Interface card Broadcom HBA 9500-8i PCIe NVMe to SAS, 1 internal mini-SAS port, full-height/low-profile, grey/black

The Broadcom HBA 9500-8i is an internal SAS interface card designed for enterprise storage environments. It uses a PCIe Gen 4.0 host interface and provides eight internal SAS ports to increase connectivity and deliver higher bandwidth and IOPS compared to previous generations. The adapter supports both full-height and low-profile form factors, has low power consumption (5.96 W) and a high MTBF (5,000,000 hours), and is certified for use in Australia/New Zealand, Canada and Europe.

Advantages

The 9500-8i offers improved bandwidth and IOPS performance for critical applications, enabling greater scalability and flexibility in data center configurations. Its eight internal SAS ports allow for expanded drive connectivity while the PCIe Gen 4.0 interface ensures faster host communication. Low power usage and long MTBF contribute to operational efficiency and reliability.

Suitable for

• Enterprise storage arrays and SAN deployments
• High-performance servers requiring multiple internal SAS connections
• Data centers needing scalable, low-latency storage connectivity
• Systems where reliability and low power consumption are important

Key specifications

• Model: Broadcom HBA 9500-8i (MPN 05-50077-03)
• Host interface: PCIe Gen 4.0
• Output interface: SAS, eight internal ports
• Form factor support: full-height and low-profile
• Power consumption: 5.96 W
• MTBF: 5,000,000 hours
• Certifications: Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe
• Colour: Black, Grey
• EAN: 0830343007509

How to use

Install the Broadcom HBA 9500-8i into an available PCIe Gen 4.0 slot on a compatible server motherboard, securing it according to the chassis form factor (full-height or low-profile). Connect internal SAS cables from the card’s eight ports to compatible backplanes or drive enclosures. After hardware installation, boot the system and install or verify compatible driver and firmware versions provided by Broadcom to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.

Recommendations

Confirm motherboard and chassis compatibility with PCIe Gen 4.0 and internal SAS cabling before installation; use validated drivers and firmware from Broadcom and follow server vendor guidance for best results.