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3ware 9650SE-12ML 12-Port PCIe SATA II RAID Controller
This listing is for one 3ware / AMCC 9650SE-12ML 12-port RAID controller.
This card was previously used in a working NAS system and has been fully tested, firmware-updated, and verified prior to listing.
Controller Details
- Model: 3ware 9650SE-12ML
- Ports: 12 internal SATA ports
- Connector Type: 3x SFF-8087 Internal Mini-SAS
- Host Interface: PCI Express x8
- Drive Interface: SATA II / 3Gb/s
- Cache: 224 MB
- JBOD Export Policy: Enabled
Firmware / BIOS
The controller has been updated to the final public 3ware firmware release for this model:
- Firmware: FE9X 4.10.00.027
- BIOS: BE9X 4.08.00.004
- Boot Loader: BL9X 3.08.00.001
The firmware update completed successfully and was verified after reboot.
RAID Support
Supports multiple RAID configurations including:
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
- RAID 5
- RAID 6
- RAID 10
- RAID 50
- JBOD / individual-disk export
Testing
This controller has been functionally tested before sale.
Testing included:
- PCIe detection and controller initialization
- Firmware and BIOS verification
- Controller information verified through tw_cli
- JBOD export setting verified
- Drive detection confirmed
- Basic operational testing completed successfully
The controller is currently functioning normally.
Condition
This is a used controller and may show normal cosmetic wear from previous installation and service.
It was previously used in a working NAS system and was removed in working condition.
The card has been retested prior to listing.
Included
- 1x 3ware 9650SE-12ML RAID Controller
No breakout cables are included unless specifically shown in the photos or stated elsewhere in the listing.
Ideal For
This controller is suitable for:
- NAS systems
- Linux storage servers
- RAID arrays
- Legacy enterprise storage systems
- Home lab use
- Large SATA drive arrays
- Systems requiring 12 direct-attached SATA ports
About the Seller
I am a retired IT professional with more than 30 years of industry experience, including work with Fortune 100 companies.
My background includes:
- Unix / Linux systems
- Enterprise storage
- ZFS
- Server hardware
- RAID and HBA controllers
- Networking and infrastructure
I do not simply resell untested surplus hardware.
Each item is inspected, identified, and functionally tested before listing. Firmware and configuration are verified where applicable.
If a piece of hardware does not test correctly, I do not sell it as working equipment.
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