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PCIe 5.0 x16 to 8-M.2x4 NVMe RAID AIC
Key Features:
8x M.2 Ports (dedicated x4 lanes per port)
No. of Devices: Up to 8
Bus Interface: PCIe 5.0 x16
RAID AIC: RAID 0, 1, 10 & Single-Disk
For Linux & Windows
Supports x86 Intel/AMD & ARM Platforms
M.2 SSDs: 2242, 2260, 2280
Product Model | Rocket 7608A (R7608A) |
Hardware Features | |
Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
Number of Channel / Port | 8x Device Channels / 8x NVMe Ports (Dedicated PCIe 5.0 x4 per port) |
Connector Type | M.2 |
Number of devices | 8 |
SSD Form Factor | 2242, 2260, 2280 |
External Power Support | Yes (uses PCIe Standard 2x3 Power Connector) |
SRIS and REFCLK Support | TBA; please contact Sales for more information |
Downstream port containment | Yes |
Read tracking | Yes |
Synthetic Hierarchy | Yes |
Ultra-Compact PCIe Gen5 x16 M.2 NVMe RAID Solution for Industrial & Edge Computing Environments
The Rocket 7608A is an ultra-compact, high-density AIC (add-in-card) designed to accommodate professional workflows that require uncompromised PCIe Gen5 transfer bandwidth and the flexibility of proven RAID technology. Rocket 7608A AICs can directly host up to eight M.2 SSDs, which can be configured to operate independently or into as many as 4 separate RAID 0, 1 and 10 arrays, including bootable volumes and mixed configurations of single SSDs and arrays.
Engineered for performance-hungry Industrial and Edge computing applications, the compact AIC leverages Broadcom’s state-of-the-art PCIe Gen5 PEX89048 Switch IC to maximize the performance and capacity potential of M.2 storage configurations, providing a full x16 lanes of upstream bandwidth and x4 lanes to each M.2 port.
Class-leading device connectivity and transfer performance, combined with HighPoint’s flexible RAID & Storage technology enable the Rocket 7608A AIC to accommodate a wide range of data-intensive workloads including media post production and content creation, AI/ML workflows, high-speed data acquisition, and scientific/medical applications.
Key Features:
8 Independent M.2 Ports
Leverages Broadcom’s 48-lane PCIe Gen5 PEX89048 PCIe Switch IC:
• Ensures the fastest, densest downstream connectivity possible
• Optimizes signal integrity & stability, and minimizes latency
Designed to maximize performance & connectivity density per PCIe 5.0 x16 slot: nearly 60GB/s and 12 Millions IOPs
Customizable Firmware Solutions for Gen5 AICs
Wide-range of M.2 Form factor Support (2242, 2260, 2280)
HighPoint’s Pro-Series Storage Suite
• RAID Solution: 0, 1, 10 & Single-Disk
• Intelligent Pro-Active Cooling Solution
• Storage Active Sensor Logging & Analysis Suite
• SafeStorage SED Solution
• Incorporates customizable Firmware Solutions
Cross-Sync RAID Technology: Cross-Sync enables administrators to create arrays using up to 16 SSDs and as many as four AICs installed into a single system.
Supports Bootable RAID Configurations
Supports x86 Intel/AMD & ARM Platforms
Powered by Industry Proven PCIe Switching Technology
HighPoint NVMe RAID AICs are engineered to maximize the potential of each available PCIe x16 slot to deliver peak performance and superior storage connectivity. Each solution leverages Broadcom’s industry-leading x48-Lane PCIe Switch ICs to optimize signal integrity, minimize latency and provide the fastest, densest downstream port connectivity possible in a single-slot device. Learn More...
All-In-One RAID and Storage Management Solutions
Empower NVMe Storage with HighPoint's Industry-Proven RAID Technology
HighPoint’s industry-proven NVMe RAID technology provides unparalleled flexibility, enabling administrators to easily craft, maintain and scale RAID storage to address the unique requirements of each target application and workflow.
Host up to four RAID arrays including bootable volumes
Mix individual SSD configurations with RAID arrays
Optimize for Performance, Redundancy or a mix of both.
RAID Modes Tailored for Every Application
RAID 0 (Striping) - Also known as a “stripe” array, this mode delivers Maximum Performance and capacity by linking multiple NVMe SSD's together to act as a single storage unit.
RAID 1 (Mirroring) - This mode creates a hidden duplicate of the target SSD, and is ideal for applications that require an extra layer of data security, such as a bootable volume.
RAID 10 (Security & Speed) - RAID 10 offers a “best of both worlds” by leveraging striping with mirroring technology; two RAID 1 arrays are striped together to maximize performance. RAID 10 is capable of delivering read performance on par with RAID 0.
Advanced RAID Features
Unlock Advanced RAID Capabilities with HighPoint Storage Technology.
Bootable RAID Support: Maximize performance and capacity with RAID 0 striping or mitigate the threat of downtime with RAID 1 mirroring
Online RAID Roaming: Move RAID configurations between HighPoint AICs or Adapters without reconfiguration
Cross-Sync RAID Technology: Combine up to 16 SSDs across as many as four AICs into a single unified RAID volume for unapparelled performance and capacity.
Comprehensive Management Tools
HighPoint NVMe RAID Adapters include robust management and monitoring utilities for administrators of all skill levels:
The WebGUI is an intuitive Web-based graphical user interface.
CLI (Command Line Interface): streamlined tool for expert administrators.
UEFI-HII Tool: Configure arrays using the system's BIOS Interface
Intelligent 1-Click Self-Diagnostic & Logging Solution: Simplify troubleshooting with automated logs and direct support access.
HighPoint NVMe RAID Technology: Your Solution for Performance and Reliability
Take control of your NVMe storage with HighPoint’s innovative RAID technology. From advanced features to comprehensive management tools, our RAID technology delivers the flexibility, scalability, and reliability you need to tackle modern workloads.
Field Service Feature Suite
Intelligent Self-Diagnostic LEDs & Alarms: HighPoint PCIe Gen5 Adapters feature Built-In Early Warning LED Indicators and Audible Alarms. Simple color coding and light/sound patterns enable administrators to instantly asses the status of hosted M.2 media, the strength of the PCIe connection, and temperature of the PCIe switch hardware.
Environmental Monitoring, Logging & Analysis Solution:
HighPoint's PCIe Gen5 x16 NVMe RAID Adapters employ an innovative Performance and Troubleshooting solution that combines an active NVMe sensor suite with real-time Environmental Logging and Analysis capability.
The solution has been integrated into the WebGUI Management Tool, and will automatically track and log the temperature and power consumption of each hosted SSD.
FRU (Field Replicable Unit) Support: The Rocket 7608A is a field replaceable unit (FRU); the VPD stored on each adapter enables customers and service providers to easily procure replacements with the correct firmware/driver combination.
Intelligent Pro-Active Cooling Solution
Rocket 7608A AICs are equipped with a powerful, ultra-efficient hardware cooling solution comprised of an anodized aluminum heatsink with an integrated low-decibel cooling fan, multiple layers of high-efficiency thermal padding, and a ventilated PCIe bracket. The solution rapidly transfers waste heat away from the hosted M.2 media and Switch chipset, and keep the performance-sapping threat of thermal throttling at bay.
On the software side, Rocket 7608A AICs leverage our proven SHI (Storage Health Inspector) solution.
SHI utilizes SMART technology to log & report the physical characteristics of each SSD, such as temperature, voltage and endurance (Total Bytes Written / Disk Writes per Day).
HighPoint SafeStorage SED Solution
Rocket 7608A AICs are protected by SafeStorage - a state-of-the-art data encryption solution for OPAL SSC compliant SED drives and arrays.
Stored data is automatically locked down whenever storage is unplugged from the AIC, effectively preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information should physical disks be misplaced or stolen.
Applications & Use Cases
The Rocket 7608A is a compact, single-slot, and All-in-One PCIe AIC NVMe RAID storage solution designed to maximize the performance, scalability and serviceability of M.2 media; ideal for high-performance Industrial and Edge computing platforms that host data-intensive workloads including high-speed data ingestion or capture, professional media post production and content creation, AI/ML driven applications.
State-of-the art PCIe Switch Architecture, powered by Broadcom PEX and PLX series Switch ICs, enable The Rocket 7608A AIC to allocate x4 lanes of dedicated bandwidth to each M.2 port and deliver up to 60GB/s of real-word transfer throughput form a single PCIe slot. HighPoint's flexible NVMe RAID technology, and comprehensive management and monitoring suite enables administrators to custom-tailor M.2 configurations to satisfy the performance, capacity or endurance requirements of unique workloads or applications.
Cloud Computing Services
Use Cases: Cloud Service Applications
Benefits: Speeds up to 12 million IOPS, support for up to 32 enterprise-class NVMe drives, flexible RAID technology, and a wide selection of certified cabling solutions are ideal for Cloud Computing Services including Online Storage and Virtual Machine hosting.
Edge Computing
Use Cases: Edge Server & Datacenter Environments
Benefits: Blazing performance, instant access time and flexible RAID configurations are ideal edge server and datacenter applications.
Medical & Scientific
Use Cases: EMS (electron microscopy), MRI/CT scan storage, electronic health records (EHR), & medical research databases
Benefits: Massive bandwidth & capacity support HD imaging systems, rapid access to large files & patient data to enhance diagnostic & research
Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Use Cases: Large-scale databases, online transaction processing (OLTP), & data warehousing
Benefits: Enhances I/O performance and reduces latency, leading to faster query processing.
Big-Data Analytics
Use Cases: Applications that process immense volumes of data such as real-time analytics and business intelligence applications
Benefits: Rapid access to massive datasets, results in faster analytics and insights generation.
PCIe Gen5 Solutions
Product | PCIe | Ports | M.2 FF | AIC FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rocket 7604A | PCIe 5.0 x16 | 4 | 2242 /2260/ 2280 | FH-HL |
Rocket 7608A | PCIe 5.0 x16 | 8 | 2242 /2260/ 2280 | FH-FL |
PCIe Gen4 Solutions
PCIe Gen3 Solutions
Product | PCIe | Ports | M.2 FF | AIC FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SSD7140A | PCIe 3.0 x16 | 8 | 2242 /2260/ 2280 | FH-FL |
SSD7104 | PCIe 3.0 x16 | 4 | 2242 /2260/ 2280 / 22110 | FH-FL |
SSD7105 | PCIe 3.0 x16 | 4 | 2242 /2260/ 2280 / 22110 | FH-FL |
SSD7101A-1 | PCIe 3.0 x16 | 4 | 2242 /2260/ 2280 / 22110 | FH-FL |
SSD7204 | PCIe 3.0 x8 | 4 | 2242 /2260/ 2280 / 22110 | FH-FL |
SSD7202 | PCIe 3.0 x8 | 2 | 2242 /2260/ 2280 | Low-Profile |
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Testimonials
HPC’s WS-GR870PA-T workstation was engineered for professionals tackling demanding workloads in video editing, image processing, CG rendering, and generative AI. Available as an optional storage expansion solution, HighPoint’s Rocket 7608A enables up to eight Gen5 M.2 SSDs to be configured into a RAID 0 stiped array, delivering sustained transfer speeds of up to 56 GB/s, ensuring seamless performance even under continuous 4K/8K encoding or large-scale AI model training.
“Integrating HighPoint’s Rocket 7608A PCIe Gen5 x16 NVMe RAID AIC into the WS-GR870PA-T enables customers to avoid storage bottlenecks that often limit GPU and CPU performance during high-throughput operations. This solution not only maximizes the potential of next-generation SSD storage, but also dramatically enhances workflow efficiency—allowing our customers to process and render complex data in real time without interruption.” - HPC Systems
For more information about this innovative solution, please visit https://embe.hpc.co.jp/product/ws-gr870pa-t/
The HighPoint Rocket 7608A is a top-tier storage controller for up to 8 PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSDs. HighPoint’s web-based interface simplifies setup, management and monitoring of the controller. The 7608A’s design provides the cooling required by Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSDs to ensure consistent, extremely-fast data transfer speeds that are required for our cutting-edge light microscopy systems. Setup was seamless and the comprehensive feature set allows for a number of RAID configurations, scalability and reliability - all while requiring only one PCIe Gen5 x16 slot in the host workstation. We highly recommend the Rocket 7608A for high performance light microscopy applications from capture to processing to analysis.
Sergei Sorkin, Director of Marketing, Director of Information Technology, Intelligent Imaging Innovations Inc.
HighPoint NVMe RAID Enables Scalable, High-Performance Intelligent Imaging
Powering Data-Intensive Microscopy at 3i (Intelligent Imaging Innovations)
Modern scientific microscopy is no longer limited by optics alone. Today’s advanced imaging platforms generate massive, complex datasets that must be captured, visualized, and analyzed in real time. For 3i (Intelligent Imaging Innovations, Inc) - a leader in multimodal microscopy systems - storage performance, scalability, and reliability are mission-critical.
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with additional operations across the world, 3i develops and deploys high-resolution scientific imaging solutions alongside its flagship SlideBook® software, which manages the entire digital microscopy workflow from acquisition to analysis. To meet the extreme data demands of modern imaging pipelines, 3i utilizes the HighPoint Rocket 7540 AIC as a core component of its workstation and acquisition architectures.
Scaling Storage for Terabytes per Experiment
Today’s microscopy experiments can routinely generate terabytes of data with a single microscope producing hundreds of experiments annually. These datasets must remain local to the workstation to support interactive 3D visualization and post-acquisition processing - making external drives or constant offloading to remote storage impractical.
“Our users prefer to get as much storage space as possible within their budgets. It’s simply not practical to constantly move files off the workstation to remote storage or another computer.”— Sergei Sorkin, Director of IT, 3i
To address this challenge, 3i initially deployed the HighPoint SSD7140, later transitioning to the SSD7540 as its primary NVMe RAID platform. Today, HighPoint storage is deployed in many of their microscope systems and data analysis workstation solutions.
These solutions are installed primarily in Dell Precision workstations, configured exclusively for high-speed data capture and processing.
Optimized NVMe RAID for Imaging Workflows
A typical 3i configuration consists of six 8TB NVMe SSDs combined into a single RAID 0 volume to maximize performance and capacity. Some customer deployments also leverage RAID 10 or multiple volumes per card, depending on data protection and workflow requirements.
HighPoint NVMe RAID cards play a critical role in two key imaging workflows:
Data Analysis: Large datasets are captured and processed on the same workstation, where low latency and sustained throughput are essential for smooth visualization and analysis.
Data Acquisition: During the acquisition process, the Rocket 7540’s hosted storage operates as high-speed cache, absorbing data streams from multiple cameras before the data is later migrated to long-term storage.
Each camera may require around 900 MB/s throughput and many systems utilize two or more cameras simultaneously or near-simultaneously - well within the capabilities of the AICs PCIe Gen4 x16 architecture.
Stability, Scalability, and Real-World Performance
For 3i, raw peak performance is only part of the equation. Equally important are stability, scalability, and predictable behavior under sustained workloads.
“Ultimately, our requirement was to provide NVMe speed similar to what a RAID 0 with two Gen3 NVMe SSDs would deliver but with reliable, stable scalability in capacity and performance.”
The SSD7540 met these requirements by enabling:
High-capacity local storage for multi-terabyte experiments
Stable, sustained performance for long acquisition sessions
Flexibility to scale storage density as imaging technologies evolve
A Trusted Foundation for Intelligent Imaging
Despite the extreme and evolving demands across research microscopy, HighPoint NVMe RAID solutions have proven to be a reliable, scalable foundation for 3i’s intelligent imaging platforms, enabling their customers to:
Capture massive imaging datasets without interruption
Perform 3D visualization and AI-driven analysis
Scale storage capacity alongside next-generation imaging technologies
For 3i, HighPoint’s Rocket 7540 is not just a performance upgrade - it is a critical enabler of scientific discovery.
Learn More: https://www.intelligent-imaging.com/