Broadcom MegaRAID 9600-16i NVMe/SAS Tri-Mode Controller
Brand: Broadcom | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: 05-50084-00 | Part #: 05-50084-00 | MPN: 05-50084-00
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About the Broadcom MegaRAID 9600-16i NVMe/SAS Tri-Mode Controller
This Broadcom MegaRAID 9600-16i NVMe/SAS Tri-Mode Controller supports up to 240 SAS/SATA devices with 16 internal ports, delivering enterprise-class storage architecture across multiple drive technologies in a single PCIe 4.0 x8 adapter. Purpose-built for storage architects and IT procurement teams managing mixed-protocol environments, the 05-50084-00 combines NVMe, SAS, and SATA connectivity through four SFF-8654 8i SlimSAS connectors, enabling flexible rack-scale deployments without protocol compromises.
The Broadcom SAS4116 ASIC architecture powers RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 configurations with 4GB DDR4 cache memory and CacheCade Pro 2.0 SSD caching acceleration. Data throughput reaches up to 12Gb/s per port on SAS/SATA channels, while NVMe lanes operate at full PCIe 4.0 speeds. The controller includes 4GB of on-board cache, SafeStore encryption support (TCG Enterprise and TCG Opal standards), and operates reliably across 0°C to 55°C environments. Management through StorCLI and MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM) simplifies multi-array oversight, while native support for Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu), and VMware ESXi ensures broad ecosystem compatibility. The low-profile MD2 form factor with included full-height bracket fits diverse server chassis configurations.
Deployment Scenarios
- High-capacity NVMe and SAS hybrid arrays requiring single-adapter consolidation for data centers and hyperscale facilities
- VMware ESXi and Linux-based virtual environments needing advanced caching and RAID redundancy without protocol switching
- Encrypted SED workloads leveraging TCG Enterprise and TCG Opal compliance for regulated industries
- Tiered storage systems combining NVMe performance with legacy SAS/SATA device libraries and backward compatibility
- Windows Server deployments demanding 240-device scaling with enterprise-grade cache coherency and failover resilience
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Broadcom |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | 05-50084-00 |
| Part Number | 05-50084-00 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 05-50084-00 |
| Product Series | MegaRAID 9600 |
| Controller ASIC | Broadcom SAS4116 |
| Architecture | Tri-Mode (NVMe / SAS / SATA) |
| Host Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Internal Ports | 16 (via four SFF-8654 8i connectors) |
| External Ports | None |
| Maximum Drive Support | Up to 240 SAS/SATA devices; direct-attached NVMe SSDs per port |
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Cache Memory | 4GB DDR4 |
| Form Factor | Low-Profile MD2 (full-height bracket included) |
| Connector Type | 4 x SFF-8654 8i SlimSAS |
| Data Transfer Rate (SAS/SATA) | Up to 12Gb/s per port |
| Data Transfer Rate (NVMe) | PCIe 4.0 per lane |
| Encryption Support | SafeStore (SED-based, TCG Enterprise / TCG Opal) |
| Management Interface | StorCLI, MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM) |
| SSD Caching | CacheCade Pro 2.0 |
| Operating System Support | Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu), VMware ESXi |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
| Power Connector | Standard PCIe slot power |
Frequently Asked Questions about Broadcom MegaRAID 9600-16i NVMe/SAS Tri-Mode Controller
What does the Broadcom MegaRAID 9600-16i NVMe/SAS Tri-Mode Controller do?
the Broadcom MegaRAID 9600-16i NVMe/SAS Tri-Mode Controller suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the Broadcom MegaRAID 9600-16i NVMe/SAS Tri-Mode Controller?
Key specifications for the Broadcom MegaRAID 9600-16i NVMe/SAS Tri-Mode Controller: new condition; raid support MegaRAID; ai optimized Yes. Manufacturer part number 05-50084-00. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.