Name: LSI00462 Broadcom SAS 9361-8I 8-Port RAID 0/1/5/50/6 PCIe 3.0 Controller
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: LSI00462
Price: 292.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Broadcom LSI00462 SAS 9361-8I is a RAID controller designed to connect and manage multiple SAS drives within a server or workstation setup. It supports a range of RAID levels and fits into PCI Express 3.0 slots, offering a solid solution for managing internal storage with an emphasis on data protection and performance.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	LSI00462

Technical Specification
Chipset	Broadcom (LSI) SAS 3108 ROC
Host Interface	PCI-Express 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12Gb/s per SAS port; PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
RAID Levels	0,1,5,50,6
Cache	2GB DDR3
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS (12Gb/s) and SATA (6Gb/s)
Compatibility	Compatible with SAS and SATA HDD/SSD; OS support typically includes Windows Server, Linux distributions (RHEL, SLES, etc.), VMware ESXi (driver/firmware dependent)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	MD2 (MD2 / Low Profile)
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 LSI00462 SAS 9361-8I controller manages multiple internal SAS drives, offering reliable RAID functionality for data storage systems. Often found in servers and high-performance workstations, it helps maintain data integrity and speeds up access to large volumes of information. Engineered for IT professionals and system builders, this controller supports various RAID configurations to meet different redundancy and speed needs. It's built for environments where uptime and data security are critical, such as enterprise storage and database applications. Key Features High-speed SAS interface supporting up to 8 internal ports Comprehensive RAID support including advanced levels like RAID 50 and 6 Fast PCIe 3.0 connection compatible with modern motherboards 2GB DDR3 cache to smooth data flow and reduce bottlenecks MD2 form factor fits standard server slots for easy integration This controller is typically deployed in mid to large-scale storage servers where data protection and transfer speed matter. It plays a key role in environments that need dependable RAID performance without sacrificing throughput. Users benefit from its balance of capacity, speed, and resilience, making it a common choice for database servers, virtualization hosts, and backup arrays.

Use Cases
The Broadcom SAS 9361-8I RAID controller is primarily deployed in enterprise server environments requiring reliable storage management and high data throughput. It is well suited for IT professionals managing internal storage arrays in data centers, virtualization hosts, and high-performance computing systems demanding robust RAID configurations. How It's Used: In data center servers to aggregate and protect multiple SAS drives for mission-critical databases and transactional workloads. Within virtualization environments to ensure data redundancy and optimized storage performance for multiple virtual machines. In small to medium business (SMB) server setups that require cost-effective, scalable storage solutions with advanced RAID protection. For storage clusters where rapid access and fault tolerance of internal SAS drives are essential in distributed computing applications. Embedded in rack-mounted servers handling analytics workloads that demand consistent throughput and data integrity. This controller enhances operational efficiency by delivering scalable RAID options and high bandwidth connectivity, enabling IT infrastructures to maintain data protection without compromising performance. Its integration into internal storage arrays supports seamless expansion and sustained reliability in complex server architectures.

LSI00462 Broadcom SAS 9361-8I 8-Port RAID 0/1/5/50/6 PCIe 3.0 Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases