PRESS RELEASE
March 2014 - Milpitas, CA - HighPoint Technologies, a pioneering force in the storage industry for the past 19 years, has begun shipping their revolutionary ThunderboltTM 2 Hardware RAID adapter, the RocketStor 6328, to their global distribution and retail partners.
The RocketStor 6328 no-holds barred approach to storage connectivity turns convention on its head; delivering unprecedented levels of performance, flexibility and Plug-and-play usability into a tiny, self-contained enclosure!
The built-in hardware RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and JBOD configurations and delivers the uncompromised performance and superior data protection demanded by professional 4K media applications.
Enables eSATA and Mini-SAS Storage to Support ThunderboltTM 2 Platforms
HighPoint ThunderboltTM RAID Adapters integrate industry proven RAID technology designed to support a wide range of eSATA, Port Multiplier and Mini-SAS storage configurations. The RocketStor 6328 presents an entirely new concept for ThunderboltTM-based storage solutions:
Versatile RAID Solution: dual external Mini-SAS ports directly supports up to 8 SAS/SATA hard drives and SSD's, up to twenty when paired with SATA Port Multiplier capable drive enclosures, and as many as 128 via SAS Expander.
Lowers TCO - customers can use existing storage devices and upgrade to ThunderboltTM connectivity.
Time-efficient solution for customers with existing RAID storage; HighPoint ThunderboltTM RAID adapters natively support arrays created with any RocketRAID controller and Mac OS X RAID configurations.
Future Proof - RocketStor ThunderboltTM RAID adapters are ready for future ThunderboltTM technology. Customers can easily upgrade current storage to upcoming Thunderbolt platforms.
Compatible with Mac OS X RAID and RocketRAID Storage Configurations
Designed to simplify and streamline storage integration for ThunderboltTM 2 platforms, the RocketStor 6328 is fully backwards compatible with all previous and current HighPoint RAID controllers, and includes built-support for Apple RAID configurations created with OS X's Disk Utility. No other ThunderboltTM storage solution delivers this level of convenience, flexibility and performance - all at an unbeatable price point!
Full ThunderboltTM Certification for Mac & PC Platforms
HighPoint ThunderboltTM product lines offer the peace of mind and hassle-free integration demanded by today's media professionals. The RocketStor 6328 is compatible with any ThunderboltTM and ThunderboltTM 2 host platform, and has been certified by Intel and Apple. Like all HighPoint ThunderboltTM products, the RocketStor 6328 is has been rigorously tested, and found to be fully TBT Compliant, for both Windows and Mac platforms.
Availability and Pricing
The RocketStor 6328 ThunderboltTM 2 Hardware RAID Adapter is now available from HighPoint's North American Distribution and Retail channels. We will begin shipping to channel customers on March 27, 2014.
North American MSRP: USD $699
Why Choose HighPoint?
For the past 19 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.
