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Broadcom / LSI SAS 9207-8i
8 internal SAS/SATA lanes, 2×SFF-8087; SAS2 6Gb/s. This model-specific archival record distinguishes documented product facts from platform-level compatibility assumptions.
MODEL SCOPE: Broadcom / LSI SAS 9207-8i. Confirm board revision, exact product label, firmware, bracket, and accessories before installation.
Reference specifications
| Model identifier | Broadcom / LSI SAS 9207-8i |
|---|---|
| Host bus | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Interfaces and protocols | 8 internal SAS/SATA lanes, 2×SFF-8087; SAS2 6Gb/s |
| Controller / chipset | LSI SAS2308 Fusion-MPT 2.0; HBA/IT firmware variants |
| Driver and operating-system notes | Broadcom legacy package; Linux mpt2sas |
| Compatibility and archival notes | SAS2 is not 12Gb/s; verify board revision, firmware mode and option-ROM requirements. |
Compatibility, care & archival notes
- SAS2 is not 12Gb/s; verify board revision, firmware mode and option-ROM requirements.
- Record PCB/revision identifiers, subsystem IDs, firmware and supplied accessories; OEM and retail versions may differ.
- Retain a verified backup and known-good driver/firmware before changing a working legacy configuration.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer — Broadcom / LSI SAS 9207-8i product referenceVendor reference for the named model or family; confirm exact revision and current archived manual.
- PCI-SIG — PCI Express specificationsBus terminology; physical slot fit does not guarantee electrical compatibility.
- Linux kernel — PCI support documentationGeneral enumeration reference, not a promise of support for every device feature.