PERC-H965I: Dell PERC H965i Front 24Gb/s SAS / PCIe Gen5 NVMe 8GB Cache RAID Controller
Also listed as: 405-ABCR, 03J8FW, 3J8FW · made by Broadcom
The Dell PERC-H965I is a Dell PERC H965i Front 24Gb/s SAS / PCIe Gen5 NVMe 8GB Cache RAID Controller providing hardware RAID management and cache protection for storage volumes in Dell PowerEdge R760, R660, R7625, R6625 servers.
Specifications
| Part number | PERC-H965I |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Made by | Broadcom |
| Type | RAID controllers |
| Other numbers | 405-ABCR, 03J8FW, 3J8FW |
| Status | current |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 / 5.0 x8 |
| Data transfer rate | 24Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA, PCIe Gen4/Gen5 NVMe |
| Cache size mb | 8,192 |
| Raid levels | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Form factor | Front dedicated mount or PCIe adapter |
About the PERC-H965I
The Dell PERC-H965I is a Dell PERC H965i Front 24Gb/s SAS / PCIe Gen5 NVMe 8GB Cache RAID Controller designed to manage enterprise RAID storage across SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives. Engineered with dedicated I/O processing silicon and onboard cache, the PERC-H965I executes hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 with battery-backed or flash-backed cache protection. In Dell's server line-up, PERC-H965I ensures data availability and write caching for mission-critical storage volumes.
Compatibility
The PERC-H965I controller installs into dedicated storage slots or PCIe risers on Dell PowerEdge servers including R760, R660, R7625, R6625. The PERC-H965I interfaces with internal hot-plug drive backplanes via SAS or SlimSAS cabling and manages drives mounted in appropriate chassis caddies. Supported operating systems on the PERC-H965I include VMware ESXi, Windows Server, and Linux distributions with Dell PERC driver support.
How to identify a genuine unit
Authentic Dell PERC-H965I PERC controllers display a serialized label showing DP/N 405-ABCR, PERC branding, and Broadcom or LSI manufacturing markings. Within iDRAC under Storage Controllers, the PERC-H965I card enumerates with full firmware revision, battery or supercapacitor health telemetry, and connected virtual disk details.
Buying used
When sourcing a pre-owned PERC-H965I, inspect the card PCB for damaged surface passives or warped heatsink assemblies. Test the backup battery or supercapacitor pack on the PERC-H965I to ensure it holds a charge and reports healthy cache protection in iDRAC. Verify that all PERC-H965I SAS/NVMe physical channels detect attached drives without bus timeout errors.
Fits these models
- Dell PowerEdge R760
- Dell PowerEdge R660
- Dell PowerEdge R7625
- Dell PowerEdge R6625
- Dell PowerEdge R6615
- Dell PowerEdge R760xd2
- Dell PowerEdge R7615
- Dell PowerEdge R860
- Dell PowerEdge R960
Equivalent part numbers
- Broadcom MegaRAID 9670-24i Broadcom SAS4124 24G SAS / NVMe ROC
FAQ
What interface speeds does the PERC H965i support?
24Gb/s SAS-4, 12Gb/s SAS-3, 6Gb/s SATA, and direct-attached PCIe Gen4/Gen5 NVMe.
Can the H965i run mixed SAS and NVMe drives simultaneously?
Yes, its Tri-Mode architecture allows simultaneous management of SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives.
Buying or selling PERC-H965I?
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
- Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller H965i User Guide, checked 2026-10-27