Interface card Broadcom HBA 9500-8e, PCIe NVMe SAS, 2 external mini‑SAS HD ports, full‑height/low‑profile

The Broadcom HBA 9500-8e is a PCIe Gen 4.0 Tri-Mode host bus adapter designed for enterprise storage environments. It provides eight external ports and uses the SAS3808 x8 Gen 4.0 I/O Controller to support PCIe Gen 4.0 host and storage interfaces, enabling integration with U.3 backplanes and UBM for flexible configuration. The card is available in a full-height/low-profile form factor, supports SAS output, and is intended for high-bandwidth, low-latency data transfer with improved IOPS and bandwidth compared to earlier generations.

Advantages

The HBA 9500-8e offers PCIe Gen 4.0 performance on both host and storage sides, increasing bandwidth and IOPS for demanding applications while keeping power consumption low (approximately 6.12 W). Its Tri-Mode design and eight external ports provide extensive connectivity options and compatibility with U.3 backplanes. A high MTBF (5,000,000 hours) and regional certifications for Australia/New Zealand, Canada, and Europe support reliability and regulatory compliance.

Suitable for

• Enterprise data centers requiring high-throughput external SAS connectivity
• Storage arrays and backplane integration using U.3 and UBM
• Applications demanding increased IOPS and bandwidth (databases, virtualization, analytics)

Key specifications

• Model: Broadcom HBA 9500-8e (MPN: 05-50075-01)
• Host interface: PCIe Gen 4.0 (PCIe)
• Controller: SAS3808 x8 Gen 4.0 I/O Controller
• External ports: 8
• Output interface: SAS
• Form factor: Full-height / Low-profile
• Power consumption: approx. 6.12 W
• MTBF: 5,000,000 hours
• Colours: Green, Grey
• Certifications: Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe

How to use

Install the Broadcom HBA 9500-8e into an available PCIe slot on a compatible server motherboard, following standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions. Connect external SAS cables from the adapter's eight ports to the target backplane, storage enclosure, or SAS devices; when integrating with U.3 backplanes, use UBM-compatible cabling and connectors. After hardware installation, power on the system and install vendor drivers or firmware updates as provided by Broadcom to enable full functionality and performance tuning.

Usage recommendations

Ensure the server BIOS and operating system support PCIe Gen 4.0 and Tri-Mode HBAs, keep firmware and drivers up to date, and use quality SAS cabling and proper backplane configurations (U.3/UBM) to achieve optimal throughput and reliability.