Streamline your workflow by installing the HighPoint Rocket 1180 8-Channel U.2 PCIe 3.0 Controllerfrom HighPoint Rocket 1180 8-Channel U.2 PCIe 3.0 Controllerinto an available PCIe 3.0 x16 slot. This internal controller features four U.2 ports, each of which supports up to two separately purchased 2.5" NVMe drives for high-bandwidth applications. The installed drives may be configured with different RAID modes via the operating system's built-in management tools. The Rocket 1180 controller includes a low-profile bracket and is designed to work with Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2019/2022, and Linux. Please note that drive cables are not included.

PCIe 3.0 x16 Host Connection    4 x U.2 Ports    8 x 2.5" U.2 NVMe Drive Support    Software Configured RAID Support    Low-Profile Design    Works with Windows 10/11, macOS & Linux

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this device compatible with PCIE 2.0 slots?

A: The performance should be the same if you are not sending data to all four ports simultaneously. PCIe 2.0x4 = 2000 MB/s should allow near full performance from two ports simultaneously. If the card uses the ASM2142 (PCIe 3.0x2), then a single USB port can be 20% faster than a card that uses the ASM1142 (PCIe 2.0x2). The PCIe switch can convert the two PCIe 3.0x2 USB controllers to PCIe 2.0x4.

Q: 2. Does this card work inside Dell 7875 precision workstation? It does have one Gen 5 x16 PCIe lane.

A: Yes, the HighPoint Rocket 1608A PCIe 5.0 x16 to 8-M.2x4 NVMe Switch AIC is compatible with the Dell 7875 Precision Workstation.

Q: 3. Does this have DRAM?

A: No, the Sabrent 1TB Rocket NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSD does not have DRAM.

Q: 4. Is this SSD compatible for installation in a MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)?

A: Upgrading a 2014 MacBook Pro to an NVMe SSD like the Sabrent 1TB Rocket NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal SSD is a fairly complex process, and as such this would only be recommended for experienced users who know what they are doing. More information can be found here: https://bhpho.to/3Qt9zbk

Q: 5. Using PCIe 3.0 on a PCIe 2.0 slot (bottle neck): Would there be any performance advantage over the PCIe 2.0 card?

A: PCIe 3.0 is double the speed of PCIe 2.0

Q: 6. Does this card provide ample power, not having a seperate power connection?

A: The RocketU provides the rated amount of power for any standard USB 3.1 Gen2 ports and devices. .

Q: 7. Which ASMedia chip does this card use?

A: The manufacturer has not specified in the documentation, however the chip is similar, if not newer than the ASMedia ASM2142.

Q: 8. Does this card work inside Dell 7875 precision workstation? It does have one Gen 5 x16 PCIe lane.

A: Yes, the HighPoint Rocket 7608A PCIe 5.0 x16 to 8-M.2x4 NVMe RAID AIC will be compatible with Windows workstations/servers that have an available PCIe 5.0 x16 lane and at least 82.64 W of power available for the card.

Q: 9. What's the maximum throughput?

A: Rocket series NVMe HBAs such as this 1508 8-Bay M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0 x16 Adapter Card are capable of fully saturating x16 lanes of 4.0 host bandwidth.

Q: 10. Specs specifically do NOT mention compatibility with USB 3.0. Is it the case that this card is not compatible with 3.0?

A: The HighPoint RocketU 1344A 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCIe 3.0 x4 HBA Controller Card B&H # HIRU1344A supports all previous generations of USB. It is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0 & 1.0.