# RAID controller Broadcom MegaRAID 9670W-16i PCIe x8 6 Gbit/s

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**Data updated:** 2026-03-08 08:31 (EET)
**Category:** Server Parts & Components
**Manufacturer:** broadcom hw
**Manufacturer code:** 05-50123-00
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary description

The Broadcom MegaRAID 9670W-16i is a PCI Express x8 RAID controller supporting SAS and SATA interfaces. It offers RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 with a data transfer rate of 6 Gbit/s. The controller has a typical power consumption of 24 W and is compatible with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. Its dimensions are 155.6 mm in width and 111.1 mm in depth.

## Long description

The Broadcom MegaRAID 9670W-16i PCIe x8 6 Gbit/s is a server-class RAID controller designed for SAS and SATA storage environments. It supports standard RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 and provides up to 6 Gbit/s per port transfer rates. The controller is a PCI Express x8 adapter with typical power consumption of 24 W and compact card dimensions of 155.6 mm width and 111.1 mm depth. The 9670W-16i is part of Broadcom's MegaRAID family and is compatible with enterprise Linux distributions such as SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
Advantages
The MegaRAID 9670W-16i offers hardware RAID offload for improved host CPU efficiency and supports a broad set of RAID levels for redundancy and performance tuning. With support for both SAS and SATA devices and a 6 Gbit/s transfer rate, the controller is suitable for mixed-drive arrays. Its low typical power draw and standard PCIe x8 interface simplify integration into rack servers and storage appliances.
Suitable for
Enterprise and small datacenter servers requiring hardware RAID support
Mixed SAS and SATA storage arrays
Systems running SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and similar Linux distributions
Applications needing RAID levels for redundancy or performance (RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60)
Key specifications
Interface: PCI Express x8
Supported device types: SAS and SATA
Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Per-port transfer rate: up to 6 Gbit/s
Typical power consumption: 24 W
Card dimensions: 155.6 mm (width) × 111.1 mm (depth)
How to use
Install the RAID controller into an available PCIe x8 slot on a compatible server motherboard following standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions. Connect SAS or SATA drives to the controller backplane or cables according to the server chassis layout. Configure physical disks and create RAID arrays using the controller BIOS/firmware configuration utility or Broadcom management software supported on your operating system. Ensure the server firmware and drivers are updated to the versions recommended by Broadcom for optimal compatibility.
Usage recommendations
For reliable operation, use enterprise-class SAS or SATA drives and keep controller firmware and drivers up to date. Monitor array health regularly and maintain proper cooling in the server chassis to sustain performance under load.

## Specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Certification | Australia/New Zealand RCM (AS/NZS CISPR 32; CISPR 32:2015, Class A; AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015, Class A), Canada EMC (ICES-003:2016 Issue 6: 2016, Class A; CAN/CSA CISPR 22-10; CISPR 22:2008), Europe (CE) (EN 55024, EN 55032, EN 55035; EN 55032:2015 +AC:2016, Class A; EN 55024:2010 +A1:2015; EN 55035:2017 +A11:2020), Korea (KN32/KN35), Taiwan BSMI (CNS 13438; CNS15663), USA/Canada Safety (UL Listed) (UL 62368-1, Second Edition; CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14), USA/Canada (FCC) (47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A; ANSI C63.4:2014; CISPR 32:2008) CB (IEC 62368-1:2014 (Second edition); EN 62368-1:2014+A11: 2017), Japan (V-3/2015.04, Class A; V-4/2012.04; VCCI-CISPR 32:2016; CISPR 32:2015), Morocco (CMIM) (EN 55024, EN 55032, EN 55035; EN 55032:2015 +AC:2016, Class A; EN 55024:2010 +A1:2015; EN 55035:2017 +A11:2020) |
| Power consumption (typical) | 24 W |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 3000000 h |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90 |
| Form factor | MD2 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 55 |
| RAID levels | 6, 60, 50, 10, 5, 1 |
| Data transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Width | 155.6 mm |
| Depth | 111.1 mm |
| Channels quantity | 24 channels |
| Host interface | PCI Express x8 |
| Number of devices supported | 240 |
| S.M.A.R.T. support | Yes |
| PCI Express slots version | 4.0 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Y |
| Linux operating systems supported | Y |
| Server operating systems supported | SUSE Linux Enterprise Server |
| Other operating systems supported | VMware vSphere ESXi |
| SSD support | Yes |
| Internal SAS ports | 3 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | Serial ATA, SAS |
| Compliance certificates | WEEE, RoHS |

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### Where can I download the instructions for RAID controller Broadcom MegaRAID 9670W-16i?

You can download the instructions in PDF format from the “Instructions” section on the product description page. The file contains complete information about installation, setup, and usage.

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