HighPoint SSD7180 User manual

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SSD7180/SSD7184
NVMe U.2 RAID Controller
Quick Installation Guide
V1.01

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SSD7180/SSD7184 Quick Installation Guide (QIG)
This guide includes hardware descriptions of the SSD7180 and
SSD7184 NVMe RAID controllers, explains how to safely install
NVMe SSD’s into each card, and provides a list of certified cable
accessories available for this product series.
The Resource section includes links for additional installation
guides, compatibility lists and software updates.

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SSD7180 Kit Content
SSD7180 Controller Card
Quick Installation Guide
SSD7184 Kit Content
SSD7184 Controller Card
Quick Installation Guide
Data RAID Prerequisites
Data arrays are used exclusively for storage –they cannot be used to
boot a system.
1. SSD7180 requires 8x SFF-8643 to U.2 SFF-8639 cables to
connect to NVMe U.2.
SFF-8643 to U.2 SFF-8639 purchase link:
https://estore-highpoint-tech.com/collections/cable-acc
essories/products/usb-c31-1ma
2. SSD7184 requires 4x SFF-8643 to U.2 SFF-8639 cables and

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1x RS6540S and 2x SFF-8644 connect to NVMe U.2.
SFF-8643 to U.2 SFF-8639 purchase link:
https://estore-highpoint-tech.com/collections/cable-acc
essories/products/usb-c31-1ma
RS6540S purchase link:
https://estore-highpoint-tech.com/collections/nvme-rai
d-enclosures/products/RS6540S-4-bay-u-2-nvme-raid-
storage-enclosure
SFF-8644 purchase link:
https://estore-highpoint-tech.com/products/8644-8644-
210?variant=31476574388270
3. You must have at least one NVMe SSD installed into the
SSD7180/SSD7184 controller.
4. The SSD7180/SSD7184 must be installed into a PCIe 3.0 or
4.0 x16 lanes.
5. Operating system:
Windows 10 / Windows 2016 / Windows 2019
A Linux Distribution with Kernel 3.10 and later
macOS 10.13 and later

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SSD7180 Hardware
Front View
SSD7184 Hardware
Front View

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RS6540S Panel Layout-Front View
Disk Present LED: Solid Blue
DiskActive LED: Flash Blue
Disk Fail LED: Solid Red
Enclosure Power LED: Solid Blue
Temperature Warning LED: Solid Yellow
Fan/Temperature Fail LED: Solid Red

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RS6540S Panel Layout-Rear View
U.2 Disk Tray

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SSD7180 Hardware Installation
1. The SSD7180 was designed for use with SFF-8643 to U.2
SFF-8639 cables that have 15-pin SATApower connectors. Each
of the SSD7180’s eight device ports accepts an SFF-8643 cable
connection.
2. Shown above is a SFF-8643 to U.2 SFF-8639 cable with a 15-pin
SATA power connector. The SFF-8639 port should be connected to

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the NVMe SSD’s U.2 port. The 15 pin SATA power connector
should be connected to the system’s power supply.
3. Insert the SSD7180 card into one of the motherboard’s open PCI-E
3.0 x16 or PCI-E 4.0x16 slots.
4. The SSD7180’s eight device ports are ordered sequentially; from
left to right, and bottom to top:

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SSD7184 Hardware Installation
1. The SSD7184 provides 4 SFF-8643 connectors on the right-side of
the PCB. Each of these ports was designed for use with SFF-8643
to U.2 SFF-8639 cables that have 15-pin SATA power connectors.
2. Each cable’s SFF-8639 port should be connected to the NVMe
SSD’s U.2 port. The 15 pin SATA power connector should be
connected to the system’s power supply.

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3. The SSD7184’s two external ports are located on the bracket side
of the PCB. Each port accepts an SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 cable:
4. The second SFF-8644 port of each cable should be connected to
the RS6540S as illustrated below (a to a, and b to b):
the connection method is as follows:
5. Insert the SSD7184 card into one of the motherboard’s open PCIe
x16 3.0 or PCIe x16 4.0 slots.

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6. The SSD7184’s eight device ports are ordered sequentially;
SSD7184
RS6540S

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Optional Certified Cable Accessories
SSD7180 & SSD7184 (Internal)
8643-8643-0350
SFF-8643 NVMe Host to SFF-8643
NVMe HD-Mini-SAS Device (U.2)
cable
Length: 13.78" (35cm)
8643-8639-50
SFF-8643 to SFF-8639 NVMe
HD-Mini-SAS Device (U.2) cable,
with Power Connector
Length: 19" (50cm)
OLX4-8643-061
SFF-8643 NVMe Host to Oculink
backplane cable
Length: 23.62" (60cm)

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SSD7184 (External –for use with RS6540S)
8644-8644-210
SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 cable
Length: 39.37” (1M)

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Resources
A variety of manuals, guides and FAQ’s are available for the SSD7180/
SSD7184 RAID controller.
In addition, we recommend visiting the Software Downloads webpage
for the latest drivers, management interfaces, and installation guides.
Software Download:
SSD7180 Driver, WebGUI, Installation Guide
https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd7180-download.htm
SSD7184 Driver, WebGUI, Installation Guide
https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd7184-download.htm
Other Reference Information:
Motherboard & NVMe SSD Compatibility List
SSD7180 User Guide –How To Set Up & Monitor RAID Array
https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd7180-resource.htm
SSD7184 User Guide –How To Set Up & Monitor RAID Array
https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd7184-resource.htm
FAQ & Troubleshooting:
https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/support-faq-nvme.htm

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Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing the SSD7180/SSD7184
drive, or have any questions about this or any other HighPoint
Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support
Department.
Web Support: http://www.highpoint-tech.com/websupport/
HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites:
http://www.highpoint-tech.com
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