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Jan 2025

HighPoint Launches DC-Grade NVMe Storage Upgrade for Datacenter and Server Platforms

January 2025, Fremont CA - HighPoint is proud to launch the Rocket 1749E, a groundbreaking dual-width Data Center (DC) class PCIe Gen4 x16 NVMe AIC (Add-in-Card) solution designed to satisfy the stringent performance and reliability demands of modern Data Centers, Industrial Platforms, and Edge Computing Servers. The compact, high-density DC-grade storage solution is equipped with eight independent E1.S ports, delivers a class-leading 28GB/s of transfer throughput and 6 million IOPS, and is capable of directly hosting up to 61.44TB of storage capacity via a single PCIe slot.


The beauty of the E1.S technology is hard to ignore; enterprise endurance and capacity in a compact, M.2-like form factor. Like M.2 media, E1.S SSDs can be directly hosted by an AIC, making them ideal for any server platform in need of a DC-grade storage solution.

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Elevate Server Performance to new Heights

 

Purpose built x86 Intel/AMD and ARM platforms, the Rocket 1749E delivers exceptional sustained performance, Quality of Service (QoS), and robust management features. The compact, high-density AIC storage solution is engineered to accommodate mission-critical workloads that demand unparalleled performance and efficiency.

 

Powered by Class-Leading PCIe Gen4 Switch Technology

 

HighPoint’s proven PCIe Gen4 Switching Architecture resides in the core of each Rocket 1749E AIC. The innovative technology employs Broadcom’s industry leading PEX88048 IC Switch IC to optimize signal integrity, minimize latency and maximize data transfer speed, enabling the AIC to provide x48 lanes of internal PCIe Gen4 bandwidth; x16 lanes to the upstream connection and 32 to the downstream ports. This guarantees that maximum bandwidth is available to each E1.S SSD at all times, enabling the AIC to deliver a class-leading 28GB/s of real-world transfer performance.

 

Why Choose E1.S Media? 

 

The Rocket 1749E directly hosts up to eight 9.5mm or four 15mm E1.S SSDs using a single PCIe x16 slot. E1.S storage media provides significant advantages over traditional M.2 SSDs, including:


Compact Footprint: Comparable in size to M.2 2280 SSDs but optimized for data center environments.

High-Endurance: The extensive lifespan of E1.S media is measured in Disk Writes Per Day (DWPD), ideal for sustained operations.

Ultra-Low Latency: Critical for real-time applications like databases, financial analytics, and AI/ML workloads.

Power Loss Protection (PLP): Mitigates the risk of data loss during unexpected power outages.

Enhanced Security: Includes advanced features like Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) and FIPS compliance for data protection.

NVMe-MI Support: Industry-standard management interface for monitoring SSD health, endurance, and initiating firmware updates.


Revolutionary Cooling and Maintenance Systems

 

The Rocket 1749E’s advanced dual-width hardware cooling system leverages a full-length anodized aluminum casing, integrated heat sinks and a pair of ultra-durable, low-decibel cooling fans to ensure 24/7 operation without thermal throttling. This compact, efficient solution fully encases and insulates E1.S media from the host computing environment, and rapidly transfers waste heat away from critical SSD and controller componentry without injecting excessive noise into the workplace. 

 

The Rocket 1749E’s toolless SSD Loading system was designed to reduce downtime by simplifying installation, upgrade and maintenance procedures. Technicians do not need to remove the PCIe device from the host system in order to access the storage media; each E1.S slot’s quick-release latch enables SSDs to be quickly added or removed without the need for hand tools or fasteners. 

 

Recommended Applications

 

The Rocket 1749E is tailored for a range of demanding applications and environments:

 

High-Performance Databases: Delivers ultra-low latency and consistent throughput for transactional and online database services.

 

Virtualization and Cloud Services: The AIC’s class-leading transfer bandwidth and innovative PCIe Switching Architecture ensures scalable performance for multi-tenant platforms under heavy workloads. 

 

Edge Computing and IoT: The compact, durable design supports challenging environments with minimal maintenance requirements.

 

AI/ML Workloads: The massive data pipe line and 48-lane PCIe Gen4 switching architecture ensures maximum bandwidth allocation for each E1.S SSD, enhancing real-time processing and model training.

 

Media Editing and Content Creation: High bandwidth and efficient cooling ensure sustained transfer speeds and prevent performance throttling; ideal for 4K/8K editing, streaming, and content delivery.

 

Financial Analytics: Combines low latency with robust data security for trading and analytics operations.

 

Transformative Storage for Modern Server Environments

 

HighPoint’s Rocket 1749E sets a new standard for high-density NVMe storage, combining cutting-edge performance, advanced cooling technology, and enterprise-class reliability into a compact PCIe add-in solution. The dual-width PCIe Gen4 x16 DC NVMe AIC is designed to meet the evolving demands of data centers, industrial platforms, and edge computing applications.

 

The Rocket 1749E will be available worldwide direct from our E-Store and our approved Global Resale and Distribution partners beginning in February of 2025.

 

Rocket 1749E Gen4 x16 NVMe Switch AIC MSRP USD $1499.00

About HighPoint Technologies, Inc.

 

HighPoint Technologies stands at the forefront of storage innovation as the industry's -premier manufacturer of high-performance, high-density NVMe Switch and RAID AIC & Adapter solutions for off-the-shelf x86 AMD and Intel platforms. With a rich history spanning nearly three decades, our dedication to delivering innovative, reliable, and high-performance storage solutions has consistently set us ahead in the marketplace. HighPoint’s NVMe storage solutions are powered by industry-proven PCIe Switching technology, and are designed to address the dynamic requirements of AI/ML/LLM applications, Data Centers, Edge Servers, and high-performance workstations, enabling customers to keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.

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