Every card is flashed, stress-tested, and verified before it ships.
Scan the QR label on your card to see your exact test results.
PCIe link negotiation, bus error checks, and SMART passthrough verified on real hardware — not just a visual inspection.
Heatsink pulled, old compound cleaned, fresh thermal paste applied. Firmware flashed to latest IT mode (P20).
Every card gets a unique QR label linking to its test results page - serial, firmware, SAS address, full output log.
$ sas2flash -listall Adapter Selected: LSI 9201-8i Controller #0 [PASS] Checking PCIe link width....... x8 [PASS] Checking bus errors............ 0 errors [PASS] SMART passthrough.............. OK [PASS] Firmware version check......... P20 (20.00.07.00) [PASS] IT mode active................. YES ✓ All checks passed!
The homelab classic. Flashed to IT mode with P20 firmware, fresh thermal paste, full-height bracket included.
PCIe 3.0 upgrade path. Same IT mode flash and full validation. Drop-in replacement for 9211-based setups.
Mini-SAS to 4x SATA. Tested for continuity and fit with every HBA we sell.
Full-height and low-profile brackets for LSI HBAs. Stainless steel, correct screw pattern.