Broadcom HBA 9400-16i User Manual (English)

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Thank you for purchasing the Host

Bus Adapter (HBA). Please take a few

minutes to read this quick

installation guide before you install

the HBA.

AT TEN TIO N: Perform all installation work at

an electrostatic discharge (ESD)-

safe workstation that meets the

requirements of EIA-625.

Requirements for Handling

Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive

Devices

. You must perform all

actions in accordance to the

latest revision of the IPC-A-610

ESD-recommended practices.

Quick Installation Guide 

HBA 9400-16i and HBA 9400-8i Tri-Mode Storage Adapters

Hardware Installation Instructions

To install the Tri-Mode HBA, follow these steps:

1. Unpack the HBA, and inspect it for damage. Unpack the HBA in a static-free environment.

Remove the HBA from the antistatic bag, and carefully inspect the device for damage. If you notice any

damage, contact Broadcom or your reseller sales and support representative.

ATTENTION: Risk of data loss – To avoid the risk of data loss, back up your data before you change your

system configuration.

2. Prepare the computer. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the power supply.

CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock – Disconnect the computer from the power supply and from

any networks to which you will install the HBA, or you risk damaging the system or

experiencing electrical shock.

3. Remove the cover from the chassis.

4. Check the mounting bracket on the HBA (system dependent). If required for your system,

replace the full-profile mounting bracket that ships on the HBA with the low-profile bracket supplied.

Complete the following steps to attach the low-profile bracket.

a. Using a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver that is ESD safe, remove the two Phillips screws that connect

the full-profile bracket to the board. Unscrew the two screws located at the top and bottom edges

of the board. Avoid touching any board components with the screwdriver or bracket.

b. Remove the full-profile bracket. Do not damage the HBA.

c. Place the HBA on top of the low-profile bracket. Position the bracket so that the screw holes in

the tabs align with the openings in the board.

d. Using a No. 1 Phillips torque screwdriver that is ESD safe, set to a maximum torque of 4.8 ± 0.5

inch-pounds. Replace the two Phillips screws removed in step a.

ATTENTION: Possible hardware damage – Exceeding this torque specification can damage the board,

connectors, or screws, and can void the warranty on the board.

5. Insert the HBA into an available PCIe slot. Locate an empty x8 PCIe slot adequate for your board.

Remove the blank bracket panel on the rear of the computer that aligns with the empty PCIe slot. Save

this bracket screw, if applicable. Align the HBA to a PCIe slot. Press down gently, but firmly, to seat the

HBA correctly in the slot. The following figure shows how to insert the HBA into a PCIe slot.

NOTE: The shape, size, and locations of the components on your HBA and its bracket might vary from

this illustration. The HBA requires an x8 PCIe slot.

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Broadcom HBA 9400-16i Specifications

General

Model	Broadcom HBA 9400-16i
Category	Adapter
Ports	16 internal ports
Data Transfer Rate	12 Gb/s per port
RAID Support	No
Form Factor	Low Profile
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Supported Protocols	SAS, SATA
Operating Systems Supported	Windows, Linux
Power Consumption	10 W
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Controller	Broadcom SAS3916