Type | Thunderbolt 3 RAID Storage Enclosure |
Form Factor | Desktop Tower |
Drive Bays | 8 |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" and 2.5" SATA/SAS HDDs or SSDs |
RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD |
Chassis Material | Aluminum |
Weight | 9.8 kg (21.6 lbs) without drives |
Power Supply | Internal 300W PSU |
Power Input | 100V–240V AC, 50Hz/60Hz |
Cooling | Dual 80mm intelligent cooling fans |
HIGHPOINT RocketStor 6618V Thunderbolt 3 8‑Bay RAID Enclosure




Key Benefits

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- Professional 8-bay design enables high-capacity storage builds for demanding workflows.
- Thunderbolt 3 interface allows ultra-fast data transfer ideal for video editing and large backups.
- Supports flexible configuration with both SAS and SATA drives for optimized performance or redundancy.
Product Overview
The HIGHPOINT RocketStor 6618V is an 8‑bay RAID storage enclosure designed for high‑performance, high‑capacity workflows. It offers Thunderbolt 3 connectivity for rapid data access and supports both SAS and SATA drives, making it ideal for media professionals and enterprise IT environments. With support for multiple drive configurations including RAID and JBOD, users can customize the system for redundancy or speed. Manufactured in China, it upholds HighPoint’s standard for reliable professional‑grade solutions. For more detailed usage and compatibility data, consult official manufacturer documentation.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 301mm x 178mm x 285mm (11.85" x 7" x 11.2") |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Noise Level | 25 dB (idle), 35 dB (max load) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Web GUI via MacOS / Windows |
Monitoring Features | System health, fan speed, drive status |
Automatic Rebuilding | Supported |
Event Notification | Email alerts and alarms |
Included Software | HighPoint RAID Management Utility |
Licensing Required | No |
Interfaces
Host Interface | Thunderbolt 3 |
Thunderbolt Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports |
Max Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gbps (Thunderbolt 3) |
Drive Interface | SATA III 6 Gbps / SAS 12 Gbps |
Drive Backplane | Hot-Swappable |
Daisy Chaining Support | Up to 6 devices via Thunderbolt 3 |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
Environmental Standards | RoHS Compliant |
Advanced Security Features
Data Protection Features | RAID level redundancy, hot-swap drive support |
Password Protection | Via management utility |
Drive Failure Notification | Supported via dashboard and alerts |
Hot Spare Support | Yes |
Drive Roaming | Supported |