
Broadcom MegaRAID 9361-8i 1GB 12Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID Controller
12Gb/s RAID Performance for Server and Storage Systems
The Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i is an eight-port internal SATA and SAS RAID controller designed for data center, cloud, server, and storage applications. Powered by the SAS3108 12 Gb/s dual-core RAID-on-Chip, it combines eight internal ports with an x8 lane PCI Express 3.0 host interface for high-bandwidth storage connectivity.
Two internal mini-SAS SFF8643 connectors support up to 128 SAS and/or SATA devices. This 1 GB configuration includes 1 GB of 1866 MHz DDR3 SDRAM cache, while support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 6 plus RAID spans 10, 50, and 60 provides multiple options for storage configuration and data protection.
Key Benefits and Features
- Eight internal SATA and SAS ports with data transfer rates up to 12 Gb/s per port
- SAS3108 12 Gb/s dual-core ROC with 1.2 GHz PowerPC 476 processor cores
- PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface
- 1 GB 1866 MHz DDR3 SDRAM cache memory
- Support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and RAID spans 10, 50, and 60
Ideal Use Cases
- Data center and cloud storage platforms
- Performance-focused server storage deployments
- Systems using SAS or SATA storage devices
- Storage environments requiring RAID data protection and management features
Deploy Broadcom MegaRAID 9361-8i for Internal SAS and SATA Storage
Choose the Broadcom MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i 1 GB configuration for systems requiring eight internal SAS/SATA ports, PCIe 3.0 x8 connectivity, 1 GB DDR3 cache, and RAID storage management capabilities.
| Brand | Broadcom |
| SKU | 9361-8i-1GB |
| Product Type | SATA + SAS RAID Controller |
| Series | MegaRAID SAS 9361 |
| Port Count | Eight internal ports |
| Interface | x8 lane PCI Express 3.0 compliant |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 12 Gb/s per port |
| Form Factor | MD2 low profile |
| Physical Dimensions | 6.6 in. × 2.536 in. |
| Operating Temperature | Maximum ambient: 55°C |
| Operating Voltage | +3.3V, +12V |
| I/O Processor/SAS Controller | SAS3108 12 Gb/s dual-core ROC |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz PowerPC 476 dual-core |
| Connectors | Two mini-SAS SFF8643 internal connectors (horizontal mount) |
| Device Support | Up to 128 SAS and/or SATA devices |
| Cache Memory | 1 GB 1866 MHz DDR3 SDRAM |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, and 6 |
| RAID Spans | 10, 50, and 60 |
| Stripe Size | Configurable up to 1 MB |
| Logical Drive Support | 64 logical drives |
| Data Protection Features | Online Capacity Expansion (OCE); Online RAID Level Migration (RLM); Check Consistency; Patrol read; S.M.A.R.T. support; Global and dedicated Hot Spare with Revertible Hot Spare support |
| Enclosure Management | SES (inband); SGPIO (sideband) |
| SSD Support | SSD Guard™ technology |
| MTBF | 1,343,187 hours |
| Regulatory Certifications | 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 |
| Compliances | EMC: Class B-US (CFR 47, P15B); Canada (ICES-003); Japan (V-3/02.04); Europe (EN55022/EN55024); Australia/New Zealand (AS/NZS 3548); Safety: EN60950 |
| Management Suite | MegaRAID Storage Manager; StorCLI; CTRL-R; HII |
| OS Support | Microsoft Windows Server 2012/8 and 7/2008/Vista/2003, Linux, Solaris (x86), FreeBSD, VMware and more |
| Optional Module | CacheVault Flash Module (LSICVM02), includes CVFM04, CVPM02, mounting clip, and cable |