HighPoint Rocket 1528D PCIe Gen4 NVMe Switch Adapter, 4x SlimSAS Ports

VENDOR: HIGHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Mfg Part#: R1528D UPC#: 643653152810
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  • Direct support for up to eight U.2 or U.3 NVMe SSDs
  • Four SlimSAS (SFF-8654) ports for high-density connectivity
  • 48-lane PCIe Gen4 switch architecture
  • x16 lanes upstream, x4 lanes downstream per device
  • Backplane compatibility with SFF-8639 and SFF-1016 UBM/VPP
  • Designed for high-performance NVMe storage environments

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Key Benefits

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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

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

Wireless Features

Wireless Connectivity

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