Broadcom HBA 9305-16i PCIe3 X8 with 4 mini SAS cables (FC EK43)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EK43 adapter.

Overview

The Broadcom host bus adapter (HBA) 9305-16i PCIe3 X8 with 4 mini SAS cables is a PCIe generation 3 (Gen3) x8 adapter. The adapter provides increased connectivity and maximum performance for high-end servers and appliances.

For more information about the Broadcom HBA 9305-16i PCIe3 X8 adapter with 4 mini SAS cables, refer to the Broadcom website. Refer to sections: Specifications, Documentation, and Downloads.

Specifications

Item: Description
Adapter FRU number: 02WG020.
I/O bus architecture: PCIe3 x8.
Slot requirement: For details about slot priorities, maximums, and placement rules, see PCIe adapter placement rules and slot priorities and select the system on which you are working.

Voltage: 3.3 V, 12 V.
Form factor: Short, low-profile.
Attributes provided: Supports SSDs and HDDs.; Eight lanes of PCIe3 adapters provide fast signaling for high-bandwidth applications.; Supports 3.0 Gb/s, 6.0 Gb/s, and 12 Gb/s SAS data transfer rates per lane.

Cables: Attach any necessary cables to the add-on card.

Operating system or partition requirements

If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature. You must also determine whether any prerequisites must be met for this feature and for devices that are attached to the adapter. For information about operating system and partition requirements, see one of the following topics:

The latest version of enabling libraries, firmware, and utilities can be downloaded from Fix Central.
Power Systems Prerequisites.
IBM® SSIC (System Storage® Interoperation Center).
For support details, see the Linux® Alert website.