LSI 9550SXU-4LP SATA II RAID Controller RoHS 9550SXU-4LP Leaflet
Product codes
9550SXU-4LP
The 3ware 9550SX SATA II RAID controller delivers unmatched performance, robust fault-tolerance,
and multi-terabyte capacities. 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 solution available.
Highlights
• 200% faster than the industry-
leading 3ware 9500S RAID controller
• Over 380 MB/s RAID 5 writes and
over 800 MB/s RAID 5 reads
• StorSwitch
™
7th generation non-
blocking switch fabric for maximum
controller throughput
controller throughput
• StreamFusion
™
optimizes RAID 5 disk
accesses to maximize application
performance under multiple heavy
stream loads
performance under multiple heavy
stream loads
• StorSave
™
BBU with write journaling
optimizes data protection and
performance
performance
• Supports advanced SATA 2.5 specifi-
cation features including 3 Gbps,
NCQ, Port Multiplier and Port Selector
NCQ, Port Multiplier and Port Selector
• Multi-lane
™
combines four SATA ports
into a single locked connection to
improve I/O subsystem reliability
improve I/O subsystem reliability
• A complete family of 4, 8, 12, and
16-port controllers
S ATA I I R A I D C o n t r o l l e r s
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
Servers
Security/
Surveillance
Video
Editing
Super
Computing
NAS
Video
On-Demand
Disk-to-Disk
Backup
High Performance RAID
Solution of Choice
Solution of Choice
The 3ware 9550SX PCI-X to Serial ATA II RAID
controller delivers over 800 MB/sec RAID 5 reads
and exceeds 380 MB/sec RAID 5 writes, making it
200% faster than the industry leading 3ware
9500S RAID controller. 7th generation StorSwitch
controller delivers over 800 MB/sec RAID 5 reads
and exceeds 380 MB/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, and
Port Multiplier support drive this unmatched
performance.
sophisticated SATA II features including 3 Gbps
transfer speed, Native Command Queuing, and
Port Multiplier support drive this unmatched
performance.
AMCC’s exclusive StreamFusion
™
caching algorithms
assure the most efficient use of available band-
width when transferring multiple simultaneous
data streams to an array. The on-board PowerPC
processor manages RAID controller functions,
which allows the host system CPU to manage
system applications.
width when transferring multiple simultaneous
data streams to an array. The on-board PowerPC
processor manages RAID controller functions,
which allows the host system CPU to manage
system applications.
The 9550SX’s advanced RAID features and power-
ful performance architecture make it the ideal
controller for mid-range database applications,
print and file server applications, and vertical
applications including NAS storage, web servers,
cluster servers, supercomputing, near-line backup
and archival, security systems, and audio and
video streaming applications.
ful performance architecture make it the ideal
controller for mid-range database applications,
print and file server applications, and vertical
applications including NAS storage, web servers,
cluster servers, supercomputing, near-line backup
and archival, security systems, and audio and
video streaming applications.
Enterprise-class Reliability
and Scalability
and Scalability
StorSave
™
, AMCC’s data reliability platform, delivers
a comprehensive suite of advanced data protec-
tion and data recovery features, combined with
a Battery Backup Unit. The BBU, complete with
write journaling, provides added data protection
in the event of a power outage. Reliability is
further strengthened with features like out of
band (OOB) staggered spin up, SMART disk drive
monitoring and reporting, hot spare/hot swap,
automatic rebuild, and dynamic sector repair.
tion and data recovery features, combined with
a Battery Backup Unit. The BBU, complete with
write journaling, provides added data protection
in the event of a power outage. Reliability is
further strengthened with features like out of
band (OOB) staggered spin up, SMART disk drive
monitoring and reporting, hot spare/hot swap,
automatic rebuild, and dynamic sector repair.
Enterprise RAID features such as on-line capacity
expansion allows flexible scalability of the RAID
array, while RAID level migration allows the
reorganization of arrays when data protection
requirements change. Other scalability features
include 64-bit LBA support for addressing arrays
greater the 2 TB and support for multiple cards
within a system for large storage requirements.
The 3ware 9550SX controller supports RAID levels
0, 1, 10, 5, 50, Single Disk, and JBOD.
expansion allows flexible scalability of the RAID
array, while RAID level migration allows the
reorganization of arrays when data protection
requirements change. Other scalability features
include 64-bit LBA support for addressing arrays
greater the 2 TB and support for multiple cards
within a system for large storage requirements.
The 3ware 9550SX controller supports RAID levels
0, 1, 10, 5, 50, Single Disk, and JBOD.
Integrated Cabling Flexibility
AMCC’s award winning Multi-lane
™
SATA cabling
system significantly reduces the number of cables
needed to connect controllers, backplanes,
and standard SATA drives. Multi-lane combines
four SATA ports into a single locked connection.
A 16-port controller requires only four cables
with Multi-lane. A reduced cable count facilitates
systems scalability and improved airflow.
needed to connect controllers, backplanes,
and standard SATA drives. Multi-lane combines
four SATA ports into a single locked connection.
A 16-port controller requires only four cables
with Multi-lane. A reduced cable count facilitates
systems scalability and improved airflow.
3ware
®
9550SX
High-Performance PCI-X to Serial ATA II RAID Controller
Hard
Drive
Hard
Drive
Hard
Drive
Hard
Drive
Up to
1.5 Gb/sec
per port
3ware SATA Hardware
RAID Controller
RAID Controller
Advanced
StorSwitch
Architecture