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Cost-Effective High-Density SAS Expansion Solution
Why invest in Tri-Mode technology if you only need HDD support?
HighPoint Rocket 700 series 12G SAS connectivity solutions represent the industry’s most affordable SAS/SATA mass-storage solution. A single Rocket 720 HBA can support up to 128 SAS/SATA hard drives for less than half the cost of a Tri-Mode controller! The compact half-height PCIe 3.0 x8 HBAs can be easily integrated into any industry standard server with PCIe 3.0 or 4.0 host connectivity, and are available with 8 or 16 dedicated device channels.
Comprehensive Management Suite with Optional Boot Capability
Customers that require an all-in-one storage solution with mirrored data protection and boot capability can configure and manage one or more RAID 1 or 0 arrays using HighPoint’s comprehensive storage monitoring and management suite, which is comprised of an intuitive web-browser based GUI and an advanced command Line interface (CLI). Rocket 700 series controllers are also available with a legacy BIOS interface, UEFI RAID creation tool, and UEFH HII BIOS tool, which can be injected into the platform’s standard BIOS menu if the motherboard supports the IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) specification.
HighPoint’s SHI (Storage Health Inspector)
The SHI monitoring interface allows administrators to instantly check the operating status of storage devices in real-time. SHI utilizes SMART technology to log and report the characteristics of each physical drive, such as temperature, voltage, and disk related warnings or errors.
1-Click Self-Diagnostic Solution
HighPoint’s Web-based graphical management suite (WebGUI) now includes a host of automated diagnostic tools designed to streamline troubleshooting and Technical Support inquiries, even for fist-time users. 1-Click streamlines the support process by minimizing back-and-forth communication between the customer and FAE Team Members (Field Application Engineering). Administrators no longer have to manually assemble a collection of screenshots, logs and status reports. 1-click enables the interface to gather all necessary hardware, software and storage configuration data and compile it into a single file, which can be transmitted directly to our FAE Team.
Rocket 700 series HBAs can accommodate OOB (out-of-band) remote management via HII (human interface infrastructure) capability. This feature is designed for use with motherboards and computing platforms that support third party HII devices.
OOB Management via HII
Rocket 700 series HBAs are compatible with all current Windows operating system, Linux distributions that utilize kernel v3.10 and later, and VMware ESXi. Device drivers are routinely updated to keep in sync with official OS updates. Linux Open-Source Package with Auto-Compilation: The administrator need only install the root package; the driver will handle all future updates automatically, such as checking/monitoring the status of kernel releases, preparing the system environment, recompiling a new driver, and installation.
Comprehensive Support for all Major OS Platforms
We manufacture a selection of certified data cables for Rocket 700 series 12Gb/s SAS 6G SATA Connectivity HBAs.
HighPoint Certified Cable accessories are fully compliant with all current technology standards and have been rigorously tested with our Rocket/RocketRAID series controller cards to ensure maximum transfer performance, secure connectivity, and ease of integration.
As we cannot guarantee secure connectivity, stability or compatibility with unqualified third-party cable accessories or adapters, we recommend that only HighPoint Certified cables be used with our controller products. Learn More
HighPoint Certified Cable Accessories
8643-4SAS-1M
HighPoint 8643-4SAS-1M
1M SFF-8643 SAS to 4x SFF-8482 SAS cable
The 8643-4SAS-1M cable is designed for use with Rocket 700 series 12G HBAs and RocketRAID series 12G RAID AICs, and has been tested with a wide range of Enterprise and Pro-NAS class SAS hard drives.
8643-4SATA-1M
HighPoint 8643-4SATA-1M
1M SFF-8643 SAS to 4x SATA cable
The 8643-4SATA-1M cable is designed for use with the Rocket 700 series 12G HBAs and RocketRAID series 12G RAID AICs, and has been tested with a wide range of cost-effective SATA hard drives.
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Feature Specifications | R720 | R710 |
Bus Interface | 8-lane, 8 GT/s PCI Express 3.0 Compliant | 8-lane, 8 GT/s PCI Express 3.0 Compliant |
Number of Channel / Port | 16x 12Gb/s SAS / 6Gb/s SATA Channels | 8x 12Gb/s SAS / 6Gb/s SATA Channels |
Number of Devices | 16x SAS /SATA Hard Drive / SSD | 8x SAS /SATA Hard Drive / SSD |
Bus Type | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Form Factor | Low-Profile | Low-Profile |
Dimensions | 5.51"W * 2.48"H * 0.67"D | 5.51"W * 2.48"H * 0.67"D |
Weight | 0.66 lbs. | 0.66 lbs. |
Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
SAS Expansion | Maximum of 128 SAS/SATA HDDs/SSDs | Maximum of 128 SAS/SATA HDDs/SSDs |
RAID Mode | 0, 1, 10 and JBOD | 0, 1, 10 and JBOD |
Operating System | Windows 11,10
Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016
Microsoft Hyper-V
Only supports 64 bit operating system. | Windows 11,10
Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016
Microsoft Hyper-V
Only supports 64 bit operating system. |
Only supports 64 bit operating system.
• Linux (Support Linux Driver auto Compile)
• Redhat/Ubuntu/Debian/Fedora/Proxmox/Rocky Linux (Kernel 3.10 and later)
• Linux Driver can be installed via internet/network connection | Only supports 64 bit operating system.
• Linux (Support Linux Driver auto Compile)
• Redhat/Ubuntu/Debian/Fedora/Proxmox/Rocky Linux (Kernel 3.10 and later)
• Linux Driver can be installed via internet/network connection | |
Advanced RAID Features | ||
Flash ROM for Upgradeable BIOS | Yes | Yes |
Storage Health Inspector | Yes | Yes |
Redundant RAID Configurations | Yes | Yes |
BIOS PnP (plug and play) and BBS (BIOS boot specification) support | Yes | Yes |
Bootable RAID Array | Yes | Yes |
UEFI support for PC Platforms | Yes | Yes |
Human Interface Infrastructure Support (HII) | Yes | Yes |
Multiple RAID Partitions supported | Yes | Yes |
Storage Configurations Support Details | Direct Attached | Direct Attached |
Multiple RAID Adapters supported | Up to 4 RAID controllers per system | Up to 4 RAID controllers per system |
Online Array Roaming | Yes | Yes |
Online RAID Level Migration (ORLM) | Yes (not supported by macOS) | Yes (not supported by macOS) |
Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) | Yes (not supported by macOS) | Yes (not supported by macOS) |
RAID Quick Initialization for fast array setup | Yes | Yes |
Drive hotplug support | Yes | Yes |
Global Hot Spare Disk support | Yes | Yes |
Automatic and configurable RAID Rebuilding Priority | Yes | Yes |
Auto resume incomplete rebuilding after power on or reboot system | Yes | Yes |
Disk Format compatible: 512, 512e, 4Kn | Yes | Yes |
Spin down Massive Arrays of Idle Disks support | Yes | Yes |
Native Command Queuing | Yes | Yes |
SAS TCQ | Yes | Yes |
Disk media scan and repair | Yes | Yes |
Device Error Recovery support | Yes | Yes |
Automatic remap and repair of bad blocks for RAID configurations (HDD) | Redundant RAID Levels (RAID1, 10) | Redundant RAID Levels (RAID1, 10) |
Staggered Drive Spin Up | Yes | Yes |
Write Back and Write Through | Yes | Yes |
SSD TRIM Mode | Supported by Linux (not supported for Windows or macOS) | Supported by Linux (not supported for Windows or macOS) |
RAID Monitoring and Management Suite | ||
RAID Management Suites: BIOS/UEFI/HII, Browser-Based management tool, CLI (Command Line Interface- scriptable configuration tool) API package | Yes | Yes |
Enclosure Management Interface: SGPIO, SES-2 and I2C (Drive LEDs supported: SGPIO, SES-2 and LED Header) | Yes | Yes |
SMTP Email Alert Notification | Yes | Yes |
Alarm Buzzer | Yes | Yes |
Compliance Certification | CE FCC RoHS REACH WEEE | CE FCC RoHS REACH WEEE |
Operating Environment | ||
Work Temp: | +5°C ~+ 55°C | +5°C ~+ 55°C |
Storage Temp: | -20°C ~ +80°C | -20°C ~ +80°C |
Operating Voltage | PCI-e: 12V,/3.3V Power 14W | PCI-e: 12V/ 3.3V Power 14W |
MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) | 920,585 Hours | 920,585 Hours |
Kit Contents | ||
Kit Contents | 1x Rocket 720 Controller card | 1x Rocket 710 Controller card |
1x Quick Installation Guide | 1x Quick Installation Guide | |
1x Low Profile Bracket | 1x Low Profile Bracket | |
Optional Accessories | ||
Cable | 8643-4SAS-1M | 8643-4SAS-1M |
8643-4SATA-1M | 8643-4SATA-1M |
R710/R720 | |
UEFI & Hll & BIOS (Rocket 710) | Download |
UEFI & Hll & BIOS (Rocket 720) | Download |
Windows Software Package | |
Windows RAID Management | Download |
Windows Driver | Download |
Linux Software Package (Secure Boot is not supported) | |
Linux RAID Management | Download |
Data RAID-Linux Open Source Driver | Download |
Linux Performance Optimization Scripts | Download |
Mac | |
Intel/M1 platform - Mac Driver10.12-10.15 | Download |
Intel/M1 platform - Mac Driver11.0-13.0 | Download |
Binary driver | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Binary Driver | Download |
Ubuntu Linux Binary Driver | Download |
Rocky Linux Binary Driver | Download |
Fedora Linux Binary Driver | Download |
Debian Linux Binary Driver | Download |
R710/R720 | |
Compatibility Document | |
Compatibility list | Download |
User Guides | |
Datasheet | Download |
Quick Installation Guide | Download |
User Manual | Download |
RAID Controller/Enclosure Port Guide | Download |
Linux Performance Optimization Scripts User Guide | Download |
UEFI BIOS ROM update guide | Download |
Install-guide Documents (Debian binary) | Download |
Boot RAID - Local Installation Guide (Ubuntu Linux) | Download |
Boot RAID - Network Installation Guide (Ubuntu Linux) | Download |
Install-guide Documents (Fedora binary) | Download |
Install-guide Documents(RHEL binary) | Download |
Install-guide Documents (Rocky Linux binary) | Download |
Install-guide Documents(CentOS binary) | Download |
HPT-Accelerate Software User Guide (Linux) | Download |
HPT-Optimize Software User Guide (Linux) | Download |
Rocket 710
Rocket 720