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3Ware 9550SX-12MI 3Ware 12-Ports SATA II PCI Express RAID Controller Card
- 12 x SATA II (3Gb/s) ports
- PCI Express x4 interface
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Onboard Intel IOP348 processor
- 256MB DDR2 cache memory
- Supports drives up to 2TB
- Includes Battery Backup Unit (BBU) support
- Hot-swappable drive support
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Product Overview
The 3Ware 9550SX-12MI is a high-performance RAID controller card designed for demanding server and workstation environments. It offers 12 SATA II ports and utilizes a PCI Express interface for fast data transfer.
Technical Information
| Interface | PCI Express x4 |
| Number of Ports | 12 x SATA II |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Cache Memory | 256MB DDR2 |
Additional Specifications
| Processor | Intel IOP348 |
| Drive Support | Up to 2TB per drive |
| Hot-Swap | Yes |
| Form Factor | PCIe Add-in Card |
Product Description
The 3Ware 9550SX-12MI is engineered to provide robust data protection and high throughput for storage-intensive applications. Its 12 SATA II ports allow for extensive drive configurations, enabling users to build large-capacity storage arrays. The card's PCI Express x4 interface ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the host system, minimizing bottlenecks during data-intensive operations. This RAID controller supports a comprehensive range of RAID levels, including RAID 0 for performance, RAID 1 for mirroring, RAID 5 and 6 for data redundancy with parity, and RAID 10, 50, and 60 for advanced configurations combining performance and protection. The onboard Intel IOP348 processor is dedicated to RAID calculations, offloading the host CPU and further enhancing system performance. With 256MB of DDR2 cache memory, the 9550SX-12MI can significantly accelerate read and write operations, especially for frequently accessed data. Designed for reliability and ease of management, the 3Ware 9550SX-12MI supports hot-swappable drives, allowing for drive replacements or additions without system downtime. It also offers support for Battery Backup Units (BBUs) to protect data in the cache during unexpected power outages. This makes it an ideal solution for servers and workstations requiring continuous operation and data integrity.
