Increased industrial PCIe expansion available with new adapters: HighPoint's Rocket 1628A and 1528D allow for the integration of up to 32 NVMe drives and 8 PCIe devices within a single slot.

HighPoint Technologies, a leading manufacturer of high-performance storage solutions, has recently unveiled two new adapters: the Rocket 1628A and the Rocket 1528D. These innovative devices are designed to expand a system's storage capacity through a single PCIe slot, making them an ideal choice for those with space and expandability constraints.

Both adapters are natively supported by operating systems with NVMe driver support and can be monitored for status without disassembly, thanks to their intelligent, self-diagnostic LED indicators. The devices are designed for high-density storage needs and are suitable for various applications, including data center and edge computing, AI and machine learning infrastructure, industrial automation systems, compact professional workstations, and custom storage solutions.

The Rocket 1628A and Rocket 1528D adapters are designed for enterprise use and are compatible with both x86 and ARM platforms. They offer plug-and-play compatibility, hot-swap capabilities, and are SFF-9402 compliant in terms of connector pinout definition.

The Rocket 1628A adapter has a power consumption of 16.28 watts, while the Rocket 1528D has a higher power consumption of 29.58 watts. This means that the Rocket 1528D is faster than the Rocket 1628A. However, it's important to note that both adapters are not suitable for typical M.2 drives.

The Rocket 1628A adapter uses the MCIO (SFF-1016 8x) connector type, while the Rocket 1528D uses the SlimSAS (SFF8654 8x) connector type. The adapters can connect up to 8 PCIe devices directly or up to 32 NVMe drives via a UBM-compliant backplane.

The Rocket 1628A adapter supports U.2 / U.3 / E3.S (via cabling accessories) SSD form factors, while the Rocket 1528D supports U.2 / U.3 form factors. The adapters have the same dimensions of 155 x 68.9 mm and weigh 0.75 lbs.

The Rocket 1628A adapter is designed for enterprise use and is meant for EDSFF E1.S and E3.S SSDs. The Rocket 1528D, on the other hand, is designed for enterprise use and is meant for EDSFF E1.S and E3.S SSDs, with a focus on enterprise applications.

The Rocket 1628A adapter is available for purchase on the HighPoint store for $1,499, while the Rocket 1528D is priced at $699. These adapters can be purchased through industrial PCIe expansion product suppliers, although specific retailers are not directly mentioned in the search results.

In conclusion, HighPoint Technologies' Rocket 1628A and Rocket 1528D adapters are powerful storage solutions designed for high-density storage needs, offering a practical solution for those with space and expandability constraints in their current system. With their wide range of applications and compatibility with various platforms, these adapters are a valuable addition to any data-intensive environment.

Increased industrial PCIe expansion available with new adapters: HighPoint's Rocket 1628A and 1528D allow for the integration of up to 32 NVMe drives and 8 PCIe devices within a single slot.