Product Type | Storage Controllers |
Manufacturer | HighPoint Technologies, Inc. |
Model | RU1144E |
Form Factor | Full-Height |
Slot Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x4 |
Host Bus Adapter (HBA) | Yes |
Power Consumption | 9.6W (Max) |
Hot Plug / Hot Swap Support | Yes |
Supported Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, macOS (excluding Apple M2 platform) |
HighPoint RU1144E PCIe 2.0 x4 USB & eSATA Storage Controller





Key Benefits

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- Offers combined USB and eSATA connectivity for versatile external device integration
- Ideal for professional environments requiring hot-swap capable storage solutions
- Broad OS compatibility ensures hassle-free deployment across mixed-system infrastructures
Product Overview
The HighPoint Technologies RU1144E is a PCIe 2.0 x4 host bus adapter (HBA) featuring dual 5 Gb/s USB Type-A and dual 6 Gb/s eSATA ports. It supports hot-plug and hot-swap capability and is housed in a full-height form factor designed for seamless integration into desktop and workstation systems. With support for Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms (excluding Apple M2), and RoHS compliance, the RU1144E delivers high-speed connectivity in a compact, reliable package perfect for expanding external storage options.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 3.74 Inch |
Depth | 3.78 Inch |
Height | 0.3 Inch |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 85°C |
Relative Humidity | 10% to 90% (Non-condensing) |
Cooling | Passive Heat Sink |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Bundled Software | HighPoint WebGUI for monitoring and configuration |
Driver Availability | Downloadable from HighPoint website |
Firmware Upgradeable | Yes |
Service & Support
Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Technical Support | Email and Online Portal Support |
Interfaces
Interface Type | PCIe 2.0 x4 |
USB Ports | 2x USB 3.0 Type-A (5 Gb/s) |
eSATA Ports | 2x eSATA 6 Gb/s |
Total Ports | 4 |
SATA Channel Count | 4 |
Data Transfer Rate (USB) | Up to 5 Gb/s |
Data Transfer Rate (eSATA) | Up to 6 Gb/s |
Controller Interface Type | SATA 6 Gb/s |
Compliance & Origin
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | China |
TAA Compliant | No |
Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
UPC | 643653114474 |
Advanced Security Features
Drive Encryption Support | Dependent on OS/Software |
RAID Support | Software RAID (OS-dependent) |