Product Type | Storage Controller |
Form Factor | Full-height, half-length (FHHL) |
Supported Drive Interface | NVMe (M.2 2280/22110) |
Bus Type | PCI Express 4.0 |
Host Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
Drive Bays Supported | 4 x M.2 NVMe |
OS Support | Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD |
RAID Support | OS-level RAID |
Bifurcation Requirement | No bifurcation required |
Internal Cache | No onboard cache (relies on SSD cache) |
Weight | 0.4 lbs (approx) |
Power Requirements | Powered via PCIe slot |
HighPoint R1504 PCIe 4.0 x16 M.2 NVMe HBA Controller





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- - Enables high-speed NVMe storage using PCIe 4.0 x16 bandwidth, ideal for demanding workloads
- - Streamlined deployment with no bifurcation required, simplifying compatibility with a wide range of systems
- - Broad OS support increases deployment flexibility for enterprise, creative, and research environments
Product Overview
The HighPoint R1504 is a high-speed Host Bus Adapter designed for professional storage applications. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface to connect with four M.2 NVMe drives, offering high throughput and low latency. The controller supports Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD operating systems and is OS RAID ready. With no bifurcation required, it allows ease of installation across a range of motherboards. This product is ideal for demanding data workflows such as content creation, scientific analysis, and high-speed backup systems.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 6.6 x 2.7 x 0.72 in (167 x 69 x 18.3 mm) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Passive heatsink |
PCB Color | Black with aluminum heatsink |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Software Utility | HighPoint WebGUI Management Suite (CLI/WEB based) |
Licensing Requirements | No software licensing required |
Firmware Features | NVMe drive health monitoring, thermal sensor support |
Hot-Plug Support | Supported on compatible platforms |
Interfaces
Interface Type | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
Number of M.2 Ports | 4 |
Supported NVMe Protocol | NVMe 1.3 / 1.4 |
Max Bandwidth per Port | PCIe Gen4 x4 (up to 8 GB/s per port) |
Total Bandwidth | Up to 28 GB/s aggregate transfer rate |
Connector Type | M-Key M.2 |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | CHINA |
TAA Compliant | No |
Certifications | FCC, CE, RoHS |
REACH Compliance | Yes |
Environmental Standards | RoHS Compliant |
Advanced Security Features
Security Support | Supports drives with Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) capabilities |
Boot Support | Bootable on supported operating systems |