HighPoint SSD7120 User manual

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SSD7120
NVMe U.2 RAID Controller
Quick Installation Guide
V1.03

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Data RAID Prerequisites
Data arrays are used exclusively for storage – they cannot be used to
boot a system.
•You must have at least one NVMe SSD installed into the SSD7120
controller.
•System with an empty PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
•Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 or later, Microsoft Hyper-V
•Windows Server 2012 R2
•Linux kernel 3.10 and later
•macOS 10.13 and later
SSD7120 Kit Contents
•SSD7120 Controller Card
•Low Profile bracket
•Quick Installation Guide

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SSD7120 Hardware Overview
Front View
SSD7120 Hardware Installation:
1. Remove your system cover.
2. Insert the SSD7120 card into an open PCI-E 3.0/4.0 x16 slot on
the motherboard.
3. After you have inserted the SSD7120 card, you can connect the
SFF-8643 cables.

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4. Shown above is an SFF-8643 to U.2 SFF-8639 cable with a 15-
pin SATA power connector. Connect the SSD7120 to the NVMe
SSD’s using the appropriate SFF-8643 cables. The SFF-8639 port
should be connected to the NVMe SSD’s U.2 port. The 15 pin
SATA power connector should be connected the system’s power
supply.
SFF-8643
SFF-8639
SATA-15pin
SFF-8643

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5. Close the system cover and power up the system.
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 ！
Resources
A variety of manuals, guides and FAQ’s are available for the SSD7120
RAID controller.
In addition, we recommend visiting the Software Downloads webpage
for the latest drivers, management interfaces, and installation guides.
Software Download:
SSD7120 Driver, WebGUI, Installation Guides:
Power supply

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https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd7120-download.htm
Other Reference / Information:
Motherboard & NVMe SSD Compatibility List SSD7120
User Guides
https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd7120-resource.htm
Certified Accessories:
https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd7120-overview.htm
https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/cs-cable_ac.htm
FAQ & Troubleshooting:
https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd7120-faq.htm
Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing the SSD7120 RAID
controller, 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/
HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites:
https://www.highpoint-tech.com
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