The Broadcom 9311-8i is an 8-port internal SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) PCIe 3.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter (HBA). It is designed to provide high-performance connectivity for storage devices such as hard drives, solid-state drives, and tape drives. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Broadcom 9311-8i and its features, benefits, and applications.
FeaturesThe Broadcom 9311-8i is a feature-rich HBA that offers several benefits to users. Some of its key features are:
- 8-port connectivity: The HBA comes with eight internal SAS ports, allowing users to connect up to eight storage devices simultaneously.
- High performance: The HBA supports 12Gb/s SAS data transfer rates, which are twice as fast as the previous-generation 6Gb/s SAS.
- PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface: The HBA is designed to be used with PCIe 3.0 x8 slots, which provide high-bandwidth connectivity to the server's CPU.
- RAID support: The HBA supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing users with flexible storage configuration options.
- Compatibility: The HBA is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware.
The Broadcom 9311-8i offers several benefits to users, including:
- High performance: The HBA's 12Gb/s SAS data transfer rates provide fast access to data stored on storage devices, resulting in improved application performance.
- Improved storage scalability: The HBA's support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 allows users to configure their storage devices in a variety of ways, enabling them to scale their storage as their needs grow.
- Compatibility: The HBA's compatibility with a wide range of operating systems ensures that it can be used with virtually any server or storage device.
- Simplified management: The HBA's support for RAID allows users to manage their storage devices from a single interface, simplifying the management process and reducing the likelihood of errors.
The Broadcom 9311-8i is ideal for a wide range of applications, including:
- Database servers: The HBA's high-performance SAS connectivity is ideal for database servers that require fast access to large amounts of data.
- Virtualization: The HBA's compatibility with VMware makes it an excellent choice for virtualized environments that require high-performance storage connectivity.
- High-performance computing: The HBA's 12Gb/s SAS data transfer rates make it ideal for high-performance computing environments that require fast access to data stored on storage devices.
- Data backup and recovery: The HBA's support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 makes it an excellent choice for data backup and recovery applications.
Overall, the Broadcom 9311-8i is an excellent choice for users who require high-performance SAS connectivity for their storage devices. Its 8-port connectivity, high performance, and compatibility with a wide range of operating systems make it an ideal choice for a variety of applications, including database servers, virtualization, high-performance computing, and data backup and recovery.
General Information about the Broadcom 9311-8I- Manufacturer: Broadcom
- Part Number or SKU# 9311-8I
- Product Type: Controller
- Product Name: SAS-SATA
- Device Type : Converged Network Adapter
- Interface Type : PCI-E 3.0 X8
- Data Transfer Rate : 12GBPS
- Io Controller Sas 3008 Fusion Mpt 2.5
- Port Count8 Port, Internal
- Connectors
- mini Sas Hd
- sff8643 Two (x4)
- operating: 0°c To 55°c
- storage: -45°c To 105°c
- 5 To 90% Non-condensing
- airflow: 200 Lfm
- Mtbf >2,800,000 Hours
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