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RocketStor 654x Series

4 & 8 Bay PCIe Gen4 x16 NVMe RAID Enclosures

Ready for Any Application & Workflow

Whether handling read-intensive, write-intensive, or mixed-mode workloads, RocketStor 654x series RAID enclosures are up to the task. The ability to host up to 8 Data Center or Enterprise-class U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs, deliver dedicated host-to-device PCIe Gen4 x16 transfer speed, in a robust, ultra-compact form-factor is perfect for data intensive applications including AI/ML training, media post production, and enterprise backup solutions.

Key Features

  • Compact, Rugged & Portable External NVMe RAID Storage 

  • Scalable Solution: Up to 8 independent 2.5" NVMe drives bays & nearly 1/2 Petabytes of storage capacity

  • Dedicated Host & Device PCIe 4.0 x16 Connectivity

  • Transfer speeds up to 28,000MB/s

  • Precision Engineered Dual-Width Cooling Solution Enhances 

  • reliability & Prevents Thermal Throttling

  • Comprehensive Management & Monitoring Suite

  • Supports up to four RAID 0, 1 or 10 arrays

Dedicated Host to Device PCIe Gen4 x16 Connectivity

Integrated PCIe switching technology and 400Gbps CDFP connectivity enables RocketStor 654x enclosures to maximize data transfer speed by fully utilizing all x16 lanes of PCIe bandwidth provided by the host platform.

 

Both the enclosure (device-side) and PCIe adapter (host-side), are equipped with dedicated PCIe switch ICs. This enables each solution to provide x16 lanes of dedicated PCIe Gen4 upstream bandwidth and x4 lanes of dedicated downstream bandwidth to each U.2 or U.3 SSD. 

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Industry’s most compact 1/2 Petabyte External Storage Solution

The RocketStor 654x series robust, industrial-grade chassis was designed for professional applications that require a compact, flexible storage solution capable of maximizing the performance potential of 2.5” NVMe media. Despite the small hardware footprint, RocketStor 654x enclosures are equipped with up to 8 removable 2.5” drive bays, each of which can support today’s densest 61.44TB enterprise and datacenter class SSDS.

 

Unmatched Scalability: Integrated NVMe Hot-Swap capability simplifies storage expansion, upgrade and service workflows by enabling administrators to add, remove or replace U.2/U.3 media on the fly, minimizing the risk of downtime by removing the need to reboot or power down the host platform. 

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Enhances the Efficiency and Reliability of the Host Computer: The external form factor, integrated power supply, and powerful cooling system enables NVMe media to be completely isolated from the host hardware platform. isolates the NVMe media from the host platform. Not only does this free up interior space for the host server or workstation, it can improve the reliability and efficiency by reducing power consumption and ensuring that waste heat generated by storage media never enters the computing environment.

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Intelligent Self-Diagnostic & Monitoring Services

The RocketStor 654x Series advanced suite of sensors and LED indicators were designed to streamline service & management workflows.

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These integrated, self-diagnostic and monitoring services actively survey and report the status of the CDFP connection, PCIe lane assignment of the adapter, enclosure / SSD temperature, and the condition / status of SSDs & RAID arrays. Each service works in conjunction with the WebGUI & CLI software management suites.

Application Use Cases

A wide range of professional applications and workflows can benefit from HighPoint’s  external NVMe RAID and Storage Solutions.

Media Post Production

Benefits: Significantly improves read/write speeds for large video files, enabling smoother editing and faster rendering.


Use Cases: 4K/8K video editing, visual/audio effects, 3D rendering, and real-time playback


Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML):

Benefits: Accelerates data loading and model training times, supporting high-throughput data processing.


Use Cases: Neural Networks training, running AI algorithms, & real-time data analytics

Backup Solutions & Disaster Recovery

Benefits: Can significantly enhance performance backup and restore processes, minimizing downtime


Use Cases: Enterprise backup solutions, disaster recovery plans, & data protection strategies


Specifications
Product
RocketStor 6541AW
Adapter Hardware Features
Rocket 7534A Adapter
Bus Interface
PCI-Express 4.0 x16
Number of Channel/ Port
1 x CDFP Port (Dedicated PCIe 4.0 x16)
Data Transfer Rate
400Gb/s Port Bandwidth (32GB/s for effective data transfer rate)
LED Indicators
PCIe LED
Adapter PCIe host interface status
Connection LED
CDFP Cable connection status
Form Factor
Low-Profile
Card Dimensions
6.50" (W)*2.72" (H)*0.77" (D)
RocketStor 6541A Hardware Features
Bus Interface
PCI-Express 4.0 x16
Resources
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Windows Software
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Linux Software
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HPT-Accelerate Software (Linux)
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RockyLinux 9.5 binary driver
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Ubuntu 24.04.1 binary driver
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Debian 12.8 binary driver
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Redhat 9.5 binary driver
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Documentation
Datasheet
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Compatibility List
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Compatibility List (NVMe Ecosystem)
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Quick Installation Guide
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Storage Adapter User Guide
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Software Guide
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Boot RAID Guide
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Release Notes
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HPT-Accelerate Software User Guide (Linux)
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RAID Controller/Enclosure Port Guide
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Gallery
RocketStor 6541AW
RocketStor 6542AW
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