Broadcom MegaRAID 9361‑24i 24‑Port 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID Controller

The Broadcom MegaRAID 9361‑24i is an enterprise‑grade internal RAID controller designed for high‑density storage servers. It offers up to 24 internal 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA ports, dual‑core RAID‑on‑Chip processing, 4 GB cache, and full support for hardware RAID levels. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Key Features

• 24 native internal ports: Supports up to 24 SAS/SATA drives via 6 × Mini‑SAS HD SFF‑8643 connectors. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• 12 Gb/s per port performance: Enables high‑throughput for next‑generation storage systems. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• RAID‑on‑Chip (ROC): SAS3324 dual‑core processor, 4 GB DDR3 cache memory for advanced RAID processing. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Host interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8 form factor for high bandwidth. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Extensive RAID level support: Includes RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Cache protection option: Supports Broadcom “CacheVault” flash backup (super‑capacitor) for protection of cached data in power loss events. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Specifications (Selected)

• Internal Ports: 24 (6 × SFF‑8643 connectors) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 12 Gb/s per port :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Cache Memory: 4 GB DDR3 :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Form Factor / Dimensions: Low‑profile card approx. 167.65 mm × 68.9 mm (6.600″ × 2.712″) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Operating Temperature: Up to ~55 °C ambient (with optional CacheVault) :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Supported RAID Levels: 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Device Support: Up to ~240 drives when paired with expanders. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Why Choose the 9361‑24i?

• Designed for high‑density servers and storage arrays where many drives need to be supported internally.
• Delivers enterprise‑class RAID performance and protection for mission‑critical applications (data centers, archival, SAN/NAS).
• Supports a large number of drives and high throughput, making it suitable for demanding storage workloads.

Compatibility & Considerations

• Requires a free PCIe slot (x8 recommended) and proper air‑flow/cooling due to the high port‑count and throughput.
• While it supports up to 24 internal ports, actual maximum drive count and performance will depend on backplane, cabling, and controller configuration.
• Ensure firmware and driver compatibility for your OS (Windows, Linux, VMware, etc).

Keywords

Broadcom MegaRAID 9361‑24i, 24‑port RAID controller, 12 Gb/s SAS controller, internal SAS/SATA RAID card, PCIe 3.0 x8 RAID, enterprise storage controller