Product Type | Storage Controller |
Form Factor | Low-Profile PCIe Add-In Card |
Interface Bus Type | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
NVMe Support | Yes |
RAID Support | OS-Level RAID Only |
Operating System Support | Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD |
Software Support | Driverless Configuration (OS-managed) |
Power Consumption | Up to 28W |
Weight | 0.25 lbs (approx. 113g) |
HighPoint R1204 PCIe 3.0 x8 4-Port M.2 NVMe HBA Controller





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- - Enables high-speed NVMe storage integration on non-bifurcated systems, simplifying hardware requirements
- - Offers broad OS compatibility including Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD, ensuring flexible deployment across platforms
- - Delivers four-channel NVMe support through a single PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, optimizing performance and system space
Product Overview
The HighPoint R1204 PCIe 3.0 x8 HBA Controller delivers direct-to-CPU NVMe performance with support for four M.2 NVMe SSDs in a non-bifurcated interface. Compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD, it simplifies deployment in performance-focused systems. Ideal for real-time editing, AI/ML, and data analysis, the controller offers OS-level RAID support and full PCIe Gen3 x8 bandwidth. Manufactured in China, the R1204 is compact, robust, and highly compatible across various system configurations.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 6.60 in. x 2.70 in. (167mm x 69mm) |
Form Factor Compatibility | Standard and Low-Profile Brackets Included |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% - 85% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Method | Passive Heatsink with Thermal Pads |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | None (OS-level Management) |
Software Bundle | None Required |
Firmware Upgradeable | Yes |
Licensing Requirements | None |
Interfaces
Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Device Interface | M.2 NVMe (M-key) |
Number of Ports | 4 x M.2 slots |
Interface Speed | Up to 8 GT/s per PCIe lane |
Total Bandwidth | Up to 64Gbps (PCIe 3.0 x8) |
Supported SSD Lengths | 2280 / 22110 |
Port Interface Type | PCIe Gen3 x4 per port |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
TAA Compliance | No |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
CE Certification | Yes |
FCC Certification | Yes |
Environmental Compliance | RoHS, WEEE |
Advanced Security Features
Data Security Support | Dependent on SSD used (e.g., TCG Opal) |
Drive Isolation | Yes (Independent NVMe Channels) |