Overview
The 3ware 9550SX PCI-X to SATA II RAID controller delivers over 800MB/sec RAID 5 reads and exceeds 380MB/sec RAID 5 writes, making it 200% faster than the industry-leading 3ware 9500S RAID controller. 7th generation StorSwitch™ non-blocking switch fabric technology and sophisticated SATA II features including 3 Gbps transfer speed, Native Command Queuing (NCQ), and Port Multiplier support drive this unmatched performance. Combined with an advanced RAID management feature set that includes web-based, command-based, and API software components, the 9550SX, available in 4, 8, 12, and 16-port configurations, is the most compelling RAID solution available.
Key Features
- 200% faster than the industryleading 3ware 9500S RAID controller
- Over 380 MB/s RAID 5 writes and over 800 MB/s RAID 5 reads
- StorSwitch™ 7th generation nonblocking switch fabric for maximum controller throughput
- StreamFusion™ optimizes RAID 5 disk accesses to maximize application performance under multiple heavy stream loads
- StorSave™ BBU with write journaling optimizes data protection and performance
- Supports advanced SATA 2.5 specification features including 3 Gbps, NCQ, Port Multiplier and Port Selector
- Multi-lane™ combines four SATA ports into a single locked connection to improve I/O subsystem reliability
- A complete family of 4, 8, 12, and 16-port controllers