How is the 3ware 9650SE different from the 3ware 9590SE controllers?
A2. Both controllers support PCI Express connectivity. While the 9590SE is limited to PCI Express x4 connectivity, the 9650SE includes PCI Express x1, x4 and x8 configurations. While the 3ware 9650SE will continue to lead the market in RAID 5 performance, the 3ware 9650SE outshines the competition as the new standard bearer for RAID 6 performance, delivering over 700 MB/s RAID 6 reads and 600 MB/s RAID 6 writes. The 9650SE is the most comprehensive line of PCI Express controllers available with 2-, 4-, 8-, 12-, 16- and 24-port configurations.
