Name: SAS9400-8I Broadcom 12Gb/s 8-Port Internal SAS/SATA/NVMe PCIe 3.1 x8 HBA
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: SAS9400-8I
Price: 67.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The SAS9400-8I Broadcom adapter offers a flexible and efficient solution for connecting various storage drives inside servers. It fits well in systems that demand a mix of SAS, SATA, and NVMe connectivity, providing a balance of speed and compatibility without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	SAS9400-8I

Technical Information
Protocol	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Data Rate	12Gbps SAS
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Connector Type	Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point
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	Low Profile (Half Height)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The SAS9400-8I is a tri-mode host bus adapter designed to connect multiple high-performance storage devices within servers and workstations. It provides versatile support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives, making it suitable for environments requiring flexible storage options with fast data throughput. Often found in data centers, enterprise storage arrays, and high-performance computing systems, this adapter enables system builders and IT professionals to expand storage capabilities without compromising speed. It's built for those who require reliable, scalable storage connectivity to handle demanding workloads. Key Features High bandwidth PCIe 3.1 x8 interface to maximize data transfer efficiency Supports a mix of SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices for flexible storage configurations Eight internal ports allowing connection to multiple drives or expanders Advanced error handling and data protection features to ensure reliability Compatible with a range of operating systems and server platforms This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise servers and workstation environments where fast access to multiple storage devices is essential. It plays a key role in setups requiring high availability and performance, such as database servers, virtualization hosts, and backup systems.

Use Cases
The Broadcom SAS9400-8I is designed for IT professionals managing mixed storage environments requiring high throughput and device versatility. It is particularly suited for data centers and enterprise servers where integration of SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives is necessary to optimize storage configurations and performance. How It's Used: Enhancing storage consolidation in virtualization environments by supporting diverse drive types through a single controller. Deploying in enterprise data centers to facilitate high-speed internal storage connectivity for mission-critical applications. Supporting hybrid storage arrays in mid-sized businesses that require scalable solutions for growing data demands. Integrating into rack-mounted servers for seamless expansion of internal storage in cloud service providers’ infrastructure. Optimizing storage clusters in research institutions where varied workload profiles necessitate flexible drive compatibility. This adapter enables organizations to maintain operational efficiency by simplifying storage management while delivering scalable performance. Its tri-mode capabilities allow IT teams to deploy heterogeneous storage devices without additional hardware complexity, promoting streamlined upgrades and long-term infrastructure adaptability.