Highpoint RocketStor 8531AW PCIe Gen4 x16 eGPU Expansion Chassis
Highpoint RocketStor 8531AW eGPU Expansion Chassis, PCIe Gen4 x16, Supports Full Height 2/3 Slot GPU, Provides upto 850W
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RocketStor 8531AW PCIe Gen4 x16 eGPU Expansion Chassis
HighPoint’s RocketStor 8531AW is a high-performance eGPU expansion chassis designed for applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency. The RocketStor PCIe GPU Expansion chassis represents the industry's only true dedicated PCIe Gen4 x16 solutions, designed to unlock the full potential of top-tier NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel GPUs. This breakthrough technology is ideal for platforms constrained by limited PCIe slot space or encounter performance bottlenecks with Thunderbolt or OcuLink solutions.
Industry Leading PCIe Switching Architecture
RocketStor 8531AW is powered by HighPoint’s revolutionary PCIe Gen4 Switching Architecture, which leverages Broadcom’s industry-leading PEX89048 IC to optimize signal integrity, minimize latency, and maximize data transfer speed. This solution provides 48 lanes of internal PCIe Gen4 bandwidth; 16 lanes to the upstream connection for both the host platform and GPU; achieves a maximum data transfer rate of 32GB/s; and minimizes latency through optimized design and components.
Superior Performance and Universal GPU Compatibility
Leveraging industry-leading PCIe switching technology, the RocketStor 8531AW ensures x16 host-to-device bandwidth, delivering unrestricted performance for demanding workloads, superior performance than conventional Thunderbolt or OCuLink solutions.
The RocketStor 8531AW supports a wide range of full-height, 2-slot, and 3-slot GPUs from leading manufacturers like NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel, making it a versatile choice for diverse computing needs.
Advanced Cooling System
An integrated dual-fan cooling system with programmable smart fan control prevents thermal throttling, ensuring consistent high-performance operation.
Pro-Active Hardware Monitoring System
The RocketStor 8531AW includes automated smart modes and manual operation flexibility, paired with an intuitive user interface that tracks and logs the status of the GPU, enclosure, and hostAdapter hardware in real time. Additionally, the product is equipped with hardware monitoring capabilities, including GPU operating status, electrical characteristics, fan control features, GPU/enclosure temperature, and PCIe connection status, providing comprehensive insights into system health and performance.
CDFP Connectivity & Power Delivery
Equipped with external CDFP cables, the RocketStor 8531AW offers enterprise-grade reliability and low-latency connectivity, ensuring seamless and high-performance data transfer for demanding workloads.
The chassis provides up to 850W of direct power, ensuring that even the most power-hungry GPUs operate at peak performance.
Applications and Use Cases
The design and performance of the RocketStor 8531AW make it suitable for applications that require high performance scaling. Its high bandwidth, low latency, high scalability, and flexible storage configurations make it ideal for AI/ML Computing & Deep Learning, Scientific Research & Big Data Analytics, Enterprise Workloads & Cloud Solutions, High-Performance Content Creation & Rendering, High-End Gaming/Media Platforms.
• Dedicated external PCIe Gen4 x16 host interface with PCIe 5.0 physical host connector supporting up to 32 GB/s of bandwidth.
• Provides one internal PCIe x16 slot for installation of a single GPU.
• External CDFP Gen5-version host port for PCIe link connectivity to the chassis.
• Supports one GPU with physical dimensions up to 370 mm × 170 mm × 88 mm.
• Complies with the CooprLink Copmliant standard for external PCIe chassis connectivity.
• Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) inventory support for VPD storage and serviceability.
• Software and hardware Secure Boot support for authenticated firmware execution.
• Real-time power measurement capability for monitoring chassis and GPU power usage.
• Asteralabs PCIe 4.0 retimer technology incorporated on the host interface card.
• Front-panel LED support for status indication and LED management.
• Fan control and audible alarming support with selectable manual and temperature-based fan speeds.
• External chassis dimensions of 445 mm × 286 mm × 155 mm with a weight around 5.59 kg.
• Operating input range of 100 V – 240 V AC with up to 850 W internal PSU capacity.
• Operating temperature range of +5 °C to +55 °C and storage range of ?20 °C to +80 °C.
• Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) of approximately 920,585 hours.
• All operating systems that support native PCIe devices are supported.
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