HighPoint SSD7104F User manual

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SSD7104F
4x M.2 Port to PCIe 3.0x16 NVMe RAID Controller
Quick Installation Guide
V1.00

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System Requirements
PC Requirements
System with a free PCIe3.0 (or 4.0) x16 slot
Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019
Linux kernel 3.10 and later
MacOS 10.13 and later
SSD7104F Kit Content
SSD7104F Controller Card
Quick Installation Guide

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SSD7104F Hardware
Front View
Full-length black anodized, fan-less heatsink
PCIe x16 host interface with Smart
Low-Noise Cooling Fan

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SSD7104F Hardware Installation
Step 1. On the rear of the SSD7104F, 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
SSD7104F.
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
SSD's if we don't remove it.

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Step 3. These 4 screws are used to install the NVMe SSD’s
The SSD7104F can support any M.2 form factor (2242, 2260,
2280, and 22110).
Step 4. Please remove the screws on the right side of SSD7104F
Step 5. Gently insert the SSD into the slot.

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Note: Please make sure all disks are clean before you insert them
into the slot to avoid unexpected situations.
Step 6. Refasten the screw to secure the SSD.
Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to install the remaining SSD.
Note: Make sure the SSD’s 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:
Port1
Port2
Port3
Port4

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Step 7. Replace the heat sink after installing all SSDs
Step 8. On the rear of the SSD7104F, refasten the six screws that were
removed in step 1.
Note ： Make sure the aluminum cover 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 cover is improperly
installed, the fan and thermal pad 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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Resources
A variety of manuals, guides and FAQ’s are available for the
SSD7104F RAID controller.
In addition, we recommend visiting the Software Downloads webpage
for the latest drivers, management interfaces, and installation guides.
Software Download:
SSD7104F Driver, WebGUI, Installation Guide
https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd7104-download.htm
Other Reference Information:
Motherboard & NVMe SSD Compatibility List
SSD7104F User Guide – How To Set Up & Monitor RAID Array
https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd7104-resource.htm

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Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing the SSD7104F 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/
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