Product Type | Storage Controller |
Form Factor | Full Height, Half Length (FHHL) |
Bus Type | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supported Drive Type | M.2 NVMe SSDs |
Number of M.2 Slots | 8 |
Weight | 0.75 lbs (approx) |
Power Requirements | PCIe slot powered; optional auxiliary power via Mini-Fit connector |
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD |
RAID Support | OS-level RAID only (0, 1, 5, 10, etc. depending on OS) |
HighPoint R1108 8-Port M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x16 HBA Controller





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- Empowers users to build high-performance storage arrays with 8x NVMe drives on a single PCIe card.
- Broad compatibility with major operating systems ensures deployment flexibility across platforms.
- Eliminates need for bifurcation, simplifying setup and reducing hardware configuration time.
Product Overview
The HighPoint R1108 is a PCIe 3.0 x16 host bus adapter engineered for high-speed, multi-drive NVMe storage configurations. With eight dedicated M.2 ports, it supports a range of applications from enterprise-level storage to high-end workstations. This controller operates without requiring PCIe bifurcation, simplifying setup across standard platforms. Users benefit from OS-level RAID options and cross-platform support including Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD. Designed for demanding workloads like content creation, scientific computing, or virtualization, the R1108 brings scalability and performance into a single, efficient package.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
TAA Compliance | No |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
FCC Certification | Yes |
CE Certification | Yes |
UL Certification | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | Dependent on installed NVMe SSDs |
Secure Boot Support | Yes, with supported OS and platform |
Hardware-based Security | None (relies on NVMe drives or OS) |
Interfaces
Interface Type | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
PCIe Lane Requirement | 16 lanes |
Dedicated Data Channels | x4 PCIe Gen3 per M.2 port |
Total Bandwidth | 128Gbps (16GB/s) |
Host Interface Bandwidth | 32GB/s (theoretical max) |
Controller Port Configuration | x8 M.2 NVMe 2280/22110 Ports |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 6.6 in x 4.4 in x 0.75 in (167.6 mm x 111.7 mm x 19 mm) |
Form Factor Classification | Full-height, half-length |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C |
Relative Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Requirements | Requires chassis airflow over controller |
Heatsink Included | Yes, passive heatsink |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Driver Support | Available via manufacturer website |
Management Interface | OS-based management via device manager or disk utility |
Cloud Management | Not Applicable |
License Included | Not required |