Rocket 7528D

Datasheet

PCIe Gen4 x16 to 4x SlimSAS NVMe RAID Adapter

Key Features:

4x SlimSAS (SFF-8654) Ports (dedicated x8 lanes per port)

No. of Devices: Up to 8 Direct, Up to 32 via backplane

Bus Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16

RAID Adapter: RAID 0, 1, 10 & Single-Disk

For Linux & Windows

Supports x86 Intel/AMD & ARM Platforms

Enterprise & Datacenter Class: U.2, U.3 & E1.S NVMe SSDs

Product Model	Rocket 7528D (R7528D)
Hardware Features
Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16
Number of Channel / Port	8x Device Channels / 4x SlimSAS Ports (Dedicated PCIe 4.0 x8 per port)
Connector Type	SlimSAS (SFF8654 8x）
Connector Pinout Definition	SFF-9402 Compliant
Number of devices	8
Data Port Reconfiguration (Downstream Configuration: 1x16 /2x8 /4x4 /8x2 /16x1 )	Yes
SSD Form Factor	U.2, U.3
SRIS and REFCLK Support	TBA; please contact Sales for more information
Downstream port containment	Yes
Read tracking	Yes
Synthetic Hierarchy	Yes
LED Indication	Intelligent, Self-Diagnostic LEDs
Audible Alarm	Yes
Power Measurement	Real Time Power Measurement
FRU Support	Yes
SSD Hot-Plug/Hot-Swap Support	Yes
OOB Management	Yes (BMC and MCTP over PCIe)
Storage Security Suite
SED Support	SafeStorage OPAL SED Solution (Windows & Linux)
Backplane Features
UBM Support	Yes
VPP Support	Yes
Mechanical Specifications
Form Factor	LP-MD2
Card Dimensions	155mm x 68.9mm
Card Weight	0.75 lbs.
PCIe Bracket	Full-Height and Low-Profile Ventilated Brackets
Cooling Solution	Intelligent, Pro-Active PCIe Gen4 Cooling Solution
	• Full-Length Aluminum Heatsink (Passive) • Copper piping • Compliant with PCIe Specifications
Supported Systems
OS	Only Supports 64-bit operating systems; Windows 11, 10 / Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016 / Microsoft Hyper-V; RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Proxmox & Rocky Linux (Linux kernel 3.10 and later)
Secure Boot	Yes (Windows Only）
NVMe Configuration
RAID Support	Single, RAID 0, 1, 10
TRIM RAID Support	Single, RAID 0, 1, 10
Storage Mode - NVMe
Data-RAID	Yes
Boot-RAID	Yes
NVMe RAID Management
Management Suites	WebGUI (Browser-Based management tool), CLI (Command Line Interface - scriptable configuration tool), API package, UEFI HII
SMTP Email Alert Notification	Yes
Alarm Buzzer	Yes
Storage Health Inspector	Yes
NVMe SMART status	Yes
Automatic and configurable RAID Rebuilding Priority	Yes
Auto resume incomplete rebuilding after power on or reboot system	Yes
Single-RAID or Multi-RAID Arrays per Controller	Yes
Cross-Sync RAID Solution Across Controllers	Yes
Advanced RAID features
Online Array Roaming	Yes
RAID Quick Initialization for fast array setup	Yes
Global Hot Spare Disk support	Yes
Operating Environment
Working Temp.	+5°C ~ + 55°C
Storage Temp.	-20°C ~ +80°C
Operating Voltage	PCIe: 12V, 3.3V
Power	29.58W
MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure)	> 5,000,000 hours at 40° C
Kit Contents
Kit Contents	Rocket 7528D NVMe RAID Adapter
	Low-Profile Ventilated Bracket
	QIG
Optional Accessories
Cabling	TS8i-8639-060
	8654-8643-210
	8654-8611-205
	8654-8654-110
	8654-CIO8-110

Ultra-Dense, High-Performance PCIe Gen4 NVMe RAID Solution for Enterprise Edge Datacenter & Server Environments

The second-generation Rocket 7528D PCIe Gen4 RAID AIC leverages Broadcom’s cutting-edge 48-lane PCIe Switch ICs to maximize the performance and capacity potential 2.5" NVMe media for PCIe 4.0 x16 host connectivity. The compact LP-MD2 adapter directly hosts up to 8 U.2/U.3/E1.S SSDs or as many as 32 devices via backplane connectivity, and is capable of delivering a class-leading 28GB/s of real-world transfer performance using just one PCIe Gen4/Gen5 x16 slot. HighPoint’s proven RAID technology enables each adapter to support up to four independent RAID arrays, which can be tailored to maximize performance, storage capacity, and Data Security.

With x16 lanes of dedicated upstream bandwidth, flexible RAID technology, unmatched device connectivity, the Rocket 7528D sets a new benchmark for single-slot PCIe Gen4 storage expansion, and is ideal for a wide array of high-speed applications and data-intensive Industrial and Edge Datacenter and Server computing environments.

Key Features:

4x SlimSAS (SFF-8654) Ports (dedicated x8 lanes per port)
Supports Enterprise and Datacenter Class U.2, U.3, & E1.S NVMe media
Leverages Broadcom’s 48-lane PEX88048 PCIe Switch IC:

• Ensures the fastest, densest downstream connectivity possible

• Optimizes signal integrity & stability, and minimizes latency

Designed to maximize performance & connectivity density per PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot: Achieves up to 28GB/s with support for 32 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

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...

Engineered for Scalable Storage Infrastructures

HighPoint's Rocket 7528D is engineered to address the dynamic needs of edge server and workstation platforms. Industry proven RAID technology and flexible, configurable firmware packages enable the adapter 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 (Virtual Pin Port) 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

Empower NVMe Storage with HighPoint's Industry-Proven RAID Technology

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.

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 unapparelled 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.

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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

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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 asses 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.

Integrated NVMe Hot-Plug & Hot-Swap Capability: Enables administrators to add or remove SSDs while the host platform remains online.

Redesigned Cooling Solution

The Rocket 7528D's redesigned PCIe Gen4 NVMe Hardware Cooling Solution is comprised of full-Length Aluminum heat exchanger, which features an innovative copper piping system designed to rapidly whisk waste heat away from the PEX 88048 switch IC and controller componentry to promote longevity of the adapter hardware.

Versatile Cabling Solutions

The Rocket 7528D is capable of interfacing 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).

Options for backplane/mobile rack connectivity include SFF-8654, and SFF-8643 (Gen3).

On the software side, Rocket 7528D Adapters 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

Rocket 7528D 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.

Applications & Use Cases

The Rocket 7528D is engineered to maximize the performance, scalability and serviceability of NVMe storage media for Edge computing environments designed to accommodate data-intensive workloads such as Enterprise Storage Expansion, Medical/Scientific imaging and database servers, AI/ML driven Industrial Applications, Big-Data Analytics, and Cloud Computing services.

The Rocket 7528D's four SlimSAS Ports are capable of supporting up to 32 enterprise/datacenter class NVMe drives and nearly 2 Petabytes of storage capacity. State-of-the art PCIe Switch Architecture, powered by Broadcom PEX and PLX series Switch ICs, enable each Adapter to allocate up to x4 lanes of dedicated bandwidth to each SSD and deliver 28GB/s of real-word transfer throughput form a single PCIe slot. Industry-leading NVMe RAID technology with advanced management and monitoring features administrators to seamlessly configure scale and service NVMe storage to satisfy the performance, capacity or endurance requirements of mission critical enterprise applications and workloads.

Cloud Computing Services

Use Cases: Cloud Service Applications

Benefits: Speeds up to 6 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

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.

PCIe Gen5 Solutions

Product	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	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	PCle Lanes	Ports	# of Devices	Hot-Swap	SSD FF
SSD7580B	PCIe 4.0 x16	4x SFF-8654	Up to 8	Yes	Direct Connect U.2/U.3; Backplane Connection: U.2/U.3
SSD7580C	PCIe 4.0 x16	4x SFF-8654	Up to 8	Yes	Direct Connect U.2/U.3; Backplane Connection: U.2/U.3

PCIe Gen3 Solutions

Product	PCle Lanes	Ports	# of Devices	Hot-Swap	SSD FF
SSD7180	PCIe 3.0 x16	8x MiniSAS	Up to 8	N/A	Direct Connect U.2/U.3; Backplane Connection: U.2/U.3
SSD7120	PCIe 3.0 x16	4x MiniSAS	Up to 4	N/A	Direct Connect U.2/U.3; Backplane Connection: U.2/U.3
SSD7184	PCIe 3.0 x16	4x Int. & 4x Ext. MiniSAS	Up to 8	N/A	Direct Connect U.2/U.3; Backplane Connection: U.2/U.3

Rocket 7528D

Key Features:

Ultra-Dense, High-Performance PCIe Gen4 NVMe RAID Solution for Enterprise Edge Datacenter & Server Environments

Key Features:

Engineered for Scalable Storage Infrastructures

Key Features & Advantages:

All-In-One RAID and Storage Management Solutions

Comprehensive Management Tools

Gen5 & 2nd-Gen Gen4 Field Service Feature Suite

Redesigned Cooling Solution

Versatile Cabling Solutions

HighPoint SafeStorage SED Solution

Applications & Use Cases

Cloud Computing Services

Edge Computing

Medical & Scientific

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

Big-Data Analytics

PCIe Gen5 Solutions

PCIe Gen4 (2nd-Gen) Solutions

PCIe Gen4 Solutions

PCIe Gen3 Solutions

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