How is the 3ware 9590SE different from the 3ware 9550SX Series controllers?
A2. The 9590SE provides PCI Express x4 connectivity, while the 9550SX is a PCI-X controller. Both the 9590SE and 9550SX are SATA 3Gbps (SATA II) controllers. The 16-port models deliver over 800 MB/sec RAID 5 reads and exceed 380 MB/sec RAID 5 writes, making them 200% faster than the industry-leading 3ware 9000 Series controllers.