Name: 05-50148-00 Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 12Gb/s PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe and SATA RAID Boot Storage Adapter
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: 05-50148-00
Price: 492.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 is a specialized storage adapter that combines support for both NVMe and SATA drives with advanced RAID management. It slots into a PCIe Gen 4.0 interface, making it suitable for modern servers and workstations requiring fast, reliable boot and data storage solutions.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	05-50148-00

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCIe Gen 4.0 x8
Data Rate	12Gb/s (SATA), PCIe Gen4 x8 (NVMe)
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,1E,JBOD
Ports	2 (M.2)
Connectivity	NVMe,SATA,PCIe
External Interface	Dual M.2 (Key M) slots; PCIe edge connector
Compatibility	Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, Ubuntu, VMware ESXi

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe add-in card (AIC)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 adapter provides advanced RAID capabilities tailored for boot and storage arrays. Built for environments requiring reliable and fast data handling, it combines support for NVMe and SATA drives to balance speed and capacity. Often found in servers and workstations, this RAID storage adapter suits IT professionals and system builders seeking efficient and secure data redundancy. Its PCIe Gen 4.0 interface ensures compatibility with modern platforms, making it a go-to choice for performance-focused storage configurations. Key Features Boosts data throughput with PCIe Gen 4.0 supporting 12Gb/s speeds Offers flexible drive compatibility, handling both NVMe and SATA M.2 devices Includes onboard RAID processing to offload system CPU workload Compact design fits in standard PCIe slots while maximizing storage density Delivers reliable boot support with optimized RAID levels for system drives Typically deployed in server rooms and data centers, this adapter plays a key role in maintaining system uptime and data integrity. It’s especially useful in setups where space is limited but high storage performance is essential.

Use Cases
The Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 is commonly deployed in high-performance server environments where reliable boot and data storage solutions are critical. It is ideal for IT administrators managing virtualization platforms, enterprise storage clusters, or compact server nodes requiring a flexible RAID controller supporting both NVMe and SATA drives. How It's Used: Enabling fast boot and storage redundancy in virtualization servers for enterprise IT infrastructures. Optimizing storage configurations in edge computing deployments where space and power efficiency are critical. Supporting mixed NVMe and SATA drive arrays in data center rack servers for workload versatility. Enhancing performance and data protection in small to medium business (SMB) server systems with limited expansion slots. Integrating dual M.2 RAID setups in compact, high-capacity storage appliances for specialized applications. This adapter supports operational efficiency by consolidating NVMe and SATA RAID functions into a compact solution, facilitating scalable storage architectures. Its compatibility with PCIe Gen 4.0 enables high throughput, meeting the demands of modern data-intensive workloads.

05-50148-00 Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 12Gb/s PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe and SATA RAID Boot Storage Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases