SAS
SATA
3ware RAID Controllers
The Right Tool for the Job
3ware pioneered the way for SATA and we now capitalize on our time-proven serial storage expertise to take users from SCSI to SAS. Most importantly,
whether our customers require SAS, SATA or combined SAS/SATA connectivity, 3ware will provide the right tool for the job.
Servers
Security/
Surveillance
Pro
Video
Super
Computing
NAS
Video
On-Demand
Pro
Audio
Disk-to-Disk
Backup
A P P L I C A T I O N S
F O R 3 W A R E C O N T R O L L E R S
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Advanced RAID features, SAS and SATA II connectivity, and powerful 3ware performance architecture make 3ware controllers ideal for vertical applications
that require the highest levels of sustained write and read performance.
The interface for the direct-attach server space, SCSI’s former
mainstay. SAS is for mission critical applications that require
higher levels of availability and native expansion.
• Mission Critical Applications
• High Availability
• Native Expansion
• Optimized for Random
Performance
• Emerging Infrastructure
The cost- and performance-optimized interface for the majority
of value-end storage appliances that employ a fixed number of
drives to serve vertical applications, like video surveillance.
• Vertical Applications
• Cost Optimized
• Optimized for Sequential
Performance
• Mature Infrastructure
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T A b l e o f C o n T e n T s
3ware RAID Controllers
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The Right Tool for the Job
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3ware 9690SA
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3ware 9650SE
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3ware 9550SXU
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3ware Sidecar
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xSATA vs. eSATA, FireWire and USB
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Multi-lane Cables and Connectors
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3ware Controller/Cable Matrix
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Battery Backup Units
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3ware Features and Benefits
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Putting the Pieces Together
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Common RAID Levels
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Hardware vs Software RAID
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Red Hot RAID 6
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3ware RAID Controller Part Number Matrix
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Worldwide 3ware Distributors
and Sales Offices
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Source: Gartner Dataquest Host Bus RAID Controllers Report (September 2006)
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Industry leading 3ware® serial Attached sCsI and serial ATA
RAID controllers for performance, capacity and peace of mind
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leading
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supplier of sATA II hardware RAID controllers
and solutions to premier channel partners
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over 3.0 million sATA ports shipped
