Broadcom MegaRAID 9760W-32i PCIe 5.0 x16 NVMe/SAS RAID Controller, 32 internal ports, 8GB cache, Low-Profile

The Broadcom MegaRAID 9760W-32i stands apart from typical RAID controllers by combining PCIe 5.0 host bandwidth with native support for both NVMe and SAS/SATA drives on a single low-profile card. This 32-port controller is engineered for modern data centers that need to mix high-speed NVMe storage with cost-effective SAS or SATA drives without sacrificing performance or management simplicity.

Highlights

• PCIe 5.0 x16 host interface delivers up to 32 GT/s per lane for maximum throughput.
• 32 internal ports via four SFF-8654 SlimSAS x8 connectors, supporting up to 32 NVMe devices or 240 SAS/SATA devices.
• Broadcom SAS4116 RAID-on-Chip (ROC) with 8GB DDR4 ECC-protected cache.
• RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 for flexible data protection.
• Low-profile, half-length form factor fits 1U and 2U servers.
• Supports SAS-4 (24Gb/s), SATA (6Gb/s), and NVMe (PCIe 5.0) drive interfaces.
• Advanced features: T-10 Data Protection (DIF/DIX), SED support, and comprehensive management via MegaRAID Storage Manager, StorCLI, and HII.

In daily use

This controller excels in mixed-workload environments. Connect up to 32 NVMe SSDs directly for latency-sensitive applications, or attach SAS/SATA drives for bulk storage. The 8GB cache with ECC protection ensures data integrity even during power loss, while the SAS4116 ROC offloads RAID calculations to keep host CPU utilization low. Manage everything remotely with StorCLI or the web-based MegaRAID Storage Manager, and monitor drive health with proactive alerts. The low-profile bracket is included, making installation straightforward in space-constrained servers.

Full specifications

• Brand: Broadcom
• Model: MegaRAID 9760W-32i
• Controller type: RAID storage controller
• Host interface: PCI Express 5.0 x16
• Internal ports: 32
• Internal connectors: 4x SFF-8654 (SlimSAS x8)
• Supported drive interfaces: SAS-4 (24Gb/s), NVMe (PCIe 5.0), SATA (6Gb/s)
• RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Processor: Broadcom SAS4116 RAID-on-Chip
• Cache memory: 8GB DDR4 (ECC protected)
• Form factor: Low-profile, half-length
• Max drive support: 240 SAS/SATA devices; 32 NVMe devices
• Data transfer rate (SAS): up to 24 Gb/s per port
• Data transfer rate (NVMe): up to 32 GT/s per lane
• Operating system support: Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi, FreeBSD, Solaris
• Management software: MegaRAID Storage Manager, StorCLI, HII
• Key features: NVMe over PCIe 5.0, SAS-4, T-10 Data Protection, SED support

Final note

For IT professionals building high-performance, mixed-storage servers, the MegaRAID 9760W-32i offers unmatched flexibility and future-proofing with PCIe 5.0 and dual NVMe/SAS connectivity in a compact form factor.