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LSI

LSI 9500-16i Tri-Mode Storage Controller SATA SAS NVMe

SKU CH-BQ30-2BPJK

Connects up to 1024 SAS or SATA devices and 32 NVMe drives over 16 lanes at 12 Gbps with PCIe 4.0 bandwidth

  • Supports 1024 SAS/SATA drives for massive storage capacity
  • Connects 32 NVMe devices for high-speed flash performance
  • PCIe 4.0 bandwidth delivers 12Gbps throughput for demanding workloads
  • Tri-mode design handles SATA, SAS and NVMe on a single controller

16i Tri-Mode Storage Controller

The LSI 9500-16i connects up to 1024 SAS or SATA devices and up to 32 NVMe devices. It uses PCIe 4.0 bandwidth to support critical applications in high-end servers. This card provides maximum connectivity and performance for demanding storage workloads.

Capacity and headroom

The controller handles large SAS and SATA arrays with 12Gbps links and supports 32 NVMe drives directly. It runs out of native NVMe lanes beyond 32 devices, requiring additional controllers for larger all-flash deployments.

Highlights

  • Supports 1024 SAS/SATA drives for massive storage capacity
  • Connects 32 NVMe devices for high-speed flash performance
  • PCIe 4.0 bandwidth delivers 12Gbps throughput for demanding workloads
  • Tri-mode design handles SATA, SAS and NVMe on a single controller

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the 9500-16i work with my existing SATA 6Gb/s and SAS 12Gb/s drives?

Yes, the controller supports both SATA and SAS protocols at their native speeds, allowing you to connect up to 1024 legacy drives alongside newer devices.

How can I verify the 9500-16i is running at PCIe 4.0 x16 after installation?

Check the link speed in your server BIOS or operating system utility; it should report a PCIe 4.0 x16 connection for full 12Gbps SAS and NVMe bandwidth.

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