HighPoint Unveils Rocket 7634D: The First PCIe Gen 5 External CDFP Adapter

HighPoint Technologies, Inc., a recognized leader in PCIe storage and connectivity solutions, has introduced the Rocket 7634D—the industry’s first independent PCIe Gen 5 External CDFP Adapter. Designed to power the next generation of external PCIe fabrics, the Rocket 7634D combines a compact, low-profile form factor with advanced CopprLink connectivity and proven PCIe Gen 5 switching technology. This innovation addresses the high bandwidth, reliability, and interoperability requirements of disaggregated computing, AI-driven applications, high-performance computing (HPC), and professional media workflows.

Unmatched PCIe Gen 5 Performance

At the heart of the Rocket 7634D is the Broadcom 89048 PCIe Gen 5 switch IC, which delivers clean, deterministic bandwidth for external device expansion. The card features a 48-lane intelligent switching architecture, dynamically managing bandwidth to maintain signal integrity and eliminate contention. This makes it ideal for high-performance accelerators, NVMe storage, and data-intensive workloads.

With up to 64 GB/s bidirectional throughput, the Rocket 7634D provides a full x16 lanes of PCIe Gen 5 bandwidth between the CopprLink device and the host platform. This ensures that external GPUs, FPGAs, DPUs, and high-density NVMe systems operate at their native performance levels, free from host-side bottlenecks.

The Rocket 7634D is fully compliant with the PCI-SIG CopprLink specification, ensuring enterprise-class reliability and universal interoperability. Its open ecosystem compatibility supports any CopprLink-compliant device or cable, while guaranteeing Gen 5 signal integrity at 32 GT/s over external cable connections. The enterprise-grade CDFP connector offers a compact, secure, and service-friendly external I/O solution. By adhering to PCI-SIG standards, HighPoint ensures long-term platform stability and protects customer hardware investments.

Universal Host Interface for Demanding Applications

As a CopprLink-compliant Host Interface Card (HIC), the Rocket 7634D serves as a critical bridge between industrial servers and high-performance external devices. It enables dedicated Gen 5 x16 bandwidth for external GPU and PCIe expansion enclosures, supporting AI training, inference, and scientific simulations. For storage, it creates a direct-attached Gen 5 storage fabric capable of sustaining extreme I/O workloads, ideal for databases and analytics.

When paired with validated solutions such as the HighPoint RocketStor 6600 Series NVMe storage enclosures or RocketStor 8000 series GPU/Compute expansion enclosures, the Rocket 7634D enables rapid deployment of external PCIe resources into existing infrastructure.

Streamlined Integration and Advanced Management

The Rocket 7634D is engineered for modern server environments and OEM integration. Its low-profile CEM form factor is suitable for space-constrained servers and high-density rackmount platforms. The card supports firmware customization, allowing customer-defined configurations for OEM and embedded solutions. Seamless integration with HighPoint NVMe storage and PCIe expansion platforms ensures compatibility with RocketStor 8000 series external GPU/Compute enclosures and RocketStor 6000 series NVMe JBOF enclosures.

HighPoint’s MPT (Management, Performance, and Troubleshooting) software provides administrators with real-time health and link status monitoring for the HIC and connected devices, along with proactive troubleshooting tools for enterprise and industrial deployments.

Setting a New Standard for External PCIe Connectivity

The HighPoint Rocket 7634D sets a new benchmark for external PCIe connectivity by delivering true Gen 5 x16 performance with CopprLink-compliant reliability and interoperability. This professional-grade Host Interface Card eliminates traditional expansion bottlenecks, enabling seamless integration of external GPUs, accelerators, and NVMe storage at native speeds. With enterprise-class reliability, advanced management features, and readiness for AI, HPC, and data-intensive workloads, the Rocket 7634D provides a future-proof foundation for scalable, disaggregated computing architectures.

Product Availability

The HighPoint Rocket 7634D PCIe Gen 5 External CDFP Adapter is now available through HighPoint’s global distribution network. The Rocket 7634D PCIe 5.0 x16 External CopprLink Host Interface Card is priced at an MSRP of $999.00.