Avago Technologies 3ware 9650SE-12ML - Manual (Page 5)

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Chapter 1. Getting
Started
The 3ware® 9650SE RAID controller provides these features:
„ RAID 6 with simultaneous parity generation to maximize
performance
„ 8th-generation StorSwitch™ non-blocking switch fabric for
maximum controller output
„ StreamFusion™ optimization of RAID 5 and RAID 6 disk
accesses to maximize application performance under heavy
loads
„ StorSave Battery Backup Unit (BBU) with write journaling to
optimize data protection and performance (BBU must be
purchased separately, and is not supported on 9650SE-2LP.)
„ RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, Single Disk, JBOD, and Hot Spare
(RAID 6 and RAID 50 are available only with 3ware RAID
controller models that have 8 or more ports)
„ PCI Express® x1, x4, or x8 connectivity
Contents of this Package
If you purchased a full retail kit, the following items are included:
„ This document, 3ware 9650SE Serial ATA RAID Controller
Installation Guide
„ 3ware CD-ROM with driver, software, and additional
documentation
„ Appropriate cables for the 3ware 9650SE model
„ For the 2-port model, two SATA interface cables, one for
each port are provided.