Broadcom MegaRAID 9580-8i8e Storage Adapter
Best high-performance storage controller for demanding enterprise server environments.
This adapter is the ultimate Swiss Army knife for server storage, effortlessly juggling SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives across internal and external ports. It sacrifices simplicity for sheer versatility, making it the ideal choice for complex, high-performance setups that need to scale without swapping hardware.
$1907.09
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Who it's for
- IT architects managing mixed-drive storage environments
- Data center engineers requiring maximum throughput for intensive workloads
- System administrators scaling massive storage arrays across multiple enclosures
Who should skip it
- Small businesses operating on tight IT hardware budgets
- Generalists lacking advanced storage management experience
- Operators managing servers with limited cooling or power capacity
Performance breakdown
Data Throughput
PCIe 4.0 architecture delivers blistering speeds for high-demand enterprise environments.
Protocol Versatility
Seamlessly bridges SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives within a single ecosystem.
Scalability Potential
Sixteen total ports provide massive headroom for expanding complex storage arrays.
Cache Efficiency
Eight gigabytes of onboard cache effectively smooths out intensive I/O spikes.
Chassis Compatibility
Low-profile design fits easily into compact servers without sacrificing performance.
Data Protection
Robust RAID level support ensures critical redundancy for mission-critical operations.
Key Specs
Host Interface
PCI Express 4.0
Controller Chipset
SAS3916
Cache Memory
8.0 GB
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
24.0 GBps
Internal Ports
8 (SFF-8654 SlimSAS)
External Ports
8
Form Factor
Low Profile MD2
Power Consumption
25.0 Watts
Number of Ports
16
Bracket Profile Type
Low Profile
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