Supermicro AOC-S3916L-H16IR-P 12Gb/s Multi-Port SAS PCIe Gen 4.0 Internal RAID Adapter

High-performance 16-port internal SAS/SATA RAID controller delivering 12Gb/s per port over PCIe 4.0 x8, powered by Broadcom SAS3164 chipset and 8GB DDR4 cache with SuperCap protection. Ideal for demanding enterprise storage environments requiring robust data protection and high throughput.

Advantages

This adapter offers exceptional scalability, supporting up to 240 SAS/SATA drives for massive storage arrays. Hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 ensure data redundancy and performance optimization. The integrated 8GB DDR4 2133MHz cache with SuperCap backup safeguards data during power loss, while the low-profile, half-length form factor fits 2U and larger servers. Broad OS support includes Windows, Linux, VMware, and FreeBSD, with management via StorCLI or MegaRAID Storage Manager.

Suitable for

• Enterprise database servers requiring high IOPS and data integrity
• Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) needing shared storage
• High-capacity file servers and backup targets
• Video surveillance and media streaming servers
• Cloud and software-defined storage deployments

Key specifications

• Controller: Broadcom SAS3164
• Host interface: PCIe 4.0 x8
• Internal connectors: 4 x SFF-8643 (Mini-SAS HD)
• Ports: 16 internal SAS/SATA
• Data transfer rate: 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA
• RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
• Cache: 8GB DDR4 2133MHz with SuperCap
• Max devices: 240 SAS/SATA drives
• Form factor: Low-profile, half-length
• OS support: Windows, Linux, VMware, FreeBSD
• Management: StorCLI, MegaRAID Storage Manager
• Compliance: RoHS
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C

Recommendations

For mission-critical storage, pair this adapter with enterprise-grade SAS SSDs or high-capacity NL-SAS HDDs. Ensure adequate airflow in the chassis, and configure cache protection with the included SuperCap module. Use the latest firmware and drivers from Supermicro for optimal performance and compatibility.