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LSI 9300-8i vs LSI 9400-16i

The LSI 9300-8i and the LSI 9400-16i are both products we supply tested from Hong Kong, and the figures below are the same ones published on each product page. They share 2 listed specification rows and separate on adapter, controller, ports, so the decision is less about "which is better" and more about which of those differences your platform or workload can actually use.

Nothing on this page is a price: used and refurbished hardware is repriced weekly, so both are quoted on request against confirmed stock with the date the quote holds until. If you are replacing a part, send the platform and we will confirm the population before you commit.

Side by side

LSI 9300-8i vs LSI 9400-16i specifications

Specification	LSI 9300-8i	LSI 9400-16i
Adapter	LSI/Broadcom 9300-8i 12Gb/s SAS host bus adapter (HBA)	LSI/Broadcom 9400-16i tri-mode storage controller
Controller	LSI/Broadcom SAS3008	LSI/Broadcom SAS3416
Ports	8 internal 12Gb/s SAS/SATA ports	16 internal 12Gb/s SAS/SATA ports
Internal Connectors	2 × SFF-8643	4 × SFF-8643
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8	PCIe 3.1 x8
RAID	Host bus adapter — no hardware RAID. Pair with software RAID, ZFS or hypervisor storage	Hardware RAID capable, in addition to HBA/pass-through operation
Form Factor	PCIe adapter with low-profile and full-height bracket options	PCIe adapter with low-profile and full-height bracket options
Condition	Pre-owned / refurbished tested pulls, and new stock available	Pre-owned / refurbished tested pulls
Drive Support	not stated	Tri-mode — SAS, SATA and NVMe drives on the same controller

Rows that differ are highlighted. Figures are the same ones published on each product page; where a figure is community-sourced rather than vendor-published it is stated on that page. Confirm every part against your build sheet when ordering.

Where they differ

·Adapter — LSI 9300-8i: LSI/Broadcom 9300-8i 12Gb/s SAS host bus adapter (HBA); LSI 9400-16i: LSI/Broadcom 9400-16i tri-mode storage controller.
·Controller — LSI 9300-8i: LSI/Broadcom SAS3008; LSI 9400-16i: LSI/Broadcom SAS3416.
·Ports — LSI 9300-8i: 8 internal 12Gb/s SAS/SATA ports; LSI 9400-16i: 16 internal 12Gb/s SAS/SATA ports.
·Internal Connectors — LSI 9300-8i: 2 × SFF-8643; LSI 9400-16i: 4 × SFF-8643.
·Host Interface — LSI 9300-8i: PCIe 3.0 x8; LSI 9400-16i: PCIe 3.1 x8.
·RAID — LSI 9300-8i: Host bus adapter — no hardware RAID. Pair with software RAID, ZFS or hypervisor storage; LSI 9400-16i: Hardware RAID capable, in addition to HBA/pass-through operation.

What they share

Form Factor: PCIe adapter with low-profile and full-height bracket options; Condition: Pre-owned / refurbished tested pulls, and new stock available.

Decision

Which one to buy

Choose the LSI 9300-8i if

·Adapter: LSI/Broadcom 9300-8i 12Gb/s SAS host bus adapter (HBA)
·Controller: LSI/Broadcom SAS3008
·Ports: 8 internal 12Gb/s SAS/SATA ports

Full LSI 9300-8i specification →

Choose the LSI 9400-16i if

·Adapter: LSI/Broadcom 9400-16i tri-mode storage controller
·Controller: LSI/Broadcom SAS3416
·Ports: 16 internal 12Gb/s SAS/SATA ports

Full LSI 9400-16i specification →

Photos

What the two look like

LSI Broadcom 9300-8i 12Gb/s SAS HBA with SAS3008 controller, dual SFF-8643 internal ports

LSI 9300-8i

Photo from the LSI 9300-8i page. Every unit's label is read against your order before dispatch.

LSI Broadcom 9400-16i tri-mode SAS/SATA/NVMe controller with SAS3416 chip, four SFF-8643 internal ports

LSI 9400-16i

Photo from the LSI 9400-16i page. Every unit's label is read against your order before dispatch.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the LSI 9300-8i and the LSI 9400-16i cost?

We do not publish prices for either: secondary-market hardware is repriced weekly. Send the quantity, the platform and the condition you want and we quote both against confirmed stock, with the date the figure holds until.

What is the main difference between the LSI 9300-8i and the LSI 9400-16i?

Adapter (LSI 9300-8i: LSI/Broadcom 9300-8i 12Gb/s SAS host bus adapter (HBA); LSI 9400-16i: LSI/Broadcom 9400-16i tri-mode storage controller); Controller (LSI 9300-8i: LSI/Broadcom SAS3008; LSI 9400-16i: LSI/Broadcom SAS3416); Ports (LSI 9300-8i: 8 internal 12Gb/s SAS/SATA ports; LSI 9400-16i: 16 internal 12Gb/s SAS/SATA ports).

Can I use the LSI 9300-8i and the LSI 9400-16i in the same system?

They are separate products and are not meant to be mixed in one system; tell us the platform and we will confirm what works.

Which one should I buy?

Buy the one whose strong points match the job: see the "Choose" section above. If you are replacing an existing part, send the platform or the old part number and we will confirm compatibility before you order.

What condition are they in, and do you ship worldwide?

Both are supplied tested with a 1-year written warranty. Condition is stated line by line before you order — new, decommissioned pull or OEM tray — and we ship worldwide from the Hong Kong warehouse with full export documentation, typically 3–7 days by air.

Get a quote for either — or both

Tell us the quantity, the platform and the condition you need. We confirm stock and put a firm figure in writing with the date it holds until.

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