HighPoint and Xinnor Joint Study Showcasing NVMe RAID Solutions for Enterprise Applications
Tested HighPoint’s Rocket 1628A NVMe Switch adapter with Xinnor’s xiRAID engine achieved remarkable results.
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on January 20, 2025 at 2:02 pmHighPoint Technologies, Inc. and Xinnor Ltd. announced breakthrough performance results from their collaboration on enterprise-class RAID storage solutions.
In a newly published technical analysis, the companies demonstrate how their combined technologies deliver storage performance for data-intensive professional workflows without requiring specialized infrastructure.
Rocket 1628A NVMe Switch Adapter
The study, which tested HighPoint’s Rocket 1628A NVMe Switch Adapter with Xinnor’s xiRAID engine, achieved remarkable results including:
- Sequential read speeds of up to 52.7GB/s in RAID-6 configuration
- Write performance reaching 29.4GB/s with dual RAID-5 arrays
- 98-100% efficiency for sequential read operations
- Up to 95% efficiency for write operations
“These results demonstrate that organizations can now achieve enterprise-level storage performance using commercially available components,” said Davide Villa, CRO, Xinnor. “This is a game-changer for industries requiring high-performance storage solutions, from media production to scientific computing.”
The solution is particularly valuable for organizations managing large-scale data operations, such as media companies handling 8K video workflows, research institutions processing scientific datasets, financial services firms requiring high-speed analytics, and other industries where high-performance storage is mission-critical.
“HighPoint’s Gen5 x16 NVMe Switch Adapter, combined with Xinnor’s xiRAID engine, sets a new benchmark for enterprise storage solutions. This collaboration empowers organizations seeking RAID-5 or RAID-6 data redundancy to achieve unmatched storage performance and capacity. With support for up to 32 NVMe drives or near-4 Petabyte storage capacity in a single PCIe slot, this solution delivers exceptional scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for data-intensive applications across industries.” said May Hwang, VP, HighPoint Technologies.
The technical analysis included testing with both RAID-5 and RAID-6 configurations using Micron and Kioxia NVMe drives, demonstrating the solution’s flexibility across different storage configurations and use cases.
xiRAID software is a performance RAID engine designed for maximum efficiency and speed across diverse applications. It enables exceptional throughput, low-latency operations, and reliable data protection, making it a go-to solution for industries that demand top-tier storage capabilities. Its flexible integration with various hardware configurations ensures scalability and adaptability to unique organizational needs.
Full technical paper: HighPoint and Xinnor Unite to Deliver Gen5 Enterprise-Class RAID 5 & 6 Storage Performance Excellence