The “9480-8i8e” designates the Broadcom HBA 9480-8i8e Tri-Mode Storage Adapter. This high-performance adapter supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives, offering versatile storage connectivity. It utilizes PCIe Gen 4.0, providing increased bandwidth for demanding applications. The “8i8e” indicates the internal and external port configuration, making it suitable for a variety of server and storage setups.
