[shortdesc]High-performance SAS/SATA RAID controller, scalable storage connectivity, advanced data protection options. [/shortdesc]

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Product Name	Broadcom 9400-8i Host Bus Adapter
Product Description	High-performance Tri-Mode storage adapter supporting SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices, designed for enterprise-level applications requiring scalable storage connectivity and advanced data protection.
Compatibility	Supports Windows, Linux, and VMware operating systems
Ports	8 internal SAS/SATA/NVMe ports
Data Transfer Rate	12 Gb/s SAS per port, 6 Gb/s SATA per port
Form Factor	Low-profile MD2 form factor
Compliances	PCIe 3.1, SFF-9402, SFF-8485, RoHS, UL, CE
Management Interfaces	Web-based GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI), SNMP, IPMI support
Power Consumption	15W
MTBF	2,000,000 hours

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[specifications]

Device Type	Tri-Mode Storage Adapter
Host Interface	PCIe 3.1 x8
RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Cache Memory	2GB DDR4-2133 SDRAM
Connectors	2 x SFF-8643 Mini-SAS HD internal connectors
Maximum Devices Supported	Up to 240 SAS/SATA devices or 24 NVMe devices
Operating Temperature Range	0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Storage Temperature Range	-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Operating Humidity Range	5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	167.65 x 68.90 mm (6.6 x 2.7 inches)
Weight	200 g (0.44 lbs)

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The Broadcom 9400-8i is a high-performance SAS/SATA RAID controller that delivers reliable and scalable storage connectivity for enterprise-level applications. With support for up to eight SAS or SATA drives and data transfer rates of up to 12Gb/s per port, the 9400-8i is designed to meet the demands of even the most data-intensive applications.

This SAS/SATA RAID controller supports a range of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6, as well as RAID 10 and RAID 50, providing a variety of data protection options to meet different application requirements.

The Broadcom 9400-8i also features advanced management capabilities, including a web-based GUI, command-line interface, and support for remote management protocols such as SNMP and IPMI. This makes it easy to manage and configure the RAID controller from anywhere in your network.

With flexible integration options for different operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware, the Broadcom 9400-8i is a versatile and powerful storage solution that can meet the needs of a variety of environments.

Overall, the Broadcom 9400-8i is a reliable and high-performance storage solution that delivers the scalability, data protection, and management features needed for enterprise-level applications. If you're building a new storage infrastructure or upgrading an existing one, the Broadcom 9400-8i is an excellent choice.