[shortdesc]High-performance, SAS/SATA RAID controller, scalable storage connectivity, advanced data protection options, remote management capabilities, flexible integration with different operating systems. [/shortdesc] [properties] Product Name Broadcom 9300-8i Host Bus Adapter Product Description High-performance SAS/SATA host bus adapter providing scalable storage connectivity for enterprise applications. Compatibility Supports Windows, Linux, and VMware operating systems Ports 8 internal 12Gb/s SAS+SATA ports Data Transfer Rate 12Gb/s per port Form Factor Low-profile MD2 form factor Compliances PCIe 3.0, SFF-8643, RoHS, UL, CE Management Interfaces Web-based GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI) Power Consumption Nominal: 13W; Maximum: 19.04W MTBF >2,000,000 hours [/properties] [specifications] Device Type SAS/SATA Host Bus Adapter Host Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 RAID Levels Supports RAID 0, 1, 10, and 1E Cache Memory None Connectors Two internal mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) connectors Maximum Devices Supported Up to 1024 SAS/SATA devices Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) Storage Temperature Range -45°C to 105°C (-49°F to 221°F) Operating Humidity Range 5% to 90% non-condensing Dimensions (W x D x H) 167.65 x 68.90 mm (6.6 x 2.7 inches) Weight 200 g (0.44 lbs) [/specifications] Broadcom 9300-8I Host Bus Adapter The Broadcom 9300-8i is a high-capacity SAS/SATA RAID controller that offers dependable and expandable storage connectivity for enterprise-grade applications. Capable of accommodating up to eight SAS or SATA drives and achieving data transfer rates of up to 12Gb/s per port, the 9300-8i is engineered to address the needs of even the most data-intensive applications. This SAS/SATA RAID controller provides support for a range of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6, as well as RAID 10 and RAID 50, offering a variety of data protection options to cater to diverse application requirements. Quick Specs: 8x Internal 12Gb/s SAS+SATA ports 8 lanes, PCI Express 3.0 Low-profile form-factor design Two (x4) internal mini-SAS (SFF8643) connector Please see the related tabs for the 9300-8i datasheet and compatible accessories.