Too many storage controllers? Here's how to find the right one

Typical price i
160.– to 800.–

Manages multiple hard drives to create redundancy and improve performance through data striping and mirroring.

Ideal for businesses requiring high availability and data protection, such as server environments where uptime is critical.

Typical price i
290.– to 750.–

Supports Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology, providing high-speed data transfer rates and the ability to connect multiple drives.

Recommended for enterprises needing robust performance and reliability, particularly in data-intensive applications like databases and analytics.

Typical price i
43.– to 130.–

Facilitates connections to SATA drives, typically offering a lower-cost solution with adequate performance for everyday tasks.

Suitable for home users or small businesses managing less demanding workloads, such as file storage and backup.

Typical price i
29.– to 130.–

Enables connection of M.2 solid-state drives (SSDs) for high-speed data access and compact storage solutions.

Perfect for gaming or high-performance computing setups where speed and space efficiency are paramount.

RAID 0 stripes data across multiple drives, enhancing performance by increasing read and write speeds.

Ideal for applications requiring high speed, such as gaming or video editing, but offers no data redundancy.

RAID 1 mirrors data between two drives, providing redundancy by duplicating data.

This setup is beneficial for critical data storage, ensuring data integrity and protection against single drive failures.

RAID 5 uses striping with parity, distributing data and parity information across three or more drives.

It balances good performance, efficient storage use, and data protection, making it suitable for business applications with moderate I/O needs.

RAID 10 combines RAID 1 and RAID 0, offering both high performance and redundancy.

Recommended for environments requiring fast read/write speeds and data security, such as database servers.

JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) treats multiple drives as separate entities without RAID functionality.

This configuration allows for individual drive usage and flexibility, ideal for users needing large storage without the overhead of RAID.

Typical price i
43.– to 220.–

Supports 1 to 4 hard disks, ideal for small-scale storage needs or home use.

Perfect for users with limited data requirements, such as basic file storage and backups.

Typical price i
400.– to 1100.–

Accommodates 5 to 16 hard disks, suitable for small to medium businesses or advanced users.

Provides a balance between capacity and performance, allowing for more extensive data management and redundancy options.

Typical price i
420.– to 840.–

Enables connectivity for 17 to 256 hard disks, designed for enterprise-level storage solutions.

Ideal for organizations needing high-capacity storage for large datasets, such as media production or data analysis.

Typical price i
240.– to 640.–

This range offers basic memory capacity suitable for simple tasks and small-scale applications.

Ideal for entry-level setups or environments with light workloads, providing sufficient performance for everyday usage.

Typical price i
610.– to 1200.–

A mid-range option that supports moderate workloads and multi-tasking capabilities.

Recommended for users running multiple applications or virtual machines, ensuring smooth operation without lag.

Typical price i
840.– to 1800.–

This high-capacity range is designed for demanding applications and heavy data processing tasks.

Best suited for users who require optimal performance in data-intensive environments, such as database management or high-traffic servers.

Typical price i
68.– to 890.–

Allows users to replace or add storage devices without shutting down the system.

This feature minimizes downtime and disruptions, making it ideal for servers and critical applications that require continuous operation.

Typical price i
61.– to 750.–

Enables the connection or disconnection of storage devices while the system is running.

This functionality increases flexibility and ease of maintenance, allowing users to upgrade or change storage without interruptions.

Typical price i
43.– to 290.–

Optimizes the order in which commands are executed by the storage device to enhance performance.

This feature improves data access speeds, especially in environments with multiple simultaneous requests, leading to faster application responses.

Typical price i
420.– to 750.–

Designates a standby storage device that automatically takes over if a primary device fails.

This feature enhances data reliability and availability, ensuring minimal disruption during hardware failures.