The Supermicro HBA AOC-S3816L-L16iT features 16 internal SAS connectors, while the AOC-S3808L-L8iT features 8 internal SAS connectors. Both are designed for high-performance storage connectivity.
They use Broadcom’s 3816 & 3808 I/O processors for optimum performance with PCI Express Gen 4.0 host interface for increased bandwidth.
Each Add-On-Card supports up to 122 devices as HBA in IT mode via expander backplane.
Compatible with Supermicro motherboards only.
Key Features
- Broadcom 3816/3808 SAS controller, 16/8 internal ports, 12Gb/s per port
- 2x (for 3816) and 1x (for 3808) SlimSAS x8 black (100-Ohm) connector interface
- Supports up to 122 physical devices with expander
- Processor at 1.2 GHz
- Supports 3.0, 6.0 and 12.0 Gb/s SAS data transfer rates and 3.0 & 6.0 Gb SATA
- Supports MCTP over PCIe
- UEFI Configuration utility
- Supports HW Secure Boot
- OS Support: Windows/Linux
- Thermal operating range: System dependent (55°C or higher w/ enough airflow)