{"product_id":"broadcom-lsi-9280-16i4e-pcie-raid-controller-flashable-it-mode-hba-internal-external-ports","title":"Broadcom LSI 9280‑16i4e PCIe RAID Controller (Flashable IT-Mode HBA, Internal+External Ports)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBasic Parameter Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eBroadcom (LSI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e9280‑16i4e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eBoard PN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eLSI00210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003ePCIe 2.0 x8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003ePort Layout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e16 internal ports + 4 external ports, total 20 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e4 × internal SFF‑8087; 1 × external SFF‑8088\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eTransfer Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e6Gb\/s SAS \/ SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eCache Feature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eOn-board cache, no CacheVault power backup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eDefault Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eMegaRAID IR hardware RAID (0\/1\/5\/6\/10\/50\/60); cross-flashable to pure IT pass-through mode for ZFS\/TrueNAS\/unRAID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eLarge passive black fin heatsink, fanless silent design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eFactory New Sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eStock Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eIn Stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eLead Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eShip within 2 business days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e3-Year Global Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eUnit Price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e$980.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCore Product Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-density enterprise hybrid internal+external RAID controller, supports up to 20 drives (16 internal + 4 external) via SFF-8087 \/ SFF-8088 connectors, ideal for expansion enclosures + internal chassis mixed deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe2.0 x8 bus, large passive black heatsink for stable 24\/7 continuous operation on rack servers; full-height \u0026amp; low-profile brackets included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual working modes:\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIR RAID Mode: Full hardware RAID acceleration with onboard cache, supports all mainstream enterprise RAID levels for storage servers with mixed internal and external disk cabinets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIT Pass-through Mode (firmware reflash required): Disables native RAID logic, OS takes full independent control over each disk, perfect for large-capacity ZFS TrueNAS with external JBOD expansion enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports hot-swap for both internal and external hard drives after IT firmware flash, all storage devices fully exposed to host operating system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique hybrid 16i+4e port design, solves the demand of connecting internal hard disks plus external expansion disk arrays in one single adapter, widely used for enterprise centralized storage and large multi-bay DIY NAS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative IR RAID deployment: Enterprise centralized storage servers with both internal drive bays and external SAS expansion JBOD cabinets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIT-flashed HBA deployment: Large capacity multi-bay ZFS TrueNAS with external disk expansion enclosures, virtualization mass storage backend, enterprise-grade big storage home lab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadcom LSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51173992202380,"sku":"9280-16i4e (LSI00210)","price":7036.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/2410\/8428\/files\/e4281d05-8264-40ef-9107-adaf226f47a6.png?v=1782895092","url":"https:\/\/www.qsfp40g.com\/products\/broadcom-lsi-9280-16i4e-pcie-raid-controller-flashable-it-mode-hba-internal-external-ports","provider":"QSFP40G","version":"1.0","type":"link"}