--- description: VROC by Graid Technology returns to active development with Intel Xeon 6 support and no-cost upgrades, shipping Q3 2026. title: VROC Returns to Active Development Under Graid Technology, Backed by Lenovo and Supermicro image: https://www.storagereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/StorageReview-graid-vroc.png --- [![Storage Review]()](https://storagereview.com/) --- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/@storagereview) [X (Twitter)](https://twitter.twitter.com/storagereview) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storagereview/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storagereview-com) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/storagereview?sub_confirmation=1) [Email](mailto:info@storagereview.com) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6VnznABhHeOSMOmbDTz0) [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/StorageReview/) [Discord](https://discord.gg/TwMHb4azdC) [RSS Feed](https://www.storagereview.com/rss.xml) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@storagereview) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/@storagereview) [X (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/storagereview) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/storagereview/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/storagereview-com) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/storagereview?sub_confirmation=1) [Email](mailto:info@storagereview.com) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6VnznABhHeOSMOmbDTz0) [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/StorageReview/) [Discord](https://discord.gg/TwMHb4azdC) [RSS Feed](https://www.storagereview.com/rss.xml) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@storagereview) [![StorageReview.com](https://www.storagereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Storage-Review-2x.png)](https://www.storagereview.com) ≡ Menu - [Home](https://www.storagereview.com/) - [Storage Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/review) - [End User Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/consumer) - [Enterprise Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/enterprise) - [Ubiquiti Reviews](https://www.storagereview.com/best/ubiquiti-reviews) - [SR Merch](https://store.storagereview.com) - [Leaderboards](https://www.storagereview.com/best) - [Best Storage Arrays](https://www.storagereview.com/best/storage-arrays) - [Best Enterprise SSDs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/enterprise-ssds) - [Best Servers](https://www.storagereview.com/best/servers) - [Best Enterprise GPUs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/enterprise-gpus) - [Best Desktops for Local AI](https://www.storagereview.com/best/desktops-local-ai) - [Best Laptops for Local AI](https://www.storagereview.com/best/laptops-local-ai) - [Best Local LLM Tools](https://www.storagereview.com/best/local-llm-tools) - [Agentic AI Hardware](https://www.storagereview.com/best/agentic-ai-hardware) - [Best SSDs & Hard Drives](https://www.storagereview.com/best_drives) - [Best Portable SSDs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/portable-ssds) - [Best Business Laptops](https://www.storagereview.com/best/business-laptops) - [Best Mobile Workstations](https://www.storagereview.com/best/mobile-workstations) - [Best Desktop Workstations](https://www.storagereview.com/best/desktop-workstations) - [Best Mini PCs](https://www.storagereview.com/best/mini-pcs) - [Best Laptop Battery Life](https://www.storagereview.com/best/laptop-battery-life) - [Storage Reference Guide](https://www.storagereview.com/storage-reference-guide) - [About SR](https://www.storagereview.com/about-storagereview) - [StorageReview.com Sweepstakes Rules and Regulations](https://www.storagereview.com/storagereview-com-sweepstakes-rules-and-regulations) Search [Home](https://www.storagereview.com/) » [News](https://www.storagereview.com/news) » VROC Returns to Active Development Under Graid Technology, Backed by Lenovo and Supermicro # VROC Returns to Active Development Under Graid Technology, Backed by Lenovo and Supermicro by Lyle Smith on June 8, 2026 [Enterprise](https://www.storagereview.com/enterprise) Graid Technology has introduced VROC by Graid Technology, a rebranded and actively developed version of Intel VROC that will continue to support existing deployments while adding new platform support, licensing changes, and future product features. Graid launched the platform at Computex Taipei. ![VROC by Graid Technology](https://www.storagereview.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/StorageReview-graid-vroc-1024x536.png) The updated platform builds on Intel VROC’s established role as a CPU-based software NVMe RAID solution for Intel-powered enterprise servers. Moreover, it is now moving from sustained maintenance into active development under Graid Technology, with a 24-month roadmap planned for new platforms, features, and OEM-driven updates. ### Active Development for an Established RAID Platform Part of the roadmap is support for Intel Xeon 6 platforms, including Oak Stream with Diamond Rapids. Graid identifies the initial Xeon 6 D and W launch targets as Birch Stream, Granite Rapids WS, and Kaseyville. Existing Intel VROC customers on supported Xeon 6-based systems will be able to move to VROC by Graid Technology at no additional cost. VROC by Graid Technology is a CPU-based software RAID platform using Intel VMD and UEFI. It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10, with ESXi RAID 1/5 listed on the roadmap. Supported operating environments include Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi. The platform is designed for Intel Xeon-based enterprise servers that need boot-capable NVMe RAID, Tier 1 OEM systems, workstation and client platforms using native Intel RAID, and mixed environments that run both VROC and SupremeRAID. ### Licensing Changes and SupremeRAID Coexistence The roadmap includes a shift to UEFI-based licensing for new deployments, eliminating the need for hardware keys. Existing hardware-key licensing will continue to be supported on Xeon 6 platforms for current deployments. Graid Technology is also adding coexistence support with SupremeRAID, allowing CPU-based RAID and GPU-accelerated RAID to run on the same Intel Xeon platform. In that setup, VROC can be used for boot and operating system volumes, while SupremeRAID can be used for performance-critical data tiers. Additional roadmap items include GPUDirect Storage, OpenBMC, PLDM5 firmware updates through out-of-band management, SED hot-plug support, NVMe HDD support, and PCIe Gen 6. ### OEM Support and Rollout Timeline OEM support comes from Tier 1 server partners Lenovo and Supermicro, which have endorsed Graid Technology’s stewardship of the platform and contributed to the updated roadmap. Support for Intel VROC on Graid Technology is now available. VROC by Graid Technology branding and feature updates are expected to roll out through OEM and channel partners starting in Q3 2026. 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