To meet demands of data-intensive applications HighPoint and Xinnor Unite to Deliver Gen5 Enterprise-Class RAID 5 & 6 Storage Performance Excellence HighPoint and Xinnor Unite to Deliver Gen5 Enterprise-Class RAID 5 & 6 Storage Performance Excellence HighPoint and Xinnor Unite to Deliver Gen5 Enterprise-Class RAID 5 & 6 Storage Performance Excellence The growing demands of professional media workflows and data-intensive applications require storage solutions that can deliver both exceptional performance and reliability. This technical analysis explores the integration of HighPoint's Rocket 1628A NVMe Switch Adapter with the xiRAID RAID engine in a professional workstation with relatively few compute resources. By combining these technologies, we aim to demonstrate how organizations can achieve enterprise level storage performance using commercially available components, without the need for specialized hardware or extensive system optimization. The tests conducted focus on real-world performance metrics across various workloads. Test Environment In this study, we conducted tests to explore various scenarios, selecting configurations to evaluate performance across different use cases. This included two small RAID5 setups, each using four Micron 7450/7400 PRO drives (storage set 1), and a RAID6 setup with 8 KIOXIA CD8P drives (storage set 2). Hardware configuration: Motherboard: ProArt X670E-CREATOR WIFI CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (16 cores, 32 threads) RAM: 64GiB System Memory (4 x 16GiB) Switch Adapter: HighPoint Rocket 1628A Switch Adapter Storage set 1: • 4 x Micron 7450 PRO NVMe SSD (7680 GB each) - Linux NVMe devices 0-3 • 4 x Micron 7400 PRO NVMe SSD (7680 GB each) - Linux NVMe devices 4-7 Storage set 2: 8 x KIOXIA CD8P NVMe SSD (30,720 GB each) Software configuration: Operating System: Red Hat 8.10 RAID Software: xiRAID Classic v4.1.0 System optimizations: BIOS Settings: • Global C-state Control: Disabled • Core Performance Boost: Enabled System Profile: tuned-adm profile throughput-performance Raw Drive Performance Testing Prior to testing, all drives underwent a double overwrite process using a 128k block (workload independent precondition), followed by sequential read and write tests. Subsequently, the drives were overwritten using a 4k block before conducting random read and write tests. The performance results closely aligned with the manufacturer's specifications, as evidenced by the tables below. Raw drives performance for Micron 7450/7400 PRO drives: During concurrent random read operations across all drives, we encountered a platform limitation due to CPU constraints, achieving 7,345k IOPS instead of the expected 8,000k IOPS. NVMe drives with high random read IOPS generate frequent interrupts or require increased polling, which raises CPU utilization. As the drive approaches its maximum IOPS capacity, CPU usage can rise disproportionately due to context switching, interrupt handling, or contention in the IO subsystem. As a result, in this hardware configuration, we encountered CPU limitations even at the raw drives level. Consequently, we decided to skip this test for another NVMe drive set (KIOXIA CD8P), as the same CPU bottleneck would likely occur. CPU consumption with random read to all NVMEs CPU utilization of FIO threads was monitored during the most resource-intensive operations: random read and random write tests. CPU consumption in the context of FIO threads for 8 drives Raw drives performance for KIOXIA CD8P drives: xiRAID Performance Testing RAID5 Given the platform s configuration of 4 Micron 7450 and 4 Micron 7400 drives, we established two RAID 5 arrays designated as media1 (for Micron 7450) and media2 (for Micron 7400), and conducted tests on each array individually and simultaneously. Throughout the testing process, we collected CPU utilization statistics for all xiRAID threads using a custom bash script. This script leverages the top command to filter and aggregate CPU usage for processes with a COMMAND beginning with xi, then normalizes the sum by the number of CPU cores. The FIO configuration files and statistics collection script listings are included in the appendix. xiRAID configurations Combined RAID5 Performance (media1 + media2) Baseline performance calculation for 2 arrays: Sequential Read: 50.1 GB/s (100% of raw performance) Sequential Write: 30.9GB/s (75% of raw performance: 41.2 GB/s x 75% = 30.9GB/s) Random Read: 7,345K IOPS (100% of raw performance) Random Write: 819K IOPS (Performance test of 8 NVMe drives under simultaneous load with a 50/50 r/w pattern demonstrated 3,278K IOPS (Read: 1,639K IOPS, Write: 1,639K IOPS). With a RAID5 write penalty factor of 4, the expected performance for 2 RAID5 arrays is calculated as: 3,278/4 = 819K IOPS) Test Results: * requires further investigation due to encountered CPU constraints on the test platform Individual RAID5 Performance on 4 Micron 7450 Drives (media1) Baseline performance calculation for the media1 RAID array: Sequential Read: 25.1 GB/s (100% of raw performance) Sequential Write: 17.1GB/s (75% of raw performance: 22.9 GB/s x 75% = 17.1GB/s) Random Read: 4,010K IOPS (100% of raw performance) Random Write: 419K IOPS (Performance test of 4 NVMe drives under simultaneous load with a 50/50 r/w pattern demonstrated 1,678K IOPS (Read: 839K IOPS, Write: 839K IOPS). With a RAID5 write penalty factor of 4, the expected performance for this RAID5 array is calculated as: 1,678/4 = 419K IOPS) Test Results: Individual RAID5 Performance on 4 Micron 7400 Drives (media2) Baseline performance calculation for the media2 RAID array: Sequential Read: 25.0 GB/s (100% of raw performance) Sequential Write: 14.1 GB/s (75% of raw performance: 18.9 GB/s x 75% = 14.1 GB/s) Random Read: 4,024K IOPS (100% of raw performance) Random Write: 401K IOPS (Performance test of 4 NVMe drives under simultaneous load with a 50/50 r/w pattern demonstrated 1,606K IOPS (Read: 803K IOPS, Write: 803K IOPS). With a RAID5 write penalty factor of 4, the expected performance for this RAID5 array is calculated as: 1,606/4 = 401K IOPS) Test Results: RAID6 Using 8 KIOXIA NVMe SSD drives, we created one RAID6 array (media6). Baseline performance calculation for the media6 RAID array: Sequential Read: 52.7 GB/s (100% of raw performance) Sequential Write: 30.4GB/s (75% of raw performance: 40.5 GB/s x 75% = 30.4GB/s) Random Write: 430K IOPS (Performance test of 8 NVMe drives under simultaneous load with a 50/50 r/w pattern demonstrated 2584K IOPS (Read: 1290k IOPS, Write: 1294k IOPS ). With a RAID6 write penalty factor of 6, the expected performance for this RAID6 array is calculated as: 2584/6 = 430K IOPS) Test Results: Conclusion The comprehensive performance analysis demonstrates that the combination of xiRAID's RAID engine and HighPoint's Rocket 1628A NVMe Switch Adapter delivers exceptional storage performance in a professional workstation environment. With sequential read efficiencies reaching 98-100% of raw backend performance and write operations achieving up to 95% efficiency, the solution proves highly capable of handling demanding workloads across diverse industries. The RAID6 configuration achieved near-optimal sequential performance, reinforcing the solution's suitability for bandwidth-heavy applications. This configuration also demonstrated robust handling of write-intensive tasks, further expanding its applicability to professional media workflows. Similarly, the RAID5 configurations provided strong random and sequential performance, demonstrating the system's ability to support high-throughput operations. The absence of bottlenecks in the HighPoint PCIe switch operation, coupled with consistent performance across both Micron and KIOXIA drive configurations, validates the robustness and scalability of this architecture. These results highlight that cost-effective NVMe-based systems can deliver enterprise-grade performance without requiring specialized infrastructure or significant resource overhead. This solution provides a practical and efficient approach to meeting the growing storage demands of professional workflows, offering an exceptional price-to-performance ratio for organizations in data-intensive markets.

The RocketU 1022D is a PCIe 3.0 x1 2-Port 5Gb/s USB 3.2 HBA designed for use with PC and Mac platforms. The RocketU 1022D is capable of supporting any industry standard USB 3.x /2.0/1.x devices and peripheral, and is an ideal solution for applications that require access to external storage devices such as USB Hard Drives and SSDs, Drive Docks and enclosures. Key Features PCIe 3.0 x1 Host Interface 2x 5Gb/s USB 3.2 ports Ideal for USB storage devices; SSDs, HDDs, enclosures & drive docks Supports any industry standard USB device For Windows, macOS and Linux Specifications Downloads Gallery Reseller&Distribtors Buy NOW！ RocketU 1022D Dual-Port USB 3.2 5Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x1 Host Controller The RocketU 1022D is a PCIe 3.0 x1 2-Port 5Gb/s USB 3.2 HBA designed for use with PC and Mac platforms. The RocketU 1022D is capable of supporting any industry standard USB 3.x /2.0/1.x devices and peripheral, and is an ideal solution for applications that require access to external storage devices such as USB Hard Drives and SSDs, Drive Docks and enclosures. Universal Compatibility The RocketU 1022D is an all-in-one, USB 3.2 connectivity solution for PC platforms. In addition to high-performance storage devices, the USB 3.2 architecture supports industry standard USB 2.0 and 3.x peripherals including printers and scanners, hubs, card readers and interface devices. Driverless, Plug & Play Installatio The RocketU 1022D utilizes an industry standard PCIe 3.0 x1 host-interface and can be easily installed into any PCI-Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 capable desktop and workstation. In addition, the RocketU 1022D is an xCHI device, and will be automatically recognized by any modern operating system including Windows 11, 10 and Server 2022, macOS 11.x and most Linux distributions. UAS Performance Boost RocketU HBA’s can deliver even higher levels of performance when paired with UAS capable storage devices, such as RocketStor USB 3.x Storage Docks. The speed and efficiency advantages provided by UAS technology are ideal for multi-tasking and performance-hungry applications. UAS (USB Attached SCSI) is a computer protocol that is used to transfer data to and from USB storage devices. UAS is dependent on the USB protocol, and utilizes the standard SCSI command set. Unlike the slower queue system of BOT (Bulk Only Transport), which only provides single-task commands; each task must complete before the next begins, UAS offers maximized bandwidth utilization, and can handle multiple data transfer requests simultaneously. As a result, USB 3.2 connections working in UASP mode result in higher transfer speeds and lower CPU utilization. UAS clears data queues faster, which results in smoother-operating PC’s. Specifications Feature Specifications Host Bus Interface 1-lane,5 GT/s PCI Express 3.0 Compliant Interface Technology Supports up to USB 3.2 5Gb/s link speed Backwards compatible with USB3.0 & USB 2.0&1.1 Supported Standard xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface); UASP (USB attached SCSI protocol) Operating System Support (Mac compatibility) Mac Pro5,1 or 7,1 macOS10.12.6 and later supports Intel chipset Operating System Support (Windows compatibility) Windows 10, 8.1 Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, and 2008 (64-bit editions), Compatible with PCIe slots Operating System Support (Linux compatibility) Linux kernel v2.6.31+, Compatible with PCIe slots Operating System Support (VMware ESXi compatibility) Yes Thunderbolt PCIe Expansion System Compatibility Yes; Supports USB 3.x devices when card is installed in a Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion System (Requires RS6661A) Thunderbolt4 supoort: • Support Mac Thunderbolt4 platform • Support Z690 chipset PC platform • Does not support the Z590 chipset PC platform Documentation QIG Download Datasheet Download Gallery Accessories USB-A31-2MC 2M 10Gb/s USB-A to USB-C cable The HighPoint USB-A31-2MC is a 2 Meter 10Gb/s USB-A to USB-C cable, and was designed to allow customers to use storage devices and peripherals that feature Type-C connectors, with a USB-A host port. USB-A31-06B 0.6M 10Gb/s USB-A to USB Micro-B cable The USB-A31-06B cable has been qualified for compatibility with the RocketU 1344C USB 3.2 Gen2 HBA, and a wide range of USB storage devices, enclosures and peripherals. USB-A31-1MC 1M 10Gb/s USB-A to USB-C cable The HighPoint USB-A31-1MC is a 1 Meter 10Gb/s USB-A to USB-C cable, and was designed to allow customers to utilize storage devices and peripherals with Type-C connectors, with a USB-A host port. Product Support WebSupport (Submit a Support Ticket) Knowledge Base Warranty & RMA FAQ Q1: When using HighPoint products, do you need to set the SATA Model in the motherboard BIOS to RAID Mode?

Sep 2024 Download HighPoint Technologies and Xinnor Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Next-Generation NVMe Storage Solutions for Enterprise Applications September 2024, Fremont CA - HighPoint Technologies, a leading provider of PCIe NVMe Switch AIC and Adapter solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Xinnor, a global leader in Software RAID technology. This collaboration brings together HighPoint’s class-leading PCIe to NVMe Switch AIC and Adapter families with Xinnor’s advanced xiRAID for Linux, enabling clients to craft powerful synergistic storage solutions designed to meet the performance, scalability, and security demands of today’s most data-intensive applications, including AI/ML workloads, Big Data analytics and enterprise datacenters. Unleash Enterprise-Grade Performance and Protection HighPoint and Xinnor’s partnership enable enterprise customers to unlock the full potential of NVMe storage technology. A single Rocket series Adapter empowered by xiRAID can accommodate nearly 2 Petabytes of U.2, U.3 or E3.S NVMe storage configured into a fault-tolerant RAID array, and is capable of maximizing a full x16 lanes of PCIe host transfer bandwidth. This enables the solution to deliver up to 60GB/s of real-world transfer performance, and up to 7.5 million IOPS. HighPoint NVMe AIC and Adapters have been validated to work seamlessly with xiRAID technology, and are natively supported by any modern Linux-based server, cloud computing or virtualization platform. Organizations can easily scale up to 32 NVMe devices per PCIe slot, providing an unrivaled combination of high-speed transfer throughput and robust data protection; an ideal pairing for mission-critical enterprise applications. Xinnor and Highpoint's collaborative testing has shown impressive results, showcasing the power of xiRAID technology. In RAID5 configurations, xiRAID outperformed the standard mdraid utility by a significant margin, demonstrating over 10x improvement in both random and sequential write performance. These remarkable gains enable customers to harness exceptional performance in parity RAID setups, effectively increasing available capacity without additional costs. Unrivaled Speed: HighPoint's Gen5 PCIe x16 NVMe Switch AIC and Adapters unlock the full bandwidth potential of Gen5 storage. Proven PCIe Switching architecture provides x48 lanes of internal bandwidth, optimize signal integrity and minimize latency to ensure each hosted NVMe device performs optimally under the most demanding data workloads. Enterprise-Class Data Protection: Xinnor xiRAID supports a wide range fault-tolerant RAID configurations to enhance data integrity and maximize uptime; essential factors for any mission-critical applications. The intuitive and lightweight CLI (command line interface) enables administrators to easily configure and manage RAID 1, 5, 6, 7.3, 10, 50, 60 and 70 arrays. Scalability: The combined solutions provide a flexible, scalable storage architecture that can be dynamically tailored to meet the growing needs of data-intensive enterprises, making it ideal for applications such as big data analytics, AI & ML workloads, and high-speed enterprise storage. HighPoint’s Suprise NVMe Add and Remove technology provides true Hot-Swap support for the Rocket 1628A PCIe Gen5 adapter, enabling administrators and service providers to seamlessly add or remove SSD media while the host platform remains online. Flexibility: By supporting different RAID levels, customer can select the one most closely aligned with their requirements, maximizing performance, scalability, and security.   “This partnership unites HighPoint’s best-in-class NVMe Switch AICs and Adapters with Xinnor’s groundbreaking xiRAID NVMe RAID technology to bring comprehensive, high-performance storage solutions to the marketplace”, explains May Hwang, HighPoint’s VP of Marketing. “Empowering HighPoint NVMe Switch series with a full suite of fault-tolerant RAID capabilities and a streamlined interface provides customers with superior data security, robust and reliable transfer throughput, and flexible pathways for storage expansion.” “Modern workloads like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics require massive amount of data to be processed at very high speed.” Added Davide Villa, Chief Revenue Officer at Xinnor. “The combination of Highpoint and Xinnor’s technologies allows organizations to scale capacity and performance with various levels of drives failure protection.” 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. About Xinnor Xinnor is an Israeli-based software development company that specializes in creating innovative data storage solutions. Their main product is xiRAID, a patented software RAID engine that delivers exceptional performance. Their software is designed to distribute data across multiple storage devices, resulting in improved data protection and increased accessibility. High-performance storage allows businesses to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and increase productivity. In addition, it provides greater scalability, flexibility, and resilience to handle the ever-increasing demands of modern business.

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Elevate data transfer to 28GB/s with RocketAIC 7749MW. Designed for professionals, it offers 32TB of Pro Class NVMe storage, SafeStorage encryption, and precision cooling. Feb 2024 Download Partners Introducing the Revolutionary RocketAIC 7749MW by HighPoint: Elevate Your Data Transfer Speed to 28GB/s with Pro-Class NVMe Storage HighPoint’s revolutionary RocketAIC 7749MW NVMe AIC SSD is designed for professionals who demand the highest levels of storage performance and reliability. Armed with 32TB of Pro Class NVMe storage, HighPoint’s SafeStorage data encryption technology, and capable of delivering 28GB/s of sustained transfer speed, the RocketAIC 7749MW represents a new standard for robust, high-density, high-speed data storage solutions. RocketAIC 7749MW series NVMe AIC SSDs are ideal for off-the-shelf Content Creation Workstations and AI servers manufactured by leading system vendors including Dell, HP and Supermicro, and are capable of accommodating a wide-range of high-performance applications, including AI driven workflows, virtual memory solutions, post-production platforms, and high-speed data ingestion and media capture systems. RocketAIC 7749MW series NVMe AIC SSDs leverage our industry leading NVMe hardware architecture and Samsung’s 990 PRO series M.2 SSDs to deliver class-leading reliability and transfer performance. Performance-Focused Hardware Architecture HighPoint RocketAIC NVMe AIC SSDs incorporate Broadcom industry-leading PCIe switch chipsets, to optimize signal integrity, reduce latency and maximize transfer throughput. The highly flexible, performance-focused hardware architecture ensures bandwidth is never wasted. RocketAIC 7749EW AIC SSDs allocate a dedicated x16 lanes of upstream bandwidth, and x4 lanes of downstream bandwidth to each device. This enables each AIC to deliver up to 28,000MB/s of real-world sustained transfer bandwidth; the maximum possible from a single PCIe Gen4 slot! Precision Engineered Double-Width NVMe Cooling Solution HighPoint’s groundbreaking dual-width cooling solution resides within the heart of each RocketAIC 7749MW series AIC SSD. This innovative cooling system was engineered to prevent thermal throttling and enable NVMe storage to deliver maximum sustained transfer throughput under the most demanding workloads. Whether your rendering complex 3D models, editing 8K video footage or processing sophisticated AI algorithms, RocketAIC 7749MW AIC SSDs are always up to the task. Designed to drastically improve cooling performance over existing single-width solutions, this innovative new system mitigates the threat of thermal throttling and ensures high-density PCIe Gen4 NVMe media consistently deliver maximum throughput for extended I/O sessions. Each RocketAIC 7749MW AIC SSD is fully enclosed by an anodized aluminum casing designed to optimize airflow. The dual-width architecture’s unique socket design enables the 990 PRO SSDs to be arranged vertically, similar to how memory is installed into a conventional motherboard. This ensures each SSD is exposed to the airflow ingested by a pair of powerful, low-decibel cooling fans. Cool air is condensed and circulated throughout the casing, which then rapidly ejects waste heat via the ventilated PCIe bracket. 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As a result, RocketAIC NVMe AIC SSDs are seamlessly compatible with a wide range of HP Z and ProLiant Workstations and Servers, and Dell Precision and PowerEdge platforms. HighPoint has conducted intensive research to identify each compatible platform, analyze their capabilities, and provide clear, concise installation guides for each supported RocketAIC AIC SSD. All reports follow the same easy to read format and are continuously updated to ensure the latest information and testing data is readily available. Quick & Intuitive Management Suite Though RocketAIC NVMe AIC SSDs are designed to work right out of the box, customers are free to install HighPoint’s intuitive WebGUI and CLI management software suite, which includes our SHI solution (Storage Health Inspector), which provides simple and quick real-time temperature monitoring and endurance tracking. Administrators can easily tailor RAID storage for a specific target Application & platform. 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HighPoint unveils the industry’s first PCIe Gen5 external fabric using PCI-SIG CopprLink, delivering native 64GB/s performance for AI, HPC, and GPU expansion. Feb 2026 Download HighPoint Pioneers the Future of Composable Computing with the Industry’s First PCIe® 5.0 External Fabric Powered by PCI-SIG® CopprLink™ Technology FREMONT, CA – March 02 2026 – HighPoint Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of high-performance PCI Express® (PCIe®) switching and storage expansion solutions, is proud to announce the launch of HighPoint’s External CopprLink PCIe Architecture . Anchored by the PCI-SIG® CopprLink™ standard, this groundbreaking architecture establishes a new benchmark for disaggregated AI, HPC, and professional media workflows, delivering a massive 64GB/s of native throughput with unprecedented interoperability. A Vendor-Neutral Foundation for PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 6.0 Technology Interoperability As AI and data-intensive workloads continue to outpace the thermal and power thresholds of conventional server chassis, the need for a standardized external expansion framework has become mission-critical. HighPoint’s new connectivity fabric is built upon the PCI-SIG CopprLink (CDFP) specification (SFF-TA-1032) to facilitate a truly vendor-neutral hardware environment. By adhering to this open industry standard, HighPoint ensures that today’s PCIe 5.0 technology investments are fully forward-compatible with the emerging PCIe 6.0 specification, providing a sustainable, long-term ROI for data centers and enterprise IT architects. Uncompromised PCIe 5.0 x16 Architecture Throughput: Extending Native 64GB/s Performance to 2-Meter External Fabrics HighPoint’s external CopprLink PCIe Architecture provides unparalleled flexibility for IT professionals. This managed fabric is a comprehensive ecosystem comprising intelligent PCIe switching or Retimer-based host adapters, professional-grade PCIe 5.0 x16 CopprLink cabling, and active, Switching or Retimer-equipped expansion nodes. While the CopprLink specification provides the high-density physical medium, HighPoint’s architecture takes it a step further by actively managing the high-frequency 32GT/s signals at the hardware level. This ensures a dedicated, native 64GB/s pipeline that is immune to the signal degradation and "down-training" inherent in passive cabling solutions. For the first time, enterprises can deploy high-TDP accelerators, such as the NVIDIA H200, in external enclosures up to 2.0 meters away without sacrificing a single byte of PCIe 5.0 technology performance. The Power of Native PCIe Performance: Zero Protocol Overhead Unlike legacy connectivity solutions such as Thunderbolt™ or USB4, which "tunnel" PCIe data through intermediate protocols, HighPoint’s External Fabric delivers a Direct PCIe Pathway. "Our underlying technology is engineered for 'Native PCIe 5.0 transfer speeds.' By eliminating the 'protocol tax' associated with tunneling, we provide a zero-overhead connection that mirrors the performance of a card plugged directly into the motherboard," explains May Hwang, Director of Marketing at HighPoint Technologies. “This architecture allows for 64GB/s of bi-directional bandwidth and near-zero latency, which is essential for GPU-driven AI training, unquantized LLM acceleration, and real-time 8K video rendering.” "PCI-SIG is pleased to see member companies like HighPoint Technologies leveraging the CopprLink™ specification to encourage innovation in the PCIe technology ecosystem,” said PCI-SIG President and Chairperson Al Yanes. “By implementing the CopprLink standard for external connectivity, HighPoint is helping to provide the high-bandwidth, low-latency performance required by today’s AI and data-centric workloads while providing standardized, interoperable technology for the industry." Introducing the CopprLink Ecosystem: Host Link and Expansion Node Synergy The first physical implementation of HighPoint's External CopprLink PCIe Architecture includes a high-performance "Host-to-Device" highway designed for mission-critical stability: Rocket 7634D – The CopprLink Host Link: The industry’s first independent PCIe 5.0 x16 External CDFP Host Interface Card. The integrated Broadcom PCIe switch enables the HIC to manage signal integrity and bandwidth at the host level, providing a stable, non-blocking 64GB/s pipeline for any external device. Rocket 7638D – The Hybrid Switching Powerhouse: HighPoint’s flagship PCIe 5.0 x16 adapter utilizes a sophisticated 48-lane PCIe 5.0 Switching architecture . It features one external CDFP/CopprLink port for fabric expansion and two internal PCIe 5.0 MCIOx8 ports. These internal ports are designed for maximum versatility, supporting NVMe storage or high-performance PCIe devices (GPUs, FPGAs) via MCIO-to-PCIe 5.0 x16 bridge cards. RocketStor 8631D – The CopprLink Expansion Node: The robust, enterprise grade PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion enclosure employs Astera Labs active retimers to regenerate the PCIe signal, thereby overcoming the physical limitations associated with external cabling solutions to support the world’s most demanding accelerators. An Open Invitation for Industry Collaboration HighPoint is committed to fostering an open, high-performance hardware ecosystem. We are actively inviting Host and Device manufacturers, OEMs, and System Integrators to collaborate on the CopprLink standard. Whether you are developing specialized communications servers or next-generation AI accelerators, HighPoint provides the verified external hardware infrastructure and firmware customization needed to integrate CopprLink connectivity into your product portfolio. HighPoint’s engineering teams are dedicated to accelerating your OEM integration projects. We offer deep-level technical support to embed our CopprLink-compliant technology directly into your product roadmap, providing the architectural expertise and firmware optimization required to ensure your solution arrives at market as a fully-fledged, PCIe 5.0 technology-ready platform. Learn More about HighPoint’s External CopprLink Architecture: Why Your PCIe 5.0 HIC Must Be PCI-SIG CopprLink: https://www.highpoint-tech.com/post/gen5-hic-pci-sig-copprlink The Essential Host Bridge: https://www.highpoint-tech.com/post/rocket-7634d-host-bridge-composable-hpc Signal Integrity Solved: https://www.highpoint-tech.com/post/pcie-gen5-retimer-astera-labs-external-x16 The Ultimate PCIe 5.0 Enclosure Checklist : https://www.highpoint-tech.com/post/gen5-accelerator-enclosure-checklist-8631d About HighPoint Technologies, Inc. For over 30 years, HighPoint Technologies has been at the forefront of PCIe storage and connectivity innovation. By delivering professional-grade RAID and Switching solutions to the global market, HighPoint empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of high-performance computing through standards-driven, architecturally superior hardware. About PCI-SIG PCI-SIG is the consortium that owns and manages PCI specifications as open industry standards. The organization defines industry standard I/O (input/output) specifications consistent with the needs of its members. Currently, PCI-SIG is comprised of 1,000 industry-leading member companies. To join PCI-SIG, and for a list of the Board of Directors, visit www.pcisig.com . PCI-SIG, PCI Express, and PCIe are trademarks or registered trademarks of PCI-SIG. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SSD7202 is a low-profile Bootable 2-port M.2 NVMe RAID Controller, no bifurcation, standalone solution, with dedicated PCIe 3.0 x8 ensuring maximum bandwidth. Specifications Downloads FAQ HP/Dell & System Compatibility Buy Now! Product Matrix SSD7202 Bootable PCIe 3.0 x8 2-Port M.2 NVMe RAID AIC Industry's Most Affordable Dual-Port Bootable M.2 NVMe RAID AIC Cost-Effective Bootable Gen3 NVMe RAID Solution The SSD7202 is a cost-effective, low-profile, bootable NVMe RAID solution for Windows and Linux platforms that is capable of delivering up to 7,000 MB/s of transfer performance from a pair of off-the-shelf M.2 SSDs. Each SSD7202 controller benefits from our industry-leading NVMe RAID architecture, and can support striping, mirroring or single disk configurations for up to two 2242, 2260 or 2280 M.2 NVMe SSDs. Compact Form-Factor & Universal Compatibility The SSD7202's compact, half-height form factor and PCIe 3.0 x8 interface enables it to be easily integrated into any Intel or AMD based platform with a free PCIe 3.0/4.0 slot with x8 or x16 lanes. Advanced Bootable NVMe RAID Technology The SSD7202 NVMe RAID AIC can be used to configure bootable RAID or single NVMe SSD configurations for Windows and Linux systems. Optional UEFI downloads and complete installation guides are available for each supported platform. The SSD7202 is powered by HighPoint's industry proven NVMe RAID stack and is capable of supporting RAID 0, 1 arrays and single-drives, including mixed configurations of single-disks and arrays, or multiple arrays. Ultra-Efficient, Low-Decibel Cooling Solution The SSD7202's advanced cooling system ensures hosted NVMe SSDs consistently operate within their recommended temperature thresholds, even under sustained heavy I/O, by combining a full-length anodized aluminum heat sink with an ultra-durable, near-silent fan, and high-conductivity thermal padding. Learn More: Download the Datasheet > Project Inquiry/Evaluation Program > Specifications Resources Solutions Hardware RAID vs. Hardware-Accelerated NVMe RAID Architecture: A Deep Dive Which HighPoint NVMe RAID Controllers support Bootable RAID Configurations? Videos Blogs Download Software & Drivers > Documentation > Product Gallery Product Family SSD7105 Q: HighPoint RAID Partition Loss Caused by Windows 11 24h2 Installation Bug Q. Why HighPoint SSD7500, SSD7000 Series NVMe RAID controller do not support RAID 5 and 6? FAQ

HighPoint RocketStor 8000 Series delivers external PCIe Gen5/Gen4 x16 GPU enclosures with up to 1300W TDP for AI, HPC, and media workloads. Overview Products RocketStor 8000 Series: External PCIe Gen5/4 GPU/Compute Enclosures The HighPoint RocketStor 8000 series defines the standard for professional external PCIe acceleration, offering dedicated x16 bandwidth to GPUs, FPGAs, NICs and other demanding compute devices. Engineered for mission-critical reliability and specialized power needs, this family provides the necessary external PCIe fabric for high-demand vertical applications including AI training, HPC simulation, and professional media production. Composable Power, Guaranteed Performance RocketStor 8000 series enclosures deliver two non-negotiable guarantees to the enterprise IT architect: maximum accelerator performance and total system stability. We achieve this by solving the core PCIe expansion challenges (signal integrity, power delivery, and thermal throttling) at every generational speed. RocketStor 8000 Series External GPU/Accelerator Expansion Enclosures Core Feature Technical Solution Vertical Industry Benefit Guaranteed Gen5 x16 Link Astera Labs Gen5 Retimer & PCISIG CopprLink Uncompromised Reliability: Ensures a clean, high-bandwidth signal path to the accelerator, eliminating jitter and data errors common associated with conventional external PCle solutions. Extreme TDP Support Built-in 600/850/1300 Watt PSU (Model dependent) Maximum Uptime: Sustains the full TDP and burst power of flagship GPUs and FPGAs, preventing thermal and power-related throttling during critical workloads. Universal Physical Compatibility Triple-Slot Width Design Future-Proof Flexibility: Accommodates the largest modern GPUs and specialized PCle cards, protecting your hardware investments. Product Families: Choose Your Generation, Define Your Power The RocketStor 8000 family is segmented across PCIe generations, allowing you to match the external fabric speed and power output precisely to the needs of your target platform and application. RocketStor 8600 Series – PCIe Gen5 x16 External Compute Target Audience: AI Infrastructure Architects, HPC System Builders, Gen Platform Integrators, Enterprise IT This family represents the pinnacle of external PCIe fabric technology. Designed for Gen5 host platforms, these enclosures deliver the fastest data transfer speeds and TDP support for next-generation accelerators. Model PCle Generation TDP Power Support Primary Use Case RocketStor 8631D Gen5 x16 1300W PSU Designed for professional/enterprise applications that demand maximum TDP for today's high-end GPUs, FGPAs, and I/O Accelerators RocketStor 8631C Gen5 x16 600W PSU High-speed external PCle Gen5 expansion for mid-range GPUs and NICs. RocketStor 8500 Series – PCIe Gen4 x16 External Compute Target Audience: Workstation Professionals, Media Editors, Gen4 Server & Workstation Platforms, cost-efficient expansion and integration solutions. The RocketStor 8500 series provides an optimal balance of cost, performance, and power for existing Gen4 platforms. It delivers the same uncompromising x16 bandwidth and reliable enclosure features, scaled for PCIe 4.0 speeds. Technology Foundation: Dedicated PCIe Gen4 x16 external connectivity for dependable 32 GB/s bandwidth. Model PCle Generation TDP Power Support Primary Use Case RocketStor 8531AW Gen4 x16 600W PSU Full-Kit version of the RocketStor 8531A (includes external PCle CDFP adapter card) Essential Enclosure Features: Critical Physical Engineering Every enclosure in the RocketStor 8000 series is built to HighPoint's rigorous standards, ensuring maximum performance and reliability regardless of the PCIe generation: Advanced Thermal Management Integrated Smart Fan Control actively manages heat output, preventing thermal throttling and guaranteeing sustained performance for all accelerators. Universal Card Support Physical chassis design accommodates full-height, 3-slot width cards, essential for housing the largest modern GPUs and specialized PCIe devices. Seamless Deployment Features Software-less Installation (Plug-and-Play) for immediate, hassle-free integration with all modern Linux and Windows platforms. Product Lines PCIe Gen5 Solutions Model PCle Generation TDP Power Support Buy Now RocketStor 8631D Gen5 x16 1300W PSU Buy Now RocketStor 8631C Gen5 x16 600W PSU Buy Now PCIe Gen4 Solutions Model PCle Generation TDP Power Support Buy Now RocketStor 8531AW Gen4 x16 600W PSU Buy Now

A Growing Need for High-Speed Storage Edge Severs are now employed by a wide range of high-performance applications including data acquisition systems for autonomous driving systems, security systems, home automation (smart homes), and online content delivery systems (CDNs). Though edge computing platforms vary in scale and architecture, they all fulfill a similar purpose – to facilitate consistent, low-latency content acquisition and/or delivery by minimizing the distance between the source and destination. Fast and Flexible NVMe RAID Storage Solutions for Edge Server Applications HighPoint NVMe RAID AICs and external NVMe RAID solutions are ideal for edge server applications. The robust, compact solutions can host up to eight U.2/U.3 or M.2 NVMe SSDs, and can be easily integrated into any industry standard computing platform with PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 x16 connectivity. Each solution employs an advanced NVMe RAID engine capable of supporting one or more RAID 0, 1 or 10 arrays. Industry’s first External NVMe RAID Solutions to deliver Dedicated End-to-End PCIe x16 Connectivity HighPoint manufactures the industry’s fastest external NVMe RAID solutions. This unique hardware architecture leverages intelligent PCIe switch technology to allocate up to x4 lanes of host bandwidth to each drive port, on the fly, to ensure maximum throughput for each NVMe SSD. Each external enclosure connects to the target server via a discreet PCIe AIC and robust, proprietary cabling solution designed to ensure x16 lanes of dedicated PCIe bandwidth are available at all times. This enables the enclosures to deliver up to 28,000MB/s of transfer performance using just 4 or 5 NVMe SSDs! Customers with extreme performance or capacity requirements can link two SSD7680’s using HighPoint’s Cross-Sync RAID technology to accommodate upwards of 240TB of storage at speeds up to 55,000MB/s! Learn More Edge Severs are now employed by a wide range of high-performance applications including data acquisition systems for autonomous driving systems, security systems, home automation (smart homes), and online content delivery systems. CDN Edge Platforms Solutions NVMe RAID AICs SSD7580 SSD7540 Fast & Flexible NVMe RAID Solutions for CDN Edge Platforms Many online content delivery systems or networks (CDN), such as an on-demand video or audio streaming service, employ large networks of compact edge servers, deployed to cover specific locales. Depending on the media content and target audience, a distributed network model can be much more efficient than a traditional data center, which relies on a smaller number of large-scale servers designed to cover large geographic regions. The reason is simple, and perfectly explains the “edge” terminology; the smaller systems are in a much better position to serve their customers as they are located physically closer to their targets. In other words, a decentralized network – moving the appropriate data source from the center of the network (the cloud) to the outer edges of the network (the ground) optimizes delivery time to these customers. Such servers require a robust, high-speed modular storage solution that can be easily and quickly installed, serviced, upgraded and redeployed. HighPoint NVMe RAID AICs and Enclosure solutions are ideal for edge server applications. The robust, compact devices can host up to eight U.2/U.3 or M.2 NVMe SSDs, and can be easily integrated into any server and industrial platform with PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 x16 connectivity. Each solution employs an advanced NVMe RAID engine capable of supporting one or more RAID 0, 1 or 10 arrays. Built for 24/7/365 CDN Services The performance capabilities of an NVMe RAID solution won’t amount to much in an uncontrolled hardware environment. NVMe media runs quite hot under load, especially PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSDs. To ensure the long-term viability of NVMe storage configurations, administrators need a quick, reliable away to keep tabs on the storage media and ensure ambient temperature is under control. HighPoint NVMe RAID Enclosures provide all the tools you need to actively combat the threat of waste heat, and ensure critical storage can remain online, 24/7/365, in a wide range of working environments. The robust, aluminum chassis are equipped with a pair of ultra-quiet high-efficiency cooling fans and ventilated drive bays, and feature a comprehensive real-time monitoring system that incorporates full fan control with LED indication, audible alarms and customizable thresholds. Administrators can select from two modes: full manual control or a self-regulating SMART mode. HighPoint NVMe RAID Solutions for Edge Servers SSD7540 Quick Specs Host Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16 Device Ports: 8x M.2 Form Factor: FL-FH The SSD7540 is the indusry's fastest M.2 NVMe RAID Controller. The 8 independent M.2 ports can support support 2242/2260/2280 form factor SSDs of any capacity in one or more RAID 0, 1, 10 or JBOD configurations, at speeds up to 28,000MB/s. Learn More

HighPoint introduces Gen5 NVMe RAID and switch solutions optimized for Hyper-V, Proxmox, and S2D, enabling faster, resilient alternatives to VMware clusters. Apr 2026 Download HighPoint Accelerates the Post-VMware Era: Dual-Track NVMe Solutions Optimized for Microsoft Hyper-V, S2D, and Proxmox Enterprise Clusters Fremont, CA – April 2026 — HighPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in PCIe Gen5 NVMe storage architecture, has announced a new line of Gen5 x16 NVMe Boot RAID and Switch AICs and Adapters engineered to streamline the global transition from VMware to Microsoft and Open-Source virtualization platforms, offering a high-performance alternative to legacy infrastructure. As enterprises navigate the "2026 VMware Renewal Cliff," HighPoint is introducing a dual-track hardware strategy designed to fortify the two most critical pillars of modern server architecture: Adding Redundancy to the System Boot drive and seamless integration with High-Density Software-Defined Storage (SDS) suites. The Rocket 7600A Series: Resilient, Redundant Bootable Drive Support for Hyper-V and Proxmox “Moving away from VMware is a performance opportunity, not just a cost-saving measure,” said May Hwang, Marketing Director at HighPoint Technologies. “By decoupling mission-critical boot reliability via our 7600A RAID series from the raw SDS throughput of our 1600 Switch series, we are providing Solution Providers with the definitive blueprint to build clusters that are faster, more reliable, and more scalable than the systems they replace.” Dual-Track Component Strategy for Solution Providers HighPoint has optimized two distinct lines of hardware solutions to enable System Integrators (SIs) and IT architect build more resilient, enterprise-grade clusters: The Resilient Boot Engine (Rocket 7600A Series): This series provides SIs with NVMe Switching technology and RAID 1 Boot redundancy for host nodes. By ensuring the hypervisor (Hyper-V or Proxmox) remains online even during a boot-drive failure, Rocket 7600A AICs and Adapters significantly mitigate system downtime, thereby significantly reducing emergency service overhead for the end customer The SDS Performance Hub (Rocket 1600 Series ): Engineered with a pure PCIe Gen5 Switch architecture, this series is purpose-built for Software-Defined Storage (SDS) applications. By utilizing Native NVMe Drivers, these AICs and Adapters enable Microsoft S2D, ZFS, and Ceph to manage storage media directly, unleashing up to 64GB/s of raw bandwidth and near-zero latency for data-intensive workloads. Building the Foundation for Success In recognition of our Gen5 AICs and Adapters ability to serve as high-performance "nerve centers" for complex, integrated connectivity and expansion ecosystems, HighPoint is launching a specialized Collaboration Program for System Integrators . This initiative provides partners with prioritized access to: Technical Compatibility Consultation: Expert guidance for hardware/software synergy. Exclusive Evaluation Program: Expedited access to Gen5 hardware for Proof-of-Concept (PoC) testing. Dedicated Validation Resources: Documentation and tools to ensure seamless deployment in Microsoft and Linux environments. HighPoint’s "Partner-Ready" hardware solutions empower SIs to provide clients with a resilient, cost-effective on-premises alternative to skyrocketing virtualization licensing fees. Learn More Gen5 Pro/RAID AICs: Rocket 7608A PCIe Gen5 x16 to 8x M.2 NVMe RAID AIC Rocket 7604A PCIe Gen5 x16 to 4x M.2 NVMe RAID AIC Gen5 Pro/RAID Adapters Rocket 7628A/U PCIe 5.0 x16 4x MCIOx8 NVMe RAID Adapter Rocket 7624A PCIe 5.0 x16 4x MCIOx8 NVMe RAID Adapter Gen5 Switch AICs : Rocket 1608A PCIe 5.0 x16 8x M.2 NVMe Switch AIC Rocket 1604A PCIe 5.0 x16 4x M.2 NVMe Switch AIC Gen5 Switch Adapters: Rocket 1628A PCIe 5.0 x16 4x MCIOx8 NVMe Switch Adapter Rocket 1624A PCIe 5.0 x16 2x MCIOx8 NVMe Switch Adapter Rocket 7638D PCIe 5.0x x16 2x MCIO & 1x CopprLink-CDFP Switch Adapter About HighPoint Technologies, Inc. For over 30 years, HighPoint Technologies has been at the forefront of PCIe storage and connectivity innovation. By delivering professional-grade RAID and Switching solutions to the global market, HighPoint empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of high-performance computing through standards-driven, architecturally superior hardware.