HighPoint RocketStor 6661A-eSATA User manual

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RocketStor 6661A-eSATA
Thunderbolt™ 3 to 4x eSATA Ports Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
V1.00

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1. HighPoint RocketStor 6661A-eSATA
The RocketStor 6661A-eSATA allows you to quickly add a 4x
eSATA ports HBA to your Thunderbolt™ 3 capable computing
platform. The ultra slim, lightweight design is ideal for
compact form-factor workstation and portable computers,
and is fully compatible with Mac platforms.
Key features:
Rugged, Ultra-Slim, Aluminum Enclosure
Dual Thunderbolt™ 3 Ports
Dual Ultra-Quiet, High-Efficiency Cooling Fans
External 60W Power Supply
Easy Plug and Play design
Daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt™ devices
Utilizes PCI-Express 2.0 x4 host bus interface
Supports non-RAID and RAID configurations for SATA
6Gb/s devices
Can quickly and easily configure RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and
JBOD arrays

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2. System Requirements
PC or Mac System with Thunderbolt™ 3 support
Windows 10, macOS 10.10 or later
3. What’s in the box
RocketStor 6661A-eSATA enclosure
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter
Thunderbolt™3 Cable
4. RocketStor 6661A-eSATA Hardware

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5. Setup Procedures
Step 1: Connect the Power Adapter to the RocketStor 6661A-
eSATA.
Step 2: Connect the RocketStor 6661A-eSATA to the host
system using a Thunderbolt™ cable.

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6. Verifying installation
Driver installation -macOS
1. Go to http://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-
rs6661a-esata-download.htm and download the
manager and driver files
2. For the manager, run HighPointWebGUI.pkg and follow
the onscreen instructions
3. For the driver, run HighPointRR.pkg, follow the onscreen
instructions, and restart your system
4. Click the Apple icon on top left of the screen, and select
About This Mac, and then select More Info. Next, select
System Report, and click Thunderbolt on left side of the
System Information panel. The RocketStor 6661A device
should be listed under Thunderbolt Bus.
5. Next, click PCI on left side of the System Information
panel. ‘RocketRAID 644L SATA Controller’should be listed.
Verify the installation -Windows
Please install the Thunderbolt Software from the system
motherboard provider first.
After connecting the RocketStor 6661A-eSATA to the system, a
pop-up window should be displayed asking you approve or reject
the Thunderbolt Device connection.

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Select “Always Connect” from the drop-down menu, then click
OK.
Driver Installation: Microsoft Windows
1. Go to http://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-
rs6661a-esata-download.htm and download the manager and
driver files.
2. For the manager, run HighPoint RAID Management.exe and
follow the onscreen instructions
3. For the driver, go into Device Manager and ‘Other Device’
4. Right click on ‘RAID Controller’
5. Select ‘Properties’ and ‘Update driver software tab’
6. Select the x32 or x64 folder from the eSATA download files
depending on if you use a 32 or 64 bit system
7. ‘RocketRAID 644L SATA Controller’ displays under ‘Storage
Controllers’ in the Device Manager if driver installs properly

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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 uses 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 does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules. This device complies with
part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. European Union Compliance Statement This Information Technologies
Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European
directives:
European Standard EN55022 (1998) Class B
European Standard EN55024 (1998)

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7. Support information
If you encounter any problems while utilizing the HighPoint
RocketStor 6661A-eSATA, or have any questions about this or any
other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact
our Customer Support Department.
Web Support: http://www.highpoint-tech.com/websupport/
April 26, 2018
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