Broadcom
MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i
The Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i is a high-performance RAID controller engineered for demanding enterprise and data center applications. It offers robust connectivity and speed with its PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and 12Gb/s data transfer rate per port. This 8-port card supports advanced RAID levels, including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing flexible and scalable storage solutions. Equipped with 2GB of DDR3 cache, it efficiently manages up to 240 SAS or SATA devices, ensuring a reliable foundation for optimized storage configurations and enhanced performance.
$135.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
536
/ 1154
#536 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-76%
Below average
Host Interface
3.08
/ PCI Express x
Who it's for
- High 12Gb/s Performance
- Robust Hardware RAID Engine
- Large Cache and CacheVault Support
Who should skip it
- High Cost of Entry
- Significant Heat and Power Draw
- Management Complexity
Key Specs
Host Interface
PCI Express 3.0 x8
Data Transfer Rate
12Gb/s per port
RAID Levels Supported
0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Device Capacity
Supports up to 240 SAS or SATA devices
Cache Memory
2 GB 1866 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Physical Dimensions
6.6 in x 2.5 in
Operating Voltage
3.3V, 12V
Certifications
EN55022, EN55024, EN60950, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, FCC Class A/B, CFR 47, P15B, AS/NZS 3548, ICES-003, UL1950, CSA C22.2, VCCI, RRL for MIC, BSMI, C-tick
Features
- High-speed 12Gb/s SAS/SATA data transfer
- Supports advanced RAID levels up to 60
- Features 8 internal SAS/SATA ports
- Includes 2GB DDR3 cache memory
- Utilizes LSISAS3108 dual-core RAID-on-Chip
- Optimizes bandwidth with DataBolt technology
- Low-profile MD2 form factor for easy installation
- Provides robust data protection and reliability
What customers say
IT professionals and businesses highly value this controller for its exceptional performance and rock solid reliability. Users consistently praise its impressive 12Gb/s data transfer speeds, which are crucial for demanding applications and virtualization. The extensive support for various RAID levels offers excellent flexibility for data protection strategies. While the initial price is noted as substantial, the enterprise grade features and consistent operation justify the investment. Minor complexities with the management software are frequently mentioned but are overshadowed by the core functionality and the peace of mind provided regarding data integrity. It is widely regarded as a high quality, high performance storage workhorse.
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