Lenovo 530-8i (converted to Broadcom LSI 9400-8i) 12Gbps SAS SATA NVMe PCIe x8 HBA P24 IT mode ZFS TrueNAS UNRAID

Listed for sale is a Lenovo 530-8i that has been converted to a Broadcom LSI 9400-8i HBA IT mode SAS controller. It is flashed to Avago / LSI 9400-8i IT  (Initiator Target) mode firmware version P24 (specifically 24.00.00.00). I also flashed the LSI/Avago MPTSAS3 BIOS ROM version 09.47.00.00 and UEFI 24.00.00.00 so that it is easier to access the controller's ROM without booting an OS.

  1. LSI IT mode firmware version P24 (24.00.00.00)
  2. MPTSAS3 BIOS ROM flashed version 09.47.00.00
  3. MPTSAS3 UEFI ROM flashed version 24.00.00.00
  4. Original SAS address preserved in flash
  5. Original Board Tracer Number preserved in flash
  6. Original Board Assembly preserved in flash
  7. full profile bracket only included
  8. PCIe 3.0 x8

These are based on the LSI SAS3408 SAS controller chipset and support 12Gbps SAS-3 storage devices as well as NVMe U.2 drives with the appropriate cable. It uses a PCI-E 3.0 connection with x8 lanes. The controller has 2 SFF-8643 connectors, each carrying 4x 12Gbps SAS lanes. You will need a compatible cable to connect these to your SAS or SATA drives.

This is flashed with the Tri-Mode firmware, so it can support NVMe U.2 drives. However, this only works if you use the correct cable, which is available in my store. Generic cables will not work. Inquire if interested.

These cards are fully tested in my Supermicro server running ZFS on Linux (ZoL), but this setup is also ideal for other ZFS setups, TrueNAS, unRAID, Proxmox VE, etc. I have fully tested them using all 8 SAS lanes.

Not exactly the HBA / IT mode adapter you were looking for? Check out the HBA section at my ebay store here.

Feel free to ask any questions.

Why buy from the Art of Server?
  • I can provide technical support if you have problems
  • I'm aware of counterfeit products on the market, and I make every effort to ensure that what I sell are not counterfeit.
  • I ship fast, usually same or next business day!
  • I have a YouTube channel with many helpful videos. Look for "Art of Server" on YouTube. (sorry, I can't link per eBay policy)
  • I fully test the HBAs I sell. See my testing process on YouTube.
  • I clean the server components I sell. You will not receive something covered in dust, or have unwanted stickers/labels, etc. 
  • I ship electronic parts in proper anti-static bags (not the pink stuff) with bubble wrap or foam protection where needed.
  • I am a server enthusiast and IT professional that has worked with many brands of servers and have also built custom servers, not just someone selling computer parts. I love what I do! :-)
  • I've used ZFS for many years. I'm familiar with ZFS on Linux, FreeNAS, and many of the technologies commonly used by other enthusiasts.
  • I love cats. How can you deny my cute, cuddly charm?
Who is the Art of Server?
I'm a cat lover and a server enthusiast. I've operated my own rack of servers at home for almost 20 years. I've helped many friends and strangers with their servers. So, one day, I thought why not offer pre-flashed IT mode / HBA SAS controllers on eBay to help others with their server build? Since then, I've also added other "interesting" items to my eBay store that I think other server/computer enthusiasts would like. Oh, and I love cats. :-)