HighPoint RocketRAID Quad Operation & User’s Manual

Text of HighPoint RocketRAID Quad User Guide:

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, Table of Contents  Table of Contents 1. About RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac 1.1 Kit Contents 1.2 Physical Specification 1.3 Technical Specification 1.4 System Requirements 1.5 Environmental 2. Hardware Installation 3. Software Installation 4. RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility 4.1 Connecting to external hard drive 4.2 Configuring RAID Mode with RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility 4.3 Management utility 4.4 RAID basics 4.5 Setting up boot mode 5. Advanced RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Managemen

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, About RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac  Inside the Box • RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac • Software CD • Quick Installation Guide Feature Specification Non-configured Features Management Utility Configured Features Hot plug Yes Yes Hot Swap Yes Yes RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD N/A Yes eSATA Connectivity Yes Yes Array Spare Disk N/A Yes Email Event Notification Yes Yes SMART Yes Yes System Requirements • Apple Mac Pro ( 2006-2009) • Web Browser (Safari or Firefox) • Mac OS X 10.4.11 and above Verified Mac OS X Applications Dock + Finder Time Machine Energy Saver Image Capture Quick Time Playback

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, About RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac About RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac What is eSATA ? eSATA stands for External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. eSATA provides the fastest data transfer of up to 6Gb/s (600MB/s) for external devices. RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac The RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac is a PCI-Express 2.0 x4 add-in card with 2 independent 6Gb/s eSATA connectors. It is ideal for those who need fast, efficient and reliable storage for their Mac Pro systems. The RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s for Mac with PCI-Express 2.0 x4 lane speed maximize

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, About RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac Hardware Installation Working Safely Inside the Mac Pro 1. Please turn off your Mac Pro and unplug all components. 2. Put the workstation aside to ensure the internal temperature is suitable for installation. 3. Touch the chassis with your hand to release static electricity. 4. Remove the side panel 5. Remove the PCI bracket – Loosen the two thumbscrews on that holds the PCI-Express cards in place, and remove the bracket and the port access cover. 6. Plug the RocketRAID eSATA For Mac into an empty PCI-Express slot. 7. Install the PCI bracket and

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, About RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac 3. After finishing then installation Restart the system If you want to boot Mac OS X from your external hard drive you will need to use Carbon Copy Cloner software to clone your Mac OS X disc to the external hard drive.

• RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility  Connecting External Hard Drive Connect the eSATA cable between the external hard drive and the RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac eSATA port. Your external hard drive will be ready to access in or on your Mac desktop as a new disk drive volume. New Volume on Deskto p

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility  Configure RAID Mode with Management Utility The Management Utility allows you to setup RAID arrays in data protection mode or in performance tuning mode if you have multiple external hard drives (Oxford) or a SI (PM) device. RAID Basics Explained RAID 0 (striped disks) provides improved performance over standard single drive configurations. A second external hard drive allows for higher bandwidth and greater throughput. RAID 1 (often called “mirroring’) provides protection from disk errors and single disk fai

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility  Start the Management Utility with (Safari or Firefox) Type in URL - http://localhost:7402 into the browser When you are in the Management Utility you will see Logical Device Information and External Drive Information. External Drive Information – This is physical drive that is attached to the RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac host adapter. Logical Device Information - A part of a physical disk drive that has been partitioned and allocated as an independent unit, and functions as a separate drive altogether.

• RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility  Choose the Array Type Select All button of the drives for that RAID array and click on the Create button. Select All button Create button Once the RAID array is complete. Use Mac OS X Disk Utility to format the new RAID array.

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility  Updating BIOS Download the BIOS from www.hptmac.com or www.hptesata.com and Update BIOS from the Management Utility. Reboot the system once the update has completed. Submit Button To support booting to Mac OS X on Mac Pro (2008- 2009) systems requires 64bit EFI loaded on the RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac host adapter. To support booting to Mac OS X on Mac Pro 2006 systems required 32bit EFI loaded on the RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gbs/s For Mac host adapter.

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility  Spare Drives Spare drives will automatically help to rebuild/repair degraded redundant arrays without user intervention. Spare drive configured

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility  Setup Boot Mode with Management Utility It is possible to use an external RAID array as a startup disk (Mac OS X boot volume). You will need to download Carbon Copy Cloner software from (http://www.bombich.com/) Select the (Source Disk) boot volume with (Mac OS X) and then select the (Target Disk) the External hard drive. Target Disk to clone Source Disk for clone Booting to Mac OS X is only supported with single hard drives. RAID arrays will not boot to Mac OS X.

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, Advanced RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management Utility Functions  Advanced Management Utility Functions Event will log every event that has occurred . The events can help HighPoint Technical Support troubleshoot issues and questions you may have. Task can be used to setup routine, periodical background-rebuild or verification tasks that will help maintain the integrity of RAID arrays.

• Advanced RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management Utility Functions  Setting will have the following options Rebuild Priority – select the system resources dedicated to help repair a degraded RAID array. Medium is the default value. Email Notification – Continuous email monitoring and notification for (errors, warnings and events) sent to you when you are away from t

• Advanced RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management Utility Functions  SHI (Storage Health Inspector) – displays a brief “Health” summary of each hard disk. You can view S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) data about a particular hard disk to help troubleshoot problems that occur. You can also setup periodically S.M.A.

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, FAQ, Tips and Know How  FAQ Visit our website www.hptmac.com and www.hptesata.com for the update product and software updates. Q: Why does the drive not show on my Desktop? A: Check that the power adapter and the eSATA connection to your external hard drive are secure and fully inserted. Q. Can I use my external hard drive with Time Machine? A. Yes, the external hard drive must be formatted as HFS+ to work with Time Machine. Q. Is Sleep Mode supported? A. Yes, Sleep Mode is supported Q: Can I combine an external hard drive with an SI PM (

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, FAQ, Tips and Know How  Tips and Know How When using the Management Utility to create and delete RAID arrays your device will not appear in the Logical Drive Information or Disk Utility section until you reboot the Mac Pro Reboot is required to have hard drives appear in Logical Drive Information or Disk Utility

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, Customer Support  CONTACT INFORMATION Customer Support If you encounter problems utilizing the RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac RAID host adapter or have any questions contact our Customer Support Department. Contact Information Email: [email protected] Phone: 408-942-5800 9am to 5pm PST (Monday through Friday) www.highpoint-tech.com/websupport Additional information about HighPoint products is available from our websites: www.hptmac.com www.hptesata.com

• HighPoint RocketRAID Quad, Customer Support  FCC PART 15 CLASS B RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment doe

Related Products and Documents (PCI Card):

Comparable Devices:

Similar Resources:

• Linksys WMP300N - Wireless-N PCI Card (2 pages) Model No.Quick InstallationModel No.WirelessPCI Adapter Wireless-N12The Adapter is installed and set up using the Setup Wizard that comes on the enclosed CD.A Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. B To install the Adapter, click Click Here to Start on the Welcom …

• ICP DAS USA PCI-1202 Series (8 pages) PEX-1202 and PCI-1202/1602/180x Series Quick Start Guide ICP DAS CO., LTD. 1 WebSite: http:// www.icpdas.com.tw E-Mail: [email protected] , [email protected] The package includes the following items: One PCI-1202/1602/180x series board as follows: PEX-1202L/1202H, PCI-1202LU/1202HU PCI-1602U/1602FU PCI-1800LU/1800HU, PCI-1802 …

• Asus PCE-C2500 (2 pages) Fast. Easy. Setup!PCE-C2500 2.5G PCI-E Network Adapter Quick Start Guide1 2 3Hardware Installation Driver InstallationWired ConnectionInsert the PCE-C2500 network card into the PCI-E network slot, ensuring that it is completely seated on the slot.Turn o your computer, unplug the power cord, and open the system cover.Turn on your computer. Insert the s …

• YASKAWA DX200 (21 pages) MANUAL NO. 1HW148204Part Number: 166242-1CDRevision: 1DX200 OPTIONSINSTRUCTIONSFOR MACRO COMMAND FUNCTIONUpon receipt of the product and prior to initial operation, read these instructions below thoroughly, and retain for future reference.MOTOMAN INSTRUCTIONSMOTOMAN- INSTRUCTIONSDX200 INSTRUCTIONSDX200 OPERATOR’S MANUAL (for each purpose)DX200 MAI …

• Exsys EX-41062 (2 pages) If you are ready with the jumper settings, please proceed with the following installation instructions. Because the designs of computers are different, only general installation instructions are given. Please refer your computer’s reference manual whenever in doubt. 1. Turn off the power to your computer and any other connected peripherals. 2. …

• ICP DAS USA PCI-M512 (49 pages) PCI-M512 User’s Manual Warranty All products manufactured by ICP DAS are warranted against defective materials for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Warning ICP DAS assume no liability for damages consequent to the use of this product. ICP DAS reserves the right to change this manual at any time without …

Comments, Questions and Opinions: