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HighPoint Technologies, Inc.

HighPoint Technologies, Inc. R710 RAID controller 8-port 12Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x8 SAS/SATA

SKU CH-9GX3-HMPNX MPN R710

Eight-port 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA RAID controller with PCIe 3.0 x8 interface supporting RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD

  • TypeController Cards
  • Internal Connectors2 x SFF-8643
  • InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x8
  • RAIDRAID 0/1/10 JBOD
  • Dimensions5.51" x 2.482" x 0.67"
  • Operating Systems SupportedWindows 11, 10 Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016 Microsoft Hyp
  • RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD modes protect or maximise capacity
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface delivers 12Gb/s throughput per port
  • Two SFF-8643 connectors link up to eight SAS or SATA drives
  • Broad OS support covers Windows 11, Server 2022 and Linux kernels from 3.10
  • Low-profile bracket and UEFI boot let the card fit compact servers

Eight-port 12Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID controller

The HighPoint R710 adds eight 12Gb/s SAS or SATA ports through a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot. It supports RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD for workstations and servers that need direct-attached storage expansion without a backplane expander.

Check PCIe slot and cable clearance

Verify the host has a free PCIe 3.0 x8 or wider slot and that the chassis can accommodate a 5.51 by 2.482 inch card. Two SFF-8643 internal connectors require matching mini-SAS HD cables or backplane headers; confirm cable length and bend radius before ordering.

Low-profile bracket included for dense builds

A low-profile bracket ships in the box for 2U or slim enclosures. The card draws power solely from the slot, so no auxiliary connector is needed. OOB management via HII functions only on platforms with IPMI, and driver auto-compile supports Linux kernels 3.10 and later.

Highlights

  • RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD modes protect or maximise capacity
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface delivers 12Gb/s throughput per port
  • Two SFF-8643 connectors link up to eight SAS or SATA drives
  • Broad OS support covers Windows 11, Server 2022 and Linux kernels from 3.10
  • Low-profile bracket and UEFI boot let the card fit compact servers

Specifications

BrandHighPoint
ModelR710
TypeController Cards
Internal Connectors2 x SFF-8643
InterfacePCI-Express 3.0 x8
RAIDRAID 0/1/10 JBOD
Dimensions5.51" x 2.482" x 0.67"
Operating Systems SupportedWindows 11, 10
Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016
Microsoft Hyper-V
Linux (Supports Linux Driver Auto-Compile)
Redhat/Ubuntu/Debian/Fedora (Kernel v3.10 and later)
Arch Linux (Kernel v5.17.5 and later)
FeaturesOOB Management (HII) (requires platform with IPMI capability)
BIOS PnP (plug and play) and BBS
(BIOS boot specification)
UEFI Support for PC Platforms
SHI: Storage Health Inspector
Spin down Massive Arrays of Idle
Disks support
Staggered Drive Spin Up
Native Command Queuing
SAS TCQ
Disk media scan and repair
Device Error Recovery support
Package Contents1 x Rocket 710 Controller card
1 x Quick Installation Guide
1 x Low-Profile bracket
Shipping weight0.30 kg
Package size200 × 177 × 32 mm

Questions about this item

What cables or drives must I buy separately to use the two SFF-8643 ports on the R710?

The card includes a low-profile bracket and quick guide only; SFF-8643 to SAS or SATA breakout cables and the drives themselves are not supplied.

Should I choose the R710 for RAID 10 or stick with JBOD for my eight-drive array?

The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD; pick RAID 10 when you need redundancy with striping, or JBOD when you prefer software-managed volumes.

What does the 12 Gb/s rating mean when the card sits in a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot?

Each of the eight lanes can transfer up to 12 Gb/s to attached SAS or SATA drives, while the host link provides up to 8 GT/s per lane total bandwidth.

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