RAID controller Broadcom MegaRAID 9460-8i

The Broadcom MegaRAID 9460-8i is a Tri-Mode 12Gb/s RAID storage adapter designed for data center, cloud and high-performance computing use. It supports SAS, SATA and NVMe devices through Broadcom’s Tri-Mode SerDes Technology, providing flexible drive compatibility in a single drive bay. The controller uses a PCI Express x8 host interface and includes 2048 MB of onboard memory to manage RAID operations and improve I/O efficiency.

Advantages

The RAID controller supports multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) to balance performance, capacity and redundancy. With a 12 Gbit/s data transfer rate and Tri-Mode operation it allows mixed drive deployments and simplifies system design. Onboard memory and Broadcom’s proven RAID algorithms deliver reliable data protection and efficient management of large storage arrays.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers in data centers
• Cloud infrastructure and virtualization hosts
• High-performance computing and database servers
• Storage systems requiring mixed SAS/SATA/NVMe drive support

Key specifications

• Model: MegaRAID 9460-8i
• Interface: PCI Express x8 (host)
• Drive support: 12Gb/s SAS, SATA and NVMe (Tri-Mode)
• Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Onboard memory: 2048 MB
• Data transfer rate: 12 Gbit/s
• Dimensions: 155.7 mm x 68.9 mm
• Brand: BROADCOM
• MPN: 05-50011-02
• EAN: 0830343003617

How to use

Install the MegaRAID 9460-8i into an available PCIe x8 (or higher) slot on the server motherboard, secure the card and connect compatible drive backplanes or cables for SAS/SATA/NVMe devices. Configure the desired RAID level using Broadcom’s management utilities or the server BIOS/firmware interface, then initialize and format logical volumes for the operating system and applications. Monitor controller health and rebuild operations through the management tools to maintain data integrity.

Recommendations

Choose RAID levels according to workload needs: use RAID 10 for write-intensive, low-latency applications and RAID 6 or 60 when higher fault tolerance and capacity efficiency are required. Ensure firmware and management software are kept up to date and follow vendor guidelines for cache, battery or NVMe cache modules if applicable.