| Product Type | Storage Controller | 
| Form Factor | Low-Profile PCIe Add-In Card | 
| Interface Bus Type | PCIe 3.0 x8 | 
| NVMe Support | Yes | 
| RAID Support | OS-Level RAID Only | 
| Operating System Support | Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD | 
| Software Support | Driverless Configuration (OS-managed) | 
| Power Consumption | Up to 28W | 
| Weight | 0.25 lbs (approx. 113g) | 
HighPoint R1204 PCIe 3.0 x8 4-Port M.2 NVMe HBA Controller
 
 
 
 

Key Benefits
 
            
            
              
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- - Enables high-speed NVMe storage integration on non-bifurcated systems, simplifying hardware requirements
- - Offers broad OS compatibility including Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD, ensuring flexible deployment across platforms
- - Delivers four-channel NVMe support through a single PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, optimizing performance and system space
Product Overview
The HighPoint R1204 PCIe 3.0 x8 HBA Controller delivers direct-to-CPU NVMe performance with support for four M.2 NVMe SSDs in a non-bifurcated interface. Compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD, it simplifies deployment in performance-focused systems. Ideal for real-time editing, AI/ML, and data analysis, the controller offers OS-level RAID support and full PCIe Gen3 x8 bandwidth. Manufactured in China, the R1204 is compact, robust, and highly compatible across various system configurations.
Specifications
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                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Dimensions | 6.60 in. x 2.70 in. (167mm x 69mm) | 
| Form Factor Compatibility | Standard and Low-Profile Brackets Included | 
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) | 
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F) | 
| Operating Humidity | 5% - 85% (non-condensing) | 
| Cooling Method | Passive Heatsink with Thermal Pads | 
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | Management Interface | None (OS-level Management) | 
| Software Bundle | None Required | 
| Firmware Upgradeable | Yes | 
| Licensing Requirements | None | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | 
| Device Interface | M.2 NVMe (M-key) | 
| Number of Ports | 4 x M.2 slots | 
| Interface Speed | Up to 8 GT/s per PCIe lane | 
| Total Bandwidth | Up to 64Gbps (PCIe 3.0 x8) | 
| Supported SSD Lengths | 2280 / 22110 | 
| Port Interface Type | PCIe Gen3 x4 per port | 
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | Country of Origin | China | 
| TAA Compliance | No | 
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | 
| CE Certification | Yes | 
| FCC Certification | Yes | 
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS, WEEE | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Data Security Support | Dependent on SSD used (e.g., TCG Opal) | 
| Drive Isolation | Yes (Independent NVMe Channels) | 
 
               
     
     
     
    