Product Type | RAID Controller |
Form Factor | Low Profile, Half-Height |
Bus Type | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD, Non-RAID |
Drive Type Supported | SATA/SAS |
Supported Devices | HDDs and SSDs |
Number of Devices Supported | Up to 8 |
Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gb/s per port |
Cache Memory | None (uses host system memory where applicable) |
Weight | 0.55 lbs (approx.) |
Power Requirements | Typically draws power from PCIe slot |
HighPoint RR2840C PCIe 3.0 x8 8-Channel 6Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID Controller





Key Benefits

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- - High-performance SATA/SAS RAID controller with wide OS support ensures seamless integration into diverse IT infrastructures
- - Flexible RAID support and multiple management interfaces deliver ease of deployment and long-term scalability
- - PCIe 3.0 x8 connectivity and 6Gb/s throughput per channel maximize storage performance for demanding applications
Product Overview
The HighPoint RR2840C RAID Controller is engineered for enterprise and professional workloads requiring robust, scalable storage. Featuring a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, it supports up to eight internal 6Gb/s SAS or SATA drives, offering excellent data throughput for content creation, backup, and virtualization.
This unit supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD, and non-RAID modes, making it adaptable across varied storage environments. Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, the RR2840C is managed via WebGUI, CLI, BIOS, or UEFI, enabling both novice and advanced users to configure it effectively.
Its multi-platform support, broad RAID capability, and efficient management tools make it an ideal investment for organizations ready to expand or enhance their RAID-based storage.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 6.6 in x 2.71 in |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 60% non-condensing |
Cooling | Passive heatsink |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interfaces | WebGUI, Command Line (CLI), BIOS, UEFI |
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, Linux, macOS |
Driver Support | Available for major OS platforms |
Software Suite | HighPoint Web RAID Management Software (WebGUI) |
Interfaces
Interface Type | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
Internal Ports | 2 x Mini-SAS SFF-8087 |
Port Count | 8 total (4 per Mini-SAS connector) |
Supported Protocols | SAS 2.0, SATA III |
Data Bandwidth | Up to 4GB/s total throughput |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | CHINA |
TAA Compliant | No |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot Compatibility | Yes |
UEFI Boot Support | Yes |
Disk Health Monitoring | SMART and LD monitoring tools |
RAID Recovery Features | RAID rebuild, auto-rebuild, hot-swap support |