Broadcom 05-25703-00 BROADCOM 9305-16I SAS/SATA 12Gb/s 16-PORT Internal PCIE 3.0 HOST BUS Adapter BO...

Description

The Broadcom 05-25703-00 is a powerful 16-port internal Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide high-speed connectivity for SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial ATA) storage devices within a server. Operating at 12Gb/s per lane, this adapter offers significant bandwidth, enabling rapid data transfer between the host system and multiple storage drives. Its PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures that the HBA is not a bottleneck, providing ample throughput for demanding storage configurations. This HBA is ideal for building high-density storage solutions, supporting both enterprise-grade SAS drives and more cost-effective SATA drives. The 16 internal ports allow for direct connection to a large number of drives, making it suitable for servers requiring extensive internal storage capacity or for implementing software-defined storage solutions. It can be used for direct-attached storage (DAS) or as the foundation for RAID controllers (though this specific model is an HBA, often paired with software RAID or used in HBA mode). Broadcom's reputation in storage connectivity ensures reliability and performance for the 05-25703-00. This adapter is a critical component for servers that need to manage large amounts of data locally, providing the necessary interface speed and port density to support modern storage requirements. Its robust design is intended for the continuous operation typical of enterprise server environments.

Condition: Refurbished