9361-16i

Key Features

The LSI MegaRAID 9361-16i adapter represents a critical component for modern data center architectures requiring uncompromising storage performance. Engineered to support 16 internal 12Gb/s SAS/SATA ports, this controller enables highly flexible deployment strategies for enterprise-grade servers and high-capacity storage arrays. The physical construction of the adapter reflects industrial-grade engineering, featuring a densely populated printed circuit board designed for optimal thermal dissipation in high-airflow server environments. At the physical layer, the card is equipped with four precise Mini SAS HD SFF-8643 connectors. These interfaces provide a firm, tactile click upon insertion, ensuring secure and stable cable routing that resists accidental disconnections caused by chassis vibrations. To accommodate varying hardware environments, it ships with both half-height and full-height bracket options, ensuring perfect mechanical alignment regardless of your system's form factor.

Powered by the formidable Broadcom SAS3316 RAID-on-Chip (ROC) architecture, it features a PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface and 2GB of high-speed DDR3 cache memory. The PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures a massive theoretical bandwidth pipeline directly to the motherboard, preventing any data chokepoints when multiple solid-state drives are operating at peak capacity simultaneously. Administrators can configure robust storage volumes using extensive RAID support, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, striking the optimal balance between extreme performance and comprehensive data redundancy.

• Advanced Cryptographic Security: Integrates Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) management capabilities, offering an essential layer of hardware-based protection for sensitive enterprise information and complying with strict data security regulations.

• Flash Cache Protection: Integrated CacheVault™ technology safeguards in-transit data during unexpected power loss. By transferring cached data to non-volatile flash storage instantly, it eliminates reliance on traditional lithium-ion backup batteries, reducing maintenance overhead.

• Business Continuity: Guarantees continuous operations and absolute storage integrity even during sudden facility power interruptions, ensuring mission-critical applications recover without data corruption.

Competitive Advantages

Exceptional Bandwidth and Hardware Acceleration

Deploying the 9361-16i delivers an immediate and measurable transformation in storage infrastructure capabilities. By harnessing 12Gb/s SAS performance, this controller provides up to 2× the data transfer bandwidth compared to legacy 6Gb/s RAID alternatives. Compared with software RAID solutions, it provides dedicated hardware RAID acceleration. By offloading complex parity calculations, the host server's primary CPU is liberated to handle intensive application workloads, virtual machine orchestration, and complex database queries. This reduction in CPU overhead is coupled with stronger data protection, improving overall storage efficiency and significantly reducing latency during heavy I/O operations.

Massive Scalability for Enterprise Environments

Scalability stands out as a primary competitive edge for growing data centers. This adapter supports massive expansion, capable of connecting up to 255 physical devices—including hard drives, solid-state drives, and SAS expanders—along with the management of up to 64 virtual devices. In dense virtualization clusters, this means administrators can consolidate vast amounts of storage under a single management pane. This extensive compatibility ensures smooth integration with mainstream server platforms, eliminating the need for multiple disparate controllers and reducing potential points of failure.

Optimized for Critical Workloads

Designed specifically for enterprise workloads, it combines high port density, proven Broadcom RAID technology, and excellent scalability. Whether you are provisioning virtualized environments, managing large-scale relational databases where every millisecond counts, or building out expansive cloud storage repositories, this controller provides the resilient foundation required for modern data demands.

Why Choose TELEFLY?

TELEFLY is a trusted supplier of enterprise storage and AI infrastructure solutions, headquartered in Shenzhen, with a Hong Kong branch and an in-house server testing and repair center. Our commitment to excellence is validated by strict adherence to ISO 9001 quality management standards and comprehensive internal compliance protocols. During our stringent evaluation process, our engineers simulate heavy I/O workloads and thermal stress tests to verify that every component meets exacting operational thresholds. We provide genuine and fully tested RAID controllers, GPUs, servers, network adapters, switches, optical transceivers, and storage products.

We prioritize absolute transparency in our inventory and procurement processes. We understand that receiving incomplete hardware can delay critical deployment schedules. Therefore, clients receive precise details regarding product condition, along with clear packing lists specifying the inclusion of essential accessories such as CacheVault supercapacitors, specific lengths of SAS cables, and appropriate mounting brackets. This clarity drastically reduces communication overhead and ensures you receive exactly what your deployment requires.

With ready inventory, fast global shipping, professional technical support, and comprehensive after-sales service, TELEFLY delivers reliable one-stop solutions for enterprise storage, cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and modern data center deployments. Whether upgrading a single local server or provisioning an expansive international facility, we ensure your procurement experience is efficient and secure.