HighPoint rSSD 7101B User manual

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rSSD 7101B
PCIe 3.0 x16 NVMe RAID Controller with P-Class SSDs
User Manual
V1.0.0

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System Requirements
System with an empty PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
Windows 10 or later
Linux Kernel 3.19 or later
rSSD 7101B Hardware Overview
Front View

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Setup (Windows)
1. Insert your rSSD 7101 card to a PCIe 3.0x16 slot for maximum performance and turn on your
system
2. In Device Manager under Disk drives, make sure the appropriate number of NVMe SSDs are
displayed
3. Download files from http://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/CS-
product_nvme_drive_download.htm
4. Open the rSSD Manager folder, run the rSSD Manager, and follow the onscreen instructions
5. Open the Driver folder, run Setup, and follow the onscreen instructions
6. Restart the computer
7. Go to Device Manager and under Storage Controllers, make sure rSSD 7101x is detected to
ensure the driver is properly installed
8. Open the rSSD Manager Application and select the Setting tab on the top. Under Enclosure Info,
make sure the Link Width is x16 and Link Speed is 8.0 GT/s to ensure maximum performance.

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Setup (Linux)
1. Please download the Linux Software Package from http://www.highpoint-
tech.com/USA_new/CS-product_nvme_drive_download.htm
2. Please follow the Linux Installation guide included with the software package
Using the HighPoint rSSD Manager
Starting the HighPoint rSSD Manager
Double click the Desktop icon to start the Web browser. It will automatically log-in to the HighPoint rSSD
Manager using the default password.
The password can be set after the first log-in. To change the password, select Setting and then Security
from the menu bar
Overview Tab
The Overview provides information regarding each HighPoint Enclosure connected to your computer. It
is also the first page you see when logging in.
It also provides the following information
Enclosure Properties
Storage Properties
On the top left of the page is a drop down menu that allows you to select which controller you want to
manage (if you have multiple HighPoint controllers connected).

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Quick Config. Tab
Quick Config. is the easiest and quickest way to configure RAID arrays. Follow the on-screen instructions
to configure your array.
Verify the rSSD 7101B Status
The Advanced Config. Tab will display the status of the installed rSSD 7101B
The Virtual Disk is listed under Logic Device Information.
The individual NVMe SSDs are listed under Physical Device Information.

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Manage the RAID Disk
Creating a new array
1. Select Create Array on the left side
2. Review the array settings and create the RAID Array

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Deleting an array
1. Under Local Device information, select Maintenance on the right
2. Select the Delete button that appears from the pop-out
3. Warning: Deleting the RAID disk will destroy all data on the existing RAID array. Please make
sure to back up important data before proceeding.

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Rename a RAID Disk
The rSSD Manager will automatically name a RAID disk. It will display the disk name under the system
device list. You may rename the RAID disk at any time by clicking Maintenance and accessing the Array
Information window.
Product Information and Settings
The Setting page includes Enclosure, Email Notification, Security, and System
Enclosure Information: reports rSSD 7101B PCI Bus information and PCIe link status
Email Notification: allows you to configure email notifications; instructs the manager to send all, or
specific Event Log notifications to an email address of your choice
Security: set the manager’s log-in port number and password
System: modify the rSSD Manager settings

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Event Log
All rSSD Manager operations and disk status updates will be recorded to this Event Log. The Event Log
can be downloaded and saved to a file by clicking the Download button
The Clear button can be used to delete all entries and reset the event log
Warning: we recommend downloading and saving a copy of the current Event Log before using the
Clear option
SHI (Storage Health Inspector)
The SHI page will display S.M.A.R.T. data for each individual NVMe SSD. Click the Detail link to the right
of each SSD to view the corresponding S.M.A.R.T. attributes. The SSDs TBW (Total Bytes Written)
information may help you review and track the SSDs life cycle.

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Help
Online Help redirects you to additional documentation concerning the rSSD Manager.
Register Product takes you to the HighPoint Online Web Support Portal. On this page you can create a
new customer profile where you can register your product, or post an online support ticket
Configuration Record collects the storage information and send sit to the HighPoint support team.
It is required to register the product on HighPoint Web Support Portal and request the support ID before
submitting the Configuration Record:

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Customer Support
If you encounter any problems with the rSSD 7101B or have any questions regarding this or any other
HighPoint Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support Department
Web Support:
http://www.highpoint-tech.com/websupport
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