Skip to main content
Broadcom MegaRAID 9460-16i - Storage controller (RAID) - 16 Channel - SATA/SAS 12Gb/s low profile - 1200 MBps - RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 - PCIe 3.1 x 8
Broadcom

Broadcom MegaRAID 9460-16i

Bottom line: The Broadcom MegaRAID 9460-16i is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Check price on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →

Check price on Amazon → Compare to similar expansion cards

By , Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Host Interface: PCIe 3.1 x8
  • ✓ Backed by Broadcom's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

This listing is for one Broadcom 9460-16i MegaRAID controller. The Broadcom MegaRAID 9460-16i is a high-end, 16-port PCIe 3.1 tri-mode storage controller. It allows cloud, data center, and enterprise servers to connect and manage massive arrays of SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives while providing hardware RAID data protection. It has 4 GB onboard Cache.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Broadcom MegaRAID 9460-16i using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Broadcom's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Host Interface: PCIe 3.1 x8
  • Internal Ports: 16 internal ports via 4 x4 Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) connectors
  • Drive Support: Connect up to 255 SAS/SATA devices or 24 NVMe devices
  • Cache Memory: 4GB DDR4 SDRAM
  • RAID Levels: 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60
  • Supports optional CacheVault flash cache protection (CVPM05) to prevent data loss in the event of an unexpected power outage.

Full Specifications

BrandBroadcom
StyleClassic
Style NameClassic
Unit Count1 Count
RAID Levels0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60
Cache Memory4GB DDR4 SDRAM
Model Number05-50011-00
Drive SupportConnect up to 255 SAS/SATA devices or 24 NVMe devices
Host InterfacePCIe 3.1 x8
Internal Ports16 internal ports via 4 x4 Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) connectors
Mfr Part Number05-50011-00
Compatible DevicesDesktops, Laptops, Servers
Hardware InterfaceSAS
Global Trade Identification Number00830343003600
Full listing titleBroadcom MegaRAID 9460-16i - Storage controller (RAID) - 16 Channel - SATA/SAS 12Gb/s low profile - 1200 MBps - RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 - PCIe 3.1 x 8

Ready to buy?

Broadcom MegaRAID 9460-16i - Storage controller (RAID) - 16 Channel - SATA/SAS 12Gb/s low profile - 1200 MBps - RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 - PCIe 3.1 x 8 is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

Check price on Amazon →

Keep exploring SpecPicks

Other buying guides

Browse the catalog

Editorial

More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all articles & guides →

More reviews from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all reviews →

Earliest SpecPicks reviews

Browse full archive →
Broadcom MegaRAID 9460-16i - Storage controller (RAID) - 16 Channel - SATA/SAS 12Gb/s low profile - 1200 MBps - RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 - PCIe 3.1 x 8
View on Amazon →