HighPoint’s SSD7580B Simplifies Service and Upgrade Workflows with True Hot-Swap & Hot-Plug Capability!
The Challenge:
One of NVMe technologies biggest hurdles is field serviceability. Physically upgrading, maintaining or replacing NVMe media can be a complicated and time-consuming process.
Though considerably slower than NVMe media, and far less reliable due to the number of moving parts, SAS-based hard disk drive storage remains the solution of choice for many enterprise server applications. One major advantage SAS hardware has had over NVMe storage is the ability to add or replace drives on the fly without having to reboot or power down the host platform. Even basic, entry level non-RAID SAS controllers feature some level of hot-plug capability.
Conversely, most NVMe controllers in today’s marketplace offer no hot-swap or hot-plug features at all; in order to add replace an NVMe SSD, the host system has to be fully powered down. Unlike the vast majority of SAS/SATA based solutions, host operating systems will not recognize NVMe related hardware changes until the system has been restarted. That is, until now.
The Solution:
HighPoint’s SSD7580B NVMe Host RAID Controllers
HighPoint SSD7580B is a real game changer. Armed with 8 independent device ports, a dedicated PCIe 4.0 x16 host connectivity and powered by our industry leading RAID technology, the SSD7580B is the fastest NVMe RAID controller in today’s public marketplace supporting over 100TB , at speeds up to 28,000MB/s!
And unlike the majority of NVMe storage solutions, the SSD7580B’s hot-plug and hot-swap support works exactly like you expect it to; it effectively eliminates the need to power down or reboot a system in order to add or remove NVMe SSDs. The SSD7580’s true Hot-Plug and Hot-Swap capability enable customers to add or remove drives on the fly, as necessity demands. This includes RAID and single-drive configurations. The controller will notify the system of any changes in real time – no reboot required!
Streamline Field Service Workflows: Add or Remove NVMe SSDs on the Fly!
The SSD7580B features true NVMe Surprise Add & Remove technology
This breakthrough feature eliminates the need to power down or reboot a system in order to insert or eject NVMe SSDs.
Customers are free to change, upgrade or replace individual SSDs, or entire RAID arrays, on the fly!
Flexible Connectivity Architecture
The SSD7580B’s Hot-Plug capability works with a variety of industry standard connectors – not just SFF-8639, which is employed directly by U.2 media. We offer a selection of PCIe Gen4 cabling accessories capable of supporting hot-swappable storage configurations, including SFF-8643 NVMe and SFF-8611 Oculink backplanes.
This allows the SSD7580B to support any industry standard U.2 or M.2 NVMe SSD. At just 2.27” tall and 6.5” long, the SD7580B’s compact single-width form factor enables it to be installed into a wide range of industry standard Server, Rackmount and Workstation platforms.
Industry Proven PCIe Gen4 NVMe RAID Technology
The SSD7580B NVMe RAID controllers is powered by our comprehensive PCIe Gen4 NVMe RAID stack, and is capable of supporting multiple RAID 0, 1 or 10 arrays, or mixed configurations of arrays and single disks.
RAID 10 (Security & Speed) - RAID 10 requires a minimum of 4 NVMe SSD’s and is comprised of a stripe between two RAID 1 arrays. RAID 10 capable of delivering read performance on par with RAID 0, and is superior to RAID 5 for NVMe applications.
RAID 0 (Speed) - Also known as a “stripe” array, this mode delivers Maximum Performance, and requires a minimum of 2 NVMe SSD’s.
RAID 1 (Security) - This mode creates a hidden duplicate of the target SSD, and requires 2 NVMe SSDs to configure.
Robust Management & Monitoring Suite Simplifies Fieldwork and Maintenance workflows – from the initial setup through long-term maintenance
HighPoint believes that you should not need a professional IT background to configure, monitor and maintain NVMe and RAID storage configurations. The SSD7580B includes comprehensive suite of graphical and command-line based management and monitoring tools suitable for administrators of any experience level.
The WebGUI is a simple, intuitive graphical user interface designed to work with all modern Web Browsers. It is equipped with Wizard-like quick configuration menus as well as a suite of advanced tools for expert administrators.
The CLI (Command Line Interface) is ideal for seasoned administrators or platforms that do not utilize graphical operating systems.
The WebGUI’s SHI Feature (Storage Health Inspector) allows administrators to instantly check the operating status of storage devices in real-time. SHI utilizes SMART technology to log and report the physical characteristics of each NVMe SSD, such as temperature, voltage and TBW (Total Bytes Written).TBW tracking in particular, is essential for maintaining the long-term health of NVMe storage configurations. NVMe media have finite write capability; once the TBW threshold has been reached, the NVMe SSD should be replaced to avoid the risk of a write failure. SHI combined with native hot-swap capability enables administrators to replace NVMe media on the fly, without having to power down or reboot the host platform.
Quick & Simple RAID Management
4 options are available:
A BIOS interface, UEFI tool, CLI (command line interface), and WebGUI (web-based utility)
Intelligent 1-Click Self-Diagnostic Solution
HighPoint’s Web-based graphical management suite (WebGUI) now includes a host of automated diagnostic tools designed to streamline the troubleshooting process, even for novice administrators. Customers no longer have to manually assemble a collection of screenshots, logs and status reports when submitting support inquiries.
1-click enables the interface to gather all necessary hardware, software and storage configuration data and compile it into a single file, which can be transmitted directly to our FAE Team via our Online Support Portal.
1-Click Self-Diagnostic Solution
No technical experience needed, send system logs in a simple one-step process.
SSD7580B NVMe RAID Controller
SSD7580B
PCIe 4.0 x16 | 8x U.2/M.2 | Hot Swap and Hot Plug | Half-Height
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Product Specifications
|
Feature |
SSD7580B |
| Bus Interface | PCI-Express 4.0 x16 |
| M.2 Ports | 8x U.2 NVMe port (SFF-8654; Dedicated Dual PCIe 4.0 x4 per port) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 16GT/s |
| Number of devices | 8x U.2 NVMe SSD |
| SSD Form Factor | 2.5" U.2 |
| Card Form Factor | Low Profile |
| Card Dimensions | 6.50''W *2.27''H *0.80''D |
| Card Weight | 0.64 lbs |
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System Requirements |
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| PC Platforms | Any PC System or Motherboard with an industry standard PCIe x8 or x16 physical Slot (Bifurcation is not required) |
| Mac Platforms | Not Supported |
| Hotplug | Yes |
| Cooling System | Anodized Aluminum Heat sink with built-in Low-Noise fan |
| OS Support | |
| Windows | Windows 11 /10, Windows Server 2022/2019/2016, Microsoft Hyper V, Linux (Kernel v3.10 and later), VMware, Proxmox |
| Linux | Linux Kernel 3.10 or later |
| NVMe Configuration | |
| RAID Support | Single (single-disk), RAID 0, 1, 10 |
| TRIM Support | Single (single-disk), RAID 0, 1, 10 |
| Storage Mode - NVMe | |
| Data RAID (Non-Bootable) | Windows, Linux |
| Boot Raid | Windows: Windows10, 11 Windows Server 2016,2019,2022 |
| Linux: RedHat/Ubuntu/Debian | |
| Mac: Not support | |
| Operating Environment | |
| Working Temp | +5°C ~ + 55°C |
| Storage Temp | -20°C ~ +80°C |
| Operating Voltage | PCI-e: 12V, 3.3V |
| Power | Typical: 3.96W |
| MTBF | 920, 585 |
| Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE |
| Kit Contents | 1x SSD7580B |
| 1x Quick Installation Guide | |
| 1x Low Profile Bracket | |