Achieving "Zero-Hop" Communication via Direct P2P Modern high-performance computing (HPC) workflows no longer measure performance in milliseconds. For industries such as High-Frequency Trading (HFT) and real-time AI inference, one’s competitive edge is now determined by the nanosecond. Despite industry reliance on cutting-edge PCIe Gen5 accelerators, the vast majority of standardized Gen5-enabled servers often suffer from "Micro-Latency"—tiny, cumulative delays that occur eve

Why the Physical Limitations of Standard Server Architecture Limits the potential of Gen5 Accelerators In the race for AI dominance and real-time data processing, we have arrived at a frustrating irony: we have the fastest CPUs and most powerful GPUs in history, but we are trying integrate them into systems with a design philosophy that hasn't fundamentally changed in decades. Modern IT architects are all too familiar with the resulting problem: Standard Motherboard Architect

Solving the 1U/2U Physical Constraint with Distributed I/O In Edge Data Centers, 1U and 2U rackmount servers remain the industry standard for maximizing compute density. However, these slim enclosures present a physical paradox: how do you fit the massive power of PCIe Gen5 into a chassis that is only 1.75 inches tall? Even with a Low-Profile Switch Adapter  like the HighPoint Rocket 1628A , a vertical installation in a 1U chassis is physically impossible. To unlock Gen5 perf

As the industry transitions to PCIe Gen5, architects in AI, HPC, and high-performance storage are encountering a common physical bottleneck: onboard NVMe connectivity.  With most enterprise platforms offering only one or two native Gen5 M.2 slots, scaling high-speed infrastructure has historically meant compromising on signal integrity or latency. Our Rocket 1604L, an Active Retimer-based Gen5 x16 M.2 Expansion Add-In-Card, was designed specifically to address this problem.  

Q1: Why does the RoketStor 8631D include 2x8-Pin power cables? A: Standard 8-pin cables are rated for 150W. The RocketStor 8631D uses a Native 12VHPWR connection to deliver a clean, direct 16-pin stream for maximum safety and performance.   Q2: Can the RocketStor 8631D handle transient power spikes? A: Yes. The RocketStor 8631D was engineered to mitigate the risks of power spikes. The integrated 1300W industrial PSU, enables the enclosure to handle spikes up to approximately

1. Shared Feature - Identical Hardware Core (Broadcom Gen5 Switch) Both the Rocket 1624A and 7624A are built upon the same Broadcom PEX89048 PCIe Gen5 Switch IC. Bandwidth: Both offer a full PCIe 5.0 x16 host interface, providing up to 32 GB/s of aggregate throughput.   2. Shared Feature - Physical Connectivity:   Both adapters feature dual MCIO (SFF-TA-1016) ports, and can directly support up to 8 NVMe devices (4 per port) via a variety of high-density cabling accessories .

Introduction: Built on the same PCB design and PCIe Gen5 switching architecture, the Rocket 1604A and Rocket 7604A deliver full Gen5 x16 performance in one of the industry’s shortest 4× M.2 add-in card form factors—over 40% shorter than typical solutions—without compromising cooling or reliability. Both products support up to four dedicated Gen5 M.2 SSDs. The Rocket 7604A adds an extra layer of flexibility with dual-mode operation, allowing users to run native OS NVMe drivers

This knowledge base (KB) applies to the following NVMe RAID AICs.   Table 1: Support NVMe RAID AICs   Support NVMe RAID AICs SSD7101A-1 SSD7104 SSD7105 SSD7204 SSD7140A SSD7540 SSD7749M SSD7749M2 SSD7749E SSD7505 SSD7202 SSD7502 SSD7120 SSD7180 SSD7184 SSD7580B SSD7580C   Steps 1. Download the Performance Test tool. We recommend using the fio utility to test the NVMe RAID array’s performance in a Linux environment. 1) Download fio (The following example was created using an U

This knowledge base (KB) applies to the following NVMe RAID AICs.   Table 1: Support NVMe RAID AICs Support NVMe RAID AICs SSD7105 SSD7202 SSD7502 SSD7505 SSD7540 SSD7580B SSD7580C SSD7749E SSD7749M SSD7749M2 SSD6780A RS6542AW RocketAIC 7105HWSeries RocketAIC 7502HWSeries RocketAIC 7505HWSeries RocketAIC 7540HWSeries RocketAIC 7749EWSeries RocketAIC 7749MW Series RocketAIC 7749M2W Series   If you encounter the following problem: When operating in the UEFI environment; using t

This knowledge base (KB) applies to the following NVMe RAID AICs.   Table 1: Support NVMe RAID AICs Support NVMe RAID AICs All Products   Email Notification Overview The WebGUI can be configured to send email messages whenever an SSD7000 series related event, warning or error is recorded to the Event Log. To configure Email Notification, access the Settings tab:     To configure Email Notification 1. First, check the box before  Enable Event Notification 2. Server Address (na

This knowledge base (KB) applies to the following NVMe RAID AICs.   Table 1: Support NVMe RAID AICs Support NVMe RAID AICs SATA/ SAS RAID series Note: macOS is not supported. RAID Expansion (OCE/ORLM) Important:  Before using OCE/ORLM, we recommend that you  Verify  the current RAID array, using the WebGUI’s  Verify  function, under  Maintenance . The OCE/ORLM process is irreversible; once you start an  OCE/ORLM  procedure, the process can be temporarily paused (using the  Ma

This knowledge base (KB) applies to the following NVMe RAID AICs.   Table 1: Support NVMe RAID AICs   Support NVMe RAID AICs SSD7101A-1 SSD7104 SSD7105 SSD7204 SSD7140A SSD7540 SSD7749M SSD7749M2 SSD7749E SSD7505 SSD7202 SSD7502 SSD7120 SSD7180 SSD7184 SSD7580B SSD7580C   Steps Step 1 Download Performance Testing tool We recommend using the ATTO Disk Benchmark utility to test the NVMe RAID array’s performance in a Mac Pro 2019 environment. 1. Download ATTO Disk Benchmark (a m

This knowledge base (KB) applies to the following NVMe RAID AICs.   Table 1: Support NVMe RAID AICs   Support NVMe RAID AICs All products   HWInfo Application: View all hardware information on the motherboard, which can help HPT check whether the HPT product is properly connected and related information about the hardware. 1. Download and install the HWinfo tool: https://www.hwinfo.com/download/ 2. Run install the HWinfo tool. 3. Check HPT device information (take SSD7103 as

This knowledge base (KB) applies to the following NVMe RAID AICs.   Table 1: Support NVMe RAID AICs   Support NVMe RAID AICs SSD7101A-1 SSD7104 SSD7105 SSD7204 SSD7140A SSD7540 SSD7749M SSD7749M2 SSD7749E SSD7505 SSD7202 SSD7502 SSD7120 SSD7180 SSD7184 SSD7580B SSD7580C SSD6204A SSD6202A   Prerequisites 1. An NVMe SSD must be installed . You must have at least one NVMe SSD installed into the SSD7000 Series RAID controllers. 2. A PCIe 3.0/4.0 slot with x8 or x16 lanes. 1) SSD7

This knowledge base (KB) applies to the following NVMe RAID AICs.   Table 1: Support NVMe RAID AICs Support NVMe RAID AICs RocketRAID 4522 RocketRAID 2722 RocketRAID 2721 RocketRAID 2711 RocketRAID 644L RocketRAID 644LS RocketRAID 642L RocketStor 6414AS RocketStor 6414TS RocketStor 6414VS RocketStor 6418AS RocketStor 6418TS   eSATA Port Multiplier Support Has Been Discontinued For: RocketRAID 644L, RocketRAID 644LS, RocketRAID 642L, RocketRAID 4522 Port Multipliers were a nov

This knowledge base (KB) applies to the following NVMe RAID AICs.   Table 1: Support NVMe RAID AICs   Support NVMe RAID AICs RocketRAID 3700 Series RocketRAID 2800 Series RocketRAID 800 Series RocketRAID 4500 Series RocketRAID 2700 Series   What Does Power-Up In Standby (PUIS) Mean? Power Up in Standby (PUIS) is a specific hard disk drive (HDD) feature that allows the drive to spin up only when necessitated by a command, rather than when turning on the computer. This helps sa

This knowledge base (KB) applies to the following NVMe RAID AICs.   Table 1: Support NVMe RAID AICs Support NVMe RAID AICs SSD7105 SSD7202 SSD7502 SSD7505 SSD7540 SSD7580B SSD7580C SSD7749E SSD7749M SSD7749M2 SSD6780A RS6542AW RocketAIC 7105HWSeries RocketAIC 7502HWSeries RocketAIC 7505HWSeries RocketAIC 7540HWSeries RocketAIC 7749EWSeries RocketAIC 7749MW Series RocketAIC 7749M2W Series   When attempting to create a RAID array using the UEFI tool, the interface reports that

This knowledge base (KB) applies to the following NVMe RAID AICs.   Table 1: Support NVMe RAID AICs Support NVMe RAID AICs RocketRAID 4520/4522SGL RocketStor 6628A RocketStor 6418AS/6414AS RocketStor 6314A/6314B   The driver cannot be loaded or cannot enter the WEBGUI Until Update the firmware If you had been successfully using a HighPoint RAID solution based on the RR4500 series Hardware RAID controller with macOS 10.13x (and earlier), but are currently unable to use the pro

This knowledge base (KB) applies to the following NVMe RAID AICs.   Table 1: Support NVMe RAID AICs   Support NVMe RAID AICs SSD7101A-1 SSD7104 SSD7105 SSD7204 SSD7140A SSD7540 SSD7749M SSD7749M2 SSD7749E SSD7505 SSD7202 SSD7502 SSD7120 SSD7180 SSD7184 SSD7580B SSD7580C   1. Overivew The three most common benchmark utilities are FIO, HDparm and “dd”. We used each utility with the SSD7103 to document how these tools are able to test NVMe performance. We found that FIO was the