{"product_id":"broadcom-9480-8i8e-raid-controller-sas3","title":"Broadcom 9480-8i8e RAID Controller SAS-3 12Gb\/s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBroadcom 9480-8i8e RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance storage solution designed for enterprise servers and data center environments requiring reliable RAID management. This \u003cstrong\u003eSAS-3 12 Гб\/с controller\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional throughput and advanced data protection for mission-critical storage arrays. Built for organizations that demand maximum uptime and data integrity, the 9480-8i8e combines 8 internal and 8 external ports to support extensive storage configurations. Whether you're managing large-scale database systems, virtualization platforms, or backup infrastructure, this \u003cstrong\u003eRAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the performance and reliability your enterprise needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Internal + 8 External SAS-3 Ports for flexible storage expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Гб\/с data transfer rate for high-speed performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) for optimal data protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 3.0 interface for maximum bandwidth utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4GB onboard cache memory for improved I\/O performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability with redundancy support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 240 physical drives per controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated battery backup unit (BBU) for data safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTRATEGIC SOURCING\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e05-50031-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroadcom 9480-8i8e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS-3 (Serial Attached SCSI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Гб\/с per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCache Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Levels Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 physical drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-height, full-length PCIe card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a RAID controller and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eRAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e manages multiple hard drives or SSDs to create redundant storage arrays that improve performance and data protection. The Broadcom 9480-8i8e is essential for enterprise environments where data loss prevention and high availability are critical requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of SAS-3 12 Гб\/с technology?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAS-3 with 12 Гб\/с speed provides significantly faster data transfer compared to older SATA interfaces, enabling quicker backups, faster database queries, and improved overall system responsiveness in demanding applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can the Broadcom 9480-8i8e support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eRAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e supports up to 240 physical drives through its 8 internal and 8 external SAS-3 ports, making it ideal for large-scale storage infrastructure and data center deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this controller suitable for virtualization environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the 9480-8i8e is fully compatible with virtualization platforms and provides the performance and reliability needed for virtual machine storage, supporting multiple hypervisors and cloud infrastructure deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"STRATEGIC SOURCING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41584188325963,"sku":"05-50031-00","price":5788.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Broadcom-9480-8i8e-RAID-Controller-SAS-3-12Gbs.jpg?v=1787316161","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/broadcom-9480-8i8e-raid-controller-sas3","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}