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Green printed circuit board with silver PCIe x8 edge connector and sixteen black SAS ports along the bracket

LSI Logic

LSI Logic 9305-16i 12Gb/s SAS expansion card 16 port

SKU CH-EF2J-7DRZ1 MPN 9305-16i

Connects up to 1024 SAS and SATA drives through 16 internal 12Gb/s ports on a PCIe 3.0 x8 card

  • Delivers over 1.5 million IOPS for performance-sensitive applications
  • Connects up to 1024 SAS and SATA devices via 16 internal ports
  • PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface provides high bandwidth
  • 12Gb/s SAS controller supports data-intensive workloads
  • Plug-in card form factor fits standard server slots

16-Port 12Gb/s SAS HBA

The LSI Logic 9305-16i is a 12Gb/s SAS host bus adapter built for large-scale, data-intensive applications. It targets high-end servers and appliances that require maximum internal storage connectivity. The plug-in card delivers the performance and scalability demanded by critical workloads.

PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface

The card connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot, which provides the bandwidth ceiling for the adapter. This single specification determines whether the part fits the server platform and sustains the rated throughput. Verify the slot availability and generation before purchase.

16 internal ports and documentation CD

Sixteen internal 12Gb/s SAS ports enable connection of up to 1024 SAS and SATA devices for massive storage arrays. The bundled documentation CD supplies the initial driver and configuration references for supported Linux and PC platforms.

Highlights

  • Delivers over 1.5 million IOPS for performance-sensitive applications
  • Connects up to 1024 SAS and SATA devices via 16 internal ports
  • PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface provides high bandwidth
  • 12Gb/s SAS controller supports data-intensive workloads
  • Plug-in card form factor fits standard server slots

Specifications

BrandLSI LOGIC

Questions about this item

What does 1.5 million IOPS mean for a server running this 9305-16i card?

It means the adapter can handle over 1.5 million input-output operations per second, supporting performance-sensitive applications that demand high throughput and low latency on internal storage.

How does the PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface affect the 12Gb/s SAS bandwidth?

The PCIe 3.0 x8 link provides the bandwidth needed for the 16 internal 12Gb/s SAS ports to operate at full speed without host-bus bottlenecks.

What slot and space does this plug-in card need to fit in a chassis?

It requires a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot and a standard plug-in card form factor for internal mounting in a server or appliance.

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