SAS9206-16E LSI Logic 6GB 16 Port PCI-Express at discount

SAS9206‑16E Specifications

Broadcom / LSI Logic SAS 9206‑16E 16‑Port 6 Gb/s External SAS/SATA PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA)

Manufacturer: Broadcom / LSI Logic
Manufacturer Model: SAS9206‑16E
Product Line: SAS 9206 Series
Product Series: SAS 9206‑16E
Product Type: PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA) / SAS/SATA Controller
Product Name: Broadcom / LSI SAS 9206‑16E 16‑Port HBA

KEY FEATURES:

External Ports: 16 SAS/SATA ports

Connector Type: 4 × HD Mini‑SAS external connectors (SFF‑8644)

Host Bus Interface: PCI Express (likely PCIe 3.0 ×16 depending on variant)

Controller Architecture: Dual SAS controller engines (enhanced throughput vs prior generations)

Protocol Support: SAS and SATA devices (SAS 2.0 compliant)

Device Support: Designed for large external storage arrays and JBOD expansions

PERFORMANCE:

Data Transfer Rate: Up to 6 Gb/s per port

High I/O Throughput: Optimized for enterprise external storage connectivity

Automatic Speed Negotiation: 1.5/3.0/6.0 Gb/s port speeds

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:

Operating Temperature: Standard server range (~0 °C to ~55 °C)

Storage Temperature: Broad non‑operating range (~‑45 °C to ~105 °C)

Relative Humidity: 5 % to 90 % non‑condensing

MTBF: Enterprise‑class service life and reliability

Designed For: Enterprise server and external storage environments

PHYSICAL:

Form Factor: PCIe add‑in card (low‑profile with full‑height bracket options)

Physical Dimensions: Similar to standard full‑height external HBA cards

Typical Power: Moderate (enterprise HBA class)

Operating Voltage: Standard PCIe rails (+12 V and +3.3 V)

Cabling Support: Works with SAS external copper and active SAS cables