Name: 05-50011-00 Broadcom 9460-16i 12Gb/s SAS SATA NVMe Tri Mode PCIe RAID Controller
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: 05-50011-00
Price: 476.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Broadcom 9460-16i controller manages SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives in one platform, making it suitable for a variety of storage systems. It supports multiple RAID levels and connects through a PCIe Gen3 x8 slot, fitting well into data center environments that demand both speed and reliability.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	05-50011-00

Technical Specification
Chipset	Broadcom MegaRAID 9460 (Tri-Mode)
Host Interface	PCIe Gen4 x8
Data Rate	12Gb/s per SAS lane (12Gb/s SAS/SATA)
RAID Levels	RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, RAID 1E, JBOD
Connectivity	SAS, SATA, NVMe
Compatibility	Supports standard x86 servers; OS drivers available for Windows Server, Linux distributions, VMware ESXi

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe low-profile (half-height) — full-height bracket included
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The Broadcom 9460-16i is a versatile RAID controller designed to manage multiple types of drives including SAS, SATA, and NVMe. It's often found in enterprise storage servers where flexibility and speed are critical for handling large volumes of data. Built for IT professionals and data center environments, this controller supports complex storage configurations, improving data integrity and system uptime. Its tri-mode design allows seamless integration across various drive technologies without needing separate controllers. Key Features Handles mixed drive environments with SAS, SATA, and NVMe support Offers hardware RAID levels for enhanced data protection and performance Capable of managing up to 16 internal drives simultaneously Equipped with 12Gb/s SAS speeds for rapid data throughput Utilizes PCIe Gen3 x8 interface ensuring low latency and high bandwidth This RAID controller is commonly deployed in server setups requiring reliable and flexible storage solutions. Its ability to handle different drive types makes it valuable for enterprises scaling storage while maintaining performance.

Use Cases
The Broadcom 9460-16i RAID controller is designed for environments requiring versatile storage management across SAS, SATA, and NVMe media. It is particularly suited for data centers, virtualization platforms, and enterprise IT infrastructures where high throughput and reliable multi-drive configurations are critical. How It's Used: Deploying in enterprise data centers to consolidate mixed-drive storage arrays for balanced performance and capacity. Supporting virtualization hosts that demand fast, low-latency access to hybrid storage including NVMe and traditional SAS/SATA drives. Implementing in rack-mount servers for storage clusters requiring scalable RAID configurations with diverse drive types. Enhancing storage capabilities in remote office servers where flexibility in drive selection optimizes cost and performance. Facilitating high-availability storage solutions in cloud infrastructure with robust RAID support and PCIe Gen3 bandwidth. This controller effectively enables efficient storage consolidation and scalable expansion, addressing workloads with demanding I/O requirements. Its adaptability supports operational continuity and ease of management in complex storage deployments.

05-50011-00 Broadcom 9460-16i 12Gb/s SAS SATA NVMe Tri Mode PCIe RAID Controller

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General Information

Technical Specification

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