PRESS RELEASE
November 2013 - Milpitas, CA - HighPoint Technologies' extensive range of SAS/SATA and USB 3.0 Storage & RAID solutions are now ready for ThunderboltTM host platforms!
HighPoint RAID Solutions - Ready for ThunderboltTM
The simplicity, performance and versatility of ThunderboltTM connectivity has gone mainstream - no longer limited to Mac platforms, ThunderboltTM has been integrated into Intel's popular Haswell-based PC's. HighPoint understands the needs of this growing market, and comes well prepared - our industry-proven RAID Storage Solutions are poised to take full advantage of this connectivity revolution.
We have partnered with Netstor, to make our RAID and storage solutions available to ThunderboltTM host platforms. This new partnership capitalizes on HighPoint's long-standing reputation as a storage industry pioneer, delivering a wide range of storage controllers and device solutions for all levels of production, and Netstor years of expertise in industrial rackmount design. Available with PCIe expansion or PCIe Expansion + Integrated storage capability, NA series ThunderboltTM enclosures powered by HighPoint RAID solutions, transform small form-factor computing platforms into versatile, high-productivity workstations.
ThunderboltTM Rackmounts - 16 & 24 Drive Bays Mass Storage Solution
HighPoint ThunderboltTM Rackmount solutions can support up to 24 SAS/SATA hard disks via a single ThunderboltTM connection, and are ideal for high-performance applications and RAID storage configurations. Customers can install up to 3 RocketRAID HBA's to support the integrated drive bays, or pair a single RocketRAID 4520 HBA with a SAS expander, and use the additional PCIe slots to support other Thunderbolt Enabled PCIe cards. The NA381TB was designed specifically for small form-factor Mac platforms; the rear panel incorporates a docking bay for a Mac mini system.
NA333TB - 3U 16-bay Rackmount ThunderboltTM to SAS/SATA JBOD Enclosure
- RocketRAID 4500 series Hardware RAID / Value RAID configurations through SAS Expansion
- Multiple RAID Controller Configurations (2x RR4500/3600 series HBA's)
NA381TB - 4U 24-bay Rackmount ThunderboltTM to SAS/SATA JBOD Enclosure
- RocketRAID 4500 series Hardware RAID / Value RAID configurations through SAS Expansion
- Multiple RAID Controller Configurations (3x RR4500/3600 series HBA's)
ThunderboltTM Built-in Small Footprint Portable Storage!
The NA211TB-LD is the most cost-effective ThunderboltTM Storage & PCIe Expansion solution on the market. Designed specifically for portable Mac platforms and the mobile professional, this stylish, compact, high-quality enclosure supports up to 3 Thunderbolt Enabled PCIe cards and four 2.5" drives, including today's fastest 6Gb/s SSD's.
- 6Gb/s Internal Hardware RAID Solutions: RocketRAID 4520 6Gb/s SAS / RocketRAID 3620 6Gb/s SATA
- 6Gb/s Internal SATA Entry-Level RAID Solution: RocketRAID 640L
ThunderboltTM PCIe Expansion enables a single Cable to Supports a Versatile range of PCIe Cards
Introducing the NA211TB - the Industry's Lowest-Cost ThunderboltTM PCIe Expansion Solution. Add the versatility of PCIe expansion via a single Thunderbolt cable. The NA211TB is a compact, highly mobile PCIe enclosure suitable for any Thunderbolt capable Mac platform.
- 6Gb/s Hardware RAID Solutions: RocketRAID 4522 6Gb/s SAS / RocketRAID 3622 6Gb/s SATA
- 6Gb/s SATA Value RAID Solutions: RocketRAID 644LS, RocketRAID 644L, RocketRAID 642L, RocketRAID 622
- USB 3.0 Storage Solutions: RocketU 1144E, RocketU 1144C
Cost-Effective PCIe RAID Storage Expansion for any Thunderbolt capable Mac Platform
Each chassis's PCIe expansion slots are an ideal match for HighPoint's ThunderboltTM enabled Rocket & RocketRAID series SAS, SATA and USB 3.0 HBA's. These cost-effective, highly versatile RAID Solutions employ HighPoint's industry-proven Hardware RAID-On-Chip or driver-based Value RAID Architecture, and can support a wide-range of storage configurations including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 & JBOD. HighPoint delivers a comprehensive selection of intuitive management interfaces for Mac computing platforms and operating systems. The Web-based management interface allows administrators to login remotely via an internet connection or local network, and configure Email notification to inform one or more administrator of changing storage conditions while in the field.
Availability and Pricing
NA Series Thunderbolt Storage & PCIe expansion Enclosures are set for release in the first half of December 2013, and will be available from HighPoint's world-wide network of Distribution and Retail channels.
Why Choose HighPoint?
For over 18 years, HighPoint Technologies has been a pioneering force in the storage industry, delivering a wide range of storage controllers for all levels of production; from Chipsets & RAID HBA to today's external Storage & Adapter Device Solutions. Our hardware and FW engineering teams have been at the forefront of the storage industry for the better part of two decades. We specialize in performance oriented user-application focused design, development and manufacture, and continuously work to improve our products based on direct feedback from our valued customers. Over the years, we have forged strong alliances and technology partnerships with industry-leading storage providers, which enable us to quickly deliver the latest in storage technology to the global marketplace.
Product Design Philosophy: Taking the Complexity and High Cost out of today's Cutting Edge Storage Technology
HighPoint understand the importance and appeal of high performance in today's marketplace. HighPoint's mission is to deliver quality, cutting storage performance at affordable price points - from business and professional media applications, to personalized solutions for the home enthusiast and power user.
