.png){kind=logo}
HighPoint Adapter NVMe RAID Product Line
Armed with x16 lanes of dedicated upstream bandwidth, enterprise grade endurance and reliability, and massive expansion capability, HighPoint NVMe RAID Adapters are engineered to satisfy the dynamic needs of today’s most data-intensive Edge Server and Workstation environments.
HighPoint NVMe RAID Adapters leverage our industry proven RAID technology, Broadcom’s class-leading x48 lane Switch ICs, advanced hardware cooling systems, flexible server-grade cabling solutions and an unparalleled storage health monitoring and management suite to maximize the performance, reliability and serviceability of NVMe storage configurations.
HighPoint NVMe RAID Adapters facilitate seamless scalability and upgradeability for NVMe storage configurations, offering cross-compatibility within the same generation family and adjacent PCIe generations. Each adapter is engineered to comply with industry standard enterprise server and datacenter specifications, and can be easily integrated into a wide range of x86 computing platforms. A single adapter can directly host up to eight U.2, U.3 or E3.S SSDs, and as many as 32 devices via backplane connectivity and a selection of certified cabling solutions, which can be configured into as many as 4 separate RAID 0, 1 or 10 arrays or utilized as individual drives.
Key Features:
-
4x MCIO (Gen5) /SFF-8654 (Gen4) /SFF8643 (Gen3) Ports (dedicated x8 lanes per port)
-
Supports Enterprise and Datacenter Class U.2, U.3, E1.S & EDSFF NVMe media
-
PCIe Switching architecture based on Broadcom’s 48-lane PCIe switching technology:
-
Spans 3 PCIe Generations: Gen3 (PLX8747/8749), Gen4 (PEX88048) & Gen5 (PEX89048)
-
Ensures the fastest, densest downstream connectivity possible
-
Optimizes signal integrity & stability, and minimizes latency
-
Designed to maximize performance & connectivity density per PCIe x16 Slot:
-
Gen5 x16: Delivers near-60GB/s or 7 million IOPS, supporting up to 32 devices
-
2nd Gen4 x16: Achieves up to 28GB/s with support for 32 devices
-
Gen4 x16: Achieves up to 28GB/s with support for 8 devices
-
Gen3 x16: Provides up to 14GB/s, accommodating up to 8 devices
-
HighPoint’s Pro-Series Storage Suite
-
RAID Solution: 0, 1, 10 & Single-Disk
-
Intelligent Pro-Active Cooling Solution
-
Storage Active Sensor Logging & Analysis Suite
-
SafeStorage SED Solution
-
Incorporates customizable Firmware Solutions
-
Robust, flexible & scalable; Tailor speed & capacity for the deployment & infrastructure requirements of each Application/Workflow
-
Hot-Swap/Hot-Plug Support
-
Proven, Comprehensive cabling solutions designed for direct-to-device and industry standard backplane connectivity
-
Cross-Sync RAID Technology: Cross-Sync enables administrators to create arrays using up to 16 SSDs and as many as four Adapters installed into a single system.
-
Supports Bootable RAID Volumes
Powered by Industry Proven PCIe Switching Technology
HighPoint NVMe RAID Adapters are engineered to maximize the potential of each available PCIe x16 slot to deliver peak performance and superior storage connectivity. Each solution leverages Broadcom’s industry-leading x48-Lane PCIe Switch ICs to optimize signal integrity, minimize latency and provide the fastest, densest downstream port connectivity possible in a single-slot device. Learn More...
HighPoint NVMe RAID Adapters: Engineered for Scalable Storage Infrastructures
HighPoint’s NVMe RAID Adapters are engineered to address the dynamic needs of edge server and workstation platforms. Industry proven RAID technology and flexible, configurable firmware packages enable the adapters to support a broad range of storage and device configurations designed for integration into next-generation hardware environments.
Key Features & Advantages:
Configurable PCIe Lane Counts enable customers to optimize data flow and/or transfer performance to facilitate seamless integration of NVMe media into various storage architectures and workloads.
Compliant with Industry Backplane Specifications: The adapters support UBM (Universal Backplane Management), VPP (Voltage Protection Profile) and real-time storage health and connectivity monitoring to ensure full compliance with industry standard backplane specifications for superior reliability.
Comprehensive Storage Communication Interfaces: With support for SMBus, I2C, and advanced Out-of-Band protocols like MCTP and SMC, HighPoint NVMe Switch Adapters provide extensive communication options to enhance storage administration across a diverse range of hardware environments.
All-In-One RAID and Storage Management Solutions
HighPoint’s industry-proven NVMe RAID technology provides unparalleled flexibility, enabling administrators to easily craft, maintain and scale RAID storage to address the unique requirements of each target application and workflow.
-
Host up to four RAID arrays including bootable volumes
-
Mix individual SSD configurations with RAID arrays
-
Optimize for Performance, Redundancy or a mix of both.
RAID Modes Tailored for Every Application
RAID 0 (Striping) - Also known as a “stripe” array, this mode delivers Maximum Performance and capacity by linking multiple NVMe SSD's together to act as a single storage unit.
RAID 1 (Mirroring) - This mode creates a hidden duplicate of the target SSD, and is ideal for applications that require an extra layer of data security, such as a bootable volume.
RAID 10 (Security & Speed) - RAID 10 offers a “best of both worlds” by leveraging striping with mirroring technology; two RAID 1 arrays are striped together to maximize performance. RAID 10 is capable of delivering read performance on par with RAID 0.
Empower NVMe Storage with HighPoint's Industry-Proven RAID Technology
Advanced RAID Features
Unlock Advanced RAID Capabilities with HighPoint Storage Technology.
Bootable RAID Support: Maximize performance and capacity with RAID 0 striping or mitigate the threat of downtime with RAID 1 mirroring
Online RAID Roaming: Move RAID configurations between Highpoint AICs or Adapters without reconfiguration
Cross-Sync RAID Technology: Combine up to 16 SSDs across as many as four AICS into a single unified RAID volume for unappareled performance and capacity.
Comprehensive Management Tools
HighPoint NVMe RAID Adapters include robust management and monitoring utilities for administrators of all skill levels:
The WebGUI is an intuitive Web-based graphical user interface.
CLI (Command Line Interface): streamlined tool for expert administrators.
UEFI Tool: Configure arrays using a USB flash drive without need for an OS.
Intelligent 1-Click Self-Diagnostic & Logging Solution: Simplify troubleshooting with automated logs and direct support access.
HighPoint NVMe RAID Technology: Your Solution for Performance and Reliability
Take control of your NVMe storage with HighPoint’s innovative RAID technology. From advanced features to comprehensive management tools, our RAID technology delivers the flexibility, scalability, and reliability you need to tackle modern workloads.
Gen5 & 2nd-Gen Gen4 Field Service Feature Suite
Intelligent Self-Diagnostic LEDs & Alarms: HighPoint PCIe Gen5 Adapters feature Built-In Early Warning LED Indicators and Audible Alarms. Simple color coding and light/sound patterns enable administrators to instantly assess the status of hosted M.2 media, the strength of the PCIe connection, and temperature of the PCIe switch hardware
Environmental Monitoring, Logging & Analysis Solution:
HighPoint's PCIe Gen5 x16 NVMe RAID Adapters employ an innovative Performance and Troubleshooting solution that combines an active NVMe sensor suite with real-time Environmental Logging and Analysis capability.
The solution has been integrated into the WebGUI Management Tool, and will automatically track and log the temperature and power consumption of each hosted SSD.
FRU (Field Replicable Unit) Support: The Rocket 7628A and 7528D Adapters are a field replaceable units (FRU); the VPD stored on each adapter enables customers and service providers to easily procure replacements with the correct firmware/driver combination.
HighPoint MPT Utility: HighPoint’s MPT Utility offers advanced real-time monitoring and diagnostic services for each Switch Adapter.
Integrated NVMe Hot-Plug & Hot-Swap Capability: Enables administrators to add or remove SSDs while the host platform remains online.
Applications & Use Cases
HighPoint's PCIe NVMe RAID Adapters are engineered to maximize the performance, scalability and serviceability of NVMe storage media for Edge Server and Workstation computing environments designed to accommodate today's most data-intensive workloads including Business Servers, Enterprise Storage Expansion, Medical/Scientific imaging and database servers, AI/ML driven Industrial Applications, Big-Data Analytics, and Cloud Computing services.
HighPoint RAID Adapters are capable of directly supporting up to 32 enterprise/datacenter class NVMe drives and nearly 2 Petabytes of storage. State-of-the art PCIe Switch Architecture, powered by Broadcom PEX and PLX series Switch ICs, enable each Adapter to allocate x4 lanes of dedicated bandwidth to each M.2 port and deliver up to 60GB/s of real-word transfer throughput form a single PCIe slot. Proven NVMe RAID technology, and a comprehensive management and monitoring suite enables administrators to tailor NVMe storage configurations to satisfy the performance, capacity or endurance requirements of mission critical applications and workloads.
Cloud Computing Services
Use Cases: Cloud Service Applications
Benefits: Speeds up to 7 million IOPS, support for up to 32 enterprise-class NVMe drives, flexible RAID technology, and a wide selection of certified cabling solutions are ideal for Cloud Computing Services including Online Storage and Virtual Machine hosting.
Edge Computing
.png)
Use Cases: Edge Server & Datacenter Environments
Benefits: Blazing performance, instant access time and flexible RAID configurations are ideal edge server and datacenter applications.
Medical & Scientific
Use Cases: EMS (electron microscopy), MRI/CT scan storage, electronic health records (EHR), & medical research databases
Benefits: Massive bandwidth & capacity support HD imaging systems, rapid access to large files & patient data to enhance diagnostic & research
Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Use Cases: Large-scale databases, online transaction processing (OLTP), & data warehousing
Benefits: Enhances I/O performance and reduces latency, leading to faster query processing.
Big-Data Analytics
Use Cases: Applications that process immense volumes of data such as real-time analytics and business intelligence applications
Benefits: Rapid access to massive datasets, results in faster analytics and insights generation.
Advanced Cooling Solutions
HighPoint NVMe RAID adapters employ advanced hardware cooling solutions, tailored for each PCIe generation of 2.5" NVMe media. Comprised of full-Length Aluminum heat exchangers and/or low-decibel fans with ventilated brackets, the systems are engineered to maximize the reliability and endurance of NVMe controller hardware and the Broadcom Switch ICs. The lack of moving parts and zero maintenance requirements are ideal for professional server and datacenter environments.
Gen5 models feature an innovative copper piping system designed to rapidly whisk waste heat away from the PEX 89048 switch IC and controller componentry to further promote longevity of the adapter hardware.
On the software side, HighPoint NVMe RAID AICs leverage our proven SHI (Storage Health Inspector) solution.
SHI utilizes SMART technology to log & report the physical characteristics of each SSD, such as temperature, voltage and endurance (Total Bytes Written / Disk Writes per Day).
HighPoint SafeStorage SED Solution
HighPoint PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 NVMe RAID Adapters are protected by SafeStorage - a state-of-the-art data encryption solution for OPAL SSC compliant SED drives and arrays.
Stored data is automatically locked down whenever storage is unplugged from the AIC, effectively preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information should physical disks be misplaced or stolen.
Versatile Cabling Solutions
HighPoint NVMe RAID Adapters are designed interface with a variety of industry standard storage chassis, including internal 2.5” drive bays, Mobile Racks, and storage backplanes via a selection of certified cabling solutions.
These include direct to SSD connections such SFF-8639 (U.2/U.3 SSD), and SFF-TA-1002 (E3.S SSDs). Options for backplane/mobile rack connectivity include MCIO (Gen5), SFF-8654 (Gen4), and SFF-8643 (Gen3).
Resources
HighPoint NVMe Switch Adapters and Systems from our Partners
NVMe RAID Adapter Product Lines
PCIe Gen5 Solutions
Product | Image | PCle | Ports | # of Devices | Hot-Swap | SSD FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rocket 7628A | PCIe 5.0 x16 | 4x MCIO 8x | Up to 32 | Yes | Direct Connect U.2/U.3/E3.S;
Backplane Connection: ESDFF devices such as U.2/U.3/E1.S/E3.S |
PCIe Gen4 (2nd-Gen) Solutions
Product | Image | PCle | Ports | # of Devices | Hot-Swap | SSD FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rocket 7528D | PCIe 4.0 x16 | 4x SlimSAS (SFF-8654 8x） | Up to 32 | Yes | Direct Connect U.2/U.3;
Backplane Connection: ESDFF devices such as U.2/U.3/E1.S |
PCIe Gen4 Solutions
Product | Image | PCle | Ports | # of Devices | Hot-Swap | SSD FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSD7580C/ 7580B | PCIe 4.0 x16 | 4x SFF-8654 | Up to 8 | Yes | Direct Connect U.2/U.3;
Backplane Connection: U.2/U.3 |