HighPoint SSD7580 Series 8x U.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x16 RAID Controllers

The HighPoint Technologies, Inc.’s SSD7580 Series U.2 NVMe RAID controllers are built for professional media and industrial applications that require fast transfer speeds and massive-storage capability.

A single SSD7580 series controller is capable of supporting over 120TB of storage capacity, while delivering transfer performance exceeding 28,000MB/s.

Support is available for OSs including Linux Distributions and Windows platforms. In addition, the SSD7580B variant offers hot-plug capability for U.2 media; administrators can upgrade ore replace NVMe SSD’s on the fly, without powering down the system.

PCIe Gen 4 x16 NVMe RAID storage performance
The SSD7580 series are independent NVMe RAID controllers and are not tied to a specific motherboard or chipset, require no specialized PCIe related settings such as Bifurcation or VROC, and are backwards compatible with AMD and Intel-based PCIe 3.0 host platforms.

The controllers are powered by next-gen NVMe RAID architecture, which incorporates Broadcom’s Gen4 NVMe Switch chipset to deliver PCIe 4.0 x16 RAID and connectivity performance. In addition, they feature ‘Surprise Add and Remove’ technology which enables hot-swap capability for industry standard U.2 NVMe SSD’s. Customers can now add or remove drives using the management interface without having to power down the system or remove the NVMe host device.

SSD7580 series NVMe RAID controllers are bandwidth upgrades for Gen3 U.2 SSD’s and applications that require transfer speeds between 15,000 and 24,000 MB/s. Gen3 SSD’s offer 25% savings over equivalent Gen 4 models, and superior PCIe 4.0 bandwidth ensures performance for RAID and non-RAID storage configurations.

Cooling solution ensures sustained Gen 4 transfer performance
Maximizing Gen4 NVMe storage performance without the proper implementation of modern cooling apparatus is a risky proposition. PCIe 4.0 devices and NVMe SSD’s generate considerable heat under heavy load.

To combat the threat of overheating, the controllers employ a new redesign of firm’s NVMe cooling system. The company’s low-noise hyper-cooling solution enables the SSD7580 controller to function optimally within the recommended temperature ranges, even under sustained I/O, by combining an anodized aluminum heat sink with a durable, near-silent fan, and high-conductivity thermal pad. This efficient cooling system rapidly transfers waste – heat away from critical controller componentry, without introducing unwanted distraction into work environment.

NVMe RAID management
When it comes to maintaining critical storage configurations, each customer has specific needs and preferences.

The Web RAID Management Interface (WebGUI) is a simple web-based management tool and is for customers who are new to RAID technology.

The CLI (Command Line Interface) is a text-only management interface designed for advanced users and professional administrators. Comprehensive user guides are available for both interfaces are available from each controller’s ‘Software Updates’ webpage.

Both interfaces were designed to streamline NVMe Storage Management. Customers can easily track TBW (Terabytes Written) and the temperature of each individual NVMe SSD, ensure the controller is using the fastest available PCIe slot, configure an event log with email notification, and monitor the status of critical RAID configurations in person or remotely via an Internet connection.

Cable accessories
The firm manufacture a selection of certified data cables for High Port Count series NVMe RAID controllers. Its ‘Certified Cable’ accessories are compliant with current technology standards and have been tested with company’s SSD7580 series controller cards to ensure maximum transfer performance, secure connectivity, and ease of integration.

TS8i-8639-060 – SFF-8654 to U.2 SFF-8639 NVMe cable
with 15-pin SATA power connector

As Highpoint cannot guarantee secure connectivity, stability or compatibility with unqualified third-party devices or accessories, only the company’s certified cables and enclosures can be used with these storage products and solutions.

SSD7500 Series NVMe RAID controllers and shipping schedule:

SSD7580A – PCIe 4.0 x16/8x U.2 ports – MSRP $999.00, shipping February 15, 2021
SSD7580B – PCIe 4.0 x16/8x U.2 ports / Integrated Hot-Plug Support- MSRP TBA, shipping 1Q21
TS8i-8639-060 – SFF-8654 to U.2 SFF-8639 NVMe cable – MSRP $34.99 – Shipping February 15, 2021
SSD7540 – PCIe 4.0 x16/8x M.2 ports – MSRP $999.00, shipping
SSD7505 – PCIe 4.0 x16/4x M.2 ports – MSRP $599.00, shipping.

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