Adattatore HBA interno Broadcom 9500-8i — PCIe SAS/SATA 12 Gbit/s, NVMe, Full-Height/Low-Profile

The Broadcom HBA 9500-8i is a PCIe Gen 4.0 internal SAS/SATA host bus adapter designed for enterprise data centers. With eight internal ports and Tri-Mode connectivity, it supports NVMe, SAS and SATA devices, delivering higher bandwidth and improved IOPS compared to previous generations. The adapter fits both full-height and low-profile slots and is intended for applications that require reliable, scalable storage connectivity.

Advantages

The 9500-8i provides PCIe Gen 4.0 bandwidth and Tri-Mode flexibility for NVMe, SAS and SATA devices, enabling mixed-device configurations on a single controller. It offers up to 12 Gbit/s per port, increased IOPS and a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 5 million hours, while maintaining typical power consumption around 5.96 W. Compatible with standard full-height and low-profile expansion slots, the adapter supports enterprise-grade performance and scalability.

Suitable for

• Enterprise and hyperscale data centers requiring high-density internal storage connectivity
• Mixed NVMe, SAS and SATA storage deployments
• High-IOPS database, virtualization and analytics workloads
• Systems where full-height or low-profile PCIe cards are needed

Key specifications

• Interface: PCIe Gen 4.0
• Ports: 8 internal ports (Tri-Mode: NVMe/SAS/SATA)
• Data rate: up to 12 Gbit/s per port
• Power consumption: typical 5.96 W
• Form factor: full-height and low-profile compatible
• MTBF: 5,000,000 hours
• Brand / MPN / EAN: BROADCOM / 05-50134-01 / 0830343007653

How to use

Install the Broadcom HBA 9500-8i into an available PCIe Gen 4.0 expansion slot (or compatible PCIe slot) in the server or workstation following the system manufacturer’s service manual. Connect internal storage devices to the adapter’s internal ports using appropriate cables or backplane connections. Ensure the system firmware and operating system have the correct Broadcom drivers or firmware updates applied to enable Tri-Mode functionality and optimal performance.

Recommendations

For best results, use the adapter in systems with PCIe Gen 4.0 support and keep firmware/drivers up to date. Configure storage bays and backplanes to match Tri-Mode device types and verify cooling and power budgets to support sustained high IOPS workloads.