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PCIe Expansion
Controller/Enclosure
NVMe Switch Series
SAS / SATA
USB
Thunderbolt
NVMe RAID Series
NVMe
Three Decades of Storage Expertise
HighPoint Technologies stands at the forefront of storage innovation as the industry's -premier manufacturer of high-performance, high-density NVMe Switch and RAID AIC (add-in card) & Adapter solutions for off-the-shelf x86 AMD and Intel platforms. With a rich history spanning nearly three decades, our dedication to delivering innovative, reliable, and high-performance storage solutions has consistently set us ahead in the marketplace.
Our comprehensive portfolio extends across NVMe, SAS, SATA, USB, and Thunderbolt connectivity, catering to a wide array of technological needs. HighPoint is committed to the advancement of storage technology and has continuously pushed boundaries to pioneer new horizons in storage solutions.
Beginning in 2017, we pivoted our focus to the development of cutting-edge NVMe storage and connectivity solutions, marking a significant shift in our product strategy. HighPoint PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 NVMe storage solutions are powered by our High-Performance PCIe Switching Architecture, and are designed to address the dynamic requirements of AI applications, Data Centers, Edge Servers, and high-end workstation and desktop platforms, enabling customers to keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.
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Controller IC & Software Solutions
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Licenses Bus Master Device Driver for Intel’s Pentium Chipset
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Licenses CD/DVD-ROM Software to SONY, Hitachi, NEC, Mitsubishi, Sanyo, LG
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Introduces HPT366 – The industry’s first ATA66 embedded ATA66 controller. This chipset is adopted by leading motherboard vendors including ABIT, I will, and ECS. Well over a million HPT366 are sold, establishing HighPoint as a major player in the PC storage market.
High-Performance PCIe Switching Architecture
HighPoint’s pioneering electronic board architecture maximizes available host bandwidth and per-device port count by leveraging state-of-the-art PCIe switch technology to optimize transfer performance, minimize latency and facilitate consistent, reliable I/O throughput in the most demanding working environments. This approach has enabled HighPoint storage solutions to overcome the limitations of conventional AIC and HBA solutions, which are often prone to severe performance bottlenecks and signal degradation due to their complete reliance on the host computing platform for resource allocation.
Decades of OS Development Expertise
HighPoint's extensive experience with Windows, Linux and Mac-based operating systems has culminated in a diverse array of certified device drivers, encompassing the entirety of our NVMe, Thunderbolt™, USB, and SAS/SATA product lines. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our rigorous testing methodology, ensuring that our drivers remain compliant with official OS updates and future releases. This meticulous approach reflects our dedication to meeting the diverse needs of our customers in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Proven RAID & Storage Technology
HighPoint has long been at the forefront of the storage industry. For over 20 years, our industry-leading RAID IP has continually evolved to keep pace with the rapid advancements of storage technology and ensure HighPoint RAID products and solutions maximize storage performance, reliability and accessibility for host Server and Workstation environments.