Name: SAS9400-8E Broadcom 12Gb/s Tri-Mode SAS/SATA/NVMe PCIe HBA 8 Ports
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: SAS9400-8E
Price: 217.60 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The SAS9400-8E Broadcom adapter handles high-speed storage connections by combining SAS, SATA, and NVMe support in a single PCIe card. It fits well in servers or systems requiring flexible and extensive storage options, bridging different drive technologies efficiently and reliably.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	SAS9400-8E

Technical Information
Protocol	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Data Rate	12Gbps SAS
Port Count	4-Port (Quad)
Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8
Connector Type	Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644)
Chipset / Controller	Broadcom SAS9400
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe Low Profile Add-in Card
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The SAS9400-8E is a high-performance host bus adapter designed to manage and connect various storage devices using SAS, SATA, and NVMe protocols at 12Gb/s speeds. It’s commonly used in server environments and data centers where reliable, fast access to multiple storage drives is essential. IT professionals and system builders often rely on this HBA to expand storage capacity while maintaining compatibility with a wide range of drives. Key Features Delivers tri-mode support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives in one controller Equipped with 8 internal ports to link numerous storage devices Uses PCIe 3.0 x8 to provide ample bandwidth for data transfer Firmware and driver support for major operating systems ensures smooth integration Optimized for high-density storage configurations and demanding workloads This HBA is often deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where mixed drive types are common. It helps data centers and IT teams balance speed and capacity by supporting the latest NVMe SSDs alongside traditional SAS and SATA drives. The SAS9400-8E plays a key role in managing complex storage setups without sacrificing performance.

Use Cases
The Broadcom SAS9400-8E controller is ideal for IT environments requiring high-speed connectivity between diverse storage devices. It is commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise server rooms where mixed SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives need to be managed simultaneously, supporting complex storage architectures and virtualization workloads. How It's Used: Integrating high-performance NVMe SSDs into existing SAS/SATA storage arrays in enterprise data centers. Enhancing storage flexibility for virtualization platforms in medium to large-scale server deployments. Supporting storage expansion in rack-mounted servers within cloud service providers’ infrastructures. Facilitating backup and archival systems that combine different drive types for optimized cost and performance. Enabling hybrid storage clusters in remote office setups that require both fast access and large capacity storage. By bridging multiple drive technologies over a single PCIe 3.0 interface, the SAS9400-8E supports scalable storage configurations with efficient throughput. This capability aids IT departments in optimizing resource utilization and maintaining performance consistency across heterogeneous storage environments.