Product Type | Storage Controller |
Form Factor | Full Height, Half Length (FHHL) |
Bus Type | PCI Express 3.0 |
Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Power Requirements | Max 14.8W |
Operating System Support | Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD |
RAID Support | OS RAID (software RAID only) |
Bifurcation Requirement | No bifurcation required |
Cooling | Passive heatsink |
HighPoint R1180 PCIe 3.0 x16 8-Port U.2 NVMe HBA Controller





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- Delivers high-bandwidth storage with PCIe 3.0 x16 for performance-critical environments
- Enables flexible deployment with no need for motherboard bifurcation settings
- Supports multiple operating systems, reducing configuration complexity across diverse IT infrastructures
Product Overview
The HighPoint R1180 is an advanced PCIe 3.0 x16 HBA supporting 8 U.2 NVMe channels, designed to deliver seamless, high-speed storage performance. Its no-bifurcation requirement ensures effortless integration into a broad range of systems. This controller is OS RAID ready and compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD, enabling powerful and flexible deployment across platforms. Made in China, it delivers a reliable and cost-effective storage solution for large data operations.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
TAA Compliant | No |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
CE Certification | Yes |
FCC Certification | Yes |
Environmental Compliance | RoHS |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | Depends on drive used (controller-passive) |
Secure Boot Support | Yes (host dependent) |
Drive Health Monitoring | Via OS tools or third-party utilities |
Interfaces
Total NVMe Ports | 8 |
Connector Type | Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) to U.2 |
NVMe Interface | PCIe Gen3 x4 per port |
Maximum Bandwidth | 128Gbps total (16Gbps per port x 8) |
Drive Form Factor Support | 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSDs |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
Port Multiplier Support | No |
Physical & Environmental
Card Dimensions | 6.6 x 3.97 inches (168mm x 101mm) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 65°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Requirements | System airflow recommended |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Driverless, OS-level management |
Included Software | None (uses native OS drivers) |
Licensing Requirement | None (no proprietary RAID software required) |