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Broadcom SAS9480-8I8E 12Gb/s SAS/SATA/NVMe Tri-Mode PCIe RAID Controller

SKU:
SAS9480-8I8E
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 12Gb/s Tri-Mode SAS/SATA/NVMe controller
  • Supports PCIe 3.0 x16 interface for high bandwidth
  • Hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
  • Manages up to 128 devices with 8 internal and 8 external ports
In stock

$1,104.00

Product Overview

The SAS9480-8I8E Broadcom controller combines high-speed tri-mode SAS, SATA, and NVMe connectivity with robust RAID functionality. It's designed to fit into enterprise servers and storage systems that need flexible device support and dependable data protection without compromising on throughput.

General Information

Brand Broadcom
Part Number SAS9480-8I8E

Technical Specification

Chipset Broadcom Tri-Mode SAS controller (Broadcom SAS ASIC)
Host Interface PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate 12Gb/s per port
RAID Levels RAID 0,RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 6,RAID 10,RAID 50,RAID 60
Connectivity SAS,SATA,NVMe
Compatibility Windows Server,Red Hat Enterprise Linux,SUSE Linux Enterprise Server,VMware ESXi,Linux,FreeBSD

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor PCIe 3.0 x8 (low-profile / half-height, full-height bracket compatible)
Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

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


Product Description

This SAS9480-8I8E controller manages data storage across various drive types including SAS, SATA, and NVMe, providing versatile connectivity for enterprise storage setups. Often found in data centers and server environments, it's built for applications requiring fast data access and reliable redundancy.

IT professionals and system administrators typically use this controller to optimize storage performance and ensure data integrity in RAID configurations. Its tri-mode support allows seamless integration of different drive types within the same system.

Key Features

  • Handles mixed drive environments including high-speed NVMe devices
  • Offers advanced RAID support for data protection and performance
  • Provides 12Gb/s per port speed with backward compatibility
  • Includes 8 internal and 8 external SAS ports for flexible connectivity
  • Utilizes PCIe 3.0 to deliver low latency and high throughput

This controller is commonly deployed in high-demand storage arrays where scalability and speed are critical. It helps maintain continuous data availability while improving overall system responsiveness.


Use Cases

The Broadcom SAS9480-8I8E controller is commonly integrated in enterprise-scale servers and storage arrays requiring high-throughput data access and robust fault tolerance. It is especially suited for environments where mixed storage media such as SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives are deployed, offering flexibility and scalability for data-intensive workloads.

How It's Used:

  • High-performance virtualization clusters in data centers demanding consistent I/O performance and RAID-level data protection.
  • Enterprise IT environments managing large-scale databases and analytics workloads with heterogeneous storage devices.
  • Storage area networks (SANs) requiring unified connectivity to SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives across internal and external ports.
  • Media production facilities handling large video editing and rendering tasks where throughput and data redundancy are critical.
  • Remote office and branch office (ROBO) deployments that require reliable RAID configurations with scalable storage options.

By supporting a broad range of device types and RAID configurations, this controller enhances operational efficiency and storage scalability. It enables IT infrastructures to maintain high availability and performance across diverse workloads without sacrificing flexibility in storage deployment.


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Broadcom SAS9480-8I8E 12Gb/s SAS/SATA/NVMe Tri-Mode PCIe RAID Controller
Broadcom SAS9480-8I8E 12Gb/s SAS/SATA/NVMe Tri-Mode PCIe RAID Controller
$1,104.00