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Breaking the Static Resource Model: The Era of Liquid Storage
In traditional hardware architectures, storage is a static resource, physically locked inside a server, creating stranded capacity and rigid hardware-to-compute ratios. HighPoint’s CDI (Composable Disaggregated Infrastructure) Liquid Storage Hardware Platforms transform these silos into a fluid, high-performance resource pool.
By disaggregating high-density NVMe media from the physical host, we allow IT architects to scale storage independently of compute and reallocate resources at the speed of the software management layer. Whether you are building a Regional AI Training Pod, a Collaborative 8K Media Environment, or migrating to a "Post-VMware" SDS environment, HighPoint provides the lean, efficient, hardware muscle to turn your infrastructure from rigid to liquid.
Two Architectures for a Disaggregated World
HighPoint provides two distinct CDI Hardware Platforms tailored to your specific connectivity and performance requirements.
NVMe-over-Fabric (Ethernet: RoCE & TCP)
The Efficient Scale-Out Engine: The RocketStor 4243AS leverages high-speed Ethernet to share storage across the facility. It is designed as a streamlined Fabric-Attached Block Storage solution that prioritizes operational simplicity and ROI over the complexity of multi-controller arrays.
Powered WDC RapidFlex C2000 fabric bridge - Optimized for extreme efficiency, the RS4243AS utilizes a hardware-accelerated NVMe-oF Fabric Bridge to deliver consistent performance with near-zero system resource overhead. By offloading the entire NVMe-oF protocol stack to dedicated silicon, the platform ensures maximum throughput without taxing the host CPU.
Dual 100GbE Connectivity: Full native support for RoCE v2 and NVMe/TCP, ensuring seamless integration into existing 100G network fabrics while maintaining the highest possible IOPS for distributed workloads.
Simplified "Driverless" Connectivity: Deploy using the industry-standard NVMe drivers already provided in enterprise operating systems (Linux, Windows, VMware). No proprietary fabric drivers are required.
Dynamic Resource Liquidity: Use logical Namespace mapping to "slice and pour" storage resources directly to specific host initiators on demand, serving up to 120 independent host connections.
NVMe over PCIe
Engineered for: Sub-Microsecond AI Training & GPU-Direct Storage For workloads that cannot tolerate the "Protocol Tax" of networking, our "Cobra" Architecture extends the host’s internal PCIe bus directly to the external storage enclosure.
Broadcom-Powered Switching: We integrate our field-proven Gen5 Switching Architecture (PEX89048) to manage the hardware fabric. This provides a non-blocking, synthetic hierarchy that extends the PCIe bus via External CopprLink connectivity, treating remote NVMe drives as if they were seated directly on the host motherboard with zero protocol overhead.
PCI-SIG CopprLink™ Connectivity: Utilizing the latest PCI-SIG CopprLink (CDFP) cabling standard, our platforms deliver a dedicated Gen5 x16 (64GB/s) external link.
2-Meter External Reach: Unlike passive solutions that suffer from signal "down-training," HighPoint’s managed signal architecture ensures dedicated Gen5 x16 performance over cable distances of up to 2 meters, providing the physical flexibility needed for high-TDP AI racks and external GPU expansion.
Hardware Composition: Resources are reallocated via Hardware-Level PCIe Zoning, allowing architects to physically "wire" specific NVMe drives to specific CPUs on the fly.
Enterprise Architecture & Key Advantages: The HighPoint Enterprise Difference
Feature | RocketStor 4243AS (Coming May'26) | NVMe over PCIe (Q4'26) |
|---|---|---|
Core Engine | WDC RapidFlex C2000 | Broadcom Gen5 Switch |
Connectivity | Dual 100GbE (QSFP28) | CopprLink / CDFP (Gen5 x16) |
Max Reach | Ethernet infrastructure | 2.0 Meters (Native Gen5 x16) |
Composition | Logical Namespace Mapping | Hardware-Level PCIe Zoning |
Best For | Mid-Market / M&E / SDS | High-Performance AI / GPU-Direct Storage |
Your Software. Our Liquid Hardware.
The true value of a CDI Liquid Storage Hardware Platform is unlocked through intelligent orchestration. HighPoint is actively seeking collaboration with Software-Defined Storage (SDS) and CDI Orchestration providers to deliver turnkey solutions to the global market.
By qualifying your software on HighPoint's PCIe Switching platforms, you can offer your customers:
Hardware Economics: Disrupt Tier-1 OEM pricing with our high-density, BYOD model.
Performance Leadership: Harness the power of Gen5/Gen6 PCIe switching for AI-ready workloads.
Validated Resilience: Work with our engineering team to certify RoCE, TCP, and Native PCIe Switch compatibility.