HighPoint SRD Series User manual

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SRD7540P&PA
PCIe 4.0 SRD Series NVMe AIC Drives
Quick Installation Guide
V1.02

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System Requirements
Windows Compatibility
•Compatible with a free PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot
•Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 or later, Microsoft Hyper-V
Linux Compatibility
•Compatible with a free PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot
•Linux Kernel v3.10 or later
MacOS Compatibility
•Compatible with a free PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot
•macOS 10.13 or later
For information about motherboard compatibility, please visit the link
below:
https://highpoint-tech.com/PDF/Compatibility_List/FnL/SRD/PRO/FnL
_SRD7540P&PA_Compatibility_List_v1.02_21_9_26.pdf

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SRD7540P Kit Content
•Pre-Configured SRD7540P AIC Drive
•Quick Installation Guide
SRD7540PA Kit Content
•Pre-Configured SRD7540PA AIC Drive
•Quick Installation Guide
SRD7540P&PA Hardware
Front View
Full Height form factor
Full-Length anodized aluminum heat sink
PCIe 4.0 x16 Host Interface
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Low-Noise Cooling Fan
External power port

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SRD7540P&PA Hardware Installation
Step 1. Carefully remove the SRD7540P (or SRD7540PA) from the
box.
Step 2. Power off the motherboard and locate the PCIe slot (x16).
Figure 1 - PCIe x16 slot diagram
Note: Please consult your motherboard manual for more
information about the system’s PCIe configuration.
Step 3. Align the Host Interface of the SRD7540P (or SRD7540PA)
with the PCIe slot and gently press it in.
Note: Please make sure the AIC Drive is securely installed before
powering on the system. A loose connection will prevent the AIC
Drive from functioning properly.

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Resources
We recommend visiting the SRD7540P&PA Product Pages for the latest
documentation. (installation guide, compatibility list, etc.)
Document Downloads:
https://www.fnlnvme.com/srd7540p-overview
If you want to know more about similar products (BRD/SRD/CRD
Series), please visit the HighPoint 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/srd7540p-overview

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Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing the SRD7540P&PA AIC
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/main.php
FnL Product websites:
https://www.fnlnvme.com/
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