Name: Lenovo SR17A32498 Broadcom 9560-16I MegaRAID 12Gb/s SAS/SATA PCIe Gen 4.0(NVMe) Tri-Mode RAID Controller
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: SR17A32498
Price: 2228.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo SR17A32498 Broadcom 9560-16I MegaRAID controller acts as a central hub for managing various types of storage drives in servers. It combines multiple disks into RAID arrays using PCIe Gen 4.0 for fast connectivity, making it a key component in enterprise-grade storage configurations.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	SR17A32498

Technical Specification
Chipset	Broadcom MegaRAID 9560
Host Interface	PCIe Gen4 x8
Data Rate	12 Gb/s per SAS port; PCIe Gen4 host interface (NVMe support)
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,1E,JBOD
Ports	16
Connectivity	SAS,SATA,NVMe
Compatibility	Lenovo ThinkSystem servers; supports SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs, NVMe devices; OS support includes Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Linux (RHEL, SLES) and other Broadcom/LSI-compatible platforms

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe Add-in Card (Low Profile / Half-Height)
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 Lenovo SR17A32498 RAID controller manages multiple storage devices by combining them into RAID arrays, providing enhanced data protection and performance. It's built for servers and high-demand computing environments where reliable and speedy storage management is crucial. Often found in enterprise servers and data centers, this controller suits IT professionals and system administrators looking to streamline storage solutions with versatile compatibility across SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives. Key Features Handles up to 16 internal SAS/SATA drives with MegaRAID support Offers PCIe Gen 4.0 interface for improved throughput and lower latency Tri-mode capability ensures broad compatibility with multiple drive types Includes advanced RAID levels to balance speed, redundancy, or both Equipped for managing enterprise storage workloads efficiently This RAID controller is typically deployed in server environments requiring robust data protection and scalable storage. It's a solid choice for setups that demand both high capacity and fast access speeds without compromising reliability.

Use Cases
The Lenovo SR17A32498 Broadcom 9560-16I MegaRAID controller is designed for enterprise IT environments requiring robust and scalable storage management. It is ideal for data centers and server farms that handle high-throughput workloads and demand reliable RAID configurations with mixed storage types including SAS, SATA, and NVMe. How It's Used: In data center rack deployments to consolidate and manage multi-protocol storage arrays for virtualization workloads. By enterprise IT teams to optimize storage performance and redundancy in mission-critical database servers. Within cloud infrastructure platforms to support dynamic scaling of storage clusters with mixed drive types. In high-performance computing environments where fast PCIe Gen 4.0 connectivity reduces I/O bottlenecks. At remote office locations requiring reliable tri-mode RAID for diverse storage device compatibility and data protection. This RAID controller enhances operational efficiency by enabling flexible storage configurations while maintaining high throughput and fault tolerance. Its PCIe Gen 4.0 interface and tri-mode capabilities provide scalability to meet evolving storage demands in complex IT infrastructures.

Lenovo SR17A32498 Broadcom 9560-16I MegaRAID 12Gb/s SAS/SATA PCIe Gen 4.0(NVMe) Tri-Mode RAID Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases