Broadcom SAS 9305-16e 12Gb/s SAS HBA PCIe 3.0 x8 low profile 16 externe poorten

The Broadcom SAS 9305-16e is a high-performance 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter designed for enterprise storage environments. It provides 16 external ports via four Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connectors, enabling connection to up to 1024 SAS or SATA devices. With a PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface, this low-profile HBA delivers exceptional throughput and reliability for demanding data center applications.

Advantages

• High-speed 12Gb/s SAS connectivity for maximum storage performance
• Supports both SAS and SATA devices for flexible deployment
• Low-profile form factor fits in space-constrained servers
• JBOD/pass-through mode for direct disk access without RAID overhead
• Broadcom SAS3416 controller ensures robust data integrity with T-10 protection

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers requiring external storage expansion
• Data centers deploying high-capacity SAS or SATA drive arrays
• Video surveillance and media production environments needing high bandwidth
• Virtualized environments with VMware, Hyper-V, or Linux

Key specifications

• Controller: Broadcom SAS3416
• Host Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Storage Interface: 12Gb/s SAS (SAS-3)
• External Ports: 16 (4x Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644)
• Max Devices: 1024 SAS/SATA
• Form Factor: Low Profile MD2
• Power Consumption: 13.5W typical
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• Compliance: RoHS, WEEE, FCC Class B, UL, cUL, VCCI, RCM, KCC, BSMI

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use with high-quality Mini-SAS HD cables and ensure adequate airflow in the server chassis. Compatible with Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi, FreeBSD, and Solaris operating systems.