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Broadcom

Broadcom 9500-16e Tri-Mode RAID controller PCIe 4.0 x8 16 external ports (05-50075-00)

SKU CH-AJWA-GGNFF MPN 05-50075-00

Tri-mode PCIe 4.0 x8 controller with 16 external ports connects up to 1024 SAS/SATA or 32 NVMe devices

  • TypePCI-Express
  • InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x8
  • FeaturesConnects up to 1024 SAS/SATA devices or 32 NVMe devices Prov
  • Supports up to 1024 SAS or SATA devices for massive storage capacity
  • Connects up to 32 NVMe devices for high-speed flash performance
  • PCIe 4.0 x8 interface delivers high bandwidth for critical applications
  • 16 external ports enable flexible enterprise data centre connectivity
  • Universal Bay Management ready simplifies drive bay administration

Enterprise Tri-Mode Adapter

The Broadcom 9500-16e is a PCIe 4.0 x8 host bus adapter with 16 external ports. It supports SAS, SATA and NVMe protocols simultaneously for high-end servers and enterprise data centres. The card connects up to 1024 SAS or SATA devices or 32 NVMe devices. It is built for critical applications that demand maximum connectivity and bandwidth.

Build Integration

The adapter installs in a PCIe 4.0 x8 slot and provides 16 external connectors for direct attachment to drive enclosures or backplanes. Universal Bay Management readiness simplifies drive monitoring and status reporting across mixed drive types. This single card replaces multiple protocol-specific controllers and frees additional expansion slots for other I/O.

Sustained Operation

PCIe 4.0 bandwidth delivers consistent throughput for workloads that saturate the bus over long periods. The Tri-Mode architecture maintains performance when SAS, SATA and NVMe devices operate concurrently without protocol bottlenecks. Scalability to 1024 SAS/SATA or 32 NVMe endpoints ensures the adapter handles growing datasets without controller saturation.

Highlights

  • Supports up to 1024 SAS or SATA devices for massive storage capacity
  • Connects up to 32 NVMe devices for high-speed flash performance
  • PCIe 4.0 x8 interface delivers high bandwidth for critical applications
  • 16 external ports enable flexible enterprise data centre connectivity
  • Universal Bay Management ready simplifies drive bay administration

Specifications

BrandBROADCOM
Model05-50075-00
TypePCI-Express
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x8
FeaturesConnects up to 1024 SAS/SATA devices or 32 NVMe devices
Provides maximum connectivity and performance for high-end servers and applications
Support critical applications with the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 connectivity
Universal Bay Management (UBM) Ready
Shipping weight0.30 kg
Package size231 × 142 × 56 mm

Questions about this item

How many SAS or SATA drives can the 9500-16e address before the controller reaches its device limit?

The adapter supports up to 1024 SAS or SATA devices across its 16 external ports, so the practical limit is the backplane and cabling you provide.

What thermal or power behaviour should be expected when the 9500-16e runs a full NVMe workload continuously?

The card draws power from the PCIe 4.0 x8 slot and relies on server chassis airflow; no on-board fan is fitted, so sustained loads depend on system cooling capacity.

Which host interface must the server provide for the 9500-16e to operate at its rated PCIe 4.0 x8 speed?

An available PCIe 4.0 x8 (or wider) slot is required; the adapter will negotiate down to 3.0 or x4 if the platform only offers that.

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