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Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-8i 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID Controller

Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-8i 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID Controller

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Overview

The Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-8i is a high-performance 12Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID controller designed for enterprise servers and storage systems. It delivers reliable RAID protection, low latency, and robust scalability for mission-critical workloads. With PCIe Gen4 support and broad OS compatibility, it is optimized for virtualized, database, and data-intensive environments that require consistent high-speed storage access.


Key Features & Detailed Analysis

1. High-Speed Data Transfer
  • Supports 12Gb/s SAS and 16GT/s PCIe Gen4 for NVMe compliance
  • Provides fast data throughput to meet demanding workloads
  • Equipped with 8 internal ports and an x8 PCIe 4.0 host interface
2. Device Support & RAID Capabilities
  • Supports up to 63 SAS/SATA devices and 4 NVMe devices
  • RAID levels: 0, 00, 1, 10 for flexible data protection and performance
  • Ideal for mixed-use storage deployments
3. Advanced Controller & Management
  • Uses SAS3808 I/O processor / SAS controller for efficient processing
  • Managed via:
    • LSI Storage Authority (LSA) – GUI-based management
    • StorCLI – Command-line interface for advanced control
    • HII (UEFI interface) – BIOS-level configuration
4. Reliability & Operational Specs
  • MTBF: >3,000,000 hours at 40°C
  • Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C
  • Typical power consumption: 6.0W – energy-efficient design
5. Physical & Integration Details
  • Dimensions: 155.52 mm x 68.77 mm
  • Internal connector: 1 x8 SFF-8654 (SlimSAS)
  • Compact design suitable for modern server chassis
6. Broad OS Compatibility
  • Supports major enterprise operating systems including Windows Server, VMware ESXi/vSphere, Red Hat, SuSE, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, Oracle Linux, Fedora, Citrix XenServer, and FreeBSD
7. Warranty & Certifications
  • Warranty: 3 months
  • Enterprise-grade hardware meets industry standards for reliable deployment


Target Use Cases

1. Enterprise Servers & Storage Arrays
  • Ideal for connecting multiple SAS/SATA drives in high-performance storage systems
2. Virtualized Environments
  • Supports multiple VMs with fast, low-latency storage access
3. Database & Transactional Workloads
  • Optimized for SQL, NoSQL, and other I/O-intensive database applications
4. Backup & Disaster Recovery
  • Provides RAID protection to ensure data integrity and redundancy
5. Small to Medium Data Centers
  • Suitable for businesses needing scalable, reliable storage expansion


Summary

Strengths
  1. High-speed 12Gb/s SAS with PCIe Gen4 support
  2. RAID levels 0, 00, 1, 10 for flexible protection
  3. Supports up to 63 SAS/SATA and 4 NVMe devices
  4. Advanced management tools (LSA, StorCLI, HII)
  5. Reliable with >3M-hour MTBF and low power consumption
  6. Broad OS compatibility for enterprise deployment
Considerations
  1. NVMe support limited to 4 devices
  2. Warranty is relatively short at 3 months
  3. RAID controller is designed primarily for internal drives (SFF-8654), external expansion may require adapters
Conclusion

The Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-8i offers a reliable, high-speed RAID solution for enterprise servers and storage systems. With support for SAS/SATA drives, RAID protection, and PCIe Gen4, it is ideal for virtualization, databases, and data-intensive workloads where performance, reliability, and scalability are critical.