Product Type | RAID Controller |
Form Factor | Low-profile PCIe card |
Interface Bus Type | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | SATA 6 Gb/s, SAS 6 Gb/s |
Host Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x8 |
Power Consumption | 13.5W |
Weight | 0.48 lbs (approx.) |
HighPoint RR2722A PCIe 2.0 x8 8-Channel SAS/SATA RAID Controller





Key Benefits

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- Supports a broad range of RAID levels, enabling advanced data protection and performance optimization.
- Compatible with major operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), ensuring deployment flexibility.
- Comprehensive management interfaces (WebGUI, CLI, BIOS, UEFI) streamline configuration and monitoring.
Product Overview
The HighPoint RR2722A is a robust RAID controller card equipped with a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface and supports 8 channels via two external SFF-8088 Mini-SAS ports. Compatible with both 6Gb/s SAS and SATA drives, it is suited for media servers, database systems, and enterprise storage solutions.
Offering RAID support for levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, as well as JBOD/non-RAID mode, it enables flexible configurations tailored to performance and redundancy requirements. The unit supports Windows, Linux, and macOS and provides versatile management options through WebGUI, CLI, BIOS, and UEFI. Manufactured in China, the RR2722A focuses on commercial deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Card Dimensions | 6.6 x 2.5 inches |
Form Factor Compliance | Low-profile and full-height bracket included |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 60% non-condensing |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interfaces | WebGUI, CLI, BIOS, UEFI |
Operating System Support | Windows, Linux, macOS |
Monitoring & Alerts | RAID health monitoring, LED indicators for drive status |
Management Utilities | HighPoint RAID Management Software Suite |
Additional Features
Cache Memory | 512MB DDR2 onboard cache |
Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Support | Optional |
Bootable RAID Support | Yes |
LED Header | Yes, for drive activity and failure indication |
Low-Noise Operation | Yes, passive cooling (no fan) |
Interfaces
Connector Type | 2 x External Mini-SAS (SFF-8088) |
Number of Ports | 2 |
Total Drive Channels | 8 |
Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gb/s per port |
Drive Interface | SAS/SATA 6 Gb/s via Mini-SAS |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
TAA Compliant | No |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, CE |
Advanced Security Features
RAID Fault Tolerance | Yes, RAID 5/6/10/50 for redundancy |
Hot Swap Support | Yes |
Hot Spare Support | Yes |
Automatic RAID Rebuild | Yes |