Name: 9341-8i Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 12Gb/s 8-Port PCIe 3.0 RAID Controller
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: 9341-8I
Price: 280.76 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 9341-8I Broadcom MegaRAID SAS controller is a storage management card that connects multiple SAS and SATA drives via PCI Express 3.0. It fits into server setups requiring reliable RAID configurations and high throughput, often used in enterprise storage solutions to balance speed and data protection.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	9341-8I

Technical Specification
Chipset	Broadcom MegaRAID (LSI SAS3108 ROC)
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12Gb/s per port (SAS-3)
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD
Cache	1GB DDR3 onboard (supports CacheVault/flash-backed options)
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS,SATA
Compatibility	Supports SAS and SATA drives (12Gb/s & 6Gb/s); Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Low-profile PCIe (Half-height) adapter
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The 9341-8I Broadcom MegaRAID SAS controller manages multiple SAS and SATA storage devices, delivering fast and reliable data access. It's commonly found in servers and storage arrays where robust RAID capabilities are critical for data protection and performance. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this controller supports various RAID levels to optimize redundancy and speed, making it a solid choice for enterprise environments. Key Features Handles up to 8 SAS/SATA drives simultaneously Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and more for flexibility Uses PCIe 3.0 for fast data transfer rates Includes advanced data protection features like cache protection Compatible with a range of server operating systems This controller is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise servers where storage reliability and speed are essential. It helps maintain uptime and ensures that critical data is managed efficiently without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The Broadcom 9341-8i MegaRAID SAS controller is primarily deployed in data center environments and enterprise IT infrastructures where high-speed, reliable storage management is critical. It is beneficial for organizations requiring robust RAID configurations to ensure data integrity and uptime, particularly where mixed SAS and SATA storage media are utilized. How It's Used: Managing storage arrays in virtualization environments to optimize I/O performance and redundancy. Supporting high-throughput applications in financial services data centers demanding low latency and fault tolerance. Implementing scalable storage clusters for cloud service providers handling large volumes of transactional data. Ensuring data protection and availability in enterprise backup and archive solutions. Facilitating storage expansion in rack-mounted servers within SMB IT infrastructures seeking cost-effective scalability. By enabling efficient RAID management over PCIe 3.0, the 9341-8i enhances operational efficiency in demanding storage setups. Its support for mixed drive types and high bandwidth connectivity offers flexibility and scalability suited to evolving enterprise storage workloads.

9341-8i Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 12Gb/s 8-Port PCIe 3.0 RAID Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases