3ware FAQ

Q: What has been announced?

A: LSI Corporation has acquired the assets and certain associated intellectual property of the 3ware RAID adapter business of Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC) as of Tuesday, April 21, 2009. The combination of LSI and 3ware products provides access to a portfolio of host-bus RAID adapter solutions with outstanding customer support from one company.

Q: Why has LSI acquired 3ware and what does 3ware sell?

A: 3ware controllers are expected to complement and enhance the existing LSI MegaRAID® and Host Bus Adapter product lines. 3ware products include SAS and SATA RAID controllers designed to offer cost-effective, high-performance, high-capacity storage solutions for a broad range of applications. 3ware controllers are sold to end users through a worldwide network of channel partners including leading storage distributors and system builders.

Q: How will this affect the channel business for LSI?

A: “The indirect channel plays an important role in delivering today’s increasingly capable, yet often complex storage solutions to customers of all sizes,” said Abhi Talwalkar, LSI president and chief executive officer. “The addition of the 3ware business to the LSI storage portfolio uniquely positions us to provide an unmatched breadth of rich storage solutions coupled with the outstanding channel support needed to help channel partners maximize their effectiveness.”

Q: Will 3ware’s products still be available?

A: There are no immediate plans for EOL of any 3ware or LSI products. Customers should continue purchasing product from their preferred distributor.

Q: Will 6Gb/s 3ware products be available?

A: Yes, 3ware 6Gb/s controllers are being developed and will be built based on LSI silicon.

Q: When will LSI 6Gb/s SAS products ship?

A: LSI has launched the first family of 6Gb/s SATA+SAS products, see (insert what’s new page link).

Q: Where should I go for more information?

A: For the next thirty days, please continue to work with your designated sales representatives and distributors and conduct business as usual. For other questions, please contact us through our website at http://www.lsichannelgateway.com/ContactUs/. Information including support and downloads, will continue to be available on www.3ware.com and www.lsichannelgateway.com.