Product Type | RAID Controller |
Form Factor | Low-profile PCI Express card |
Host Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
Supported Drive Types | SAS/SATA |
Drive Interface Speed | 6 Gb/s |
Number of Channels | 8 |
RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD |
Included Items | RR2720A Controller Card, Low-profile and Full-height brackets, Quick Installation Guide |
Power Requirement | Max 7W |
Weight | 0.65 lbs (0.29 kg) |
HighPoint RR2720A PCIe 2.0 x8 8-Ch 6G SAS/SATA RAID Controller





Key Benefits

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- Delivers broad RAID configuration options, including advanced levels and JBOD, to meet diverse storage needs
- Provides high-speed 6Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity across eight channels for performance and scalability
- Supports multi-platform environments with intuitive management tools for streamlined deployment and operation
Product Overview
The HighPoint RR2720A is a professional-grade RAID controller that leverages a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface to optimize performance with 6Gb/s SAS and SATA connections via two SFF-8087 Mini-SAS ports. Supporting up to eight device channels, it accommodates diverse RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and JBOD) and is compatible across Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. RAID management is accessible through WebGUI, Command Line Interface, BIOS, and UEFI. Although it's not TAA compliant, its flexibility and robustness make it ideal for data-intensive environments such as media production, database management, or scalable storage infrastructure.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | WebGUI, CLI, UEFI, BIOS |
OS Support | Windows, Linux, macOS |
Driver Availability | Available via HighPoint support site |
Monitoring Tools | HighPoint RAID Management Suite (WebGUI) |
Email Alerts | Yes, via WebGUI |
Physical & Environmental
Form Factor | Low-profile or full-height PCIe card |
Dimensions | 6.6 in. x 2.7 in. |
Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C ~ 70°C (-40°F ~ 158°F) |
Humidity (Operating) | 10% ~ 85% non-condensing |
Humidity (Storage) | 5% ~ 95% non-condensing |
Interfaces
Host Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
Connector Type | 2 x Mini-SAS SFF-8087 |
Port Count | 2 internal Mini-SAS (SFF-8087) |
Drives Supported per Port | Up to 4 drives per Mini-SAS port |
Total Drives Supported | Up to 8 SATA / SAS |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 6 Gb/s per port |
Backward Compatibility | 3 Gb/s SATA and SAS devices |
Advanced Security Features
RAID Data Protection | Yes - RAID 5, 6, 10, 50 for redundancy |
Hot Spare Support | Yes |
Auto Rebuild | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
TAA Compliant | No |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
UPC | 643653272051 |