Broadcom 9500-8i 12/6/3Gb SAS-3 PCIe 4.0 HBA IT Mode for ZFS TrueNAS unRAID

Listed for sale are Broadcom 9500-8i HBA SAS-3 controller cards that are ready for use for ZFS, TrueNAS, Unraid, or other technologies that require an HBA IT mode type of controller. These have been fully updated with Broadcom 9500-8i IT (Initiator Target) firmware version P30 (specifically 30.00.00.00). They are also flashed with Broadcom BIOS ROM version 09.59.00.00 and UEFI ROM 30.00.00.00.

This card comes in full / standard profile, but also includes the low profile bracket.

  1. Broadcom IT mode firmware version P30 (30.00.00.00)
  2. Broadcom BIOS ROM flashed version 09.59.00.00
  3. Broadcom UEFI ROM flashed version 30.00.00.00
  4. Original SAS address preserved
  5. Supports PCIe 4.0 x8
  6. Comes with BOTH full profile and low profile brackets
  7. Uses SFF-8654 8i "wide" SAS connectors

These HBA controllers are based on the Broadcom SAS3808 SAS controller chipset and support PCI-E 4.0 specifications with x8 lanes, providing up to 15,760MB/sec bandwidth between this card and your system! The controller has 1 SFF-8654 8i connector, carrying 8 SAS-3 lanes. You will need a compatible cable to connect these to your hard drives or backplane. 

CAUTION: Please note that SFF-8654 8i cables have limited selection. Please be sure you are able to find the cables you need before ordering this card.

These cards are fully tested in my Supermicro server running ZFS on Linux (ZoL), but this setup is also ideal for other ZFS setups, TrueNAS, unRAID, Proxmox VE, etc. I have fully tested them using all 8 SAS lanes.

Not exactly the HBA / IT mode adapter you were looking for? Check out the HBA section at my ebay store here.

Feel free to ask any questions.

Why buy from the Art of Server?
  • I can provide technical support if you have problems
  • I'm aware of counterfeit products on the market, and I make every effort to ensure that what I sell are not counterfeit.
  • I ship fast, usually same or next business day!
  • I have a YouTube channel with many helpful videos. Look for "Art of Server" on YouTube. (sorry, I can't link per eBay policy)
  • I fully test the HBAs I sell. See my testing process on YouTube.
  • I clean the server components I sell. You will not receive something covered in dust, or have unwanted stickers/labels, etc. 
  • I ship electronic parts in proper anti-static bags (not the pink stuff) with bubble wrap or foam protection where needed.
  • I am a server enthusiast and IT professional that has worked with many brands of servers and have also built custom servers, not just someone selling computer parts. I love what I do! :-)
  • I've used ZFS for many years. I'm familiar with ZFS on Linux, FreeNAS, and many of the technologies commonly used by other enthusiasts.
  • I love cats. How can you deny my cute, cuddly charm?
Who is the Art of Server?
I'm a cat lover and a server enthusiast. I've operated my own rack of servers at home for almost 20 years. I've helped many friends and strangers with their servers. So, one day, I thought why not offer pre-flashed IT mode / HBA SAS controllers on eBay to help others with their server build? Since then, I've also added other "interesting" items to my eBay store that I think other server/computer enthusiasts would like. Oh, and I love cats. :-)