Broadcom 9311-8I 8-Port SAS 12Gb/s Pcle 3.0 X8 Host Bus Adapter

The Broadcom 9311-8I is a high-performance 8-port SAS Host Bus Adapter delivering 12Gb/s data transfer speeds through a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface. This enterprise-grade storage controller supports both SAS and SATA drives, enabling flexible storage configurations with up to 1,024 devices per adapter. Key benefits include exceptional reliability with advanced error correction, low CPU overhead through hardware-based RAID offloading, and broad OS compatibility including Windows, Linux, and VMware. The adapter features hot-swappable drive support, advanced power management, and Broadcom’s proven LSI MegaRAID technology. Ideal for servers, workstations, and storage arrays requiring maximum throughput, scalability, and enterprise-level data protection in demanding environments.