| 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) | 
 
               
     
     
     
    