Are your enterprise servers new and genuine?

Yes. We supply new and factory-sealed new-old-stock (NOS) servers from Dell, Lenovo, xFusion and Inspur, sourced through authorized manufacturer channels. New servers are covered by a 3-year warranty.

Can you ship GPU and storage servers to my country?

We export to 60+ countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America, with door-to-door freight, customs documentation and insurance handled by our team.

How fast will I receive a quotation?

Most configuration lists receive a detailed quotation within one business day. For complex deployments, our engineers confirm compatibility and provide options before pricing.

Do you support system integrators and resellers?

Yes — system integrators, IT resellers, project suppliers and tender bidders are our primary customers. We offer multi-brand consolidation, neutral configuration advice and repeat-order account support.

How do I pay, and what terms are available?

We accept international bank transfer (T/T) in USD. Standard orders are confirmed against a proforma invoice, while established repeat accounts and project bidders can discuss agreed payment terms in advance.

What is the lead time for delivery to the Middle East or Southeast Asia?

In-stock configurations are normally built and tested within a few business days, followed by door-to-door air or sea freight depending on the destination. We provide a clear timeline and tracking once the order is confirmed.

How is warranty and after-sales support handled overseas?

New servers carry a 3-year warranty. Our support team coordinates with the manufacturer and arranges replacement parts and remote troubleshooting, so you receive the same level of service in any region we ship to.

Can you build a fully custom configuration to my specification?

Yes. Send your required CPU, memory, drives, accelerators, power and networking preferences — or simply describe the workload and target budget. Our engineers specify, assemble and burn-in test the complete system before shipment.

LSI MegaRAID 9500-8i

The Broadcom/LSI MegaRAID 9500-8i is an 8-internal-port, 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA tri-mode RAID controller for xFusion FusionServer systems. It runs on a PCIe 4.0 x8 host link and offers no onboard write cache (a cacheless entry-level design). It is used to turn the server's internal drive bays into hardware RAID volumes.

At a glance

Controller: MegaRAID 9500-8i
Internal ports: 8 (8i)
PCIe host: PCIe 4.0 x8
Cache: No onboard cache
Drive support: SAS/SATA/NVMe (tri-mode)
SAS / SATA: 12 Gb/s / 6 Gb/s
RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Internal connectors: 2×/4× SFF-8654 SlimSAS

Overview

The MegaRAID 9500-8i, built around the Broadcom SAS3808 tri-mode I/O processor, exposes up to 8 SAS/SATA lanes (12 Gb/s SAS, 6 Gb/s SATA) through 2×/4× SFF-8654 SlimSAS internal. It is tri-mode, so the same ports can also be set to PCIe/NVMe drive mode.

Supported RAID levels include 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60. Non-RAID (JBOD/passthrough) mode is available for software-defined storage and HBA-style deployments.

Compatible FusionServer models

This product is validated for the following current FusionServer models. Open a model for its full component list and configuration:

Part numbers (PN aliases)

These xFusion part numbers all belong to this product. Different P/Ns reflect speed bins, form factor, vendor/die source or dedicated customer codes – not a different function.

0231Y651

How to choose

Because this card has no onboard cache, it targets boot arrays, entry-level virtualization and passthrough setups rather than heavy write caching. If you need write acceleration, choose a cached MegaRAID model.

Frequently asked questions

Which RAID levels are supported?

Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, plus JBOD/passthrough mode.

Does it support NVMe drives?

Yes, it is a tri-mode controller (SAS, SATA and direct PCIe/NVMe).

How much cache does it have?

It has no onboard cache and no CacheVault module.

What happens to writes during a power cut?

There is no write cache, so there is no cached data to lose.

What is the host interface?

PCIe 4.0 x8.

How are the drives cabled?

2×/4× SFF-8654 SlimSAS internal; match these to the server backplane or use the included cables.

Which FusionServer models is it compatible with?

6 models across the current range, including 2258 V7, 2288H V5, 2288H V6-16DIMM, 2288H V6-32DIMM, 5288 V6, 5298 V7. See the compatibility list below.

Is it a new part and what warranty applies?

Genuine xFusion RAID controller (P/N 0231Y651), supplied new/tested with a 1-year warranty.

Can it replace an older 93xx/94xx card?

It is a newer tri-mode generation; drives and RAID configs can usually be imported, but confirm firmware and re-verify the array before production.

8i or 16i – how do I choose?

The number is internal drive lanes. Pick the 8i for smaller backplanes and the 16i when you need up to 16 drives.

Do you quote for the card and for projects?

Yes – send the part number or your server model; we reply with pricing and lead time (no public list price).

Request this part

Send us the part number (or your server model and quantity) and we will confirm compatibility, condition, warranty, lead time and pricing. We support single units, fleet maintenance and project volumes.

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