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05-25703-00 Overview

05-25703-00-9305-16i - PCIe - PCIe,Mini-SAS - Low-profile - PCIe 3.0 - SATA - Aluminum - Black - Green is a high-performance storage controller expansion card engineered for server and NAS storage enhancement. Designed with PCIe 3.0 technology, the card delivers robust connectivity by integrating SATA and Mini-SAS functionalities on a compact, low-profile form factor, making it ideal for space‐constrained environments.

Built using an aluminum chassis with a striking Black and Green color scheme, this PCIe expansion card offers durable passive cooling for stable operation. It is tailored for professionals seeking reliable storage expansion and server enhancement, providing broad operating system compatibility and optimized performance in enterprise and data center applications.

05-25703-00 price for new stock is $172.20, a 68.7% saving from the Broadcom list price of $549.78. 05-25703-00 refurb price is $136.08. 05-25703-00 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

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05-25703-00 Specifications

Product Type
Expansion Card
Brand
Broadcom
Card Type
Storage Controller
Interface
PCIe x4
PCIe Version
PCIe 3.0
Low Profile Bracket
Yes
Full Height Bracket
No
Cooling
Passive
Operating System Compatibility
Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
Power Requirements
3.3V
Use Case
Storage Expansion
Product Name
05-25703-00-9305-16i - PCIe - PCIe,Mini-SAS - Low-profile - PCIe 3.0 - SATA - Aluminum - Black - Green

Product Comparison Table

9305-16i - PCIe - PCIe,Mini-SAS - Low-profile - PCIe 3.0 - SATA - Aluminum - Black - Green05-25703-00SAS 9300-8i - PCIe - SAS,SATA - 2 x Mini SAS HD SFF8643 - Green - Grey - 2800000 h - EMC: Class B-US (CFR 47 - P15B); ICES-00; V-3/02.04; EN55022/EN55024; AS/NZS 3548; N-B…H5-25573-009305-16e - PCIe - PCIe - SAS - Mini-SAS - Low-profile - PCIe 3.0 - SATA - Aluminium - Black - Green05-25704-00MegaRAID SAS 9380-4i4e - SAS - Serial ATA - PCI Express x8 - 12 Gbit/s - 1024 MB - DDR3 - 1866 MHz05-25190-02MegaRAID 9560-8i - SAS - Serial ATA III - PCI Express x8 - 0,1,5,10,50,60,JBOD - 12 Gbit/s - DDR3 - EN55022 - EN55024 - EN60950 - EN 61000-3-2 - EN 61000-3-3; FCC Class A - Class B; UL1950; UL; CSA…05-50077-01
Product TypeExpansion CardExpansion CardExpansion CardExpansion CardExpansion Card
Card TypeStorage ControllerStorage ControllerStorage ControllerRAID ControllerRAID Controller
InterfacePCIe x4PCIe x8PCIe x4PCIe x8PCIe x8
Low Profile BracketYesNoYesNoNo
Full Height BracketNoYesNoYesYes
CoolingPassivePassivePassivePassivePassive
Operating System CompatibilityWindows / Linux / VMware ESXiWindows / Linux / VMware ESXiWindowsWindows / Linux / VMware ESXi / FreeBSDWindows / Linux / VMware ESXi
Power Requirements3.3V3.3V3.3V3.3V3.3V
Use CaseStorage ExpansionStorage ExpansionStorage ExpansionStorage ExpansionStorage Expansion
Product Name05-25703-00-9305-16i - PCIe - PCIe,Mini-SAS - Low-profile - PCIe 3.0 - SATA - Aluminum - Black - GreenH5-25573-00-SAS 9300-8i - PCIe - SAS,SATA - 2 x Mini SAS HD SFF8643 - Green - Grey - 2800000 h - EMC: Class B-US (CFR 47 - P15B); ICES-00; V-3/02.04; EN55022/EN55024; AS/NZS 3548; N-B…05-25704-00-9305-16e - PCIe - PCIe - SAS - Mini-SAS - Low-profile - PCIe 3.0 - SATA - Aluminium - Black - Green05-25190-02-MegaRAID SAS 9380-4i4e - SAS - Serial ATA - PCI Express x8 - 12 Gbit/s - 1024 MB - DDR3 - 1866 MHz05-50077-01-MegaRAID 9560-8i - SAS - Serial ATA III - PCI Express x8 - 0,1,5,10,50,60,JBOD - 12 Gbit/s - DDR3 - EN55022 - EN55024 - EN60950 - EN 61000-3-2 - EN 61000-3-3; FCC Class A - Class B; UL1950; UL; CSA

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Reviews & Ratings

I
Isaiah Whitcomb

Reviewed on the 13 August 2025

5

9305-16i HBA delivers excellent SATA and SAS performance.

C
Clara Redmond

Reviewed on the 8 September 2022

5

Stable PCIe 3.0 integration with dependable throughput.

O
Owen McCarthy

Reviewed on the 4 February 2022

5

Reliable controller for enterprise storage builds.

B
Bianca Porter

Reviewed on the 25 January 2023

5

Low-profile design fits perfectly in rack servers.

E
Elliot Dawson

Reviewed on the 15 April 2022

4

Consistent 12Gb/s performance under heavy workloads.

T
Tara Livingston

Reviewed on the 10 February 2021

5

Excellent compatibility with modern storage arrays.

Questions & Answers

What is the LSI 9305-16i RAID controller (SKU 05-25703-00)?

The LSI 9305-16i is a PCIe 3.0 x8, 16-port internal SAS/SATA RAID controller in a low-profile form factor with aluminum heatsink.

How many drives can the 9305-16i support?

It supports up to 16 SAS or SATA hard drives or SSDs via two Mini-SAS SFF-8087 connectors.

What RAID levels are supported by the 9305-16i?

It natively supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 for data protection and performance optimization.

Which operating systems are compatible with this controller?

The 9305-16i is compatible with Windows Server, Linux distributions (RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu) and VMware ESXi.

Does the 9305-16i include onboard cache memory?

Yes, it features 1 GB DDR3-1600 non-volatile cache to accelerate I/O operations and improve rebuild times.

What form factor and bracket type does it use?

It is a half-height, low-profile PCIe add-in card with a standard bracket and an included low-profile bracket.

What physical dimensions does this RAID card have?

The card measures 167.65 mm in length, 68.90 mm in height (half-height) and occupies one PCIe slot.

How do I install the 9305-16i in my server?

Shut down the system, insert the card into a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, secure the bracket, connect Mini-SAS cables to drives, then power on and install drivers.

What throughput does this controller deliver?

It delivers up to 12 Gb/s per port aggregated over 16 ports for high-performance storage access.

Does the 9305-16i require an optional battery backup unit?

No battery is required; the on-board NVRAM preserves cache data in a power loss scenario.

How can I manage RAID arrays on the 9305-16i?

Use MegaRAID Storage Manager or command-line MegaCLI utilities for array configuration, monitoring and alerts.

Is firmware updatable on the 9305-16i?

Yes, you can update firmware using Broadcom’s MegaRAID Storage Manager or the CLI-based sas2flash tool.

What cooling solution does the card use?

It employs a black anodized aluminum heatsink and thermal interface material to dissipate heat effectively.

Which cable types are required for connecting drives?

Use standard Mini-SAS SFF-8087 to SATA or SFF-8087 to SFF-8087 breakout cables depending on drive interface.

What warranty does the 9305-16i come with?

The controller includes a three-year limited hardware warranty with global support coverage.

Can I mix SAS and SATA drives on the same controller?

Yes, the 9305-16i supports mixed SAS and SATA drives within the same RAID array or separately configured arrays.