Name: H5-25427-00 Broadcom 9207-8e SAS-2 6 Gb/s PCI Express 3.0 x8 LP SGL Host Bus Adapter
Brand: LSI Logic
SKU: H5-25427-00
Price: 153.44 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Broadcom 9207-8e SAS-2 Host Bus Adapter (H5-25427-00) is a high-performance solution for enterprise servers requiring external SAS connectivity. With 8 external SAS ports and a 6 Gb/s data transfer rate per port, it ensures efficient communication between storage devices. The PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface and dual SFF-8088 connectors provide seamless integration, while the low-profile design enhances compatibility with various server configurations. This adapter is ideal for businesses seeking reliable, high-speed storage expansion in demanding environments.

General Information
Brand	LSI Logic
Part Number	H5-25427-00
Product Type	Host Bus Adapter

Technical Information
Protocol	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Data Rate	6Gbps SAS
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Connector Type	Mini-SAS (SFF-8088)
Chipset / Controller	Broadcom/LSI SAS2008 (LSI 9207-8e)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, VMware ESXi 7.x, RHEL 8, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Broadcom 9207-8e SAS-2 Host Bus Adapter (H5-25427-00) is designed for enterprise storage solutions, offering high-speed data transfer and reliable external SAS connectivity. With a data transfer rate of 6 Gb/s per port, this adapter ensures efficient performance for demanding server applications. It features eight external SAS ports, providing scalable connectivity for storage expansion. The PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface delivers high-bandwidth communication between the host system and connected storage devices. Its low-profile design and dual SFF-8088 connectors make it a versatile choice for various server configurations. Key Features 6 Gb/s SAS-2 data transfer rate per port for fast and efficient storage connectivity 8 external SAS ports for flexible storage expansion PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface ensures high-speed data transmission Dual SFF-8088 connectors for reliable SAS connections Low-profile form factor for compatibility with compact server setups Ideal for enterprise servers requiring external SAS connectivity The Broadcom 9207-8e Host Bus Adapter enhances system storage capabilities, providing a robust and scalable solution for data-intensive environments.

Use Cases
The Broadcom 9207-8e SAS-2 Host Bus Adapter is typically deployed in enterprise IT environments requiring robust external storage connectivity. It serves data centers and organizations managing extensive storage clusters that demand high throughput and reliable data transmission. This adapter is particularly beneficial for IT teams overseeing virtualization workloads and large-scale backup solutions. How It's Used: Connecting multiple external SAS storage arrays in data center rack deployments for scalable storage expansion. Supporting virtualization environments by enabling high-speed connections between servers and shared storage resources. Facilitating high-performance backup and disaster recovery infrastructures in enterprise IT settings. Integrating with external SAS-based storage in remote office setups requiring reliable and fast data access. Enhancing bandwidth in storage clusters for big data analytics workloads demanding rapid data transfer. By providing efficient, high-bandwidth SAS connectivity with a low-profile interface, this adapter helps maintain throughput and scalability in complex storage architectures. It enables IT infrastructure to meet demanding performance requirements while optimizing spatial constraints in server environments.