Description
Scalable and Expandable
The 9300-8I Broadcom SAS/SATA RAID controller is a scalable and expandable storage solution that allows for the growth of storage capacity over time.
Scalability in this context means the ability to expand the storage capacity by adding new drives without affecting the existing data or the overall performance of the system. The 9300-8I Broadcom controller supports online capacity expansion, which allows you to add new drives to an existing RAID group without having to take the RAID group offline. This allows you to expand the capacity of your RAID group while still maintaining access to your data.
Expandability in this context means the ability to increase the number of drives that are connected to the controller. The 9300-8I Broadcom controller has 8 ports, which allows for connecting multiple drives to the controller for increased storage capacity.
These features together allow the 9300-8I Broadcom SAS/SATA RAID controller to adapt to the changing storage needs of your organization, making it an ideal solution for data centers and enterprise environments that need to be able to scale and expand their storage capacity over time while ensuring data availability and protection.
PCI-E 3.0 Interface
The 9300-8I Broadcom SAS/SATA RAID controller features a PCI-E 3.0 interface, which provides high-speed data transfer rates, low latency, and improved power efficiency.
The PCI Express (PCI-E) is a high-speed interface standard for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. PCI-E 3.0 is the latest version of this standard, it provides a faster data transfer rate compared to previous versions and enables faster communication between the controller and the host system. This is particularly beneficial for data-intensive applications and environments that require fast data access and processing.
The 9300-8I Broadcom SAS/SATA RAID controller uses the PCI-E 3.0 interface to connect to the host system, which allows for faster data transfer rates and improved performance. The PCI-E 3.0 interface provides a maximum data transfer rate of 8 GT/s, which is approximately twice as fast as PCI-E 2.0 (5 GT/s). This high-speed interface allows the controller to handle large amounts of data quickly, making it an ideal option for data-intensive applications.
The PCI-E 3.0 interface also has improved power efficiency which reduces the power consumption and heat generated by the controller.
The 9300-8I Broadcom SAS/SATA RAID controller utilizes the PCI-E 3.0 interface for connecting to the host system, this provides high-speed data transfer rates, low latency, and improved power efficiency, which results in a more efficient and high-performance storage solution.
SAS and SATA Drive Support for Flexibility
The 9300-8I Broadcom SAS/SATA RAID controller supports both SAS and SATA drives, which provides flexibility in storage choices for users.
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is a high-performance storage interface that is designed for use in enterprise environments. SAS drives provide faster data transfer rates, higher reliability and are typically used in data centers and other high-performance applications.
SATA (Serial ATA) is a storage interface that is commonly used in consumer and small business environments. SATA drives are typically less expensive than SAS drives and are widely available. SATA drives are typically used in consumer, small business and entry-level enterprise environments.
By supporting both SAS and SATA drives, the 9300-8I Broadcom SAS/SATA RAID controller allows users to choose the type of drive that best fits their needs and budget. This provides flexibility in storage choices and allows users to select the drive that best meets the performance and cost requirements of their application or environment.
Additionally, this feature allows the controller to be compatible with a wide range of storage devices, making it a versatile solution for various storage needs.
The 9300-8I Broadcom SAS/SATA RAID controller’s support for both SAS and SATA drives provides flexibility in storage choices for users, this allows users to select the drive that best meets the performance and cost requirements of their application or environment, and makes the controller a versatile solution for various storage needs.
General Information about this Broadcom 9300-8I
- Manufacturer: Broadcom
- Part Number or SKU# 9300-8I
- Product Type: SAS-SATA
Technical Information of SAS-SATA Adapter
- Interface : Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
- Controller Type : 6GB/s SAS
- Raid Supported : No
- Total Number Of Sas Ports : 2
- Host Interface : Pci Express 3.0 X8
- Form Factor : Plug-in Card
- Weight (approximate): 1.32 Lb
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