HighPoint SSD6540M User manual

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SSD6540M
4-Bay M.2 NVMe RAID Enclosure
Quick Installation Guide
V1.03

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Introducing the SSD6540M
The SSD6540M is designed for professional grade,
performance-hungry applications that demand uncompromised
transfer bandwidth. The unique NVMe architecture provides
dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth for each drive-bay; this allows
each M.2 SSD to interface directly with the platform’s CPU, and
deliver sustained transfer performance in excess of 14,000MB/s –
faster than any other external desktop RAID storage solution in
today’s marketplace!
The SSD6540M’s flexible architecture enables you to configure
NVMe RAID storage for a wide range of high-performance
applications.
A single SSD6540M enclosure can be shared between multiple
desktops and workstations –the included controller card is also
available as a standalone accessory, and can be installed into any
system with a free dedicated PCIe 3.0 x16 slot.
In addition, M.2 SSD’s hosted by the SSD6540M can be installed
into any M.2 capable SSD7100 series RAID controller; your array
and data will remain intact and accessible.

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Kit Contents
1x 4-Bay Tower Enclosure
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 RAID Controller
4x Drive Trays
4x M.2 to U.2 Adapters
2x HD mini-SAS cables (1 meter)
1x UL Power Cord
1x Quick Installation Guide
SSD6540M Hardware
Controller Card
Back Port: SFF-8644

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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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Panel Layout-Rear View
M.2 to U.2 Adapter and Tray
M.2 to U.2 Adapter

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System Requirements
Windows 10 or later
Windows Server 2012 R2 or later
macOS 10.12 or later
Linux Kernel 3.10 or later
Enclosure Setup
1. Place the SSD6540M enclosure on a level surface and remove
each disk tray.
2. Unscrew and remove the ‘M.2 to U.2 Adapter’ from the disk tray.
3. Insert the NVMe M.2 SSD into ‘M.2 to U.2 Adapter’.
4. Carefully insert the ‘M.2 to U.2 Adapter’into the disk tray and
secure it with the provided mounting screws.

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5. Connect the SSD6540M enclosure to the Controller Card using
the HD mini-SAS cable.
6. Install the Controller card into a motherboard PCIe slot (PCIe 3.0
x16 is required for maximum performance).
7. Connect the SSD6540M enclosure to a power source.
8. With the power cord connected to the power supply and
mini-SAS cable connected to the Controller Card and enclosure,
press the power button on the rear panel to turn on the
SSD6540M.

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Resources
A variety of manuals, guides and FAQ’s are available for the
SSD6540M NVMe RAID enclosure.
In addition, we recommend visiting the Software Downloads webpage
for the latest drivers, management interfaces, and installation guides.
Software Download:
Driver, WebGUI, & Installation Guides
https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd6540m-download.htm
Other Information:
Motherboard / NVMe SSD Compatibility List & User Guides
https://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd6540m-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 SSD6540M, 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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