Product Brief 9361-8i High Performance 12 Gb/s PCI Express SATA+SAS RAID Controller Unmatched RAID Performance for Next-Generation Servers and Storage * Eight internal 12 Gb/s SATA+SAS ports The explosive growth of data in cloud and enterprise datacenters is driving the need for a higher performance storage interface to speed the ability of critical applications to access data. Broadcom first-to-market 12 Gb/s SAS solutions are designed to deliver the performance and data protection capabilities required for the most demanding next-generation server and storage platforms. Offering up to double the data transfer rate of 6 Gb/s SAS solutions, 12 Gb/s SAS allows the SAS infrastructure to deliver bandwidth that can fully utilize that of PCI Express(R) 3.0 with a single controller card. The MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i, with eight internal ports, delivers two 1.2 GHz PowerPC(R) processor cores and a 72-bit DDR3 interface that drives 2 GB cache memory. Powered by the LSI SAS3018 dual-core ROC, the 9361-8i controller includes the latest PCI Express 3.0 and 12 Gb/s SAS technology and helps users to support increased scaling of hard disk drives (HDDs) and maximize the performance benefits of solid state drives (SSDs). * Two mini-SAS SFF8643 internal connectors (horizontal mount) Enterprise Data Protection Key Features * High performance 12 Gb/s data transfer rates * LSI SAS3018: 1.2 GHz PowerPC(R) 476 dual-core 12 Gb/s ROC * PCI Express 3.0 host interface * Cache memory options: --1 GB 1866 MHz DDR3 SDRAM --2 GB 1866 MHz DDR3 SDRAM * RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 * Support for CacheVault(R) flash cache protection Key Advantages * 12 Gb/s solutions accelerate performance for next-generation datacenters, web and cloud * Delivers enterprise-class data protection and security * Preserves investment in 6 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s drives Standard support for the most popular RAID levels and accessories, including RAID 5, RAID 6, and CacheVault(R) Flash cache protection module, further strengthen the data protection capabilities of the MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i. A new enterprise feature employed by the 12 Gb/s MegaRAID SAS controllers is advanced drive diagnostic technology. In the event of a physical drive failure, the drive is placed in shield state and the MegaRAID controller starts drive diagnostics to determine if the drive is indeed failed or can be restored. This saves customers time, money and lost compute time associated with transient drive failures and unnecessary drive returns. Support for Advanced Software Options The family of 12 Gb/s MegaRAID controllers are designed to support Broadcom advanced software options that provide system integrators and VARs with enhanced performance and data protection capabilities. These software options help enable end users to address key business challenges while helping to deliver a higher return on their IT investments. MegaRAID CacheCadeTM Pro 2.0 software (optional) and MegaRAID Fast Path software (included) boost transactional I/O performance of solid state disk configurations, while SafeStoreTM software enables enhanced data protection and security when used with encryption capable devices. * Support for Advanced Software options * Connect up to 128 3 Gb/s, 6 Gb/s, or 12 Gb/s SATA and SAS devices 9361-8i 12 Gb/s PCI Express SATA + SAS RAID Controller Product Brief MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i Solution Provided Eight-port internal 12 Gb dual core ROC-based SAS solution for data center, cloud, and performance-hungry applications using up to 128 SAS or SATA devices Physical Dimensions MD2 low profile (6.6" X 2.536") Connectors Two mini-SAS SFF8643 internal connectors (horizontal mount) Device Support Up to 128 SAS and/or SATA devices Host Bus Type x8 lane PCI Express 3.0 compliant Data Transfer Rates Up to 12 Gb/s per port I/O Processor/SAS Controller LSI SAS3018 dual core RAID on Chip (ROC) Cache Memory Options * 1 GB 1866 MHz DDR3 SDRAM * 2 GB 1866 MHz DDH3 SDRAM Cache Protection Optional CacheVault Flash Module (LSICVM02) - Includes CVFM04, CVPM02, mounting clip, and cable Key RAID Data Protection Features * RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 6 * RAID spans 10, 50, and 60 * Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) * Online RAID Level Migration (RLM) * Auto resume after loss of system power during array rebuild or reconstruction (RLM) * Single controller Multipathing * Load Balancing * Configurable stripe size up to 1 MB * Fast initialization for quick array setup * Check Consistency for background data integrity * SSD Support with SSD GuardTM technology * Patrol read for media scanning and repairing * 64 logical drive support * DDF compliant Configuration on Disk (COD) * S.M.A.R.T. support * Global and dedicated Hot Spare with Revertible Hot Spare support - Automatic rebuild - Enclosure affinity - Emergency SATA hot spare for SAS arrays * Enclosure management - SES (inband) - SGPIO (sideband) * Databolt bandwidth optimizer technology support for compatible expander-based enclosures * Shielded state drive diagnostic technology Operating Temperature Maximum ambient: Controller Card: 55C, with optional CacheVault accessory (LSICVM02): 55C Operating Voltage +3.3V, +12V MTBF (Calculated) 1,343,187 hours Hardware Warranty 3 years, free 5 x 8 phone support, advanced replacement option 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 MegaRAID Management Suite * MegaRAID Storage Manager * StorCLI (command-line interface) * CTRL-R (BIOS configuration utility) * HII (UEFI Human Interface Infrastructure) SSD Optimization *M egaRAID CacheCade Pro 2.0 Software leverages SSDs in front of HDD volumes to create high-capacity, highperformance controller cache pools (Optional Upgrade) *M egaRAID Fast Path Software provides high-performance I/O acceleration for SSD arrays connected to 6 Gb/s MegaRAID SATA+SAS controllers (Included) 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 OS Support Extensive support includes Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Server 2012/8 & 7/2008/Vista/2003, Linux(R), SolarisTM (x86), FreeBSD(R), VMware(R) and more. Visit the download center for the most complete list of supported operating systems: www.broadcom.com/support/download-search Ordering Information MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i (Single Pack, 1 GB Option) MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i (Single Pack, 2 GB Option) LSICVM02 CacheVault Kit MPN: 05-25420-08 MPN: 05-25420-17 MPN: 05-25444-00 Visit the Broadcom Server Storage website at: www.broadcom.com/products/storage Broadcom, the pulse logo, Connecting everything, and MegaRAID are among the trademarks of Broadcom. Copyright (c) 2017 Broadcom. All Rights Reserved. The term "Broadcom" refers to Broadcom Limited and/or its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.broadcom.com. BC00-0478EN 04.18.17