LSI MegaRAID 9361-8i 8-Ports SAS 12Gb/s / SATA 6Gb/s PCI-Express 3.0 x8 0/1/5/6/10/50 RAID Controller – 05-25420-17

LSI MegaRAID 9361-8i 8-Port SAS 12Gb/s / SATA 6Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x8 RAID Controller — 05-25420-17

The LSI MegaRAID 9361-8i (05-25420-17) is a high-performance 8-port SAS 12Gb/s and SATA 6Gb/s RAID controller card featuring a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface. Supporting RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50, it delivers enterprise-grade data protection, high throughput, and low latency for demanding server storage environments.

Key Features

• 8 internal SAS 12Gb/s / SATA 6Gb/s ports
• PCI-Express 3.0 x8 host interface
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50
• 1GB onboard DDR3 cache for high-performance I/O
• LSI SafeStore encryption services support
• MegaRAID Storage Manager for centralized management

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 05-25420-17
• Manufacturer: LSI (Broadcom)
• Model: MegaRAID 9361-8i
• OEM Status: Genuine LSI OEM
• Host Interface: PCI-Express 3.0 x8
• Drive Interface: SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s
• Ports: 8 internal
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50
• Cache: 1GB DDR3
• Max Drives: Up to 32 (with expanders)

Interface Specifications

• Host Interface: PCI-Express 3.0 x8
• Drive Interface: SAS 12Gb/s / SATA 6Gb/s
• Internal Ports: 8 (via 2x SFF-8643 connectors)
• Max Drive Support: Up to 32 drives (with SAS expanders)
• Cache Memory: 1GB DDR3 onboard

RAID & Performance Specifications

• Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50
• Max Sequential Read: Up to 2GB/s
• Encryption: LSI SafeStore (SED support)
• Management: MegaRAID Storage Manager, MegaCLI
• OS Support: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi

Use Cases

• Enterprise server storage RAID configuration
• Data center NAS and SAN storage arrays
• High-availability server storage with RAID 5/6 redundancy
• Virtualization host storage for VMware and Hyper-V
• Database server high-performance storage

Compatibility

• Compatible with PCIe 3.0 x8 server slots (backward compatible with PCIe 2.0)
• Supports Windows Server 2008/2012/2016, Linux, and VMware ESXi
• Compatible with SAS and SATA HDDs and SSDs
• Managed via MegaRAID Storage Manager or MegaCLI

Frequently Asked Questions

What RAID levels does the MegaRAID 9361-8i support?

The LSI MegaRAID 9361-8i supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50 for flexible data protection and performance configurations.

How many drives can the 9361-8i support?

The 9361-8i supports up to 8 direct-attached drives, expandable to 32 drives with SAS expanders.

Does the MegaRAID 9361-8i support encryption?

Yes, it supports LSI SafeStore encryption services for self-encrypting drives (SEDs).

The LSI MegaRAID 9361-8i (05-25420-17) is a proven, enterprise-grade RAID controller built for demanding server storage environments. Order today for high-performance, reliable RAID storage with comprehensive data protection.