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9540-8I Broadcom 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS/SATA/NVMe Tri-Mode RAID Controller

SKU:
9540-8I
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 8-port MegaRAID controller with 12Gb/s SAS/SATA and PCIe NVMe support
  • Tri-mode design offers compatibility with SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives
  • Delivers fast data transfer and hardware RAID acceleration
  • PCIe interface ensures high-speed connectivity and low latency
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$236.00

Product Overview

The Broadcom 9540-8I MegaRAID controller provides an 8-port tri-mode solution that handles SAS, SATA, and PCIe NVMe drives within a single device. It fits into enterprise storage environments where versatile drive support and fast data handling are essential, helping administrators manage complex storage arrays effectively.

General Information

Brand Broadcom
Part Number 9540-8I

Technical Specification

Chipset Broadcom MegaRAID 9540 Tri-Mode RAID-on-Chip (ROC)
Host Interface PCIe 4.0 x8
Data Rate 12Gb/s (SAS/SATA) ; PCIe 4.0 x8 (host)
RAID Levels 0,1,5,6,10,50,60,1E,JBOD
Ports 8
Connectivity SAS, SATA, NVMe
Compatibility Supports 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA drives; NVMe drive pass-through; OS: Windows Server, Linux (RHEL/SLES), VMware ESXi

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor Low-profile PCIe card (half-height)
Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

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


Product Description

This Broadcom 9540-8I MegaRAID controller manages multiple storage devices through an 8-port configuration, combining SAS, SATA, and NVMe protocols for versatile deployment. It is commonly used in servers and high-performance storage arrays where reliable and efficient data management is critical.

Built for system administrators and IT professionals, it simplifies storage infrastructure by supporting hardware RAID levels and boosting data throughput. This controller is often found in data centers and enterprise environments where fast, scalable storage solutions are required for demanding workloads.

Key Features

  • Supports 12Gb/s transfer rates for SAS and SATA devices, maximizing throughput
  • Enables tri-mode operation for seamless integration of NVMe alongside SAS and SATA
  • Hardware RAID acceleration reduces CPU load and speeds up data processing
  • Compatible with various RAID levels to protect data and optimize performance
  • PCIe interface ensures quick connectivity to the host system with minimal latency

Typically deployed in server racks and storage arrays, this controller helps maintain data integrity and speeds up access to large volumes of data. It plays a key role in enterprise storage setups, enabling flexible configurations and scalable performance without compromising reliability.


Use Cases

The Broadcom 9540-8I controller is designed for enterprise storage infrastructures that require flexible support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives. It is particularly suited to IT environments managing mixed drive types and high-throughput workloads, where hardware RAID acceleration and low-latency connectivity improve overall storage performance.

How It's Used:

  • Data center storage clusters implementing hybrid drive arrays to balance performance and capacity.
  • Enterprise virtualization platforms requiring consolidated storage with mixed SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices.
  • High-performance computing environments leveraging NVMe drives for latency-sensitive applications.
  • Remote or branch office servers needing versatile RAID configurations for data protection and operational efficiency.
  • Storage infrastructures undergoing phased technology upgrades, integrating NVMe alongside legacy SAS/SATA drives.

By supporting tri-mode drive connectivity and hardware RAID, the 9540-8I streamlines storage management while enhancing throughput and scalability in complex IT environments. This controller enables administrators to optimize system configurations for evolving workload demands without sacrificing data integrity or performance.


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9540-8I Broadcom 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS/SATA/NVMe Tri-Mode RAID Controller
9540-8I Broadcom 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS/SATA/NVMe Tri-Mode RAID Controller
$236.00