Product Type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe Switch Adapter |
Form Factor | Full-height, half-length (FHHL) |
Interface Bus | PCIe 4.0 x16 (Upstream) |
Switch Architecture | 48-lane Gen4 PCIe Switch |
Number of NVMe Devices Supported | Up to 8 x U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs |
Power Requirements | Max 20W (typical 14W) |
Target Applications | Enterprise storage arrays, HPC, server clusters |
HighPoint Rocket 1528D PCIe Gen4 NVMe Switch Adapter, 4x SlimSAS Ports





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- Supports high-speed direct connection to eight NVMe SSDs, maximizing data throughput in storage-intensive applications.
- Utilizes a 48-lane PCIe Gen4 switch for balanced bandwidth across all channels, ensuring consistent performance.
- SlimSAS connectivity allows compact deployment in dense server and data center environments without compromising reliability.
Product Overview
The HighPoint Rocket 1528D is a PCIe Gen4 x16 switch adapter built for high-performance applications requiring direct connection to up to eight U.2 or U.3 NVMe SSDs. Utilizing a 48-lane Gen4 switch architecture, it dedicates x16 upstream and x4 downstream lanes per channel, delivering consistent throughput for simultaneous access workloads. Its four SlimSAS (SFF-8654) ports interface with SFF-8639 or SFF-8654/SFF-1016 backplanes, maintaining compliance with UBM and VPP standards. This adapter offers compact, cable-efficient deployment, making it ideal for enterprise storage arrays, high-performance computing, and server clusters.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Connectivity |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
CE Certified | Yes |
FCC Compliance | Yes |
Product Standard Compliance | UBM and VPP compliant |
Advanced Security Features
Hardware Encryption Support | Dependent on connected NVMe SSDs |
Secure Boot Support | |
TPM Support |
Interfaces
Upstream PCIe Interface | PCIe Gen4 x16 |
Downstream Connections | 4 x SlimSAS (SFF-8654) Ports |
Port Type | SlimSAS 8i (SFF-8654) |
Connector Compatibility | SFF-8639 or SFF-1016 Backplanes |
Per Port Lane Count | 4 lanes per port for x4 NVMe devices or 8 lanes per port for x8 NVMe devices |
Max Bandwidth per NVMe Device | PCIe Gen4 x4 (up to 8 GB/s) |
Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 128 GT/s total |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 6.6 in (167.65 mm) x 4.4 in (111.15 mm) |
Card Type | PCIe Add-in Card (AIC) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cooling | Passive cooling with optional system airflow |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | |
Remote Management Features | |
Software/Driver Support | Native NVMe support, OS-level RAID optional |