 when its something that should have a lifetime use of 7 to 10 years is worthwhile.

All that said, doesn't mean it won't work.