Storage Adapters - Global Strategic Business Report

The global market for Storage Adapters was estimated at US$12.0 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$16.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions. The report includes the most recent global tariff developments and how they impact the Storage Adapters market.

Global Storage Adapters Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

What's Powering the Continued Use of Storage Adapters in Data Ecosystems?

Storage adapters-such as HBA (Host Bus Adapters), RAID controllers, NVMe-to-SAS bridges, and Fibre Channel adapters-serve as critical enablers connecting servers to storage arrays. They ensure high-throughput, low-latency I/O for enterprise data centers, cloud infrastructure, and hyper-converged systems. With growing data volumes and performance demands, storage adapters remain essential in optimizing disk array, SSD, and tape library operations. High-speed interfaces like 32Gb/s Fibre Channel, 100GbE iSCSI, and PCIe Gen-5 NVMe bridges ensure compatibility across heterogeneous setups, helping IT teams avoid costly full-system refreshes while preserving existing storage investments.

Are Innovations Enhancing Performance and Flexibility?

Modern adapters now support offload technologies-such as TCP/IP checksum offload, RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access), and NVMe-oF (over Fabrics)-to reduce CPU burden and boost throughput. Smart adaptation pools and zoning tools integrate with software-defined storage layers, enabling dynamic reconfiguration without hardware swaps. Firmware-embedded analytics now monitor latency, queue depth, and link health, assisting administrators in predictive maintenance and preempting bottlenecks. Modular, hot-swappable adapter cards simplify upgrades in multi-rack enterprise servers.

Why Do IT Architects Still Choose Storage Adapters?

Storage adapters offer flexibility that integrated server controllers can't match. They facilitate legacy-to-modern storage bridging, modular performance tuning, and architecture isolation. These traits are vital in environments needing coexistence of block, file, and object storage. Adapters also meet required certifications (e.g., VMware vSAN, OpenStack) and support predictable QoS-critical in financial and healthcare workloads.

What's Powering the Growth in the Storage Adapters Market?

The growth in this market is driven by several factors related to data center optimization, interface evolution, and orchestration demands. Increased adoption of NVMe-oF across storage and compute environments requires capable adapters. Hybrid cloud setups need adapters supporting multiprotocol connectivity. Rising adoption of intelligent fabric designs and AI-driven storage orchestration places greater demands on intelligent adapter features. Finally, IT teams` preference for hardware abstraction and investment protection drives continued reliance on adapters.

Scope Of Study:

The report analyzes the Storage Adapters market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments: Type (iSCSI Type, RAID Type, Fiber Channel Type, Fiber Channel Over Ethernet Type); End-Use (Individual End-Use, Commercial End-Use, Industrial End-Use, Government End-Use)

Geographic Regions/Countries: World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Key Insights:

• Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the iSCSI Type segment, which is expected to reach US$6.8 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 5.0%. The RAID Type segment is also set to grow at 5.1% CAGR over the analysis period.
• Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, estimated at $3.3 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 8.9% CAGR to reach $3.4 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

• Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Storage Adapters Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
• Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
• Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Storage Adapters Market.
• Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

• How is the Global Storage Adapters Market expected to evolve by 2030?
• What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
• Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
• How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
• Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Report Features:

• Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030.
• In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
• Company Profiles: Coverage of players such as ASMedia Technology, ATTO Technology, Broadcom Inc., Cisco Systems, Dell Technologies and more.
• Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Some of the 47 companies featured in this Storage Adapters market report include:

• ASMedia Technology
• ATTO Technology
• Broadcom Inc.
• Cisco Systems
• Dell Technologies
• Gigabyte Technology
• Greenliant Systems
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• HP Inc.
• IBM
• Intel Corporation
• JMicron Technology Corporation
• Lenovo
• Marvell (QLogic)
• Microchip Technology (Adaptec)
• NetApp
• Seagate Technology
• StarTech.com
• Supermicro
• Western Digital

This edition integrates the latest global trade and economic shifts as of June 2025 into comprehensive market analysis. Key updates include:

• Tariff and Trade Impact: Insights into global tariff negotiations across 180+ countries, with analysis of supply chain turbulence, sourcing disruptions, and geographic realignment. Special focus on 2025 as a pivotal year for trade tensions, including updated perspectives on the Trump-era tariffs.
• Adjusted Forecasts and Analytics: Revised global and regional market forecasts through 2030, incorporating tariff effects, economic uncertainty, and structural changes in globalization. Includes segmentation by product, technology, type, material, distribution channel, application, and end-use, with historical analysis since 2015.
• Strategic Market Dynamics: Evaluation of revised market prospects, regional outlooks, and key economic indicators such as population and urbanization trends.
• Innovation & Technology Trends: Latest developments in product and process innovation, emerging technologies, and key industry drivers shaping the competitive landscape.
• Competitive Intelligence: Updated global market share estimates for 2025, competitive positioning of major players (Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial), and refined focus on leading global brands and core players.
• Expert Insight & Commentary: Strategic analysis from economists, trade experts, and domain specialists to contextualize market shifts and identify emerging opportunities.
• Complimentary Update: Buyers receive a free July 2025 update with finalized tariff impacts, new trade agreement effects, revised projections, and expanded country-level coverage.