Name: 05-50031-00 Broadcom 9480-8i8e 12Gb/s SAS SATA NVMe Tri-Mode PCIe RAID Controller
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: 05-50031-00
Price: 1068.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Broadcom 9480-8i8e RAID controller combines support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives into a single unit, fitting well in enterprise storage systems that demand both speed and versatility. It manages data across multiple drive types with a tri-mode PCIe interface, enabling efficient and scalable storage solutions without complexity.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	05-50031-00

Technical Specification
Chipset	Broadcom 9480
Host Interface	PCIe (x8)
Data Rate	12Gb/s per SAS lane
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD
Connectivity	12Gb/s SAS, SATA, NVMe (Tri-Mode)
Compatibility	Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu), VMware ESXi, FreeBSD

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low-profile PCIe (half-height bracket supported)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The Broadcom 9480-8i8e is a RAID controller designed to manage and optimize storage arrays using SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives. It's often found in enterprise storage environments where reliable, fast data access is critical. This controller is built for IT professionals and system administrators who require a versatile and high-speed solution to support mixed storage devices. Key Features Handles multiple drive types on a single controller for simplified storage management Delivers 12Gb/s speeds to accommodate demanding data workloads and reduce bottlenecks Offers 8 internal and 8 external ports for expansive storage scalability Supports PCIe interface to integrate smoothly with modern server architectures Includes advanced RAID levels to ensure data protection and performance balance Typically deployed in data centers and high-volume server setups, this controller facilitates efficient storage configurations. Its ability to support a variety of drive types makes it a flexible choice for organizations managing mixed workloads, providing a solid foundation for data integrity and throughput.

Use Cases
The Broadcom 9480-8i8e RAID controller is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing environments where diverse storage protocols and drive types coexist. IT administrators managing virtualization platforms and large-scale storage clusters benefit from its tri-mode capabilities to integrate SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices seamlessly. How It's Used: Enhancing storage throughput in virtualization environments by consolidating NVMe and SATA drives under a single controller. Deploying scalable storage arrays in data centers requiring mixed drive support for tiered performance and capacity. Implementing high-availability configurations for database servers demanding fast access to heterogeneous storage media. Facilitating remote office or edge computing setups needing flexible connectivity options with limited hardware footprints. Supporting backup and archival systems that leverage SATA drives alongside performance-critical NVMe storage. This controller supports operational efficiency by simplifying storage infrastructure management and enabling scalable integration of multiple drive types. Its tri-mode design reduces hardware complexity while maintaining high throughput, making it suitable for evolving enterprise storage requirements.

05-50031-00 Broadcom 9480-8i8e 12Gb/s SAS SATA NVMe Tri-Mode PCIe RAID Controller

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