
Best selling Storage controller from Broadcom
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Broadcom products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Broadcom HBA 9500-8i Tri-Mode
Broadcom HBA 9500-8i Tri-Mode - Storage Controller - 8 Transmitter/Channel - SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s / PCIe 4.0 (NVMe) - PCIe 4.0 x8
Manufacturer: Broadcom
Part No.: 05-50077-03
Model: HBA 9500-8i Tri-Mode
EAN/UPC: 0830343007509
Product Description:
The Broadcom HBA 9500-8i Tri-Mode is a storage controller that supports SATA 6Gb/s, SAS 12Gb/s, and PCIe 4.0 (NVMe) interfaces. It is a plug-in card with a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus type. This device is compatible with hard disks and solid-state drives, featuring 8 channels and a maximum of 1024 storage peripherals.
System Requirements:
Compatible with FreeBSD, Red Hat Linux, SuSe Linux, Microsoft Windows, Debian Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer, Linux Fedora, and VMware vSphere (ESXi).
Dimensions:
15.565 cm x 6.89 cm
Detailed Specifications:
Device Type: Storage controller - plug-in card
Host Bus: PCIe 4.0 x8
Mass Storage Controller.

2. Broadcom HBA 9400-8i
Broadcom HBA 9400-8i - Storage controller with 8 transmitters/channels. Supports SATA 6Gb/s and SAS 12Gb/s with a data transfer rate of 1.2 GBps. This low-profile plug-in card utilizes PCIe 3.1 x8. It is compatible with hard drives and solid-state drives, supporting up to 1024 storage peripherals in JBOD RAID configuration. System requirements include Linux and Microsoft Windows. Dimensions are 15.6 cm x 6.89 cm.

3. Broadcom HBA 9500-16i Tri-Mode
Broadcom HBA 9500-16i Tri-Mode - Storage controller with 16 transmitters/channels. Supports SATA 6Gb/s, SAS 12Gb/s, and PCIe 4.0 (NVMe) with a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.
Device type: Storage controller - Plug-in card
Bus type: PCIe 4.0 x8
Interface: SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s / PCIe 4.0 (NVMe)
Supported devices: Hard drive, solid state drive
Number of channels: 16
Maximum number of storage peripherals: 1024
System requirements: Compatible with FreeBSD, Red Hat Linux, SuSe Linux, Microsoft Windows, Debian Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer, Linux Fedora, and VMware vSphere (ESXi).
Dimensions (width x depth x height): 15.565 cm x 6.89 cm.
General information:
Device type: Storage controller - Plug-in card
Host bus: PCIe 4.0 x8
Mass storage controller interface: SATA 6Gb/s.

4. Broadcom BCM MEGARAID -16i SAS/SATA/NVMe8GB
The MegaRAID 9600 series is the third generation of Broadcom’s industry-leading Tri-Mode x8 and x16 NVMe/SAS/SATA storage adapters. Designed to deliver the best possible performance for NVMe SSD-based storage systems, the 9600 family offers 2x the bandwidth, over 4x the IOPs, a 25x reduction in write latency, and a 60x increase in performance during rebuilds compared to the previous generation.
The MegaRAID 9670W-16i, based on the SAS4116W RAID-on-Chip (RoC), delivers more than a 4x increase in RAID5 random write operations and twice the bandwidth over the previous generation. The 9670W-16i’s advanced thermal solution enables these significant performance enhancements without increasing airflow requirements compared to previous generation adapters. Users can incorporate the 9670W-16i into existing platforms to achieve breakthrough SSD performance without adding additional cooling and airflow requirements.

5. Broadcom BCM HBA -16e SAS/SATA/NVMe
The Broadcom HBA 9600W-16e is a powerful Host Bus Adapter designed for connecting storage devices via SAS, SATA, and NVMe. With a fourth-generation PCI-Express x16 interface, this controller offers a high data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbit/s. The adapter supports up to 240 SAS/SATA devices or 32 NVMe devices, making it a flexible solution for demanding storage requirements. The form factor is available in both low-profile and full-height options, allowing for easy integration into various server environments. Additionally, the Broadcom HBA 9600W-16e provides support for Hardware Secure Boot and SPDM Attestation, enhancing the security and integrity of data transmission. With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 5 million hours, this adapter is designed for long-term use in critical applications.
- Supports up to 240 SAS/SATA devices or 32 NVMe devices
- High data transfer rate of up to 12 Gbit/s
- Compatible with PCI-Express x16 (Gen 4)
- Provides Hardware Secure Boot and SPDM Attestation
- Includes low-profile bracket for flexible installation.

6. Broadcom BCM MEGARAID 9540-8i SAS/SATA/NVMe
MegaRAID 9540-8i
Ensure data protection for performance-hungry applications with PCIe Gen 4.0 host and storage interfaces.
The MegaRAID 9500 series is the industry's first PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter family, offering PCIe Gen 4.0 host and storage interfaces. The MegaRAID 9540-8i adapter, based on the SAS3808 PCIe 4.0 x8 IO controller, delivers double the performance of previous generations.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using entry-level server platforms and workstations require cost-effective, reliable storage solutions. The MegaRAID 9540-8i Tri-Mode Storage Adapter is a PCIe Gen 4.0 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA/PCIe (NVMe) controller card that meets these needs by providing proven performance and RAID data protection for a range of critical applications.
The adapter's Tri-Mode SerDes technology seamlessly bridges speeds and protocols, enabling the operation of NVMe, SAS, or SATA devices in a single drive bay, thereby maximizing performance and flexibility from each drive protocol.

7. Broadcom HBA 9620-16i - Memory controller
The Broadcom HBA 9620-16i is a powerful RAID controller that offers high flexibility and efficiency in managing storage solutions. With its tri-mode connectivity, this controller allows for the connection of up to 32 SAS/SATA or NVMe devices, making it an ideal choice for modern server and storage applications. The controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 and provides hot-spare support to enhance data security. Thanks to the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, the HBA 9620-16i ensures a high data transfer rate of up to 22.5 Gbit/s, delivering optimal performance for demanding applications. The controller's form factor is suitable for both full-height and low-profile installations, offering additional flexibility for integration into various systems.
- Tri-mode connectivity for versatile connection options
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 with hot-spare functionality
- Maximum data transfer rate of 22.5 Gbit/s
- Compatible with various server operating systems, including SUSE Linux and VMware vSphere
- Allows connection of up to 32 devices via SAS/SATA or NVMe.

8. Broadcom MegaRAID 9440-8I
This RAID controller offers you increased bandwidth, IOPS performance, and data security. The MegaRAID 9440-8i Tri-Mode storage adapter features a 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA/PCIe (NVMe) controller that enables internal connectivity. This allows you to enjoy performance and RAID data protection for your server applications.

9. Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-16i
MegaRAID 9560-16i
The PCIe 4.0 RAID controller enhances performance and maximizes design flexibility with tri-mode connectivity and NVMe devices.
The MegaRAID 9500 series is the industry's first PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter family, offering PCIe Gen 4.0 host and storage interfaces. The MegaRAID 9560-16i adapter, based on the SAS3916 PCIe 4.0 x8 RAID-on-Chip (RoC) with a high port count, delivers double the performance of previous generations.
The 9560-16i is compatible with existing PCIe SFF-8639 module backplanes (U.2), allowing users to boost performance for today's increasingly bandwidth-intensive environments. In conjunction with two industry initiatives that expand the use of tri-mode SerDes technology, which enables the operation of NVMe, SAS, or SATA devices in a single drive bay, the 9560-16i helps extract the best performance and flexibility from U.3 backplanes:
- SFF-TA-10001 specification (U.3), which defines a common bay type for SAS, SATA, and NVMe
- Universal Backplane Management (UBM), which defines a common backplane control and management framework
With tri-mode SerDes technology, the adapter negotiates between speeds and protocols to seamlessly work with all three types of storage devices. Tri-mode support provides a non-disruptive way to evolve existing data center infrastructure.

10. Broadcom BCM MEGARAID 9660-16i SAS/SATA/NVMe
MegaRAID 9660-16i
Experience groundbreaking RAID recovery times with double the bandwidth and more than twice the RAID 5 IOPS.
The MegaRAID 9600 series is the third generation of tri-mode x8 and x16 NVMe/SAS/SATA storage adapters. The 9600 family is designed to deliver the best possible performance for NVMe SSD-based storage systems. Compared to the previous generation, it offers double the bandwidth, over four times the IOPS, a 25-fold reduction in write latency, and a 60-fold increase in recovery performance.
The MegaRAID 9660-16i adapter, based on the SAS4116 RAID-on-Chip (RoC), is the most powerful x8 PCIe Gen 4.0 storage adapter available, meeting the ever-increasing demands of the data center. The energy-efficient MegaRAID 9660-16i allows users to seamlessly transition their existing storage infrastructure to achieve groundbreaking SSD performance with minimal airflow and cooling requirements.
