HighPoint
Highpoint RocketRAID 3742A RAID Controller
Elevate your storage capabilities with the Highpoint RocketRAID 3742A RAID Controller. Engineered for demanding server and high-end desktop environments, this controller boasts 16 total channels—8 internal and 8 external—each delivering a rapid 12Gb/s data rate. Its PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures high-speed throughput for both SAS and SATA drives. The RocketRAID 3742A provides robust RAID functionality and reliable, high-capacity storage management, making it an essential upgrade for professionals seeking enhanced performance and connectivity.
$449.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.1
/ 5
Category Rank
940
/ 1154
#940 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-21%
Below average
Host Interface
3.08
/ PCIe x
Who it's for
- High Port Density
- Fast 12Gb/s Performance
- Comprehensive RAID Support
Who should skip it
- Lack of Dedicated Cache/BBU
- Driver and Firmware Updates
- Not Enterprise-Grade Reliability
Key Specs
Host Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate
12Gb/s per channel
Channels
8 Internal and 8 External (16 total)
Hardware Interface
SAS
Compatible Devices
Desktop Computer, Server Computer
Interface Port Type
SATA
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
12.0 Gbps
Number of Ports
16
Features
- Supports SAS and SATA drives
- High-speed 12Gb/s per channel
- 16 total ports (8 internal, 8 external)
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for fast data
- Ideal for servers and desktops
- Robust RAID functionality
- Passive cooling design
- Expand storage capacity reliably
What customers say
This controller offers exceptional value, delivering professional grade RAID performance and high port density that significantly undercuts enterprise pricing. Users consistently praise the impressive throughput achieved with larger arrays, making it a compelling choice for high capacity storage. The core theme is outstanding value for money. However, this powerful hardware demands technical proficiency. A recurring challenge involves the complex initial setup, particularly navigating BIOS configuration and driver installation across different operating systems. While the hardware is robust, achieving stable performance requires users to be proactive in troubleshooting configuration issues. It is best suited for technically adept users willing to invest time in setup to gain powerful, cost effective RAID capabilities.
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