HighPoint SSD7204 Controller With 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD for RAID PCIe 3.0/4.0 x8 or x16 Board for Mac, Linux and Windows

HighPoint Technologies, Inc. launches the SSD7204 a cost/performance 4-slot NVMe RAID storage.

The SSD7204 is for media applications that require fast NVMe silent working environments and up to 16TB high-performance storage that can be installed into a PCIe 3.0/4.0 x8 or x16 slot.

The dedicated PCIe 3.0 bandwidth can assign up to 4 lanes per NVMe SSD, and delivers over 7,000MB/s of transfer performance, and can support RAID-0, 1, 1/0 and single disk configurations. A device driver support and installation guides are available for OS platforms including Windows 10 and Server 2019, macOS 10.15 Catalina, and Linux distributions.

Third-Gen NVMe RAID Architecture
This third-gen NVMe architecture utilizes a PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface to ensure compatibility with a range of hardware platforms; the SSD7204 can be installed into any PCIe 3.0 and 4.0 x8 or x16 slot. The full-length black-anodized heat sink provides heat dissipation for the hosted SSD’s and critical controller components. This fan-less design allows for silent operation – for applications that require distraction free work environments.

For distraction free working environments
Zero-noise environments are of importance for many media professionals. Minimizing distraction during prolonged editing sessions can improve productivity. The SSD7204’s fan-less cooling system combined with NVMe storage media allows for silent operation. When installed into a ventilated chassis, such as a 2019 Mac Pro, it’s full-length heat sink proved more than capable of dissipating waste hear from both the NVMe SSD’s and controller chipset components.

Compatibility
The SSD7204 was designed for integration into commercially available desktops, workstations, and servers using off-the-shelf M.2 SSD’s. It can be installed into any PCIe 3.0 x8 or x16 slot, and deliver maximum performance with 8 dedicated lanes.

As with all members of the SSD7000 family, the SSD7204 has been tested with a range of commercially available NVMe drives from major manufacturers of any M.2 form factor (2242, 2260, 2280, 22110), including MLC, TLC and QLC models, in a variety of hardware environments.

Linux support
A dedicated team of engineers proactively monitors and updates support for all major Linux distributions to ensure the SSD7204 is compatible with the latest releases of CentOS, Ubuntu and Debian.

Auto-Compile feature was designed to streamline Linux installation and upgrade procedures, and eliminates the need for user intervention. It is now embedded directly into open-source driver packages. In addition, each driver release is accompanied by an installation guide, which includes step-by-step setup walk-throughs, handy troubleshooting tips, and technical support resources.

RAID management – Choice – Graphical or text-only interfaces
When it comes to maintaining critical storage configurations, each customer has specific needs and preferences. Both management interfaces share universal layouts across all major OSs, and can be administered locally or remotely via an Internet connection. 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 Lne 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 the SSD7204’s software updates webpage.

The SSD7204 will become available in early June 2020, from our North American retail and distribution channels.  MSRP  $299

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