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Green PCIe add-in card with four U.2 connectors and a low-profile bracket

HighPoint Technologies, Inc.

HighPoint Technologies, Inc. SSD7120 PCIe 3.0 x16 U.2 RAID Controller

SKU CH-SEZG-7J7FF MPN SSD7120

A PCIe 3.0 x16 RAID controller adding four U.2 NVMe ports with dedicated x4 bandwidth per drive, supporting RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD on Windows, Linux and macOS

  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x16
  • Internal connectors4 x U.2 NVMe ports (Dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 per port)
  • Transfer speed8GT per lane / 8 Gbit/s per lane
  • Supported RAID modes0/1/10 JBOD
  • Supported operating systemsWindows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2 or later Linux Kernel 3.1
  • Supported platforms0.6 lb (0.27 kg)
  • Dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth per U.2 SSD ensures maximum drive performance
  • Four U.2 NVMe ports connect up to four off-the-shelf NVMe SSDs
  • Hardware RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD modes balance speed and data protection
  • Cross-Sync technology scales performance across multiple RAID controllers
  • Low-profile bracket included for easy integration into server or workstation chassis

Four-port U.2 NVMe RAID controller

The SSD7120 is a PCIe 3.0 x16 add-in card that connects up to four off-the-shelf U.2 NVMe SSDs, each with its own dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 lane. It supports RAID 0, 1, 10 and JBOD for performance or redundancy. Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2 or later, Linux kernel 3.10 or later and macOS 10.13 or later are supported. The card suits rendering systems, high-end desktops and workstations needing fast local storage.

Straightforward slot installation

The half-height card fits a standard PCIe x16 slot and includes a low-profile bracket for compact chassis. Four SFF-8643 internal connectors require compatible U.2 cables or enclosures, which are sold separately. Each port receives dedicated bandwidth, so no lane-sharing configuration is needed. Installers should verify cable lengths and airflow clearance before closing the chassis.

Four drives with dedicated x4 bandwidth per port

Each U.2 port delivers a full PCIe 3.0 x4 link, giving every attached NVMe SSD up to 32 Gbps of headroom. The x16 host interface aggregates all four lanes without bottleneck. RAID 0 scales throughput across drives, while RAID 1 and 10 add mirror protection. JBOD presents each SSD individually. The controller does not support M.2 or SATA devices, and it cannot accommodate more than four U.2 drives.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHighPoint
Model nameSSD7120
Product typeU.2
Performance
Transfer speed8GT per lane / 8 Gbit/s per lane
Storage
Supported RAID modes0/1/10 JBOD
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x16
Internal connectors4 x U.2 NVMe ports (Dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 per port)
Size & build
Product dimensions5.71 in × 2.72 in × 0.68 in
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size211 × 173 × 43 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2 or later
Linux Kernel 3.1 or later
macOS 10.13 or later
Supported platforms0.6 lb (0.27 kg)
In the box
In the box1 x SSD7120 RAID Controller
1 x Quick Installation Guide
1 x Low-profile bracket

Questions about this item

How do I verify the SSD7120 is giving each U.2 NVMe SSD its dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth after setup?

Check the HighPoint WebGUI or CLI; each port should show a PCIe 3.0 x4 link width and the RAID array should report combined throughput approaching 32 Gb/s per drive.

What comes in the box and which cables or enclosures must be purchased separately?

The package includes the SSD7120 controller, a quick installation guide and a low-profile bracket; certified cables 8643-8639-50, 8643-8643-0350, 8643-8643-060 and enclosure OLX4-8643-061 are sold separately.

Which RAID mode should I choose on the SSD7120 for maximum speed versus data protection?

RAID 0 stripes across up to four U.2 NVMe SSDs for peak performance; RAID 1 or RAID 10 mirrors data for redundancy while still using the dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 lanes per drive.

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