IBM offers the Broadcom 10 Gb E SFP+ network adapter family that is based on the Broadcom BCM57811S & BCM57810S controllers for IBM System x servers. This adapter uses Broadcom's controller technology, which provides outstanding performance, efficiency, and scalability for the enterprise data center. The adapter connects to SFP+ multimode fiber SR optical modules & direct-attach copper (DAC) cables. Designed For Ne Xt Scale nx 360 M4; System x i Data Plex dx 360 M4; System x 3100 M4;x 3250 M4;x 3300 M4;x 3500 M4;x 3530 M4;x 3550 M4;x 3630 M4;x 3650 M4;x 3650 M4 BD;x 3650 M4 HD;x 3690 X5;x 3850 X5;x 3950 X5 ...

The Emulex LPe 35000 Gen 7 Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) by Broadcom are designed for demanding mission-critical workloads & emerging applications. Applications continue to grow in size & scale &, to support them, enterprises are increasingly turning to new server technologies that contain hundreds of processor cores as well as high-performance storage solutions including low-latency NVMe all-flash arrays (AFAs). NVMe can significantly increase the performance of storage area networks (SANs), making the selection of high-speed networking technology the critical element for achieving maximum system-wide performance. Fibre Channel is purpose-built for storage networks, meeting the requirements for high availability, scalability, predictable performance & low latency. Compared to the previous generation, Emulex Gen 7 FC HBAs offer up to 2x higher bandwidth, 3x better latency, enhanced security, & operational efficiency for 32GFC & 64GFC SANs. ...

For applications needing external storage connectivity, the LSI SAS host bus adapter allows servers of any size to attach to multiple SAS or SATA end devices in external enclosures. Scale storage to support performance & capacity-intensive applications with SAS & the flexibility to support SATA drives. Eight ports of 12 Gb/s SAS + SATA ports Eight lanes of PCI Express 3.0 Low-profile form factor Mini-SAS HD connectors LSI SAS 3008 12 Gb/s SAS+SATA controller Supports SSDs, HDDs, & tape drives Provides connectivity in a low-profile form factor 8 lanes of PCI Express 3.0 provides fast signaling for high bandwidth applications High performance with 12 Gb/s SAS data transfer rates ...

Enables endless design flexibility with the ability to operate NVMe, SAS, or SATA storage devices in a single drive bay Designed for high-end servers utilizing internal storage, the 9400-8i Tri-Mode Storage Adapter is ideal for increased connectivity & maximum performance for data center flexibility. With increased bandwidth & IOPS performance compared to previous generations, the 9400-8i adapter delivers the performance & scalability needed by critical applications.
- Connects up to 1024 SAS/SATA devices or 24* NVMe devices
- Provides maximum connectivity & performance for high-end servers & applications
- Support critical applications with the bandwidth of PCIe 3.1 connectivity


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Designed for large-scale external storage enclosures & internal storage, the 9400-8i 8e Tri-Mode Storage Adapter is ideal for increased connectivity & maximum performance for data center flexibility. With increased bandwidth & IOPS performance compared to previous generations, the 9400-8i 8e adapter delivers the performance & scalability needed by critical applications.
- Connects up to 1024 SAS/SATA devices; & up 24 (internal only) NVMe devices per controller
- Provides maximum connectivity & performance for high-end servers & applications
- Support critical applications with the bandwidth of PCIe 3.1 connectivity
- Ideal for connecting large-scale external storage enclosures & internal storage



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The 9500-8e Tri-Mode, PCIe Gen 4.0 HBA with eight external ports is ideal for increased connectivity & maximum performance for enterprise data center flexibility. The HBA features the SAS3808 x 8, Gen 4.0 I/O Controller (IOC), making it part of the industry's first HBA family to offer both PCIe Gen 4.0 host & storage interfaces. With increased bandwidth & IOPS performance compared to previous generations, the 9500-8e adapter delivers the performance & scalability needed by critical applications. Connects up to 1024 SAS/SATA devices or 32 NVMe devices Provides maximum connectivity & performance for high-end servers & applications Support critical applications with the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 connectivity Universal Bay Management (UBM) Ready ...

The high-port 9500-16i Tri-Mode, PCIe Gen 4.0 HBA is ideal for increased connectivity & maximum performance for enterprise data center flexibility. With increased bandwidth & IOPS performance compared to previous generations, the 9500-16i adapter delivers the performance & scalability needed by critical applications. Connects up to 1024 SAS/SATA devices or 32 NVMe devices Provides maximum connectivity & performance for high-end servers & applications Support critical applications with the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 connectivity Universal Bay Management (UBM) Ready ...

The explosive growth of data in cloud & enterprise datacenters is driving the need for a higher performance storage interface to speed the ability of critical applications to access data. Avago's solutions are designed to deliver the performance & data protection capabilities required for the highly-demanding server & storage platforms. ...

The Mega RAID 9500 series is the industry's first PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter family, offering PCIe Gen 4.0 host & storage interfaces. The Mega RAID 9560-16i adapter, based on the SAS3916 high-port count PCIe 4.0 x 8 RAID-on-Chip (Ro C), delivers twice the performance of previous generations. The 9560-16i is compatible with existing PCIe SFF-8639 Module (U.2) backplanes, allowing users to boost performance for today's ever increasing bandwidth environments. Coupled with two industry initiatives expanding the deployment of Tri-Mode Ser Des technology, which enables the operation of NVMe, SAS or SATA devices in a single drive bay, the 9560-16i is instrumental in getting the most performance & flexibility out of U.3 backplanes: With Tri-Mode Ser Des technology, the adapter negotiates between speeds & protocols to seamlessly work with any of the three types of storage devices. Tri-Mode support provides a non-disruptive way to evolve existing data center infrastructure. Connect up to 240 SAS/SATA devices or 24 NVMe devices per controller Fits into rack-mounted servers with low-profile form factor & side-mounted SAS connectors Form-factor friendly cable exit Support critical, high-bandwidth applications with PCIe 4.0 connectivity Balance protection & performance for critical applications with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 & 60 JBOD mode with RAID 0, 1, 10 & JBOD for SDS environments Add more protection & peace of mind with Cache Vault flash cache protection ...

The Mega RAID 9500 series is the industry's first PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter family, offering PCIe Gen 4.0 host & storage interfaces. The Mega RAID 9560-8i adapter, based on the SAS3908 high-port count PCIe 4.0 x 8 RAID-on-Chip (Ro C), delivers twice the performance of previous generations. The 9560-8i is compatible with existing PCIe SFF-8639 Module (U.2) backplanes, allowing users to boost performance for today's ever increasing bandwidth environments. Coupled with two industry initiatives expanding the deployment of Tri-Mode Ser Des technology, which enables the operation of NVMe, SAS or SATA devices in a single drive bay, the 9560-8i is instrumental in getting the most performance & flexibility out of U.3 backplanes: With Tri-Mode Ser Des technology, the adapter negotiates between speeds & protocols to seamlessly work with any of the three types of storage devices. Tri-Mode support provides a non-disruptive way to evolve existing data center infrastructure. Connect up to 240 SAS/SATA devices or 24 NVMe devices per controller Fits into rack-mounted servers with low-profile form factor & side-mounted SAS connectors Form-factor friendly cable exit Support critical, high-bandwidth applications with PCIe 4.0 connectivity Balance protection & performance for critical applications with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 & 60 JBOD mode with RAID 0, 1, 10 & JBOD for SDS environments Add more protection & peace of mind with Cache Vault flash cache protection ...