Broadcom 9440-8i LSI MegaRAID 8-Port Tri-Mode Storage Adapter 1
Overview :
Industry’s First Hardware RAID adapter with Tri-Mode SerDes Technology
Broadcom enables high-performance storage connectivity and flexible system designs that support any combination of NVMe, SAS, and SATA devices with the industry’s first hardware RAID adapter with Tri-Mode SerDes. The MegaRAID series of adapters expands on the industry-leading family of 12Gb/s storage adapters from Broadcom with 8 and 16-port internal, external, and combination Tri-Mode port options.
NVMe Performance Gains for Storage
The MegaRAID Tri-Mode storage adapters bring NVMe performance benefits to the storage tier by providing connectivity and data protection that MegaRAID technology has offered for over 20 years for SAS/SATA interfaces. Based on the dual-core SAS3516 or SAS3508 RAID on Chip (ROC) and 72-bit DDR4-2133 SDRAM, these controllers provide bandwidth and IOPS performance increases compared to the previous generation and are ideal for high-end servers utilizing internal storage or connecting to large-scale external storage enclosures.
Endless design flexibility using Tri-Mode Controllers
Broadcom’s 9440-8i Tri-Mode SerDes Technology enables the operation of NVMe, SAS, or SATA storage devices in a single drive bay. A single controller can operate in all three modes concurrently servicing NVMe, SAS, or SATA drives. The controller negotiates between the speeds and protocols to seamlessly work with any of the three types of storage devices. Tri-Mode support provides a non-disruptive way to evolve existing data center infrastructure. By upgrading to a Tri-Mode controller, users can expand beyond SAS/SATA and use NVMe without major changes to other system configurations.
Key Features 9440-8i
- Tri-Mode Storage Interface Ports
- SFF-8680 Bay
- x1 SAS
- x1 SATA
- x2 SAS (Multi-Link)
- Two x1 SAS (Dual port using MPIO)
- SFF-8639 (U.2) Bay
Specifications :
| Model |
Broadcom 9440-8i LSI MegaRAID Storage Adapter |
| Ports |
8 x Internal SAS/SATA ports |
| RAID Levels |
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60 |
| Data Transfer Rate |
Up to 12 Gbps per port |
| Interface |
PCIe 3.1 x8 |
| Cache |
Optional cache with CacheVault technology |
| Supported Drives |
SAS, SATA |
| Drive Connector |
Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) |
| RAID Management Software |
MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), MegaCLI |
| Operating Systems Support |
Windows, Linux, VMware, Solaris |
| Form Factor |
Low Profile PCIe Adapter |
| RAID on Chip (ROC) |
Broadcom SAS3508 |
| Power Connector |
PCIe power connector |
