| Product Type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe Switch Adapter | 
| Form Factor | Full-height, half-length (FHHL) | 
| Interface Bus | PCIe 4.0 x16 (Upstream) | 
| Switch Architecture | 48-lane Gen4 PCIe Switch | 
| Number of NVMe Devices Supported | Up to 8 x U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs | 
| Power Requirements | Max 20W (typical 14W) | 
| Target Applications | Enterprise storage arrays, HPC, server clusters | 
HighPoint Rocket 1528D PCIe Gen4 NVMe Switch Adapter, 4x SlimSAS Ports
 
 
 
 

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- Supports high-speed direct connection to eight NVMe SSDs, maximizing data throughput in storage-intensive applications.
- Utilizes a 48-lane PCIe Gen4 switch for balanced bandwidth across all channels, ensuring consistent performance.
- SlimSAS connectivity allows compact deployment in dense server and data center environments without compromising reliability.
Product Overview
The HighPoint Rocket 1528D is a PCIe Gen4 x16 switch adapter built for high-performance applications requiring direct connection to up to eight U.2 or U.3 NVMe SSDs. Utilizing a 48-lane Gen4 switch architecture, it dedicates x16 upstream and x4 downstream lanes per channel, delivering consistent throughput for simultaneous access workloads. Its four SlimSAS (SFF-8654) ports interface with SFF-8639 or SFF-8654/SFF-1016 backplanes, maintaining compliance with UBM and VPP standards. This adapter offers compact, cable-efficient deployment, making it ideal for enterprise storage arrays, high-performance computing, and server clusters.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Wireless Features
                      
                    
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                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | Country of Origin | China | 
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | 
| CE Certified | Yes | 
| FCC Compliance | Yes | 
| Product Standard Compliance | UBM and VPP compliant | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Hardware Encryption Support | Dependent on connected NVMe SSDs | 
| Secure Boot Support | |
| TPM Support | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Upstream PCIe Interface | PCIe Gen4 x16 | 
| Downstream Connections | 4 x SlimSAS (SFF-8654) Ports | 
| Port Type | SlimSAS 8i (SFF-8654) | 
| Connector Compatibility | SFF-8639 or SFF-1016 Backplanes | 
| Per Port Lane Count | 4 lanes per port for x4 NVMe devices or 8 lanes per port for x8 NVMe devices | 
| Max Bandwidth per NVMe Device | PCIe Gen4 x4 (up to 8 GB/s) | 
| Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 128 GT/s total | 
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Dimensions | 6.6 in (167.65 mm) x 4.4 in (111.15 mm) | 
| Card Type | PCIe Add-in Card (AIC) | 
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) | 
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | 
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% non-condensing | 
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing | 
| Cooling | Passive cooling with optional system airflow | 
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | Management Interface | |
| Remote Management Features | |
| Software/Driver Support | Native NVMe support, OS-level RAID optional | 
 
               
     
     
     
    