# RAID controller Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i

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**Data updated:** 2025-12-29 10:31 (EET)
**Category:** I/O Adapters & Controllers
**Manufacturer:** BROADCOM
**Manufacturer code:** 05-25420-08
**EAN:** 0830343003075
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary description

The Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i is a high-performance RAID controller supporting SAS and SATA drives. It features a PCI Express x8 interface, offers RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, and provides a data transfer rate of 12 Gbit/s. With 1024 MB of internal memory, it ensures efficient data management and reliability for your storage needs.

## Long description

The Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i is a high-performance RAID controller designed for data centers, cloud and high-performance computing environments. It supports both SAS and SATA drives and provides RAID data protection and consistent throughput required by modern applications and end users.
Advantages
The MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i delivers proven performance with a 12 Gbit/s SAS/SATA interface and a PCI Express x8 host connection. It supports multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) and includes 1024 MB of onboard memory to improve caching and I/O efficiency, helping to balance capacity, performance and data protection in server storage setups.
Suitable for
 Data center storage arrays
 Cloud infrastructure and virtualization hosts
 High-performance computing (HPC) nodes
 Database and transactional servers
 General-purpose enterprise servers requiring RAID protection
Key specifications
 Model: Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i
 Interface: PCI Express x8
 Drive support: SAS and SATA
 Transfer rate: 12 Gbit/s
 Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
 Onboard memory: 1024 MB
 Brand: BROADCOM
 MPN: 05-25420-08
 EAN: 0830343003075
How to use
Install the MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i into a free PCI Express x8 slot on a compatible server motherboard. Connect SAS or SATA drives to the controller according to the server chassis and backplane design. Configure RAID arrays using the controller's firmware utility or management software, selecting the appropriate RAID level for desired balance of performance and redundancy. Ensure drivers and management tools from Broadcom are installed on the host operating system for full functionality.
Usage recommendations
For optimal results in production environments, use enterprise-class SAS or SATA drives, keep firmware and drivers up to date, and monitor array health regularly. Choose RAID levels based on performance and resiliency requirements—use RAID 10 for write-heavy workloads requiring low latency and RAID 6 or 60 for higher redundancy with larger arrays.

## Specifications

### Operational conditions

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -45 - 105 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 55 |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 |

### Ports & interfaces

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Host interface | PCI Express x8 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| Internal SAS ports | 8 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SAS, Serial ATA |

### System requirements

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Y |
| Linux operating systems supported | Y |

### Performance

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal memory | 1024 MB |
| Certification | EN55022, EN55024, EN60950, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3; FCC Class A, Class B; UL1950; UL; CSA C22.2; VCCI; RRL for
MIC; BSMI; C-tick |
| Internal memory type | DDR3 |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 1343187 h |
| RAID levels | 60, 50, 10, 6, 5, 1 |
| Data transfer rate | 12 Gbit/s |
| Memory clock speed | 1866 MHz |
| Number of devices supported | 240 |
| S.M.A.R.T. support | Yes |
| SSD support | Yes |
| RAID Level Migration | Yes |
| Online Capacity Expansion | Yes |

### Logistics data

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84733080 |

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### What is the warranty period?

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