Broadcom
Broadcom 05-50148-00 MegaRAID 9540 RAID controller
PCIe 4.0 RAID boot adapter supports NVMe and SATA drives with RAID 0, 1 and hardware secure boot
- RAID 0 and 1 protect boot data
- PCIe 4.0 link delivers high bandwidth for critical apps
- Hardware secure boot strengthens system security
- 12 Gb/s NVMe and SATA support fast storage
- Drive activity LED shows real-time status
Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter
The Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 is a PCIe 4.0 controller that adds hardware RAID 0 and 1 to NVMe and SATA drives. It serves as a bootable storage adapter for servers that need redundancy without a full RAID card. The board uses a 12Gb/s link and supports hardware secure boot for platform integrity.
Suited for single or mirrored boot volumes
This adapter fits administrators who want a dedicated RAID 0 or 1 volume for the operating system. It is not for arrays that require parity or striped parity levels. It is not for systems that lack a PCIe 4.0 slot or that need more than two drives on this controller.
PCIe 4.0 x8 interface
The card connects through a PCIe 4.0 x8 edge connector and drives two devices at 12Gb/s each. This bandwidth and port count decide whether the adapter matches the server backplane and the drive types in use.
Highlights
- RAID 0 and 1 protect boot data
- PCIe 4.0 link delivers high bandwidth for critical apps
- Hardware secure boot strengthens system security
- 12 Gb/s NVMe and SATA support fast storage
- Drive activity LED shows real-time status
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
What PCIe slot generation does the MegaRAID 9540-2M2 require for full performance?
The adapter uses PCIe 4.0 connectivity, so a PCIe 4.0 slot provides the full 12Gb/s bandwidth for NVMe and SATA drives.
Can I mix existing SATA drives with new NVMe drives on this controller?
Yes, the MegaRAID 9540-2M2 supports both NVMe and SATA drives simultaneously in RAID 0 or 1 configurations.
How do I confirm the RAID array is healthy after installation?
Check the drive activity LED on the adapter; a steady or blinking pattern indicates normal I/O, while the MegaRAID management software reports array status as Optimal.
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