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Using HighPoint NVMe RAID AICs
with the Dell Precision 3930
Rack Workstation
V1.01-Nov 3,2023
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Table of Contents
1. Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation introduction..............................................................3
1.1 Chassis.........................................................................................................................3
1.2 Chipset.........................................................................................................................3
1.3 Processor Types...........................................................................................................3
1.4 Memory.......................................................................................................................5
1.5 Riser slots ....................................................................................................................6
1.6 GPU .............................................................................................................................6
1.7 Other PCIe devices ......................................................................................................7
2. HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC compatibility in Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation ..............8
3. Installing HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC into Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation .................9
3.1 Install hardware...........................................................................................................9
3.1.1 Recommended tools ........................................................................................9
3.1.2 Installing hardware...........................................................................................9
3.2 System BIOS Setting ..................................................................................................11
3.2.1 Disable Secure boot........................................................................................12
3.2.2 Disable Intel VMD Technology........................................................................12
3.3 Install software..........................................................................................................13
3.3.1 Installing HighPoint NVMe RAID AICs into the Dell Precision 3930 Rack
Workstation (Data RAID configurations) .................................................................13
3.3.1.1 Installing the Windows Driver & Management Software....................13
3.3.1.2 Installing the Linux Driver & Management Software ..........................13
3.3.2 Installing HighPoint NVMe RAID AICs into the Dell Precision 3930 Rack
Workstation (Boot RAID configurations) .................................................................13
3.3.2.1 Installing a Windows OS to a bootable RAID configuration ................13
3.3.2.2 Installing Linux to a bootable RAID configuration ...............................13
4. Uninstalling a HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC from the Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation 15
4.1 Uninstall hardware ....................................................................................................15
4.1.1 Recommended tools ......................................................................................15
4.1.2 Uninstalling hardware ....................................................................................15
4.2 Uninstalling the HighPoint Software .........................................................................17
4.2.1 Uninstall the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC for Windows...................................17
4.2.1.1 Uninstall the driver..............................................................................17
4.2.1.2 Uninstall the RAID Management Software .........................................18
4.2.2 Uninstall the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC for Linux .........................................19
4.2.2.1 Uninstall Driver....................................................................................19
4.2.2.2 Uninstall the RAID Management Software .........................................19

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1. Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation introduction
This document provides guidelines and procedures for installing HighPoint NVMe
AICs into the Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation platform. The guide examines
the performance capabilities of each PCIe slot, and provides recommended
hardware configurations that can be used to optimize NVMe storage configurations
for maximum throughput and capacity.
1.1 Chassis
Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation chassis: 1U industrial rack
1.2 Chipset
Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation Chipset: Intel C246
1.3 Processor Types
Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation processor types:
Type
UMA Graphics
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2288G (8 Core,3.7
GHz,16 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2286G (6 Core,4.0
GHz,12 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2278G (8 Core,3.4
GHz,16 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2276G (6 Core,3.8
GHz,12 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2246G (6 Core,3.6
GHz,12 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2236 (6 Core,3.4
GHz,12 MB Cache)
Not Supported
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2226G (6 Core,3.4
GHz.12 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2224G (4 Core,3.5
GHz.8 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2224 (4 Core,3.4
GHz,8 MB Cache)
Not Supported
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2186G (6 Core HT 3.8
Ghz,4.7 GHz Turbo,8 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630

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Intel Xeon E Processor E-2176G (6 Core HT 3.7
Ghz,4.7 GHz Turbo, 8 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2174G (4 Core HT 3.8
Ghz,4.7 GHz Turbo, 8 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2146G (6 Core HT 3.5
GHz,4.5 GHz Turbo,8 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2136 (6 Core HT 3.3
Ghz,4.5 GHz Turbo, 8 MB Cache)
Not Supported
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2134 (4 Core HT 3.5
Ghz,4.5 GHz Turbo, 8 MB Cache)
Not Supported
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2124G (4 Core,3.4
GHz,4.5 GHz Turbo, 8MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Xeon E Processor E-2124 (4 Core 3.4
GHz,4.5 GHz Turbo, 8MB Cache)
Not Supported
Intel Core i3-8100 Processor (4 Core,3.6 GHz,6
MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Core i5-8500 Processor (6 Core,3.0 GHz
up to 4.1 GHz Turbo, 9 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Core i5-8600 Processor (6 Core,3.1 GHz
up to 4.3 GHz Turo, 9 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Core i5-8600K Processor (6 Core,3.6 GHz
up to 4.3 GHz Turbo,9 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Core i7-8700 Processor (6 Core,3.2 GHz
up to 4.6 GHz Turbo,12 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Core i7-8700K Processor (6 Core,3.7 GHz
up to 4.7 GHz Turbo,12 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Core i3-9100 Processor (4 Core,3.6 GHz,6
MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Core i5-9400 Processor(8 Core,2.9 GHz,9
MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Core i5-9500 Processor (6 Core,3.0 GHz,9
MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Core i5-9600 Processor (6 Core,3.1 GHz,9
MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Core i7-9700 Processor (8 Core,3.0
GHz,12 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Core i7-9700K Processor (8 Core,3.6
GHz,12 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Core i9-9900 Processor(8 Core,3.1 GHz.16
MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630
Intel Core i9-9900K Processor (8 Core,3.6
GHz,16 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel UHD P630

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1.4 Memory
Memory type: DDR4 UDIMM Non-ECC/ECC memory
Memory speed: 2666 MHz
Minimum memory configuration: 4GB
Maximum memory configuration: 128GB
Memory size per slot: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Memory slot: 4 DIMM slots
Number of slots: 4
DIMM type: UDIMM
Maximum memory supported per slot: 32GB
Memory options: 4GB-1×4GB (Non-ECC)
8 GB-2 x 4 GB (Non-ECC)
8GB-1×8GB (ECC)
16GB-2×8GB (Non-EC0)
16GB-2×8GB (ECC)
32GB-4×8GB (Non-ECC)
32GB-4×8GB (ECC)
64 GB 2x 32 GB (Non-ECC)
64 GB 4 x 16 GB (Non-ECC)
64GB-4×16GB (ECC)
128 GB 4 x 32 GB (Non-ECC)
Note: ECC memory is only supported with Xeon E Processor and Core i3 Processor
SKUs.

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1.5 Riser slots
This picture is from the Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation back panel; the
numbers on the picture represent the slot locations.
Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation Riser slots list:
Slot
Riser
Height
Length
Width
Slot width
1
Riser 1A
Full Height
Full Length
Double Width
x16
1
Riser 1A
Full Height
Full Length
Single Width
X8
2
Riser 1A
Full Height
Full Length
Single Width
X8
1
Riser 1B
Full Height
Full Length
Single Width
PCI 32/33
2
Riser 1B
Full Height
Full Length
Single Width
PCI 32/33
3
Riser 2
Full Height
Full Length
Single Width
X4
Notes:
Single Width indicates that this slot accepts the PCIe card with one standard
expansion slot width.
Double Width indicates that this slot accepts the PCIe card with two standard
expansion slot width.
Riser 1A can be configured with 1x x16 or with 2x x8.
1.6 GPU
Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation support GPU list:
GPU Type
Slot priority
UMA
N/A
Discrete
Riser 1A Slot
Notes:
Depending on the type of GPU installed into the Dell Precision 3930 Rack
Workstation platform, one or more PCIe slots may be unavailable for use with
HighPoint NVMe AICs.
Riser 1A Slot is designated as the default slot for graphics card.

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1.7 Other PCIe devices
The Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation is available with optional PCIe devices.
The following table provides a list of PCIe device accessories available for the Dell
Precision 3930 Rack Workstation platform and which expansion slot (or slots)
they are typically associated with.
PCIe devices type
Slot priority
Intel X550-T2 10 GbE dual port PCIe network card (RJ45)
Riser 1A Slot,
Riser 2 Slot
Intel X710-T2L-t 10 GbE dual port PCIe network card (RJ45)
Riser 1A Slot
Dell Ultraspeed Drive Duo Card
Riser 1A Slot,
Riser 2 Slot
Note: Dell platforms are typically shipped with an array of pre-installed PCIe
devices. Please note, one or more PCIe slots may be unavailable for use with
HighPoint NVMe AICs.

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2. HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC compatibility in Dell Precision
3930 Rack Workstation
HighPoint
NVMe RAID
AICs
Riser 1A Slot1
PCIe x16 Gen3
Riser 1A Slot1
PCIe x8 Gen3
Riser 1A Slot2
PCIe x8 Gen3
Riser2 Slot3
PCIe x4 Gen3
Gen3 AICs
SSD7101A-1
√1
N/A
N/A
X
SSD7104
√1
N/A
N/A
X
SSD7105
√1
N/A
N/A
X
SSD7202
√1
√1, 2
√1, 2
X
SSD7204
√1
√1, 2
√1, 2
X
SSD7140A
√1
N/A
N/A
X
RocketAIC
7105HW
√1
N/A
N/A
X
RocketAIC
7140AW
√1
N/A
N/A
X
Gen4 AICs
SSD7502
√1, 3
N/A
N/A
X
SSD7505
√1, 3
N/A
N/A
X
SSD7540
√1, 3
N/A
N/A
X
RocketAIC
7502HW
√1, 3
N/A
N/A
X
RocketAIC
7505HW
√1, 3
N/A
N/A
X
RocketAIC
7540HW
√1, 3
N/A
N/A
X
Notes:
√1means that the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC can be used normally in this slot if
you do not have the GPU or other PCIe devices installed in this slot.
√2means that the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC can be used normally in this slot if
you do not have the double-wide GPU installed in another slot on the riser card.
√3 means that the HighPoint NVMe RAID Gen4 AIC using this slot will be limited
to Gen3 speed.
X means that the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC is not compatible with this slot.
N/A means that this slot is not recommended. This slot does not have enough
electrical channels to work properly with the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC.

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3. Installing HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC into Dell Precision 3930
Rack Workstation
3.1 Install hardware
3.1.1 Recommended tools
a. Screwdriver (system cover require a screwdriver to open)
b. Wired ESD wrist strap (to prevent electrostatic accidents)
3.1.2 Installing hardware
a. Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded.
b. Shut down the system.
c. Insert a screwdriver and turn counterclockwise to unlock the system cover
latch.
d. Lift the latch upward to remove the system cover.
e. Remove the riser1 module from the system.
f. Pull the riser1 module latch and remove the riser1 module filler bracket.
g. Holding the edge of the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC, align the HighPoint NVMe
RAID AIC connector with the riser1 module slot and insert it downward.
h. If you are using the SSD7140A, SSD7540, RocketAIC 7140AW, or RocketAIC
7540HW, you will need to connect the power cable to the 8-pin power
connector on the system and to the 6-pin power connector on the side of the
HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC.
Notes:
If you are not using the SSD7140A, SSD7540, RocketAIC 7140AW, or
RocketAIC 7540HW, you can safely move to the next step.
You may need to purchase additional power cables.

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i. Press the riser1 module latch to secure the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC
bracket.
j. Install the riser1 module into the system connector.
k. Align the system cover with the system board and then push down on the
system cover latch.
l. Insert a screwdriver and turn clockwise to lock the system cover latch.

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3.2 System BIOS Setting
The following is a list of Dell Precision 3930 Rack Workstation system BIOS settings
required for each NVMe RAID AIC.
Please refer to the following sections for system BIOS settings setup procedures.
3.2.1 Disable Secure boot
3.2.2 Disable Intel VMD Technology
HighPoint NVMe
RAID AICs
System BIOS setting (Boot RAID configurations)
Secure Boot
SSD7105
√1
SSD7202
√1
SSD7502
√1
SSD7505
√1
SSD7540
√1
RocketAIC 7105HW
√1
RocketAIC 7502HW
√1
RocketAIC 7505HW
√1
RocketAIC 7540HW
√1
HighPoint NVMe
RAID AICs
System BIOS Settings (Data RAID configurations)
Secure Boot
Intel VMD Technology
SSD7101A-1
√1
x
SSD7104
√1
x
SSD7105
√1
x
SSD7140A
√1
x
SSD7202
√1
x
SSD7204
√1
x
SSD7502
√1
x
SSD7505
√1
x
SSD7540
√1
x
RocketAIC 7105HW
√1
x
RocketAIC 7140AW
√1
x
RocketAIC 7502HW
√1
x
RocketAIC 7505HW
√1
x
RocketAIC 7540HW
√1
x
Notes:
√means that the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC support this BIOS setting.
√1means that the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC support this BIOS setting if you are not
using the Linux or the unsigned UEFI utility.
xmeans that the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC do not support this BIOS setting.

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3.2.1 Disable Secure boot
Note:If you are using the SSD7000/7500 series NVMe RAID AICs or RocketAICs in
Linux or the unsigned UEFI utility, Secure Boot must be disabled.
a. Power up the system.
b. Press F2 to enter BIOS.
c. Find Secure BootSecure Boot Enable, select Disabled.
d. Save the configuration and reboot the system.
3.2.2 Disable Intel VMD Technology
Note: HighPoint NVMe RAID AICs don't support Intel VMD Technology, need to
turn off Intel VMD Technology.
a. Power up the system.
b. Press F2 to enter BIOS.
c. Find System information→SATA Operation, select AHCI.
d. Save the configuration and reboot the system.

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3.3 Install software
3.3.1 Installing HighPoint NVMe RAID AICs into the Dell Precision 3930
Rack Workstation (Data RAID configurations)
The following section discusses HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC driver installation for a
non-bootable NVMe configuration.
3.3.1.1 Installing the Windows Driver & Management Software
Please refer to the Data RAID Installation Guide (Windows) to install the
Windows Device Driver and Management Software.
3.3.1.2 Installing the Linux Driver & Management Software
Please refer to the Data RAID Installation Guide (Linux) to install the Linux Device
Driver and Management Software.
3.3.2 Installing HighPoint NVMe RAID AICs into the Dell Precision 3930
Rack Workstation (Boot RAID configurations)
The following section discusses HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC driver installation for a
bootable NVMe configuration.
3.3.2.1 Installing a Windows OS to a bootable RAID configuration
Windows BootRAID:
Please refer to HighPoint Windows Boot RAID Windows installation Guide.
3.3.2.2 Installing Linux to a bootable RAID configuration
Debian BootRAID:
Please refer to Linux Debian On HighPoint NVMe RAID Controller Installation
Guide.

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RHEL BootRAID:
Please refer to Linux RHEL On HighPoint NVMe RAID Controller Installation
Guide.
Ubuntu BootRAID:
Please refer to Linux Ubuntu On HighPoint NVMe RAID Controller Installation
Guide.
Rocky Linux BootRAID:
Please refer to Linux Rocky Linux On HighPoint NVMe RAID Controller Installation
Guide

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4. Uninstalling a HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC from the Dell
Precision 3930 Rack Workstation
4.1 Uninstall hardware
4.1.1 Recommended tools
a. Screwdriver (system cover require a screwdriver to open)
b. Wired ESD wrist strap (to prevent electrostatic accidents)
4.1.2 Uninstalling hardware
a. Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded.
b. Shut down the system.
c. Insert a screwdriver and turn counterclockwise to unlock the system cover
latch.
d. Lift the latch upward to remove the system cover.
e. Remove the riser1 module from the system.
f. If you are using the SSD7140A, SSD7540, RocketAIC 7140AW, or RocketAIC
7540HW, you will need to disconnect the power cable to the 8-pin power
connector on the system and to the 6-pin power connector on the HighPoint
NVMe RAID AICs.
Note: If you are not using SSD7140A, SSD7540, RocketAIC 7140AW, or
RocketAIC 7540HW, you can safely move to the next step.
g. Pull the riser1 module latch and push the release tab on the PCIe slot.
h. Holding the edge of the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC, lift up to remove the

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HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC connector from the riser1 module slot.
i. Install the riser1 module filler bracket and press the riser1 module latch.
j. Install the riser1 module into the system connector.
k. Align the system cover with the system board and then push down on the
system cover latch.
l. Insert a screwdriver and turn clockwise to lock the system cover latch.

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4.2 Uninstalling the HighPoint Software
4.2.1 Uninstall the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC for Windows
4.2.1.1 Uninstall the driver
a. Power down the system and remove the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC from the
system.
Notes:
Failing to remove the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC from the system during the
uninstall process may result in data loss.
Whenever the driver is uninstalled, Windows will attempt to install the
default NVMe support, which may corrupt the RAID configurations and any
data stored on SSDs hosted by the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC.
b. Power on the system and boot Windows.
c. Access Control Panel and select ProgramsPrograms and Features, and
click on the HighPoint NVMe RAID Controller Driver entry.
d. Click Uninstall/Change.
e. After uninstalling the driver, click Finish.
f. Reboot Windows to complete the uninstall procedure.

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4.2.1.2 Uninstall the RAID Management Software
a. Access Control Panel and select Programs→ Programs and Features.
b. Click on the HighPoint RAID Management entry.
c. Click Uninstall/Change.
d. After uninstalling the HighPoint RAID Management, click Finish.

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4.2.2 Uninstall the HighPoint NVMe RAID AIC for Linux
4.2.2.1 Uninstall Driver
a. Open the system terminal with root privileges.
b. Enter the following commands to uninstall the driver: hptuninhptnvme.
c. Press ’Y’ to confirm.
d. After uninstalling the driver, manually reboot the system.
e. After the system has rebooted, open the system terminal with root
privileges. And enter the following command to check the driver status:
lsmod |grep hptnvme
f. If the system does not display information about “hptnvme”, the driver has
been successfully uninstalled.
4.2.2.2 Uninstall the RAID Management Software
a. Open the system terminal with root privileges.
b. Enter the following commands to uninstall the RAID Management.
# dpkg -r hptsvr (or rpm -e hptsvr-https)
c. Enter the following command to check if the RAID Management has been
removed successfully.
#hptraidconf
After uninstall: