HighPoint SRD Series User manual

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SRD7204
PCIe 3.0 SRD Series NVMe AIC Drives
Quick Installation Guide
V1.01

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System Requirements
Windows Compatibility
•Computer with a free PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 or PCIe 4.0/3.0 x8 slot
•Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 or later, Microsoft Hyper-V
Linux Compatibility
•Computer with a free PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 or PCIe 4.0/3.0 x8 slot
•Linux Kernel v3.10 or later
MacOS Compatibility
•Computer with a free PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 or PCIe 4.0/3.0 x8 slot
•macOS 10.13 or later
For information about motherboard compatibility, please visit the link
below:
https://highpoint-tech.com/PDF/Compatibility_List/FnL/SRD/FnL_SRD7204_C
ompatibility_List_v1.01_21_5_8.pdf

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SRD7204 Kit Content
•Pre-Configured SRD7204 AIC Drive
•Quick Installation Guide
SRD7204 Hardware
Front View
Full-Height form factor
Anodized aluminum heatsink
PCIe 3.0 x8 Host Interface

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SRD7204 Hardware Installation
Step 1. Carefully remove the SRD7204 from the box.
Step 2. Power off the motherboard and locate the PCIe slot (x16 or x8).
Figure 1 - PCIe x16 slot diagram
Note: Please consult your computer/motherboard manual for more
information about the system’s PCIe configuration.
Step 3. Align the Host Interface of the SRD7204 with the PCIe slot and
gently press it in.
Note: Please make sure the AIC Drive is securely installed before
powering on the system. A loose connection will prevent the AIC
Drive from functioning properly.

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Resources
We recommend visiting the SRD7204 Product Pages for the latest
documentation. (installation guide, compatibility list, etc.)
Document Downloads:
https://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/SRD7204-Overview.html
If you want to know more about similar products (BRD/SRD/CRD
Series), please visit the HighPoint website at:
https://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA-new/FnL-AIC-Drive.html
FnL Monitor
FnL Monitor is an intuitive, web-based monitoring utility that is
available for all major operating system platforms. FnL Monitor’s
enables customers to check and track the health of their AIC drives in
real time.
For more information, please refer to the links below:
https://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/SRD7204-Overview.html

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Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing the SRD7204 AIC Drive,
or have any questions about this or any other HighPoint Technologies,
Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support Department.
Web Support:
https://www.highpoint-tech.com/websupport/main.php
HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites:
https://www.highpoint-tech.com
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