HighPoint and Graid Technology Breakthrough Gen5 Parity Storage Benchmark for AI, HPC, and Data-Intensive Workloads

GPU-based RAID delivers extreme NVMe Gen5 performance with parity protection—built for AI and HPC workloads—validated through a collaborative benchmark with Graid Technology, HighPoint Technologies, and SanDisk.

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High-performance computing and AI workloads demand storage architectures that can deliver extreme throughput without sacrificing resilience. In a recent collaboration, HighPoint Technologies and Graid Technology demonstrated a breakthrough PCIe Gen5 parity storage benchmark, validating what’s possible when GPU-based RAID meets next-generation NVMe infrastructure.

The benchmark pairs HighPoint’s Rocket 7638D PCIe Gen5 switching architecture with SupremeRAID, enabling a single-slot Gen5×16 solution to connect up to 16 NVMe SSDs while sustaining full Gen5 bandwidth end-to-end. By offloading RAID and parity processing to the GPU, SupremeRAID eliminates traditional CPU bottlenecks, delivering ultra-low latency and consistent performance even under parity protection.

Tested with enterprise-class Gen5 NVMe SSDs, the configuration achieved nearly 57 GB/s of throughput, over 3.7 million IOPS, and more than 100 TB of usable capacity—all while maintaining data protection. These results underscore a critical advantage for AI, HPC, and data-intensive environments: organizations no longer have to choose between performance and resiliency.

This validated Gen5 architecture demonstrates how GPU-based RAID enables enterprises to unlock the full potential of NVMe SSDs, paving the way for scalable, high-density storage designed for the most demanding workloads.

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Insights from Collaborating Partners:‍

“The Rocket 7638D is the realization of our vision for a modular, single-slot Gen5 fabric,” said May Hwang, MD, HighPoint Technologies, Inc. “By acting as the central switch hub, the 7638D eliminates the traditional two-slot requirement for high-speed I/O, providing a standard and flexible building block that guarantees uncompromised Gen5 x16 bandwidth from the GPU to the storage array. This benchmark proves our design delivers on uncompromised speed, density, and efficiency.”

“This collaboration proves just how far we can push Gen5 performance,” said Tom Paquette, SVP and GM, Graid Technology. “Together with HighPoint and Sandisk, we’ve demonstrated a single-slot GPU-accelerated RAID solution that delivers remarkable speed, capacity, and resilience for AI and HPC workloads.”

“This solution demonstrates the power of Sandisk enterprise-class NVMe SSDs in delivering breakthrough Gen5 performance. By collaborating with HighPoint and Graid, we’ve proven that ultra-fast, high-capacity, and reliable storage is not just possible – it’s ready for the most demanding workloads in AI, HPC, and data-intensive environments.” said Zaki Hassan, senior director, technical product marketing, Sandisk Corporation.

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Availability:
This jointly validated solution is available for immediate integration.

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👉 Read the full benchmark details:
‍https://www.storagenewsletter.com/2025/12/19/highpoint-and-graid-technology-breakthrough-gen5-parity-storage-benchmark-for-ai-hpc-and-data-intensive-workloads/

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Resources:
HighPoint Rocket 7638D PCIe Gen5 x16 Switching Adapter    
SupremeRAID GPU-accelerated RAID by Graid Technology    
Sandisk SN861 Enterprise NVMe SSDs

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