HighPoint SSD7749M2: a new high-density AIC
Summary
Featuring an unprecedented 16 independent M.2 device channels, and armed with HighPoint’s proven PCIe Gen4 Switch Architecture and NVMe cooling technology, SSD7749M2 RAID AICs are capable of delivering 28GB/s of transfer throughput while supporting an astounding 128TB of client-class NVMe storage; attributes that are particularly beneficial for AI driven workflows that require high-speed storage solutions capable of rapidly processing vast quantities of data. The sixteen device channels can operate independently or concurrently, and enable the SSD7749M2 to support an astonishing 128TB of M.2 storage, with the potential to scale up to 256TB in the near future, all from a single PCIe slot! This enables the SSD7749M2 to optimise signal integrity, reduce latency and deliver an astonishing level of data throughput; upwards of 28GB/s of real-world transfer performance! Administrators can track the temperature and endurance (TBW/DWPD rating) of each hosted NVMe storage device in real-time via HighPoint’s innovative SHI (storage health inspector) service, which can be used to configure warning thresholds based on each SSDs specifications and adjust the AIC’s triple cooling fans to ensure hosted M.2 media perform optimally, even under the most demanding workflow. Stored data is automatically locked down whenever storage is unplugged from the AIC, effectively preventing unauthorised access to sensitive information should physical disks be misplaced or stolen.