HighPoint SSD7104 User manual

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SSD7104/SSD7204
4x M.2 Port to PCIe 3.0x8/x16 NVMe RAID Controller
Quick Installation Guide
V1.06
SSD7104
SSD7204

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SSD7104/SSD7204 Quick Installation Guide (QIG)
This guide includes hardware descriptions of the SSD7104 and
SSD7204 NVMe RAID controllers, explains how to safely install
NVMe SSDs into each card, and provides a series of Resource links
for additional installation guides, compatibility lists and software
updates.
SSD7104 Kit Content
•SSD7104 Controller Card
•Quick Installation Guide
SSD7204 Kit Content
•SSD7204 Controller Card
•Quick Installation Guide

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Data RAID Prerequisites
Data arrays are used exclusively for storage – they cannot be used to
boot a system.
1. You must have at least one NVMe SSD installed into the
SSD7104/SSD7204 controller.
2. The SSD7104 must be installed into a PCIe 3.0 and 4.0 x16
lanes.
3. The SSD7204 must be installed into a PCIe 3.0 and 4.0 x8 or
x16 lanes.
4. Operating system:
Windows 11, 10 / Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2 /
Microsoft Hyper-V
RHEL/Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora/Proxmox/Xenserver
/Rocky Linux (Linux kernel 3.10 and later)
Arch Linux (Kernel 5.17.5 and above)
macOS 10.13.6 ~ macOS 13.x
5. A motherboard that can support UEFI modes. Please check
the SSD7104 Compatibility List and SSD7204 Compatibility
List for recommended motherboards.

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SSD7104 Hardware
Front View
PCIe x16 host interface with Smart Switching
Full-length black anodized aluminum, fan-less

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SSD7204 Hardware
Front View
Full-length black anodized aluminum, fan-less
PCIe x8 host interface with Smart Switching

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NVMe Drive Installation:
Using the SSD7204 as an example:
Step 1. On the rear of the SSD7204, remove the six screws that secure
the unit’s heat sink to the PCB.
After removing the screws, carefully remove the heat sink from the
SSD7204.
Step 2. After removing the casing, carefully turn it over to view the
thermal pad. The blue film must be removed from the pad before
reinstalling the panel. This film protects the pad from damage and
foreign objects prior to installation, however, it can also prevent the
thermal pad form conducting the heat away from the NVMe SSDs if we
don't remove it.

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Step 3. These 4 screws are used to install the NVMe SSD’s.
The SSD7204 can support any M.2 form factor (2242, 2260, 2280,
and 22110).
Step 4. Please remove the screws on the right side of SSD7204
Step 5. Gently insert the SSD into the slot.
Note: Please make sure all disks are clean before you insert them
into the slot to avoid unexpected situations.

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Step 6. Refasten the screw to secure the SSD.
Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to install the remaining SSD.
Note: Make sure the SSDs are carefully, but securely installed into
each M.2 port. Loose connections can cause a variety of stability
and performance issues, and may ultimately result in data loss.
The following example shows four M.2 SSDs installed into Ports 1-4:
Step 7. Replace the heat sink after installing all SSDs
Port1
Port2
Port3
Port4

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Step 8. On the rear of the SSD7204, refasten the six screws that were
removed in step 1.
Note
： Make sure the aluminum heatsink is properly aligned with the
controller board (PCB), and that it makes full contact with the thermal
pad, before refastening it to the SSD7204. If the heatsink is improperly
installed, it will be unable to sufficiently cool the NVMe SSD’s and
controller componentry, which may result in damage to the SSD’s or
controller hardware, performance loss, unstable I/O, and the loss of
data.
Note: Please be sure to connect NVMe before using the product to
reduce the occurrence of unnecessary errors!
Note: Install the driver in the system first and then install the board!

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Optional Accessories
Fan Cooling Unit
HS8004F
A low-noise fan with a
full-length anodized aluminum
heat sink
Fan Cooling Unit Compatible NVMe Controllers
SSD7104
4x M.2 Port to PCIe 3.0x16
NVMe RAID Controller
SSD7104F
4x M.2 Port to PCIe 3.0x16
NVMe RAID Controller