Disk Controller & RAID Card Prices
Market data for 37,538 disk controllers and RAID cards.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in HP and IBM hardware, which trade at 37% and 29% below the market median respectively. High-end value is concentrated in HPE cards and 16-port configurations, both seeing premiums over 40%.
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Price by brand
Why? Prices range from HP at 26.66 to HPE at 71.33.
Price by number of ports
Why? Higher port counts command premiums, with 16-port cards at 60 compared to 8-port cards at 35.02.
Price by compatible port
Why? Legacy PCI-X is the cheapest at 25.99, while PCI Express x16 is the most expensive at 46.94.
Price by network ports
Why? SATA II is the lowest priced at 25.98, while SFP ports reach a median of 62.59.
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used RAID cards?
New cards have a median price of 41.78, while used cards are lower at 35.12.
Which brand offers the most affordable controllers?
HP offers the lowest median price at 26.66.
How does the number of ports affect the price?
8-port cards are priced at 35.02, whereas 24-port cards increase to a median of 59.8.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $14–$232, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 10, 2026.