Broadcom 9500-16i 16-Port HBA PCIe card with SFF-8654 connectors

Broadcom 9500-16i 16-Port HBA

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Broadcom 9500-16i 16-Port HBA

CHF 929.00
Broadcom 9500-16i 16-Port HBA with PCI-Express Gen 4 x8 interface and dual SFF-8654 ports for SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives in a low-profile form factor.
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Broadcom 9500-16i 16-Port HBA – High-Performance SAS/NVMe Host Bus Adapter

The Broadcom 9500-16i is a 16-port Host Bus Adapter designed for servers and storage systems requiring high-speed connectivity to SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives. It combines a PCI-Express x8 interface with two SFF-8654 external ports, delivering up to 128 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth per port in a compact low-profile form factor.

  • 16 ports provide massive drive scalability for enterprise storage arrays and JBOD enclosures
  • PCI-Express Gen 4 x8 interface ensures future-proof throughput of up to 128 Gbps per port
  • Dual SFF-8654 connectors support both SAS and NVMe drives on a single adapter
  • Full-height, low-profile design fits standard server chassis without clearance issues

Das zeichnet den Broadcom 9500-16i aus

Unlike RAID-class HBAs, the 9500-16i operates in JBOD mode, passing drive management directly to the host operating system or software RAID layer. This gives administrators full control over drive configuration, caching policies, and redundancy without relying on a hardware RAID controller. The hardware-level SAS/NVMe protocol support ensures native compatibility with modern high-performance drives.

Ideal für...

IT administrators deploying high-density storage servers in data centres or enterprise environments where drive count and throughput matter more than hardware RAID offloading. Suitable for JBOD enclosures, direct-attached storage setups, and servers running software-defined storage solutions.

Anwendung von Broadcom 9500-16i

  1. Install the HBA into a PCI-Express x8 slot on a compatible server motherboard
  2. Connect up to 16 SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives via the two SFF-8654 external ports using appropriate cables
  3. Configure drive groups and redundancy in the host OS or software RAID layer
  4. Monitor drive health and performance through the HBA's management interface
Broadcom is a global semiconductor company specialising in storage connectivity solutions. The 9500-16i HBA is part of their enterprise SAS/NVMe adapter family, designed for servers requiring high port counts without hardware RAID overhead. Broadcom HBAs are widely deployed in data centres and are known for reliable driver support across major operating systems.
RAIDNein
FormfaktorFull-Height, Low-Profile
Schnittstelle HardwarePCI-Express x8
RAID LevelJBOD
Datenanschluss Seite BSFF-8654
Anzahl Ports2
EAN830343007646

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a 16-port Host Bus Adapter that connects servers to SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage drives, providing high-speed data transfer via a PCI-Express Gen 4 x8 interface.

No. The 9500-16i operates in JBOD mode only, meaning drive management and redundancy are handled by the host operating system or a software RAID solution, not by the adapter itself.

It features two SFF-8654 external ports on the rear I/O, which support both SAS and NVMe drives. Internal connections use the PCI-Express x8 slot on the motherboard.

The adapter is Full-Height and Low-Profile, a standard server card size that fits into full-height PCI-Express slots without requiring special chassis clearance.

The product comes with a 24-month manufacturer warranty from the date of purchase, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal operating conditions.