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title: MEGARAID 9560-8i
url: https://www.broadcom.com/products/storage/raid-controllers/megaraid-9560-8i
description: "The MegaRAID 9500 series is the industry’s first PCIe Gen4 RAID adapter family, offering PCIe Gen4 host and storage interfaces. The MegaRAID 9560-8i adapter, based on the SAS3908 high-port count PCIe 4.0 x8 RAID-on-Chip (RoC), delivers twice the performance of previous generations. The 9560-8i features Broadcom Tri-Mode SerDes technology, which enables the operation of NVMe, SAS or SATA devices in a single drive bay, allowing for endless design flexibility. The 9560-8i is compatible with existing PCIe SFF-8639 Module (U.2) backplanes, allowing users to boost performance for today’s ever increasing bandwidth environments. Coupled with two industry initiatives expanding the deployment of Tri-Mode SerDes technology, the 9560-8i is instrumental in getting the most performance and flexibility out of U.3 backplanes: SFF-TA-10001 Specification (U.3), which defines a common bay type for SAS, SATA and NVMe Universal Backplane Management (UBM), which defines a common backplane control and management framework With Tri-Mode SerDes technology, the MegaRAID 9560-8i can operate in all three modes concurrently, serving NVMe, SAS or SATA drives. The adapter negotiates between speeds and protocols to seamlessly work with any of the three types of storage devices. Tri-Mode support provides a non-disruptive way to evolve existing data center infrastructure."
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# MEGARAID 9560-8i

## Overview

- Advanced data protection features

### Specifications

| Feature                | Description                           |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Interface              | PCIe 3.0                              |
| Number of Ports        | 8 internal ports                      |
| RAID Levels Supported   | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60              |
| Maximum Capacity       | Up to 64TB                           |
| Cache Memory           | 2GB DDR3                             |

- Data centers
- Virtualized environments

**Ensure data protection for performance-hungry applications in high-end servers utilizing PCIe 4.0 and a mix of internal SAS, SATA or NVMe storage devices**

- [Overview](https://www.broadcom.com/products/storage/raid-controllers/megaraid-9560-8i#overview)

- [Specifications](https://www.broadcom.com/products/storage/raid-controllers/megaraid-9560-8i#specifications)

- [Documentation](https://www.broadcom.com/products/storage/raid-controllers/megaraid-9560-8i#documentation)

- [Downloads](https://www.broadcom.com/products/storage/raid-controllers/megaraid-9560-8i#downloads)

## MegaRAID 9560-8i

The MegaRAID 9500 series is the industry’s first PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter family, offering PCIe Gen 4.0 host and storage interfaces. The MegaRAID 9560-8i adapter, based on the SAS3908 high-port count PCIe 4.0 x8 RAID-on-Chip (RoC), delivers twice the performance of previous generations.

The 9560-8i is compatible with existing PCIe SFF-8639 Module (U.2) backplanes, allowing users to boost performance for today’s ever increasing bandwidth environments. Coupled with two industry initiatives expanding the deployment of Tri-Mode SerDes technology, which enables the operation of NVMe, SAS or SATA devices in a single drive bay, the 9560-8i is instrumental in getting the most performance and flexibility out of U.3 backplanes:
- SFF-TA-10001 Specification (U.3), which defines a common bay type for SAS, SATA and NVMe
- Universal Backplane Management (UBM), which defines a common backplane control and management framework

With Tri-Mode SerDes technology, the adapter negotiates between speeds and protocols to seamlessly work with any of the three types of storage devices. Tri-Mode support provides a non-disruptive way to evolve existing data center infrastructure.

**Key Features Include:**
- Connect up to 240 SAS/SATA devices or 32 NVMe devices per controller
- Fits into rack-mounted servers with low-profile form factor and side-mounted SAS connectors
- Form-factor friendly cable exit
- Support critical, high-bandwidth applications with PCIe 4.0 connectivity
- Balance protection and performance for critical applications with RAID 0, 00, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60
- JBOD mode with RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD for SDS environments
- Add more protection and peace of mind with CacheVault flash cache protection

| Title | Date | Download | Alert |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MegaRAID 9500 PCIe Gen 4.0 Tri-Mode Storage Adapters Product Brief<br>Version:<br>NA<br>Language:<br>English | 06/06/2023 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/MegaRAID-9500-Tri-Mode-Storage-Adapters)<br>(654.2 KB) |  |

### Lifecycle Status

![MegaRAID SAS 9560-8i](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt18448b0755572f11/604f5b6ef3117249de42f092/megaraid_9560-8i_angle_oblique.jpeg?width=241)

Active

| Product             | Manufacturer Part # | What's in the Box                                   |
|---------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| MegaRAID 9560-8i    | 05-50077-01         | MegaRAID 9560-8i, FH (attached) and LP bracket     |
| CacheVault CVPM05   | 05-50039-00         | CacheVault Power Module (CVPM05) with 24" remote extender |

| Specification                  | Value                                                                                         |
|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Lifecycle                      | Active                                                                                         |
| Distributor Inventory           | No                                                                                            |
| Cache Memory                   | 4GB                                                                                           |
| Cache Protection                 | CacheVault CVPM05                                                                             |
| Data Transfer Rates            | 12Gb/s SAS and 16GT/s PCIe Gen4 (NVMe) compliant                                             |
| Devices Supported              | SAS/SATA: 240, NVMe: 32                                                                       |
| Generation                     | 12 Gb/s                                                                                       |
| Host Bus Type                  | x8 lane PCI Express 4.0                                                                        |
| I/O Processor / SAS Controller  | SAS3908 12Gb/s SAS Tri-Mode RAID-on-Chip (ROC)                                              |
| Internal Connectors            | 1 x8 SFF-8654 (SlimSAS)                                                                       |
| Internal Ports                 | 8                                                                                             |
| Management Software            | LSI Storage Authority (LSA), StorCLI (Command-Line Interface), HII (UEFI Human Interface Infrastructure) |
| MTBF                           | >3,000,000 hours at 40° C                                                                     |
| Operating Temperature°C        | 0°C to 55°C                                                                                   |
| OS                             | Microsoft Windows, VMware vSphere/ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SuSE Linux, Ubuntu Linux, Citrix XenServer, CentOS Linux, Debian Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Fedora, FreeBSD |
| Physical Dimensions            | 155.52 (+/-0.13) mm x 68.77 (+/-0.13) mm                                                     |
| RAID Levels                    | 0, 00, 1, 10, 5, 6, 60                                                                        |
| Regulatory Certifications       | Australia/New Zealand (AS/NZS CISPR 22), Canada (ICES -003, Class B), Europe (EN55022/EN55024), Japan (VCCI V-3), Korea (RRA no 2013-24 & 25), RoHS compliant, Safety: EN/IEC/UL 60950, Taiwan (CNS 13438), USA (FCC 47 CFR part 15 Subpart B, class B), WEEE |
| Warranty                       | 3 years, free technical support, advanced replacement option at broadcom.com/support/warranty/internal-raid-hba |

## Filter By

### Status
- Current: 23
- Archive: 4

### Versions
- 7.24-007.2408.0000.0000: 1
- 2.0: 1
- February 16, 2018, Version 1.4: 1
- March 6, 2026: 1
- NA: 14
- Version 2.17, November 21, 2025: 1
- Version 2.15, UG116: 1
- Version 1.27, UG127: 1
- Version 1.22, UG122: 1
- Web Version: 1

### Asset Types
- Compatibility Document: 1
- Compliance Docs and Certifications: 1
- Product Brief: 1
- Release Notes: 12
- Selection Guide: 1
- User Guide: 6
- White Papers: 1

## Compatibility Document

| Title                                                                 | Date       | Download                                                                           | Alert     |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| MegaRAID 95xx Tri-Mode Storage Adapter Drive Compatibility Report     | 11/12/2019 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/mr-95xx-tri-mode-ot) (6.8 KB)          |           |

## Compliance Docs and Certifications

| Title             | Date       | Download                                                                    | Alert     |
|-------------------|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Latest Certifications | 07/31/2025 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745045) (47.7 MB)          |           |

## Product Brief

| Title                                                                  | Date       | Download                                                                            | Alert     |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| MegaRAID 9500 PCIe Gen 4.0 Tri-Mode Storage Adapters Product Brief    | 06/06/2023 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/MegaRAID-9500-Tri-Mode-Storage-Adapters) (654.2 KB) |           |

## Release Notes

| Title    | Date       | Download                                                                    | Alert     |
|----------|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Read Me  | 08/06/2024 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232743912) (101.2 KB)          |           |
| Read Me  | 08/06/2024 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232743906) (103.4 KB)          |           |

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## Selection Guide

| Title                             | Date       | Download                                                                    | Alert     |
|-----------------------------------|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Storage Solutions Selection Guide  | 05/21/2026 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/Storage-Solutions-Selection-Guide) (8.9 MB) |           |
> Whether you need to protect data, power your storage solutions, or deliver the performance needed by critical applications, Broadcom’s 12Gb/s SAS MegaRAID controller cards and Host Bus Adapters (HBAs), and Advanced Software Options are the smart choice.

## User Guide

| Title | Date | Download | Alert |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| StorCLI 12Gb/s MegaRAID Tri-Mode User Guide<br>Version:<br>Version 1.27, UG127<br>Language:<br>English | 09/23/2026 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/MR-TM-StorCLI-UG)<br>(7.2 KB) |  |
| 12Gb/s MegaRAID Tri-Mode Software User Guide<br>Version:<br>Version 1.22, UG122<br>Language:<br>English | 09/23/2026 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/MR-TM-SW-UG)<br>(7.9 MB) |  |

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## White Papers

| Title                                   | Date       | Download                                                                    | Alert     |
|-----------------------------------------|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Data Center Server Security Whitepaper  | 11/30/2020 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/Data-Center-Security-WP100) (96.9 KB) |           |

## Filter By

### Status
- Current: 12
- Archive: 236

### Versions
- 52.38.0-6896: 1
- 008.018.012.000: 8
- 7.738.08.00: 1
- 07.738.06.00-1: 1
- 1.32: 1

### Operating Systems
- All OS: 1
- ESXi 8.x / 9.x: 2
- Linux: 3
- Linux aarch64: 1
- NA: 2
- Windows: 3

### Asset Types
- Drivers: 2
- Firmware: 2
- Management Software and Tools: 8

## Drivers

| Title                                                                                          | Date       | Resources                             | Download                                              | Alert               |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| Latest MegaRAID Windows driver, See Important Note in Readme                                  | 08/28/2026 | - [Readme](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745885) | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745886) (1.4 MB) | Create alert        |
| Latest Linux Driver                                                                             | 08/28/2026 | - [Readme](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745883) | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745884) (24.5 MB) | Create alert        |

## Firmware

| Title                                                                                                   | Date       | Resources                             | Download                                              | Alert               |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| Latest MegaRAID Firmware, See Important Note in Readme File                                            | 08/28/2026 | - [Readme](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745875) | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745876) (4 MB) | Create alert        |

## Management Software and Tools

| Title                                          | Date       | Resources                             | Download                                              | Alert               |
|------------------------------------------------|------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| Latest Storcli                                 | 08/28/2026 | - [Readme](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745905) | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745906) (56.9 MB) | Create alert        |
| Latest LWM for Windows                        | 08/28/2026 | - [Readme](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745903) | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745904) (29.7 MB) | Create alert        |
| Latest LWM for Linux                         | 08/28/2026 | - [Readme](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745899) | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745901) (57.4 MB) | Create alert        |
| Latest LWM for ESXi                            | 08/28/2026 | - [Readme](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745897) | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745898) (22.5 MB) | Create alert        |
| Latest LSA for Linux aarch64                   | 08/28/2026 | - [Readme](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745895) | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745896) (89.5 MB) | Create alert        |
| Latest LSA for Windows                          | 08/28/2026 | - [Readme](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745893) | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745894) (55 MB) | Create alert        |
| Latest LSA for Linux                            | 08/28/2026 | - [Readme](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745891) | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745892) (165.3 MB) | Create alert        |
| Latest LSA for ESXi                             | 08/28/2026 | - [Readme](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745888) | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/1232745889) (38.9 MB) | Create alert        |

## Also of Interest

- [RAID Controller Cards](https://www.broadcom.com/products/storage/raid-controllers)
- [MegaRAID Controller MegaRAID 9560-16i](https://www.broadcom.com/products/storage/raid-controllers/megaraid-9560-16i)
- [MegaRAID 9524-8i PCIe 4.0 Adapter](https://www.broadcom.com/products/storage/raid-controllers/megaraid-9524-8i)