Broadcom 96 Series

Broadcom
®
96xx PCIe 4.0, 24G SAS MegaRAID
™
and eHBA Tri-
Mode Storage Adapters
User Guide
Version 2.4
Broadcom 96xx-MR-HBA-Tri-Mode-UG108
January 17, 2024

Broadcom 96 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Broadcom
Model	96 Series
Category	Adapter
Language	English

Summary

Overview

Features

Details the primary RAID and eHBA features supported by the adapters.

Operating System Support

Lists operating systems compatible with the tri-mode storage adapters.

PCIe Host Interface

LED Management

Explains LED management support for SAS/SATA and NVMe backplanes.

Tri-Mode Storage Interface Features

Covers concurrent SAS, SATA, and PCIe (NVMe) device operation.

Tri-Mode Storage Interface

SASSATA Support

Describes dedicated SAS phy management and wide port creation.

PCIe (NVMe) Support

Details NVMe drive and PCIe switch direct-attach options.

Backplane Management

Universal Backplane Management

Explains industry-standard backplane management via UBM specification.

Virtual Pin Port Management

Details support for VPP backplane management for legacy implementations.

Sideband Signals

Describes sideband signal usage and pin settings for SFF-8654 connectors.

Cables and Cabling Configurations

Storage Interface Cabling

Guides on selecting proper cables for backplane types and connectors.

External Adapter Connector Pinout

Details pinouts for external adapters connecting to SAS and PCIe.

CacheVault Data Protection

Adapter Security

Hardware Secure Boot

Permits only authenticated firmware to execute on the adapter.

Device Authentication

Allows adapter to prove its identity for platform attestation.

Attestation Procedure

Process for server challenging adapter for proof of authenticity.

SPDM Capabilities

Security Protocol and Data Model capabilities for secure communication.

Adapter Installation Instructions

Broadcom MegaRAID and HBA Tri-Mode Storage Adapter Characteristics

MegaRAID 9670 W-16 i Adapter - Connector and LED Designations

Details connectors and LEDs for the 9670W-16i adapter.

MegaRAID 9670-24 i Adapter - Connector and LED Designations

Details connectors and LEDs for the 9670-24i adapter.

Auxiliary Power Connector

Explains the 2x3 auxiliary power connector for the 9670-24i adapter.

MegaRAID 9660-16 i Adapter - Connector and LED Designations

Details connectors and LEDs for the 9660-16i adapter.

eHBA 9620-16 i Adapter - Connector and LED Designations

Details connectors and LEDs for the 9620-16i adapter.

eHBA 9600-24 i Adapter - Connector and LED Designations

Details connectors and LEDs for the 9600-24i adapter.

eHBA 9600-16 i Adapter - Connector and LED Designations

Details connectors and LEDs for the 9600-16i adapter.

eHBA 9600-8 i8 e Adapter - Connector and LED Designations

Details connectors and LEDs for the 9600-8i8e adapter.

eHBA 9600 W-16 e Adapter - Connector and LED Designations

Details connectors and LEDs for the 9600W-16e adapter.

eHBA 9600-16 e Adapter - Connector and LED Designations

Details connectors and LEDs for the 9600-16e adapter.

Tri-Mode Storage Adapter Technical Specifications

Operating and Non-operating Conditions

Lists thermal, atmospheric, and environmental conditions.

Tri-Mode Storage Adapter Power Supply Requirements

Details power supply requirements and consumption for adapters.

Marks, Certifications, Compliance, and Safety Characteristics

Marks, Certifications, and Compliance

Lists adapter marks, certifications, and compliance standards.

FCC Compliance

States compliance with FCC rules for digital devices.

Safety Characteristics

Covers UL flammability rating and voltage limits.

Cable Drawings and Pinouts

Cable 05-60001-00

Shows drawing and pinout for cable 05-60001-00 (SFF-8654 to SFF-8612).