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Rocket 1528D - 4-SlimSASx8 to PCIe Gen4 x16
2nd Generation PCIe Gen4 NVMe Switch Adapter
New Features
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Hot-Plug & Hot-Swap Support
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Hardware Secure Boot
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OOB Management
Rocket 1528D
PCIe Gen4 x16 to 4-SlimSASx8 NVMe Switch Adapter
The Rocket 1528D 2nd Generation PCIe Gen4 NVMe Switch Adapter delivers up to 32GB/s of transfer bandwidth and can support up to eight U.2 or U.3 NVMe SSDs via four SlimSAS (SFF-8654) ports and cable connections to SFF-8639 or SFF-8654/SFF-1016 UBM and VPP compliant backplanes.
The compact, robust form-factor complies with the LP-MD2 specification, and is broadly compatible with industry-standard server and workstation chassis. Integrated Suprise NVMe Add- and-Remove technology provides true Hot-Plug/Hot-Swap support, and enables administrators to install or unplug SSDs while the host platform remains active. The integrated OOB (out-of-band) Management capability can significantly streamline service and maintenance workflows.
Key Features
8-Dedicated PCIe 4.0 device channels
Directly Supports up to 8x U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs via 4x SlimSAS SFF-8654 Ports & industry standard backplane connectivity
High-Performance 48-Lane Gen4 Switch Architecture: x16 lanes of dedicated upstream & x4 lanes of downstream bandwidth for each device channel
Delivers 32GB/s of Bandwidth & Real-world Sustained transfer speeds up to 27,000MB/s
Integrated NVMe Hot-Plug & Hot-Swap Capability
PCIe Gen4 Hyper-Cooling Solution
Hardware Secure Boot
Plug & Play Installation for any OS with Native NVMe driver support
High-Performance Gen4 Switching Architecture
48 Lanes of Dedicated PCIe Gen4 Bandwidth
HighPoint's High-Performance PCIe Gen4 switching architecture integrates Broadcom’s 48-Channel PEX88048 switch IC to provide x16 lanes of dedicated PCIe Gen5 upstream bandwidth and x4 lanes of dedicated downstream bandwidth to each device channel. The innovative architecture enables the Rocket 1528D to deliver up to 32GB/s of transfer bandwidth, minimize latency, and facilitate consistent, robust I/O throughput.
The Architecture employs a technique known as a “Synthetic Hierarchy” to isolate the host system’s OS from any PCIe topology changes. This enables the Rocket 1528D to directly manage resource allocation to the downstream PCIe channels and provide true Hot-Swap /Hot-Plug capability by facilitating a more efficient interaction between the host CPU and PCIe switch.
Integrated NVMe Hot-Plug & Hot-Swap Capability
The Rocket 1528D features incoporates Suprise NVMe Add and Remove technology to deliver true Hot-Plug/Hot-Swap support; an essential feature for any professional server and datacenter platform. Administrators can safely add or remove SSDs while the host platform remains active.
The Rocket 1528D employs a technique knwon as Synthetic Hierarchy to isolate the host operating system from any PCIe topology changes (physical changes) and any events associated with the sudden addition or removal of an NVMe device.
PCIe Gen4 Hyper-Cooling Solution
The Rocket 1528D's passive, fan-less PCIe Gen4 Hyper-Cooling system pairs copper piping with an aluminum heat exchanger for maximum thermal efficiency & durability. This Zero-Maintenance design is ideal Server & Data Center applications .
Intelligent Self-Diagnostic LEDs
The Rocket 1528D adapter features Built-In Early Warning LED Indicators.
Simple color coding and flash-patterns enable administrators to instantly asses the operational status and condition of hosted SSDs and RAID arrays, the strength of the PCIe connection, and temperature of the PCIe switch hardware.
OOB Management
The Rocket 1528D provides OOB (out-of-band) management capability; an essential component of datacenter server infrastructure. BMC and MCTP over PCIe enables administrators and service technicians to securely interface with the NVMe AIC without the need for internet access. The service is scalable and can be used to administrate multiple servers via Linux command prompts to manage storage in both Pre-OS and OS-level environments.
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Enhance Flexibility with Versatile NVMe Cabling Connectivity Solutions
We offer a selection of HighPoint Certified PCIe Gen4 NVMe cabling accessories designed for use with Rocket 152x series NVMe Switch Adapters. Solutions are available for both industry standard backplane connectivity, and DAS (direct attached storage) configurations.
Cable Part No | Image | Host Interface | Device Interface | Length | NVMe Media |
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TS8i-8639-060 | SFF-8654 | SFF-9639 | 0.6M (23.62”) | DAS: U.2/U.3 | |
8654-8643-210 | SFF-8654 | SFF-8643 | 1M (39.37”) | Backplane: U.2/U.3 | |
8654-8611-205 | SFF-8654 | 2x SFF-8611 (oCulink NVMe) | 1M (39.37”) | Backplane: U.2/U.3 | |
8654-8654-110 | SFF-8654 | SFF-8654 | 1M (39.37”) | Backplane: U.2, U.3 | |
8654-CIO8-110 | SFF-8654 | SFF-8639 | 1M (39.37”) | DAS: U.2/U.3 |
Software and Documents
NOTE: Please email to GeneralSales@highpoint-tech.com for more information about upgrading to latest software and documents.
Product Model | Rocket 1528D (R1528D) |
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 |
Downstream port containment | Yes |
Read tracking | Yes |
Synthetic Hierarchy | Yes |
LED Indication | Intelligent, Self-Diagnostic LEDs |
FRU Support | Yes |
SSD Hot-Plug/Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
OOB Management | Yes (BMC and MCTP over PCIe) |
Mechanical Specifications | |
Form Factor | LP-MD2 |
Card Dimensions | 155mm x 68.9mm |
Card Weight | 0.75 lbs. |
PCIe Bracket | Full-Height Ventilated Bracket |
Cooling Solution | Advanced PCIe Gen4 Cooling Solution |
• Full-Length Aluminum Heatsink (Passive)
• Copper piping
• Compliant with PCIe Specifications | |
Supported Systems | |
OS | Compatible with all operating systems that have native NVMe driver support |
Secure Boot | 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 1528D NVMe Switch Adapter |
Low-Profile Ventilated Bracket | |
QIG | |
Optional Accessories | |
Cabling | TS8i-8639-060 |
8654-8643-210 | |
8654-8611-205 | |
8654-8654-110 | |
8654-CIO8-110 |
