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Broadcom MegaRAID 9540 RAID controller card green PCB gold edge connector

Broadcom

Broadcom 05-50148-00 MegaRAID 9540 RAID controller

SKU CH-ZAMH-SFDDV MPN 05-50148-00

PCIe 4.0 RAID boot adapter supports NVMe and SATA drives with RAID 0, 1 and hardware secure boot

  • RAID 0 and 1 protect boot data
  • PCIe 4.0 link delivers high bandwidth for critical apps
  • Hardware secure boot strengthens system security
  • 12 Gb/s NVMe and SATA support fast storage
  • Drive activity LED shows real-time status

Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 Boot Adapter

The Broadcom MegaRAID 9540-2M2 is a PCIe 4.0 controller that adds hardware RAID 0 and 1 to NVMe and SATA drives. It serves as a bootable storage adapter for servers that need redundancy without a full RAID card. The board uses a 12Gb/s link and supports hardware secure boot for platform integrity.

Suited for single or mirrored boot volumes

This adapter fits administrators who want a dedicated RAID 0 or 1 volume for the operating system. It is not for arrays that require parity or striped parity levels. It is not for systems that lack a PCIe 4.0 slot or that need more than two drives on this controller.

PCIe 4.0 x8 interface

The card connects through a PCIe 4.0 x8 edge connector and drives two devices at 12Gb/s each. This bandwidth and port count decide whether the adapter matches the server backplane and the drive types in use.

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Price $415.99
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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size254 × 51 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

What PCIe slot generation does the MegaRAID 9540-2M2 require for full performance?

The adapter uses PCIe 4.0 connectivity, so a PCIe 4.0 slot provides the full 12Gb/s bandwidth for NVMe and SATA drives.

Can I mix existing SATA drives with new NVMe drives on this controller?

Yes, the MegaRAID 9540-2M2 supports both NVMe and SATA drives simultaneously in RAID 0 or 1 configurations.

How do I confirm the RAID array is healthy after installation?

Check the drive activity LED on the adapter; a steady or blinking pattern indicates normal I/O, while the MegaRAID management software reports array status as Optimal.

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