| Product Type | Storage Controller | 
| Form Factor | Low-Profile PCIe Card | 
| Interface Bus | PCIe 3.0 x8 | 
| Supported Devices | SAS and SATA HDD/SSD | 
| RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0, 1, 10, and JBOD | 
| Max Drive Channels | 16 | 
| Included Cables | |
| Bracket Form Factor | Low-profile and full-height brackets included | 
| Power Requirements | PCIe 3.0 power slot (no external power needed) | 
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (approx.) | 
HighPoint R720 PCIe 3.0 x8 16-Channel SAS/SATA HBA
 
 
 
 

Key Benefits
 
            
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- High-speed PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and 12Gbps throughput ensure rapid data access and responsiveness
- Flexible RAID and JBOD options provide adaptable data protection and configuration
- Cross-platform support (Windows and Linux) maximizes deployment flexibility in diverse environments
Product Overview
The HighPoint R720 is a 16-channel Host Bus Adapter featuring a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface with 12Gbps SAS/SATA connectivity, ideal for enterprise storage environments. With dual SFF-8643 ports, it supports varying RAID configurations including 0, 1, 10, and JBOD. Designed for compatibility with Windows and Linux, it supports scalable, high-density storage architectures using expanders or port multipliers. Although it is not TAA-compliant, it remains a cost-effective solution for private sector deployments requiring flexible RAID configurations and consistent performance.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Wireless Features
                      
                    
                    
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | Country of Origin | CHINA | 
| TAA Compliance | No | 
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS | 
| ECC Compliance | Yes (Error Correction Code supported) | 
| MTBF | >1,000,000 hours | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Data Protection | RAID 1 and 10 for redundancy | 
| Secure Boot Support | |
| S.M.A.R.T Monitoring | Yes | 
| Drive Health Monitoring | Yes | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Interface Type | PCI Express 3.0 x8 | 
| Host Ports | 2 x SFF-8643 Mini-SAS HD | 
| Drive Interface Support | SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s | 
| Data Transfer Rate | 12 Gbps per SAS lane | 
| Total Bandwidth | Approx. 8000 MB/s (PCIe 3.0 x8) | 
| Expander Support | Yes | 
| Port Multiplier Support | Yes (for SATA) | 
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Dimensions (W x H) | 6.60 x 2.72 inches | 
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) | 
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | 
| Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 85% non-condensing | 
| Cooling | Passive heatsink | 
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | Management Interface | Web-based GUI, CLI utility, BIOS-level configuration | 
| Operating System Compatibility | Microsoft Windows, Linux (kernel 3.10 and later) | 
| Included Software | RAID Management Suite | 
| Remote Monitoring | Yes, via management tools | 
| Licensing Requirements | None (RAID software included) | 
 
               
     
     
     
    