Description
Product Overview of Broadcom 9400-16I
The Broadcom 9400-16i 12Gb/s SAS/SATA/NVMe Tri-mode PCIe HBA is a hardware device used in servers and storage systems. HBA stands for Host Bus Adapter, and it is a component that connects a server or a storage system to a network or another device. The Broadcom 9400-16i HBA is designed to provide high-performance connectivity to SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices.
In this article, we will discuss the features, benefits, and applications of the Broadcom 9400-16i 12Gb/s SAS/SATA/NVMe Tri-mode PCIe HBA in detail.
Features
The Broadcom 9400-16i HBA has the following features
- Tri-mode Connectivity: The HBA supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices, making it versatile and compatible with a wide range of storage systems.
- PCIe 3.1: The HBA supports PCIe 3.1, which is the latest standard for high-speed data transfer between devices.
- High Data Transfer Rate: The HBA supports a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Gb/s per port, which is twice the speed of the previous generation of SAS/SATA controllers.
- 16 Internal Ports: The HBA has 16 internal ports, which allows it to connect to a large number of devices simultaneously.
- RAID Support: The HBA supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, which allows it to provide data redundancy and improve performance.
- Low Power Consumption: The HBA consumes low power, making it energy-efficient and cost-effective.
Benefits
The Broadcom 9400-16i HBA has several benefits, including:
- High Performance: The HBA provides high-speed data transfer between devices, which improves the performance of storage systems and servers.
- Versatility: The HBA supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices, making it versatile and compatible with a wide range of storage systems.
- Data Redundancy: The HBA supports RAID, which provides data redundancy and improves the reliability of storage systems.
- Scalability: The HBA has 16 internal ports, which allows it to connect to a large number of devices simultaneously, making it scalable.
- Low Power Consumption: The HBA consumes low power, making it energy-efficient and cost-effective.
Applications
The Broadcom 9400-16i HBA has several applications, including:
- Servers: The HBA is used in servers to provide high-speed connectivity to SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices.
- Storage Systems: The HBA is used in storage systems to improve the performance and reliability of storage systems.
- Data Centers: The HBA is used in data centers to provide high-speed connectivity to storage systems and servers.
Overall, the Broadcom 9400-16i 12Gb/s SAS/SATA/NVMe Tri-mode PCIe HBA is a high-performance hardware device used in servers and storage systems. It supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices, has a high data transfer rate, and supports RAID. The HBA provides several benefits, including high performance, versatility, data redundancy, scalability, and low power consumption. It has several applications, including servers, storage systems, and data centers.
General Information about the Broadcom 9400-16I
- Manufacturer: Broadcom
- Part Number or SKU# 9400-16I
- Product Type: Controller
- Product Name: SAS-SATA
Specifications
- Host Bus Type X8 Lane Pci Express® 3.1
- Devices Supported Sas/sata: 1024, Nvme: 24
- Internal Connectors 4 Mini-sas Hd X4 Sff-8643
- Internal Ports 16
- Operating Temperature 10° To 55° C
- Operating Voltage +12v +/-8%, 3.3v +/-9%
- Os Support Microsoft Windows, Linux, Vmware.
- Pci Power Typical: 11.95w
- Cable Support Passive Copper
- I/o Controller Sas3416
- Mtbf > > 4,500,000 Hours At 40° C
- Operating Humidity 20% To 80% Non-condensing
- Data Transfer Rates 12 Gb/s Sas-3 And 8 Gt/s Pcie Gen 3 (nvme) Compliant
- Physical Dimensions Low Profile 6.127″ X 2.712″
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