Broadcom
Broadcom 9560-16I MegaRAID Tri-Mode RAID Controller
Elevate your storage performance with the Broadcom 9560-16I MegaRAID RAID Controller. Engineered for demanding environments, this high-performance controller supports 12Gb/s SAS, SATA, and NVMe interfaces for robust data transfer. Its PCIe 4.0 x8 host interface ensures rapid communication, while 8GB of cache memory optimizes data handling. Designed for professional PC systems, it enables advanced RAID 10 configurations and features a convenient plug-in card form factor for straightforward installation. Experience enhanced storage management and reliability with this powerful solution.
$1199.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
451
/ 1154
#451 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
+111%
Above average
Host Interface
4.08
/ PCI Express x
Who it's for
- Versatile Tri-Mode Support
- High-Speed PCIe Gen 4.0 Performance
- High Port Density (16 Internal)
Who should skip it
- High Acquisition Cost
- Significant Power and Cooling Requirements
- Complex Management Interface
Key Specs
Host Interface
PCI Express 4.0 x8
Data Transfer Rate
12Gb/s
Cache Memory
8GB
SAS Connector Details
2 x SFF-8654
Supported Protocols
SAS/SATA, NVMe
RAID Levels Supported
10
Form Factor
Plug-in Card
Model Number
9560-16I
Features
- High-speed 12Gb/s SAS/SATA/NVMe support
- Integrated native NVMe storage
- Dedicated 8GB cache memory
- Fast PCIe 4.0 x8 interface
- Advanced RAID 10 capabilities
- Easy plug-in card installation
- Compatible with standard PC OS
- Supports Linux operating systems
What customers say
Users overwhelmingly praise the Broadcom 9560-16I controller for its cutting-edge performance and Tri-Mode flexibility, allowing seamless management of SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives. This capability makes it a top-tier solution for demanding storage arrays and virtualization. However, this enterprise power comes with significant complexity. A major theme in feedback centers on the steep learning curve for initial setup, BIOS configuration, and firmware management. Integrating the card often requires extensive technical knowledge to resolve driver compatibility issues. While the hardware proves highly reliable once running, the difficult implementation process lowers ease of use scores. Value is strong only for those needing its specific high port count features.
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