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Quick answer: Zhongxin Data supplies used Broadcom MegaRAID RAID controllers and tri-mode HBAs for servers, NAS builds, storage shelves and hyperconverged nodes, including 9361-8i, 9460-8i, 9480-8i8e, 9500-16i and 9560-16i models. Each card is individually checked on our own test line, quoted per part number, and covered by a 90-day warranty from delivery. Message WhatsApp +86 13068616914 for a single card or a volume order, or browse zhongxindata.hk.

How to choose a used RAID controller supplier

  • Full model, cache size and port count. The same family is offered in several cache and port variants; a quote must state which one you are buying.
  • RAID or HBA mode. Confirm whether the card is a RAID controller with cache or a host bus adapter, since the two are not interchangeable for software-defined storage.
  • Tri-mode support. If you plan NVMe drives behind the controller, verify tri-mode capability on the specific model, not the product line.
  • Connector type. Internal SFF-8643 and external SFF-8644 variants look alike in photos and are not swappable.
  • Bracket and firmware. Low-profile versus full-height brackets and the installed firmware version both affect whether the card drops into your chassis.

Used Broadcom MegaRAID controllers listed on zhongxindata.hk

Availability is confirmed per part number.

Model Key spec Listing
Broadcom MegaRAID 9361-8i 8-port internal, 12Gb/s SAS/SATA, PCIe 3.0, 1GB cache Broadcom MegaRAID 9361-8i
Broadcom MegaRAID 9460-8i 8-port internal, tri-mode, PCIe 3.0, 2GB cache Broadcom MegaRAID 9460-8i
Broadcom MegaRAID 9480-8i8e 8 internal + 8 external, tri-mode, 12Gb/s Broadcom MegaRAID 9480-8i8e
Broadcom 9500-16i HBA 16-port internal, tri-mode, PCIe 4.0 Broadcom 9500-16i HBA
Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-16i 16-port internal, tri-mode, PCIe 4.0 Broadcom MegaRAID 9560-16i
Broadcom 9500-16e HBA 16-port external, tri-mode, PCIe 4.0 Broadcom 9500-16e HBA

Compatibility points that decide the purchase

  • PCIe generation and lane width. PCIe 4.0 cards run in PCIe 3.0 slots but at reduced bandwidth; confirm your slot layout before choosing a model.
  • Drive types behind the card. SAS and SATA work on all models listed; NVMe requires tri-mode capability and the correct cabling.
  • Cache protection. Where a model supports a cache-protection module, confirm whether one is fitted on the specific unit.
  • Connector count versus drive count. One SFF-8643 port carries four lanes; plan expanders or breakout cables if your backplane exceeds the card’s direct port count.
  • Operating system and driver. Confirm the firmware version on the unit and that your OS release still carries a driver for that model.

How ordering works

  1. Send the card model, quantity and your drive plan on WhatsApp +86 13068616914.
  2. You receive a quote per part number, stating cache size, port count and bracket type.
  3. We confirm compatibility with your chassis and backplane before the order is finalised.
  4. The card is dispatched from Hong Kong, China with export documents included.

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MegaRAID models we supply and what each one is for

  • 9361-8i is the SAS-only classic for existing spindle arrays and legacy backplanes
  • 9460-16i is the mid-range tri-mode step — SAS, SATA and NVMe behind one card
  • 9500 and 9600 are the tri-mode generation for new builds, with the 9600 at 24Gb/s SAS

Why buy a used RAID controller instead of a new one

  • A RAID controller is a component, not a subscription — the cost difference against a current-generation part is significant
  • Used controllers are the sensible choice for array refreshes and for filling a second chassis to match an existing one
  • The condition of each unit is stated in the quote, and every unit is bench-tested before it ships

How to confirm compatibility before you order

  • Match the connector to your chassis — internal HDX and external Mini-SAS are not interchangeable
  • Check the PCIe generation and the lane layout of the slot you plan to use
  • Tri-mode is required if the array has NVMe bays; a SAS-only card cannot attach those drives

How we test every controller before it is listed

  • Cleaned, re-flashed and bench-tested on our own test line
  • Part number, cache size, connector count, port mapping and firmware level recorded per unit
  • CacheVault supercap status read and reported, so you know the cache protection state


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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Broadcom MegaRAID controller should I buy?

Match the controller to the chassis and the media. 9361-8i for SAS-only spindle arrays, 9460-16i as the general tri-mode default, 9500 and 9600 for newer builds, with the 9600 needed where the backplane is wired for 24Gb/s SAS. Tell us the chassis model and the drive types and we will confirm the exact part number that fits.

Do you supply tri-mode controllers that support NVMe?

Yes. The 9460, 9500 and 9600 families are tri-mode, so a single card handles SAS, SATA and NVMe. A SAS-only controller such as the 9361 cannot attach NVMe drives at all, which is the most common mismatch we see in chassis with NVMe bays.

Are used RAID controllers reliable?

Reliability comes from the testing rather than from the age of the part. We clean, re-flash and bench-test every controller on our own test line, then verify the part number, cache size, connector count, port mapping and firmware level, and we read the CacheVault supercap status. A controller that fails any of those does not get listed.

What warranty comes with a used RAID controller?

90-day warranty from delivery on every unit, tested on our own test line. The condition of each unit is stated in the quote, and batch pricing applies to volume orders.

Do you supply cache and batteries with the controllers?

Cache-protected models need their cache module and the supercap in working order, and that is part of what we verify. We read the supercap status on every cache-protected controller and report it per unit, so you know the protection state before you buy rather than after installation.

Can you supply matching controllers for a multi-server deployment?

Yes. Send the quantity, the part numbers and the chassis models, and we will confirm what we can allocate in a single batch, with batch pricing applied and the condition of each unit stated in the quote.