Dell 9460-16I Tri-Mode SATA/SAS 12Gb/s NVME PCI-Express RAID Controller - 66XGF

The Dell 66XGF is a high-performance Tri-Mode RAID controller based on the Broadcom 9460-16I chipset, supporting SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s, and NVMe PCIe drives simultaneously. Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers, it delivers enterprise-grade RAID protection across mixed drive environments, enabling flexible storage configurations with a single controller card.

Key Features

• Tri-Mode support — SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s, and NVMe PCIe in a single controller
• 16 internal ports via SFF-8654 connectors
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
• PCIe 3.1 host interface for high-bandwidth storage connectivity
• Optimized for Dell PowerEdge server platforms

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 66XGF
• Manufacturer: Dell
• OEM Status: OEM
• Chipset: Broadcom 9460-16I
• Ports: 16 Internal
• Supported Protocols: SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s, NVMe PCIe
• Interface: PCI-Express 3.1
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60

Interface Specifications

• Host Interface: PCIe 3.1 x8
• Drive Connectors: 4x SFF-8654 (SlimSAS)
• Supported Drive Types: SAS, SATA, NVMe (Tri-Mode)
• Max Drive Support: Up to 240 drives (with expanders)
• Cache: 4GB DDR4 (with optional CacheVault)

Use Cases

• Mixed SAS/SATA/NVMe storage arrays in Dell PowerEdge servers
• High-availability RAID 5/6/10 configurations for enterprise data protection
• All-flash NVMe RAID arrays requiring a single unified controller
• Storage consolidation across heterogeneous drive types

Compatibility

• Compatible with Dell PowerEdge 14th and 15th generation servers
• Supports SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s HDDs and SSDs, and NVMe PCIe SSDs
• Managed via Dell OpenManage and iDRAC storage management interface

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tri-Mode mean?

Tri-Mode means the controller can simultaneously manage SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives — eliminating the need for separate controllers for different drive types.

Does the 66XGF include a cache module?

The controller supports up to 4GB DDR4 cache with an optional CacheVault flash protection module for write-cache data protection.

Which Dell server generations are supported?

The Dell 9460-16I (66XGF) is supported on Dell PowerEdge 14th generation (R740, R740xd) and 15th generation (R750, R750xa) servers.

The Dell 66XGF Tri-Mode RAID controller delivers unmatched storage flexibility for mixed-drive enterprise environments. Order today and unify your SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage under a single, high-performance controller.