HighPoint R720 PCIe 3.0 x8 16-Channel SAS/SATA HBA

VENDOR: HIGHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Mfg Part#: R720 UPC#: 643653720040
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  • 16-channel SAS/SATA host bus adapter with dual SFF-8643 ports
  • PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface enables high-bandwidth connectivity
  • Supports data transfer rate up to 12 Gbps
  • Compatible with both Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10, and JBOD configurations
  • Designed for enterprise-level storage scalability

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Key Benefits

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  • High-speed PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and 12Gbps throughput ensure rapid data access and responsiveness
  • Flexible RAID and JBOD options provide adaptable data protection and configuration
  • Cross-platform support (Windows and Linux) maximizes deployment flexibility in diverse environments

Product Overview

The HighPoint R720 is a 16-channel Host Bus Adapter featuring a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface with 12Gbps SAS/SATA connectivity, ideal for enterprise storage environments. With dual SFF-8643 ports, it supports varying RAID configurations including 0, 1, 10, and JBOD. Designed for compatibility with Windows and Linux, it supports scalable, high-density storage architectures using expanders or port multipliers. Although it is not TAA-compliant, it remains a cost-effective solution for private sector deployments requiring flexible RAID configurations and consistent performance.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Storage Controller
Form Factor Low-Profile PCIe Card
Interface Bus PCIe 3.0 x8
Supported Devices SAS and SATA HDD/SSD
RAID Levels Supported RAID 0, 1, 10, and JBOD
Max Drive Channels 16
Included Cables
Bracket Form Factor Low-profile and full-height brackets included
Power Requirements PCIe 3.0 power slot (no external power needed)
Weight 0.6 lbs (approx.)

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Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin CHINA
TAA Compliance No
Certifications CE, FCC, RoHS
ECC Compliance Yes (Error Correction Code supported)
MTBF >1,000,000 hours

Advanced Security Features

Data Protection RAID 1 and 10 for redundancy
Secure Boot Support
S.M.A.R.T Monitoring Yes
Drive Health Monitoring Yes

Interfaces

Interface Type PCI Express 3.0 x8
Host Ports 2 x SFF-8643 Mini-SAS HD
Drive Interface Support SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s
Data Transfer Rate 12 Gbps per SAS lane
Total Bandwidth Approx. 8000 MB/s (PCIe 3.0 x8)
Expander Support Yes
Port Multiplier Support Yes (for SATA)

Physical & Environmental

Dimensions (W x H) 6.60 x 2.72 inches
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Relative Humidity (Operating) 5% to 85% non-condensing
Cooling Passive heatsink

Cloud Management & Licensing

Management Interface Web-based GUI, CLI utility, BIOS-level configuration
Operating System Compatibility Microsoft Windows, Linux (kernel 3.10 and later)
Included Software RAID Management Suite
Remote Monitoring Yes, via management tools
Licensing Requirements None (RAID software included)