Products of 3Ware

3ware: Innovator in RAID Storage Solutions

3ware was a prominent company specializing in the development of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) controllers, which are crucial for enhancing storage performance and data protection in various computing environments. Founded in 1997, 3ware became well-known for its reliable and high-performance RAID controllers, especially in the server and storage markets.

 

Key Products and Innovations

3ware was renowned for its RAID controller cards, which supported various RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and others. These cards were widely used in server environments where data integrity and performance were critical. Some of their key products included:

RAID Controllers

• SATA RAID Controllers: 3ware was one of the pioneers in introducing SATA (Serial ATA) RAID controllers, which allowed for cost-effective, high-capacity storage solutions.
• Multi-lane Controllers: These controllers provided high-speed data transfer and were capable of managing multiple drives simultaneously, making them ideal for large-scale storage systems.

Storage Management Software

• 3DM2 (3ware Disk Manager): This software provided a user-friendly interface for managing RAID arrays, allowing administrators to configure and monitor storage arrays easily.

 

Acquisition and Legacy

In 2009, 3ware was acquired by LSI Corporation, a leader in the storage and networking semiconductor market. The acquisition allowed LSI to integrate 3ware's technology into its own product lines, further enhancing its storage solutions portfolio. After the acquisition, 3ware products continued to be sold under the LSI brand until LSI itself was acquired by Avago Technologies in 2014. Despite the brand's discontinuation, 3ware's technology laid the groundwork for many modern storage solutions.