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Dell 042PDX MegaRAID 9460-16i SAS/SATA 12Gb/s Tri-Mode PCI Express Host Bus Adapter
- Model: MegaRAID 9460-16i
- Interface: PCI Express (PCIe)
- Data Transfer Rate: 12Gb/s SAS/SATA
- Drive Support: SAS, SATA, NVMe (Tri-Mode)
- Number of Internal Ports: 4 x SFF-8643
- Form Factor: Full-height, PCIe 3.0 x8
- Designed for high-performance storage solutions
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Product Overview
The Dell 042PDX is a MegaRAID 9460-16i Tri-Mode Host Bus Adapter. It supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives, offering 12Gb/s SAS/SATA performance over a PCI Express interface. This adapter is designed for high-performance storage configurations requiring flexibility and speed.
Technical Information
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | 042PDX (MegaRAID 9460-16i) |
| Interface | PCI Express (PCIe) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 12Gb/s SAS/SATA |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Technology | Tri-Mode (SAS, SATA, NVMe) |
| Number of Ports | 16 (via 4x SFF-8643 connectors) |
| Form Factor | Full-height |
Product Description
The Dell 042PDX, identified as the MegaRAID 9460-16i, is a cutting-edge Host Bus Adapter (HBA) that provides exceptional flexibility and performance for modern storage environments. This adapter is built on Broadcom's Tri-Mode technology, enabling it to seamlessly support SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives within a single PCIe slot. This versatility allows IT professionals to deploy a unified storage infrastructure, simplifying management and maximizing hardware utilization. With a robust 12Gb/s SAS/SATA interface and PCIe 3.0 x8 connectivity, the 9460-16i delivers high-speed data transfer rates essential for demanding applications such as high-performance computing, data analytics, and large-scale virtualization. The adapter features 4 internal SFF-8643 connectors, providing connectivity for up to 16 drives, making it suitable for dense storage configurations and high-capacity storage arrays. Its full-height form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of server chassis. The MegaRAID 9460-16i is designed to offer advanced data protection features and robust RAID capabilities, although its primary function as an HBA allows for direct drive access or software RAID configurations. This makes it an ideal choice for environments that require maximum performance and flexibility in storage connectivity, whether for direct-attached storage or as a foundation for software-defined storage solutions. The Dell 042PDX represents a powerful and adaptable storage solution for enterprise-level deployments.
