Name: 9500-8I Broadcom 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS SATA NVMe Tri-Mode HBA
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: 9500-8I
Price: 252.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 9500-8I Broadcom HBA connects servers to a variety of storage devices by supporting SAS, SATA, and NVMe protocols on eight 12Gb/s ports. It fits into enterprise setups where diverse storage media coexist, providing a unified and high-performance connection solution without the need for multiple adapters.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	9500-8I

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The 9500-8I is a host bus adapter designed to connect servers to storage devices using SAS, SATA, and NVMe protocols. It is often found in data centers where a mix of storage types needs to be managed efficiently over a single adapter. Built for IT professionals managing enterprise storage, this adapter helps streamline hardware deployment and storage scalability. Key Features Supports up to eight 12Gb/s ports for fast and reliable connections Enables seamless integration of SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives in one system Includes advanced error recovery and data integrity features Compatible with a wide range of server platforms and operating systems Helps optimize storage performance through efficient protocol handling This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise servers handling critical storage workloads, such as virtualization, databases, or large file systems. It plays a key role in improving storage flexibility while maintaining high transfer speeds and reliability in demanding IT environments.

Use Cases
The 9500-8I Broadcom Tri-Mode HBA is typically deployed in enterprise data centers that require unified connectivity across SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage protocols. It is especially suited for IT environments managing mixed storage arrays where high throughput and protocol flexibility are critical for consolidating storage infrastructure. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts in enterprise IT environments to heterogeneous storage clusters supporting SAS and NVMe drives. Enabling high-performance database servers in rack deployments to access NVMe and SATA storage concurrently without multiple adapters. Supporting storage consolidation in data centers with mixed SAS and SATA arrays to reduce hardware complexity and improve manageability. Facilitating edge computing nodes that demand scalable and flexible connectivity to various storage media types under constrained space. Integrating into backup and archival systems requiring broad device compatibility to optimize storage tiering between fast NVMe and cost-effective SATA drives. This HBA enhances operational efficiency by simplifying storage connectivity and enabling scalable expansion across diverse storage environments. Its tri-mode capability reduces infrastructure overhead while maintaining performance consistency in demanding enterprise applications.

9500-8I Broadcom 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS SATA NVMe Tri-Mode HBA

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