Name: 03-25420-11A Broadcom MegaRAID 9361-8i 12Gb/s PCIe 3.0 8-Port 1GB DDR3 SAS SATA RAID Controller
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: 03-25420-11A
Price: 300.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Broadcom MegaRAID 9361-8i RAID controller manages multiple internal drives with support for SAS and SATA interfaces. Built to fit into PCIe 3.0 slots, it offers high-speed data transfer and robust caching with its 1GB DDR3 memory. This unit is well suited for servers requiring reliable storage management and performance tuning.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	03-25420-11A

Technical Specification
Chipset	Broadcom / LSI SAS 3108 ROC
Host Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12Gb/s per SAS port; SATA 6Gb/s; PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
RAID Levels	RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Connectivity	SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s
Compatibility	Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, FreeBSD; compatible with standard SAS/SATA drives and common server platforms

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe 3.0 x8 add-in card; low-profile (half-height) with full-height bracket
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Broadcom MegaRAID 9361-8i is a RAID controller designed to manage multiple storage devices efficiently. It is commonly used in servers and workstations where reliable data storage and fast access are critical. IT professionals and data administrators often rely on this controller to optimize their storage arrays and safeguard data integrity. Key Features Handles both SAS and SATA drives at 12Gb/s speeds for versatile storage options Equipped with 8 internal ports to connect multiple drives simultaneously Includes 1GB DDR3 cache that boosts read/write performance Utilizes PCIe 3.0 for a stable and speedy connection to the host system Supports various RAID levels to meet different redundancy and performance needs This controller is typically found in data centers and enterprise environments where managing large storage arrays efficiently is essential. Its role in enhancing data throughput and providing fault tolerance makes it a practical choice for critical server applications.

Use Cases
The Broadcom MegaRAID 9361-8i RAID controller is typically deployed in enterprise-grade server environments where high throughput and reliable storage management are critical. It benefits IT administrators managing virtualization workloads, large-scale databases, or high-performance computing clusters requiring efficient SAS and SATA drive integration. How It's Used: In data centers running virtualized servers to optimize storage I/O and reduce latency for multiple guest OS instances. Within enterprise IT environments managing transactional databases that demand consistent high-speed data access and redundancy. For rack-mounted storage clusters focused on scalable capacity and performance in cloud infrastructure setups. In remote office or branch locations requiring centralized storage consolidation with reliable RAID protection. Supporting high-performance computing workloads that need rapid data transfer rates and low latency access to internal SAS drives. This RAID controller enhances operational efficiency by offloading storage management tasks from the host CPU and providing scalable caching capabilities. Its integration flexibility supports evolving storage architectures, ensuring sustained performance and data integrity across demanding IT environments.

03-25420-11A Broadcom MegaRAID 9361-8i 12Gb/s PCIe 3.0 8-Port 1GB DDR3 SAS SATA RAID Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases