HighPoint Rocket 760A User manual

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Rocket 760A (R760A)
PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Controller
R760
Quick Installation Guide
V1.00

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R760A Kit Contents
•Rocket 760A Controller Card
•Quick Installation Guide
Operating System
•System with a free PCIe 3.0/4.0 x16 slot
•Windows 11, 10 / Server 2022, 2019, 2016/ Microsoft Hyper-V
•RHEL/Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora/Proxmox (Linux kernel
3.10 and later)
•Arch Linux (Kernel 5.17.5 and above)
Required Accessories
Certified cables are available directly from HighPoint and our
authorized resellers. For more information, please contact our
Sales Department ([e-mail]).
1. In order to use SATA drives with the R760A SAS controller,
you will need at least one 8643-4SATA-1M cable. Each
cable can support four SATA hard drives or
SSD via an SFF-8643 port.

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2. In order to use SAS/SATA drives with the R760A SAS
controller, you will need at least one.
8643-4SAS-1M cable. Each cable can support up to four
SAS/SATA hard drives or SSD via an SFF-8643 port.
R760A Hardware
Front View

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R760A Hardware Installation
Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the SAS
Controller.
1. Connect the R760A into the PCIe 3.0/ 4.0 x16 slot of the
motherboard;
2. How to connect disks to the R760A using the 8643-4SATA-
1M cable.
SATA Power
SATA

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3. How to connect disks to the R760A using the
8643-4SAS-1M cable.
Each cable can support up to four SAS/SATA hard drives or
SSD via an SFF-8643 port.
SAS Power Connector
SATA/SAS Drivers

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R760A Channel Layout
Channels 5-8
Channels 1-4
Channels 9-12
Channels 13-16
Channels 17-20
Channels 21-24
Channel 25-28
Channel 29-32
Channel 33-36
Channel 37-40
Channel 41-44
Channel 45-48

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Optional Certified Cable Accessories
Device Cables
8643-4SAS-1M
SFF-8643 SAS to 4x SFF-8482
SAS cable
Length: 1M
8643-4SATA-1M
SFF-8643 SAS to 4x SATA
cable,with Power Connector
Length: 1M

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Resources
A variety of manuals, guides and FAQs are available for Rocket
760A SAS controllers. In addition, we recommend visiting the
Software Downloads webpage for the latest drivers,
management interfaces, and installation guides.
For Software Downloads, Documentation and more information
about this product, please visit the following website:
https://www.highpoint-tech.com/rocket700-series
FAQ & Troubleshooting:
FAQ - HighPoint Technologies, Inc. (helpjuice.com)

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Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing the SAS
controllers, orhave any questions about HighPoint Technologies,
Inc. products & solutions, feel free to contact our Customer
Support Department.
Web Support:
https://www.highpoint-tech.com/support-and-services
HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites:
https://www.highpoint-tech.com
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