HighPoint CRD Series User manual

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CRD7104FDC
PCIe 3.0 DC CRD Series NVMe AIC Drives
Quick Installation Guide
V1.00

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System Requirements
Windows Compatibility
•Compatible with two free PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slots
•Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 or later, Microsoft Hyper-V
Linux Compatibility
•Compatible with two free PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slots
•Linux Kernel v3.10 or later
macOS Compatibility
•Compatible with two free PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slots
•macOS 10.13 or later
For information about motherboard compatibility, please visit the link
below:
https://highpoint-tech.com/PDF/Compatibility_List/FnL/CRD/DC/FnL_CRD710
4FDC_Compatibility_List_v1.00_21_9_6.pdf

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CRD7104FDC Kit Content
•2x Pre-Configured AIC Drives
•Quick Installation Guide
CRD7104FDC Hardware
Front View
Full-Height form factor
Anodized aluminum heatsink
PCIe 3.0 x16 Host Interface
Low-Noise Cooling Fan

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CRD7104FDC Hardware Installation
Step 1. Carefully unpack the package and take out two pre-configured
AIC Drives.
Step 2. Power off the motherboard and locate the two PCIe slots (x16).
Figure 1 - PCIe x16 slot diagram
Note: Please consult your computer/motherboard manual for more
information about the system’s PCIe configuration.
Step 3. Carefully pick up an AIC Drives, align the host Interface with
the PCIe slot, and gently press it in. Repeat this step to install
another AIC Drives.
For example, the image below shows the installation of
CRD7101FDC on Mac Pro 2019.

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Figure 2 – Mac Pro Installation diagram
Note: Please make sure both AIC Drives are securely installed
before powering on the system. A loose connection will prevent
the AIC Drives from functioning properly.

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Resources
We recommend visiting the CRD7104FDC Product Pages for the latest
documentation. (Installation guide, compatibility list, etc.)
Document Downloads:
https://www.fnlnvme.com/crd7104fdc-overview
If you want to know more about similar products (BRD/SRD/CRD
Series), please visit the FnL website at:
https://www.fnlnvme.com/
FnL Monitor
FnL Monitor is an intuitive, web-based monitoring utility that is
available for all major operating system platforms. FnL Monitor’s
enables customers to check and track the health of their AIC drives in
real time.
For more information, please refer to the links below:
https://www.fnlnvme.com/crd7104fdc-overview

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Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing the CRD7104FDC AIC
Drives, 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/main.php
FnL Product websites:
https://www.fnlnvme.com/
HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites:
https://www.highpoint-tech.com
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