Highpoint Rocket 1624L SFF-1016 x8 PCIe Gen5 x16 NVMe Expansion Card

Ultimate NVMe Expansion

The Rocket 1624L is a cost-performance PCIe 5.0 x16 connectivity solution engineered to deliver high-speed, flexible, and cost-effective NVMe storage and PCIe slot expansion from a single host slot. Retimer-based and equipped with dual Gen5 x8 MCIO ports alongside an onboard Hardware DIP Switch Configurator, this adapter provides exceptional PCIe infrastructure flexibility specifically tailored for space-constrained industrial server platforms, 1U/2U rackmount servers, and high-performance workstation environments.

Next-Gen PCIe 5.0 Performance

Built to maintain peak signal integrity in demanding industrial servers and compact workstation chassis, the Rocket 1624L leverages advanced retimer technology to ensure maximum bandwidth throughput. It delivers full PCIe Gen5 x16 speeds over cable extensions without compromising system reliability or efficiency.

Hardware DIP Switch Lane Topologies

Unlike standard retimers restricted to fixed, rigid layouts, the onboard Hardware DIP Switch Configurator delivers unique hardware-level lane flexibility by working in tandem with host bifurcation settings to actively alter and enforce downstream MCIO lane topologies. Administrators can easily eliminate rigid layout constraints and reconfigure downstream lanes to suit evolving workflow demands using Combined Mode for a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, Dual Mode for dual PCIe 5.0 x8 slots, or Default Mode for four PCIe 5.0 x4 slots.

Unleash Massive IOPS with High-Density NVMe

Ideal for storage-heavy data center deployments, the Rocket 1624L allows users to maximize their storage footprint without sacrificing precious motherboard PCIe slots. Connecting up to four direct-attach Gen5 NVMe storage devices via its dual MCIO ports delivers massive IOPS for data-intensive applications, caching tiers, and intense virtualization workloads.

Bridge MCIO to Physical PCIe

To convert compact MCIO cable connectivity into physical, versatile expansion slots, system builders can pair the adapter with the HighPoint MCIO-PCIex16-G5 Expansion Bridge Card to transform the dual x8 MCIO ports back into standard PCIe Gen5 slots. This enables cost-effective scaling for extra video capture cards, high-speed network controllers (NICs), or specialized hardware components exactly where chassis space allows.

Engineered for Tight Spaces

Demanding server environments require extreme spatial efficiency, and the low-profile, full-length architecture of the Rocket 1624L ensures seamless physical compatibility with space-constrained 1U/2U rackmount servers, density-optimized servers, and sleek workstation chassis. This compact design brings full PCIe Gen5 performance to tight spaces where traditional, bulky cards simply cannot fit.

Plug-and-Play OS Architecture

Engineered for immediate, hassle-free deployment across workstation and industrial server platforms, the Rocket 1624L features an intuitive plug-and-play architecture. Supported entirely by native operating system drivers, it guarantees instant deployment across mainstream Windows and Linux environments without the hassle of proprietary software or third-party driver installations.

• Provides PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion and NVMe storage connectivity from a single host slot.
• Features dual Gen5 x8 MCIO ports and an onboard Hardware DIP Switch Configurator.
• Leverages retimer technology to maintain signal integrity and deliver full PCIe Gen5 x16 bandwidth over cable extensions.
• Enforces downstream MCIO lane topologies using hardware DIP switches and host bifurcation to support Combined Mode (one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot), Dual Mode (two PCIe 5.0 x8 slots), or Default Mode (four PCIe 5.0 x4 slots).
• Connects up to four direct-attach Gen5 NVMe storage devices via its dual MCIO ports.
• Converts compact MCIO ports into physical PCIe Gen5 slots when paired with the HighPoint MCIO-PCIex16-G5 Expansion Bridge Card.
• Utilises a low-profile, full-length architecture designed for 1U/2U rackmount servers, density-optimized platforms, and workstation chassis.
• Delivers plug-and-play deployment across Windows and Linux operating systems using native drivers without requiring third-party software.