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3ware 7506-8A 8 Port Controller PCI-X Card Only
- 8 internal SATA/SAS ports for connecting hard drives or SSDs.
- PCI-X interface for high-bandwidth data transfer.
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 for data redundancy and performance.
- Onboard RAID controller with dedicated processor for offloading RAID calculations.
- Includes battery-backed write cache (BBWC) for data protection during power outages.
- Hot-swap support for drive replacement without system downtime.
- Advanced drive management and monitoring features.
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Product Overview
The 3ware 7506-8A is an 8-port controller card designed for PCI-X slots, offering robust storage management capabilities. It is primarily intended for servers and workstations requiring high-performance connectivity for multiple hard drives.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI-X |
| Number of Ports | 8 |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Support | SATA/SAS |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
Product Description
The 3ware 7506-8A is a high-performance storage controller card engineered to provide extensive drive connectivity and advanced RAID capabilities for demanding server and workstation environments. Featuring eight internal ports, it allows for the connection of a significant number of SATA or SAS drives, enabling large storage arrays and flexible configuration options. Its PCI-X interface ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the host system, which is critical for maximizing the performance of multiple drives, especially in RAID configurations. The card supports a comprehensive suite of RAID levels, including RAID 0 for performance, RAID 1 for mirroring, RAID 5/6 for parity-based redundancy, and various combinations like RAID 10 and RAID 50/60 for enhanced performance and fault tolerance. This makes it suitable for applications requiring data integrity, high availability, and fast access speeds. The 7506-8A typically includes an onboard RAID processor to handle complex RAID calculations independently of the host CPU, thereby improving overall system performance. Furthermore, features such as battery-backed write cache (BBWC) protect data in the cache from loss during unexpected power interruptions, and hot-swap support allows for drives to be added or removed while the system is operational, minimizing downtime for maintenance or expansion.
