I/O & Storage Controllers

• New Low-Profile Bootable NVMe Solution for Linux & Windows
• Ideal for compact, low-profile 1 &2U servers, or workstation
• Flexible solution: compatible with PCIe x8 and x16 slots
• Up to 2 off-the-shelf M.2 MLC, TLC & QLC NVMe SSD's
• RAID 0, 1, single disk
• Dedicated PCIe 3.0 x8 bus bandwidth
• Dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth for each NVMe M.2 SSD

The Industry's 1st Low-Profile, Bootable NVMe RAID Controller for Windows & Linux

HighPoint's third-gen SSD7202 is the industry's first is ultra-compact, low-profile, bootable NVMe RAID solution for Windows and Linux platforms, and can deliver nearly7,000MB/s of transfer performance from a pair of off-the-shelf M.2 SSD's. Each SSD7202 controller benefits from our industry-leading NVMe RAID architecture, and can support striping, mirroring or single disk configurations for up to 2 M.2 NVMe SSD's.

3rd Generation NVMe Architecture

Our third-generation NVMe architecture utilizes our Smart-Switching PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface to ensure broad compatibility with a wide range of hardware platforms without compromising performance; the dedicated x8 bandwidth enables the SSD7202 to maximize transfer speeds for up to two M.2 SSD's.

The SSD7202 also features a unique, two-stage cooling solution; a card-length heat sink with integrated low-noise fan ensures the NVME SSD's and critical chipset components remain cool even under load.

Comprehensive Boot Capability

The dual M.2 channels can support individual boot drives or a bootable RAID array. Customers can easily tune the NVMe configuration for maximum performance or security.

• New Industry's Best Cost/Performance NVMe RAID solution for Mac, Linux & Windows
• RAID 0, 1, 1/0 and single disk
• New Zero-Noise Cooling Solution
• Flexible solution: compatible with PCIe x8 and 16 slots
• Dedicated PCIe 3.0 x8 bus bandwidth
• Up to PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth for each NVMe M.2 SSD

Industry's Best Cost/Performance 4x NVMe Slot PCIe x8 RAID Storage Controller

HighPoint's third-gen SSD7204 is the industry's best cost/performance 4-slot NVMe RAID storage. The dedicated PCIe 3.0 bandwidth can assign up to 4 lanes per NVMe SSD, and delivers over 7000 MB/s of transfer performance. Each SSD7204 controller benefits from our industry-leading NVMe RAID architecture, and can support RAID 0, 1, 1/0 and single disk configurations of to 4 M.2 NVMe SSD's. Comprehensive device driver support and installation guides are available for all major operating system platforms including Windows 10 and Server 2019, macOS 10.15 Catalina, and leading Linux distributions.

Third-Gen NVMe RAID Architecture

Our third-generation NVMe architecture utilizes a PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface to ensure broad compatibility with a wide range of hardware platforms; the SSD7204 can be easily installed into any industry standard PCIe 3.0 and 4.0 x8 or x16 slot.

The full-length black-anodized heat sink provides superior heat dissipation for the hosted SSD's and critical controller components.

This unique, fan-less design allows for completely silent operation - ideal for applications that require distraction free work environments.

Ideal for Distraction Free Working Environments

Low-noise environments are of critical importance for many media professionals. Minimizing distraction during prolonged editing sessions can dramatically improve productivity. The SSD7204's unique fan-less cooling system combined with NVMe storage media allows for completely silent operation. When installed into a well ventilated chassis, such as a 2019 Mac Pro, the SSD7204's full-length heat sink proved more than capable of dissipating waste hear from both the NVMe SSD's and controller chipset components.

Superior Compatibility

The third generation SSD7204 was designed for easy integration into commercially available desktops, workstations, and servers using off-the-shelf M.2 SSD's. It can be easily installed into any industry standard PCIe 3.0 x8 or x16 slot, and deliver maximum performance with only eight dedicated lanes.

As with all members of the SSD7000 family, the SSD7204 has been extensively tested with a wide range of commercially available NVMe drives from all major manufacturers of any M.2 form factor (2242, 2260, 2280, 22110), including MLC, TLC & QLC models, in a variety of hardware environments.

Robust Linux Support

A dedicated team of engineers proactively monitors and updates support for all major Linux distributions to ensure the SSD7204 is compatible with the latest releases of CentOS, Ubuntu and Debian.

Our innovative Auto-Compile feature was designed to streamline Linux installation and upgrade procedures, and eliminates the need for user intervention. Auto Compile is now embedded directly into our open-source driver packages.

In addition, each driver release is accompanied by a comprehensive Installation Guide, which includes step-by-step setup walk-throughs, handy troubleshooting tips, and Technical Support resources.

Comprehensive Storage Management Suites

Your Choice - We offer Graphical or Text-only interfaces for managing RAID or non-RAID storage Configurations

True NVMe Surprise Add and Remove Capability!

The SSD7580B Incorporates True NVMe Surprise Add & Remove Capability

Hot-Swap capability a true boon for NVMebased storage solutions, and is especially useful for servicing NVMe storage solutions and appliances in the field. Hot-swap can significantly reduce or even eliminate the need for downtime. The SSD7580B allows administrators to add remove or replace NVMe SSDs without powering down the host platform, on the fly.
NVMe drives, though considerably more reliable than their platter counterparts, still must be replaced on a regular basis when employed by many datacenter or industrial applications, where storage devices are expected to remain active for extended periods of time, including truly grueling 24/7/365 workflows. NVMe media's one weakness is the finite write cycle; M.2 SSDs in particular can rapidly reach their TBW limitations in such environments. TBW expiration requires disk replacement, which results in downtime - this is the advantage of hot-swap capability.

True Hot-Swap: Not just Hot-Plug or Hot Replaceable

In the past, replacing an NVMe SSD meant powering down the entire system. More recent solutions may employ Hot-Plug capability; the ability to recognize drives added for specific tasks- such as rebuilding an array, or support Hot-Replaceable drives; an unused SSD that is already connected to the controller can be used to rebuild an array). However, both of these methods still require a restart in order for the operating system to recognize the hardware changes.
However, the SSD7580B's hot-swap capability works exactly like you expect it to. The SSD7580B allows customers to add or remove drives on the fly, as necessity demands. This includes RAID and single-drive configurations. The controller will notify the system of any changes in real time - no reboot is required. The host system can remain active throughout the procedure.

Versatile Cabling Options: Hot-Swap Enabled

The SSD7580B's Hot-Plug capability works with a variety of industry standard connectors - not just SFF-8639, which is employed directly by U.2 media. We offer a selection of PCIe Gen4 capable cabling accessories capable of supporting hot-swappable storage configurations, including SFF-8643 connections and SFF-8611 Oculink backplanes. This allows the SSD7580B to support any industry standard U.2 or M.2 NVMe SSD.

Cross-Sync Compatible - Double Your Storage Capability

In addition to Hot-Swap support, the SSD7580B is Cross-Sync compatible. This enables customers to configure dual SSD7580B controllers to function as a single RAID device, and support up to 16 U.2/M.2 NVMe SSDs in one or more RAID arrays. Such combinations are capable of supporting truly extreme levels of performance and storage capability - over 200TB of storage @ 40,000 MB/s!

HighPoint 7500 Series PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe RAID Controllers

Key Features

• Dedicated PCIe 4.0 x16 direct to CPU NVMe RAID Solutions
• Truly Platform Independent
• RAID 0, 1, 1/0 and single-disk
• 4 and 8 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD's
• PCIe Gen 3 Compatible
• Up to 32TB capacity per controller
• Low-Noise Hyper-Cooling Solution
• Integrated SSD TBW and temperature monitoring capability
• SSD7505: Bootable RAID Support for Windows and Linux

Product Information

• Linux Updates
• The World's Fastest 4-Port NVMe M.2 RAID Controller (Video)

Truly Independent Cutting-Edge PCIe Gen4 x16 NVMe RAID Storage Performance for AMD Platforms

HighPoint's 7500 Series combine dedicated, cutting edge PCIe Gen4 x16 host connectivity with our industry proven RAID technology to deliver unbeatable storage performance.

The dedicated PCIe 4.0 x16 host interface enables each NVMe SSD to interface directly with the system CPU to ensure maximum transfer performance and near instant response time.

Truly Independent, Stand-Alone NVMe RAID Solution for both Intel & AMD Platforms

Unlike most PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage devices in today's marketplace, which are tied to a specific hardware platform or brand of SSD or motherboard, HighPoint SSD7500 series controllers are truly independent NVMe RAID solutions.

SSD7500 series controllers do not require motherboard platforms with Bifurcation support, or any specialized software released by SSD manufactures; any AMD-based system with a dedicated PCIe 4.0 x16 slot can now take full advantage of the industry's fastest storage solution. In addition, SSD7500 series controllers are fully backwards compatible with Intel PCIe 3.0 platforms, enabling customers to take full advantage of advanced Gen4 storage media without migrating to a new computing environment.

Comprehensive NVMe RAID Technology

RAID 1/0 (Security & Speed) - Unique to HighPoint NVMe RAID solutions, RAID 1/0 (also known as RAID 10) requires a minimum of 4 NVMe SSD's - it will mirror the data of one stripe array to a second, hidden stripe array for security. RAID 1/0 is capable of delivering read performance on par with RAID 0, and is superior to RAID 5 for NVMe applications. Unlike RAID 5, RAID 1/0 doesn't necessitate additional parity related write operations, which reduce the TBW life span of NVMe SSD's.

RAID 0 (Speed) - Also known as a "stripe" array, this mode delivers Maximum Performance, and requires a minimum of 2 NVMe SSD's.

RAID 1 (Security) - This mode creates a hidden duplicate of the target SSD, and requires 2 NVMe SSD's to configure. RAID 1 is ideal for bootable volumes.

SSD7505: Bootable RAID Support for Windows and Linux

The SSD7505 can be used to configure bootable RAID or single NVMe SSD configurations for Windows and Linux systems. Optional UEFI downloads and complete installation guides are available for each supported platform.