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Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-8i 8-Port Tri-Mode Storage Adapter supporting SAS, SATA, and NVMe

Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-8i 8-Port Tri-Mode Storage Adapter supporting SAS, SATA, and NVMe

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Overview

The Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-8i is a next-generation 12Gb/s Tri-Mode storage adapter engineered for high-performance enterprise servers. Supporting SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices simultaneously, it delivers exceptional flexibility, scalability, and reliability for modern workloads. Designed for data-intensive environments, the 9560-8i offers advanced RAID protection, broad OS compatibility, and enterprise-grade management tools, making it ideal for mission-critical storage solutions.

Key Features & Detailed Analysis

1. Tri-Mode Support (SAS / SATA / NVMe)
  • Supports SAS, SATA, and PCIe NVMe devices on a single controller
  • Enables flexible configuration for mixed-drive environments
  • Connects up to 240 SAS/SATA devices or 32 NVMe devices
2. High-Performance 12Gb/s Architecture
  • Built for demanding applications such as virtualization, databases, and high-speed storage arrays
  • Supports fast throughput and reduced latency across all connected drives
3. Robust Environmental & Reliability Ratings
  • Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C
  • MTBF: > 3,000,000 hours at 40°C, ensuring long-term reliability
  • Suitable for continuous 24/7 enterprise operations
4. Enterprise Storage Management Tools
  • Managed using:
    • LSI Storage Authority (LSA) – GUI-based management
    • StorCLI – CLI tool for advanced configurations
    • HII (UEFI interface) – Configuration through system BIOS
  • Offers full control over RAID setup, monitoring, and drive health
5. Broad Operating System Support

Compatible with major enterprise platforms:

  • Windows Server
  • VMware ESXi/vSphere
  • Red Hat, SuSE, Ubuntu, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Debian, Fedora
  • Citrix XenServer
  • FreeBSD
6. Form-Factor Friendly & UBM-Ready
  • Form-factor friendly cable-exit design simplifies server integration
  • Supports Universal Bay Management (UBM) for streamlined backplane control
7. Regulatory & Warranty
  • Certified under FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B, Class B
  • Warranty period: 3 months

Target Use Cases

1. Enterprise Servers & Data Centers
  • For deploying large storage arrays and mixed-drive infrastructures
2. Virtualization & Hyperconverged Environments
  • Supports high-IOPS workloads and low-latency storage tiers
3. High-Performance Databases
  • Ideal for SQL, NoSQL, in-memory DBs requiring fast NVMe access
4. Cloud, HPC & AI/ML Workloads
  • Delivers high bandwidth and scalability
5. Storage Expansion for Large-Scale Applications
  • For businesses needing to connect large numbers of SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs

Summary

Strengths
  1. Tri-Mode support (SAS/SATA/NVMe) offers unmatched flexibility
  2. Supports up to 240 SAS/SATA or 32 NVMe devices
  3. Enterprise-grade management tools (LSA, StorCLI, HII)
  4. Exceptional reliability with >3M-hour MTBF
  5. Wide operating system compatibility
  6. UBM-ready for modern server backplanes
Considerations
  1. Warranty (3 months) is shorter than typical manufacturer warranties
  2. Requires Tri-Mode capable backplane or cables for NVMe operation
  3. NVMe support limited to 32 devices (depending on server architecture)
Conclusion

The Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-8i is a powerful and highly flexible storage controller designed for enterprise environments that demand performance, scalability, and reliability. With Tri-Mode support, broad OS compatibility, and robust management tools, it is well-suited for modern data centers, virtualization workloads, and mission-critical storage deployments.