Description
Product Overview of Broadcom SAS9500-16E
The SAS9500-16E Broadcom Tri-Mode HBA is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter designed to provide connectivity for storage devices in enterprise data centers. This HBA supports up to 16 ports, and it is compatible with both SATA and SAS interfaces. It is capable of delivering data transfer rates of up to 12Gbps, making it ideal for high-performance applications that require fast data access.
SAS and SATA Interfaces
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) are two different types of interfaces that are commonly used in storage devices. SAS is a high-speed, high-performance interface that is typically used in enterprise environments. SATA, on the other hand, is a lower-speed interface that is often used in desktops, laptops, and consumer-grade storage devices.
The SAS9500-16E Broadcom Tri-Mode HBA is compatible with both SAS and SATA interfaces, which means it can be used to connect a wide range of storage devices, including hard drives, solid-state drives, and tape drives.
16 Ports
This HBA supports up to 16 ports, which means it can connect up to 16 storage devices simultaneously. This is particularly useful in large-scale enterprise environments where multiple storage devices need to be connected to a single server.
Data Transfer Rates
The SAS9500-16E Broadcom Tri-Mode HBA is capable of delivering data transfer rates of up to 12Gbps. This is significantly faster than the data transfer rates offered by SATA interfaces, which typically max out at 6Gbps. The high data transfer rates of the SAS9500-16E make it ideal for high-performance applications that require fast data access, such as data analytics, scientific simulations, and video rendering.
Tri-Mode Support
The SAS9500-16E Broadcom Tri-Mode HBA supports Tri-Mode functionality, which means it can operate in three different modes: SAS, SATA, and NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express). NVMe is a new storage protocol that is designed to take advantage of the high-speed capabilities of solid-state drives (SSDs). By supporting all three modes, the SAS9500-16E offers maximum flexibility and compatibility with a wide range of storage devices.
PCI-E Interface
The SAS9500-16E Broadcom Tri-Mode HBA connects to the server via a PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) interface. PCIe is a high-speed serial interface that is used to connect peripheral devices to a computer’s motherboard. PCIe offers higher data transfer rates than older interface standards such as PCI and AGP, making it ideal for high-performance applications.
Overall, the SAS9500-16E Broadcom Tri-Mode HBA is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter that provides connectivity for up to 16 storage devices. It supports both SAS and SATA interfaces, and it is capable of delivering data transfer rates of up to 12Gbps. The Tri-Mode functionality and PCIe interface make it a flexible and versatile solution for enterprise data centers that require fast and reliable storage connectivity.
General Information about the Broadcom SAS9500-16E
- Manufacturer: Broadcom
- Part Number or SKU# SAS9500-16E
- Type: Controller
- Adapter-Type: Host Bus Adapter
Technical Information
- Port Count 16 External
- Connectors 4 X4 Sff-8644
- Host Interface X8 Pcie Gen 4.0
- Storage Interface 12gb/S Sas, 6gb/S Sata, Gen 4.0 Pcie (Nvme)
- Management Utilities
- Lsi Storage Authority (Lsa)
- Storcli (Command-Line Interface)
- Hii (Uefi Human Interface Infrastructure)
- Os Support Microsoft Windows, Vmware Vsphere/Esxi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Suse Linux, Ubuntu Linux, Citrix Xenserver, Centos Linux, Debian Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Fedora, Freebsd.
Dimensions
- 6.600 In. × 2.712 In. (167.65 Mm × 68.90 Mm)
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