{"product_id":"highpoint-rocket-1508-8x-m2-pcie-4-nvme-switch","title":"HighPoint Rocket 1508 8x M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Switch AIC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHighPoint Rocket 1508 8x M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Switch AIC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHighPoint Rocket 1508\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eNVMe switch add-in card\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for professionals and enterprises requiring massive storage expansion. This \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 4.0 x16 adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e enables you to connect up to eight M.2 NVMe SSDs through a single PCIe slot, eliminating the need for motherboard bifurcation. Perfect for content creators, video editors, data centers, and high-performance computing environments, the Rocket 1508 delivers enterprise-grade reliability with advanced thermal management. Compatible with HP, Dell, Alienware, and Apple Mac Pro systems, this \u003cstrong\u003e8x M.2 port controller\u003c\/strong\u003e maximizes storage density while maintaining peak performance under demanding workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x M.2 NVMe ports on single PCIe 4.0 x16 slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo motherboard bifurcation required for full compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 3.0 and 4.0 backward compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGen4 hyper cooling solution for thermal management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports leading platforms: HP, Dell, Alienware, Mac Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade NVMe controller architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-density storage expansion for workstations and servers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for sustained performance under heavy I\/O loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighPoint Technologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR1508\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM.2 Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8x (NVMe only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 4.0 x16 \/ PCIe 3.0 compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdd-In Card (AIC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling Solution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGen4 Hyper Cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBifurcation Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Platforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHP, Dell, Alienware, Apple Mac Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an NVMe switch add-in card and how does it work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eNVMe switch AIC\u003c\/strong\u003e like the Rocket 1508 acts as a controller that allows multiple M.2 NVMe SSDs to connect through a single PCIe slot. The onboard switch manages data traffic between all eight drives and the host system, enabling simultaneous access without requiring motherboard bifurcation support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need PCIe bifurcation enabled for the HighPoint Rocket 1508?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Rocket 1508 is specifically designed to work without motherboard bifurcation, making it compatible with a wider range of systems including older platforms and consumer-grade motherboards that lack bifurcation support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this PCIe 4.0 NVMe adapter with older systems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Rocket 1508 is fully backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots. While you'll achieve PCIe 3.0 speeds in older systems, the adapter will function reliably. For maximum performance, use with PCIe 4.0 x16 slots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Gen4 hyper cooling solution protect my NVMe drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated cooling system actively manages thermal conditions across all eight M.2 slots, preventing thermal throttling during sustained high-performance workloads. This ensures consistent speed and reliability when running multiple NVMe SSDs simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HIGHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39681408860235,"sku":"PDU-R1508(UL)","price":73.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/products\/HighPoint-Rocket-1508-8x-M_2-PCIe-4_0-NVMe-Switch-AIC.jpg?v=1783583653","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/highpoint-rocket-1508-8x-m2-pcie-4-nvme-switch","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}