HighPoint’s RocketHybrid HBA's combine the superior performance of an
SSD, with the cost-effective, high-capacity value of a SATA HDD, into a
single storage device know as a Hybrid Drive. Hybrid Drives are
optimized for high-performance computing, and deliver 80% of the SSD’s
performance boost, with 100% of the HDD’s capacity. The Smart Hybrid
Storage Solution provides the perfect blend of performance and capacity,
without sacrificing affordability; satisfying the needs of gamers,
digital image editors and their power-hungry application.
Feature Highlights
| Performance : 80% of SSD Performance (PCMark) |
| Price : 1/3 the cost |
| Safe Mode : Performance and Fault Tolerance |
| Capacity Mode : Maximize Storage and Capacity |
| GUI : Flexible, intuitive administration console for power users |
Applications
HighPoint’s RocketHybrid HBA’s combine high-value and high performance
into a solution that appeals to a wide array of clients-types, ranging
from the home PC enthusiast to Media Professionals, Graphic Artists and
Photographers.
 A simple, easy to use management suite allow
users to quickly configure Hybrid Drives. Two types of Hybrid Drive are
available; Safe Mode mirrors all data to the HDD for security. Capacity
Mode optimizes the Hybrid Drive for rapid file access – ideal for high
performance applications like media editing and gaming.
Advanced users can customize their Hybrid Drive, and manually select files for optimization using the Web Interface. 
HighPoint RocketHybrid HBA’s: SATA 6Gb/s PCI-E 2.0 RocketHybrid 1220 and 1222 Model |
RocketHybrid 1220 |
RocketHybrid 1222 |
PCI-Express Bus Lanes |
2.0 x1 |
2.0 x1 |
SATA 6Gb/s Controller |
Marvell 88SE9130 |
Marvell 88SE9130 |
SATA Interface |
2 SATA Devices |
2 SATA Devices |
Port / Connector Type |
SATA |
eSATA |
Form Factor |
Low Profile |
Low Profile |
Board Dimensions |
3.99’L x 4.16’W |
3.99’L x 4.16’W |
Performance Benchmarks RocketHybrid has undergone rigorous performance testing with various
HDD and SSD capacities and vendor brands. Below are benchmark results
based on industry-stand PCMark test measurements. | |
HDD |
RocketHybrid |
SSD |
| |
Western Digital 6G 1TB |
256GB SSD + 1 TB HDD |
Micron 6G 256GB |
| PCMARK |
5580 |
25675 |
28179 |
| |
HDD |
RocketHybrid |
SSD |
| |
Seagate 320GB |
80GB SSD + 320GB HDD |
Intel 80GB |
| PCMARK |
4602
|
25428 |
31443 |
Your Best Option
| |
Capacity |
Storage Cost |
Performance |
| Option 1: SSD Only |
320GB SSD |
$800 +(100% baseline) |
31443 (100% baseline) |
| Option 2: RocketHybrid |
80GB+ 320GB=400GB |
$250 (31%) |
25428 (80.9%) |
| Option 3: HDD Only |
320GB HDD |
$50 (6%) |
4602 (14.6%) |
|
