Broadcom 9460-16i Tri-Mode PCIe RAID Controller Card

Dell Broadcom 9460-16i Tri-Mode PCIe RAID Controller Card, DP: 042PDX, Grade A, is a Dell OEM RAID controller card that plugs into a PCIe slot to manage hardware RAID on Dell servers. Built around Broadcom's 9460-16i architecture, this tri-mode controller provides hardware RAID processing to offload RAID calculations from the host CPU and centralize drive array management. It is designed for deployments that require expanding internal storage capacity while maintaining enterprise-level data protection through dedicated RAID logic. The Grade A designation indicates the card has been tested and is ready for server-grade use in data centers or professional IT environments, with Dell-supported compatibility in suitable Dell server configurations. Installation involves seating the card in an available PCIe slot and configuring RAID through standard Dell server management workflows, enabling administrators to provision and manage multi-drive arrays with improved reliability and predictable performance. This card serves as a compact, Dell-branded storage expansion option for systems that need robust RAID control without integrating additional controller hardware into the server motherboard.