HighPoint SSD6202 Driverless Bootable NVMe RAID Host Controllers With Dual-Port M.2 NVMe SSD

HighPoint Technologies, Inc. launches the SSD6202, the latest member of the SSD6200 Series of driverless, bootable NVMe RAID host controllers.

The dual-port SSD6202 features integrated RAID hardware switches which enable users to instantly configure a mirror, stripe or JBOD array, and is supported natively by the in-box NVMe drivers included with today’s OSs and Virtual OS platforms.

Wide spectrum of supported OSs
It enables customers to configure bootable RAID storage for virtual OS platforms, such as VMware, Hyper-V and Proxmox, and all current versions and distributions of Windows, Linux and FreeBSD Oss.

NVMe Boot capability: The SSD6202 is natively supported by a range of VM and OS platforms, such as VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Hypervisor, Windows 10 and Server 2019, RedHat, CentOS, Debian and FreeBSD. RAID configurations will automatically be recognized as single volumes; no special installation procedures or device drivers are required.

One-click RAID creation
No IT background? No problem. The SSD6202 is for users of any skill level; customers don’t need to master a complicated RAID application to configure NVMe storage.

Optimizes production workflows: Configure arrays with the flip of a switch. The SSD6202’s One-click RAID Creation enables solution providers and VAR’s to optimize production workflows. The onboard RAID switch completely flattens the learning curve by eliminating the need for an interface or application. You don’t even need an OS or input devices. Install the SSD’s, plug in the card, power on the system and toggle the switch.

RAID switch settings: Each SSD6202 controller features 2 hardware switches which can be used to configure one of  3 arrays modes (mirroring, striping and JBOD).

M.2 compatibility
SSD6202 NVMe host controllers are capable of supporting any industry-standard, off-the-shelf M.2 NVMe SSD, including single and double-sided form-factors.

100% stand-alone NVMe RAID solution
It requires no bifurcation support or specific motherboard/system combinations. It is compatible with any PC platform with a free PCIe 3.0/4.0 x8 or x16 slot.

Optional graphical and CLI management suite
To streamline the RAID creation and administration process, the firm developed optional versions of our WebGUI, CLI and UEFI-CLI interfaces for SSD6200 Series customers. The SHI feature enables customers to monitor the health of NVMe SSD’s via SMART attributes in real-time, including TBW (Total Bytes Written), temperature and operational status.

• WebGUI – wizard-like quick configuration menus allow even the most novice user to get everything up and running with a few clicks.

• CLI (Command Line Interface) –  for experienced administrators and was designed for platforms that do not utilize graphical OSs.

NVMe rebranding solutions
The company offer a RAID configuration interface known as the MP Tool, which was designed for system integrators and VAR’s looking to rebrand an SSD6200 based NVMe RAID solution. MP provides enables small to medium scale solution providers to deliver custom-tailored, professional-grade RAID storage, with a unique identity and product branding.

OEM/ODM engineering and manufacturing services
The firm understands the challenges solution providers are faced with when tackling a new project. Aside from the usual performance and capacity considerations, solution providers must account for the customer’s form factor, dimensional restraints, controller board placement, and workflow requirements.

The company is ready to assist OEM/ODM clients integrate NVMe RAID technology into a custom designed and manufactured RAID controller card.

The SSD6202 will be available late-March 2021 from North American reseller and distribution partners.

SSD6202 MSRP $379.