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





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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) |