{"product_id":"western-digital-platform-cru-raid-broadcom-9580-8i8e","title":"Western Digital PLATFORM CRU RAID Broadcom 9580-8I8E","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eWestern Digital PLATFORM CRU RAID Broadcom 9580-8I8E Storage Controller\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBroadcom 9580-8I8E RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for enterprise-grade storage environments requiring robust data protection and high-performance I\/O management. This \u003cstrong\u003e8-port internal, 8-port external RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers mission-critical reliability for data centers, server farms, and virtualized infrastructure. Built without onboard cache, this configuration optimizes cost efficiency while maintaining enterprise-class RAID functionality for organizations prioritizing storage redundancy and fault tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for IT professionals managing complex storage architectures, this \u003cstrong\u003eBroadcom RAID solution\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates seamlessly with Western Digital's platform ecosystem to provide advanced disk management, automated failover protection, and scalable storage expansion capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 Internal + 8 External Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dual-channel architecture supports mixed SAS\/SATA drive configurations for flexible storage deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise RAID Levels\u003c\/strong\u003e — Support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50 for optimized data protection strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Cache Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cost-effective design eliminates onboard memory overhead while maintaining full RAID functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed SAS Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12Gbps SAS connectivity ensures low-latency data transfers and responsive I\/O performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcom MegaRAID Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industry-leading RAID engine with predictive failure analysis and proactive drive monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swap Drive Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seamless drive replacement without system downtime for continuous availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Error Correction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Comprehensive data integrity verification and automatic rebuild capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Digital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1EX2915\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroadcom MegaRAID SAS 9580-8I8E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x SAS\/SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x SAS\/SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Gbps SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCache Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (No Cache)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported RAID Levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 128 drives per controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Adapter Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-power design optimized for data center efficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a RAID controller and why do I need the Broadcom 9580-8I8E?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eRAID controller manages multiple storage drives\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide data redundancy and improved performance. The Broadcom 9580-8I8E is essential for enterprise environments requiring fault-tolerant storage, automated failover, and mixed-drive configurations across 16 total ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this RAID adapter without cache memory?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eno-cache configuration reduces costs\u003c\/strong\u003e while maintaining full RAID functionality. This design suits organizations prioritizing storage redundancy over write-acceleration, making it ideal for sequential workloads and archival systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can this controller support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Broadcom 9580-8I8E supports up to \u003cstrong\u003e128 drives total\u003c\/strong\u003e through daisy-chaining capabilities, enabling massive storage expansion for data centers and virtualized environments requiring petabyte-scale capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat RAID levels are supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis controller supports \u003cstrong\u003eRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing flexibility to balance performance, capacity, and protection based on your specific workload requirements and data criticality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WESTERN DIGITAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41592942755915,"sku":"1EX2915","price":3861.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Western-Digital-PLATFORM-CRU-RAID-Broadcom-9580-8I8E.png?v=1788293419","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/western-digital-platform-cru-raid-broadcom-9580-8i8e","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}