Small and medium businesses (SMBs) deploying entry-level server platforms and workstations need affordable, reliable storage solutions. The MegaRAID 9440-8i Tri-Mode Storage Adapter is a 12Gb/s SAS/SATA/PCIe (NVMe) controller card that addresses these needs by delivering proven performance and RAID data protection for a range of non-business crticial applications.Broadcom’s Tri-Mode SerDes Technology enables the operation of NVMe, SAS or SATA devices in a single drive bay, allowing for endless design flexibility.- Connect up to 63 SAS/SATA devices or 24 NVMe devices per controller- Fits into rack-mounted servers with low-profile form factor and side-mounted SAS connectors- Support critical, high-bandwidth applications with PCIe® 3.1 connectivity- Balance protection and performance for critical applications with RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60