Broadcom HBA 9500‑16i – Tri‑Mode PCIe 4.0 16‑Port Host Bus Adapter

The Broadcom HBA 9500‑16i is a high‑performance Tri‑Mode Host Bus Adapter designed for enterprise servers and high‑capacity storage systems. It supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage interfaces on a single adapter, delivering maximum flexibility, high I/O throughput, and scalability for demanding data center and virtualization workloads. With support for up to 16 internal ports and extensive compatibility, this adapter is ideal for large‑scale storage deployments.

Features

• Tri‑Mode storage interface: Supports SAS at 12 Gb/s, SATA at 6 Gb/s, and NVMe via PCIe Gen 4.0.
• 16 internal ports: Provides extensive connectivity for high‑capacity storage arrays.
• PCIe Gen 4.0 x8 host interface: High bandwidth connection for demanding workloads.
• Supports up to 1024 SAS/SATA devices: Scalable connectivity for large server environments.
• Supports up to 32 NVMe devices: Flexible storage configurations with high performance.
• Low profile and full‑height brackets included: Compatible with a variety of server and workstation form factors.

Benefits

• Expand storage connectivity for enterprise servers without compromising performance.
• Flexible support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices in mixed environments.
• High I/O throughput and robust scalability for data‑intensive applications.
• Low power consumption and broad OS compatibility simplify integration.
• Ideal for data centers, virtualization servers, and large storage arrays.

Package Contents

• Broadcom HBA 9500‑16i Host Bus Adapter
• Low‑profile and full‑height brackets
• User manual and installation guide

System Requirements

• Server or workstation with an available PCIe Gen 4.0 x8 slot
• Compatible SAS, SATA, or NVMe storage devices
• Operating system support for storage controllers (Windows, Linux, VMware, etc.)

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise Data Centers: Scalable storage connectivity for high‑performance servers.
• Virtualization Environments: Support for mixed protocol storage for VMware, Hyper‑V, and others.
• High‑Capacity Archives: Efficiently manage large volumes of SAS/SATA/NVMe storage.
• Cloud Storage Infrastructure: Flexible support for diverse storage workloads.

Keywords

Broadcom HBA 9500‑16i, Tri‑Mode HBA, PCIe 4.0 x8, SAS/NVMe/SATA adapter, 16 internal ports, enterprise storage controller, high‑capacity server storage