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• Tri-Mode SerDes Technology enables operation of NVMe, SAS, or SATA devices in a single drive bay, providing maximum flexibility and scalability.
• PCIe Gen 4.0 host interface delivers twice the bandwidth and 75% more IOPs than previous generations, for superior performance.
• Hardware Secure Boot protects the adapter from unauthorized firmware updates, ensuring the security of your data.
• Universal Backplane Management (UBM) support provides a comprehensive approach to managing SAS, SATA, and NVMe, making it easy to deploy and manage your storage infrastructure.

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Product Name	Broadcom 9500-8e GEN4 Tri-Mode Storage Adapter
Product Description	PCIe Gen 4.0 HBA with eight external ports, optimized for high-performance connectivity and scalability in enterprise data centers.
Interface	PCIe Gen 4.0	SATA 6 Gbps
Port Configuration	8 external ports
Supported Devices	Connects up to 1024 SAS/SATA devices or 32 NVMe devices
Controller Type	SAS3808 x8 Gen 4.0 I/O Controller
Compatibility	Universal Bay Management (UBM) ready
Performance Feature	Enhanced bandwidth and IOPS for critical applications
Intended Application	Enterprise data centers requiring high performance and scalability

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Interface Type	PCIe Gen 4.0
External Ports	8
Device Compatibility	Supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices with Tri-Mode operation
Maximum Device Support	Up to 1024 SAS/SATA or 32 NVMe devices
Controller Type	SAS3808 x8 Gen 4.0 I/O Controller
Performance Benefits	Optimized for high bandwidth and IOPS performance
Compatibility Feature	Universal Bay Management (UBM) ready
Ideal for	Critical applications in enterprise data centers

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Broadcom 9500-8e GEN4 Tri-Mode Storage Adapter

The 9500-8e Tri-Mode, PCIe Gen 4.0 HBA with eight external ports is well-suited for enhancing connectivity and optimizing performance in enterprise data centers. This HBA incorporates the SAS3808 x8, Gen 4.0 I/O Controller (IOC), distinguishing it as part of the pioneering HBA family to provide both PCIe Gen 4.0 host and storage interfaces. With heightened bandwidth and IOPS performance compared to earlier iterations, the 9500-8e adapter offers the requisite performance and scalability for essential applications.

Quick Specs:

• Support critical applications with the bandwidth of PCle 4.0 connectivity
• Connects up to 1024 SAS/SATA devices or 32NVMe devices
• Universal Bay Management (UBM) ready
• 8 internal ports

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