Product Type | RAID Controller |
Form Factor | Low-Profile PCIe Card |
Host Bus Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD |
Max Drive Channels | 16 |
Data Transfer Rate | 12 Gb/s per channel |
Device Support | SAS and SATA HDDs and SSDs |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
Weight | 0.72 lbs (approx. 326 g) |
Power Requirements | Max 13.7W (PCIe-powered) |
HighPoint RR3740C PCIe 3.0 x8 16-Channel 12Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID Controller





Key Benefits

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- Flexible RAID options including popular levels like 5, 6, and 10 allow tailored performance and redundancy.
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and 12Gb/s SAS/SATA ensure high data throughput for demanding applications.
- Multi-OS support and extensive management tools make integration and control simple in heterogeneous environments.
Product Overview
The HighPoint RR3740C RAID controller delivers high-performance connectivity for SAS and SATA storage devices, ideal for enterprise-grade servers and data-intensive workstations. With 16 internal channels and a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, this controller supports speeds up to 12Gb/s per channel, enabling efficient throughput and reduced latency.
It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and JBOD, offering flexible configurations for performance, redundancy, or capacity. Compatibility with Windows, Linux, and macOS ensures broad deployment across diverse IT ecosystems. Management tools include WebGUI, CLI, BIOS, and UEFI interfaces for advanced configuration and control.
Though not TAA-compliant, the RR3740C is a high-value solution engineered in China for scalable, high-throughput storage architectures in applications such as media production, virtualization, or data archiving.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 6.6 x 2.713 x 0.76 inches (167.6 x 68.9 x 19.3 mm) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Humidity Range (Operating) | 5% to 60% (non-condensing) |
Humidity Range (Non-operating) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Passive Heatsink |
Bracket Types Included | Full-height and Low-profile |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
TAA Compliant | No |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
Environmental Certification | RoHS |
Interfaces
Interface Type | SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s |
Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Internal Connector Type | 4 x SFF-8643 Mini-SAS HD |
Internal Port Count | 16 |
Data Transfer Bandwidth | 8GB/s via PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Drive Support | Up to 16 SAS/SATA drives |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interfaces | WebGUI, Command Line Interface (CLI), BIOS, UEFI |
Operating System Support | Windows, Linux, macOS |
Configuration Utility | RAID Management Suite |
Firmware Update Method | WebGUI or CLI |
Driver Availability | Available on HighPoint support site |
Advanced Security Features
Bootable RAID Support | Yes |
Drive Failure Notification | Yes (via GUI/CLI/BIOS email reporting) |
RAID Recovery Options | Quick Rebuild, Automatic Rebuild |
Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) | Yes |
Online RAID Level Migration (RLM) | Yes |