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Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-8i 8-Port Tri-Mode Storage Adapter supporting SAS, SATA, and NVMe

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Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
MTBF: > 3,000,000 hours at 40°C
Management Software: LSI Storage Authority (LSA), StorCLI (Command-Line Interface), HII (UEFI Human Interface Infrastructure)
OS Support: Microsoft Windows, VMware vSphere/ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SuSE Linux, Ubuntu Linux, Citrix XenServer, CentOS Linux, Debian Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Fedora, FreeBSD
Regulatory Certifications: FCC 47 CFR part 15 Subpart B, class B
Form-factor Friendly Cable Exit: Yes
Connects Up To: 240 SAS/SATA devices or 32 NVMe devices
Universal Bay Management (UBM) Ready: Yes
Warranty: 3 months

Part Number: 9560-8I

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    Overview

    The Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-8i is a next-generation 12Gb/s Tri-Mode storage adapter engineered for high-performance enterprise servers. Supporting SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices simultaneously, it delivers exceptional flexibility, scalability, and reliability for modern workloads. Designed for data-intensive environments, the 9560-8i offers advanced RAID protection, broad OS compatibility, and enterprise-grade management tools, making it ideal for mission-critical storage solutions.

    Key Features & Detailed Analysis

    1. Tri-Mode Support (SAS / SATA / NVMe)
    • Supports SAS, SATA, and PCIe NVMe devices on a single controller
    • Enables flexible configuration for mixed-drive environments
    • Connects up to 240 SAS/SATA devices or 32 NVMe devices
    2. High-Performance 12Gb/s Architecture
    • Built for demanding applications such as virtualization, databases, and high-speed storage arrays
    • Supports fast throughput and reduced latency across all connected drives
    3. Robust Environmental & Reliability Ratings
    • Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C
    • MTBF: > 3,000,000 hours at 40°C, ensuring long-term reliability
    • Suitable for continuous 24/7 enterprise operations
    4. Enterprise Storage Management Tools
    • Managed using:
      • LSI Storage Authority (LSA) – GUI-based management
      • StorCLI – CLI tool for advanced configurations
      • HII (UEFI interface) – Configuration through system BIOS
    • Offers full control over RAID setup, monitoring, and drive health
    5. Broad Operating System Support

    Compatible with major enterprise platforms:

    • Windows Server
    • VMware ESXi/vSphere
    • Red Hat, SuSE, Ubuntu, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Debian, Fedora
    • Citrix XenServer
    • FreeBSD
    6. Form-Factor Friendly & UBM-Ready
    • Form-factor friendly cable-exit design simplifies server integration
    • Supports Universal Bay Management (UBM) for streamlined backplane control
    7. Regulatory & Warranty
    • Certified under FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B, Class B
    • Warranty period: 3 months

    Target Use Cases

    1. Enterprise Servers & Data Centers
    • For deploying large storage arrays and mixed-drive infrastructures
    2. Virtualization & Hyperconverged Environments
    • Supports high-IOPS workloads and low-latency storage tiers
    3. High-Performance Databases
    • Ideal for SQL, NoSQL, in-memory DBs requiring fast NVMe access
    4. Cloud, HPC & AI/ML Workloads
    • Delivers high bandwidth and scalability
    5. Storage Expansion for Large-Scale Applications
    • For businesses needing to connect large numbers of SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs

    Summary

    Strengths
    1. Tri-Mode support (SAS/SATA/NVMe) offers unmatched flexibility
    2. Supports up to 240 SAS/SATA or 32 NVMe devices
    3. Enterprise-grade management tools (LSA, StorCLI, HII)
    4. Exceptional reliability with >3M-hour MTBF
    5. Wide operating system compatibility
    6. UBM-ready for modern server backplanes
    Considerations
    1. Warranty (3 months) is shorter than typical manufacturer warranties
    2. Requires Tri-Mode capable backplane or cables for NVMe operation
    3. NVMe support limited to 32 devices (depending on server architecture)
    Conclusion

    The Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-8i is a powerful and highly flexible storage controller designed for enterprise environments that demand performance, scalability, and reliability. With Tri-Mode support, broad OS compatibility, and robust management tools, it is well-suited for modern data centers, virtualization workloads, and mission-critical storage deployments.