HighPoint has revolutionized storage with its new SSD7749M2, the industry’s first 16x M.2 NVMe RAID AIC. This cutting-edge card pushes the boundaries of performance and capacity, offering unparalleled flexibility and speed for demanding applications.
At the heart of the SSD7749M2 lies HighPoint’s proprietary PCIe Gen4 Switch Architecture, enabling it to harness the power of 16 independent M.2 device channels. This architecture, combined with advanced NVMe cooling technology, empowers the SSD7749M2 to achieve a remarkable 28GB/sec read speed. With its ability to host up to 16 x 2280 form factor M.2 SSDs, the card supports a staggering 128TB of storage, expandable to 256TB in the near future. All this power is packed into a dual-slot design that’s remarkably compact, similar in size to a high-end dual-slot graphics card.
The SSD7749M2’s innovative design goes beyond just raw performance. Its dual-sided, vertically-aligned M.2 loading trays offer a clever solution for maximizing space. The vertical arrangement optimizes airflow, further enhancing the card’s cooling capabilities. HighPoint’s three-pronged cooling system ensures optimal performance and reliability. This system incorporates a full-length aluminum casing and heatsink, powerful low-decibel cooling fans, and a unique SSD mounting system. The aluminum casing safeguards the sensitive controller components, effectively isolating them from the surrounding hardware environment. The tool-less SSD loading system further streamlines the process and contributes to airflow optimization.
To complement the impressive hardware, HighPoint has developed an intelligent temperature monitoring and alert system. This system is seamlessly integrated into the NVMe storage management and monitoring suite, providing real-time tracking of each hosted NVMe storage device’s temperature and endurance. HighPoint’s SHI (Storage Health Inspector) service empowers administrators to configure warning thresholds based on each SSD’s specifications. The service can adjust the AIC’s triple cooling fans to ensure optimal performance, even under the most demanding workloads. Additionally, the service can be programmed to trigger audible alarms or email notifications if temperature thresholds are exceeded. This proactive approach ensures data integrity and prevents potential performance bottlenecks.
The SSD7749M2 has already been rigorously tested and fully qualified with major M.2 SSD series, including Phison E18-based 8TB SSDs such as Sabrent’s award-winning Rocket 4 Plus 8TB SSD and Samsung’s 990 PRO SSD. This comprehensive compatibility ensures seamless integration and optimal performance across a wide range of storage devices.
With its unmatched performance, unparalleled storage capacity, and innovative cooling system, HighPoint’s SSD7749M2 sets a new standard for RAID AICs. This breakthrough technology empowers workstations and high-performance computing environments with the speed, scalability, and reliability they demand.
