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Broadcom LSI 8-Ports SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s PCI-Express 3.1 x8 NVMe Tri-Mode High Profile Host Bus Adapter (HBA) - 9400-8E

Broadcom LSI 8-Ports SATA 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s PCI-Express 3.1 x8 NVMe Tri-Mode High Profile Host Bus Adapter (HBA) - 9400-8E

Part Number: 9400-8E
Manufacturer: Broadcom

Condition: Refurbished

Weight: 5.0 lbs

Availability: In stock

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Broadcom LSI 9400-8E 8-Port Tri-Mode SAS/SATA/NVMe External HBA

The Broadcom LSI 9400-8E is an 8-port external Tri-Mode Host Bus Adapter supporting SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s, and NVMe PCIe simultaneously over a PCIe 3.1 x8 interface. Designed for enterprise external storage connectivity, it enables high-bandwidth access to SAS JBODs, NVMe enclosures, and mixed-drive external arrays from a single high-profile card.

Key Features

  • Tri-Mode: SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s, and NVMe PCIe on a single HBA
  • 8 external ports via 2x SFF-8644 (Mini-SAS HD) connectors
  • PCIe 3.1 x8 host interface for high-bandwidth external storage
  • IT mode passthrough — no RAID overhead
  • High-profile bracket for standard rack server installation

Product Specifications

  • Part Number: 9400-8E
  • Manufacturer: Broadcom (LSI)
  • OEM Status: OEM
  • Ports: 8 External (2x SFF-8644)
  • Protocol: SAS 12Gb/s / SATA 6Gb/s / NVMe PCIe (Tri-Mode)
  • Interface: PCIe 3.1 x8
  • Firmware: IT Mode (HBA passthrough)
  • Form Factor: High Profile

Interface Specifications

  • External Connectors: 2x SFF-8644 (Mini-SAS HD)
  • Max Drives: 8 direct; expandable with SAS expanders
  • NVMe Support: PCIe NVMe via Tri-Mode (requires NVMe-capable enclosure)
  • RAID Support: None (IT mode only)

Use Cases

  • External SAS JBOD connectivity for high-density storage expansion
  • NVMe-over-SAS enclosure access in enterprise storage environments
  • Mixed SAS/SATA/NVMe external drive arrays from a single controller
  • ZFS and software-defined storage requiring external HBA passthrough

Compatibility

  • Compatible with SAS 12Gb/s and SATA 6Gb/s external enclosures via SFF-8644
  • Supports NVMe enclosures with Tri-Mode SAS expanders
  • Compatible with VMware ESXi, Windows Server, and Linux storage environments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 9400-8E and 9400-8I?
The 9400-8E has external SFF-8644 ports for connecting external enclosures; the 9400-8I has internal SFF-8643 ports for internal drive connectivity.
Does the 9400-8E support RAID?
No — it operates in IT mode as a pure HBA. For RAID, consider the Broadcom 9460 or 9480 series controllers.
What cable is needed to connect to a SAS JBOD?
SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 cables are required for external SAS enclosure connectivity.

The Broadcom LSI 9400-8E delivers enterprise-grade external Tri-Mode storage connectivity for demanding data center environments. Order today and unify your external SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage under a single high-performance HBA.

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