05-50013-00: Broadcom HBA 9400-16i PCIe 3.0 12Gb/s SAS/SATA/NVMe Internal Host Bus Adapter
Also listed as: HBA 9400-16i, 9400-16i, 05-50013-01, 05-50013 · made by Broadcom
The Broadcom HBA 9400-16i is an industry-standard 16-port internal host bus adapter based on the SAS3416 Tri-Mode controller. Utilizing PCIe 3.0 x8 host bandwidth and four internal Mini-SAS HD ports, it connects up to 1024 non-RAID SAS/SATA targets or up to 24 direct NVMe drives. Highly coveted in home labs and enterprise ZFS software storage builds, buyers of used 9400-16i cards should confirm IT firmware flash status, check for thermal paste dry-out on the passive heatsink, and verify link negotiation on all ports.
Specifications
| Part number | 05-50013-00 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Broadcom |
| Made by | Broadcom |
| Type | HBAs |
| Other numbers | HBA 9400-16i, 9400-16i, 05-50013-01, 05-50013 |
| Status | end of sale |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Form factor | MD2 Low Profile |
| Ports | 4x Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 (16 internal ports) |
| Generation fit | PCIe Gen3 enterprise servers and ZFS storage nodes |
About the 05-50013-00
05-50013-00 is Broadcom's 16-port internal PCIe 3.0 Tri-Mode host bus adapter, model HBA 9400-16i. Built on the SAS3416 I/O controller, it provides non-RAID direct pass-through connectivity for up to 1024 SAS/SATA drives or up to 24 NVMe SSDs. It is one of the most popular HBAs in enterprise software-defined storage and homelab ZFS deployments.
Compatibility
Installs into PCIe 3.0 x8 slots and connects via four internal Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 ports. Supported in Dell PowerEdge 14G, HPE Gen10, and Lenovo ThinkSystem V1 servers. It provides non-RAID IT-mode operation natively supported by TrueNAS, Unraid, Proxmox, and VMware vSAN.
How to identify a genuine unit
The card features a green low-profile PCB with a white Broadcom label displaying part number 05-50013-00 and model HBA 9400-16i. Four stacked Mini-SAS HD connectors sit on the upper PCB edge. Linux kernel logs identify the card as SAS3416 with mpt3sas driver support.
Buying used
Verify that the passive heatsink is firmly seated and has not suffered thermal degradation. Check all four Mini-SAS HD ports for bent pins or debris. Confirm that the card runs genuine Broadcom IT firmware and detects all connected drives without dropouts.
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 320 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Used: USD 145 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| serversupply.com | new | USD 320 | 2026-10-27 | |
| ebay.com | used | USD 145 | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Fits these models
Equivalent part numbers
- Lenovo 7Y37A01088 Lenovo ThinkSystem 430-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA ThinkSystem 430-16i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA
FAQ
What connector does 9400-16i use?
Four internal Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 connectors.
Is the 9400-16i natively recognized by TrueNAS?
Yes, native mpr driver support is built into TrueNAS CORE and TrueNAS SCALE.
Buying or selling 05-50013-00?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Broadcom HBA 9400-16i User Guide, checked 2026-10-27