HighPoint RocketRAID 2720C2 User manual

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RocketRAID 2720C2
Quick Installation Guide
V1.00
Nov. 12, 2013

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Table of contents
HighPointRocketRAID 2720C2-Cross-Sync RAID Solution .......................... 3
Kit Contents............................................................................... 3
Installing theRocketRAID 2720C2Host Adapters...................................... 3
Prepare the RocketRAID 2720C2........................................................ 4
Driver Installation(Windows)............................................................ 5
WebGUIInstallation(Windows)......................................................... 5
Driver Installation(Linux)................................................................ 6
WebGUIInstallation(Linux)............................................................. 6
Starting the WebGUI..................................................................... 6
Customer Supportand ContactInformation............................................ 7
FCC Part15 ClassB Radio Frequency Interference statement......................... 8

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HighPoint RocketRAID 2720C2 -Cross-Sync RAID Solution
HighPoint’s 6Gb/s Cross-Sync RAID Solution aims to revolutionize DAS applications.Cross-Sync
synchronizes up totwo RocketRAID2720C2 controller cards to workas a single RAID storage
unit. The Cross-Sync RAID Solution provides 16 SAS/SATA6Gb/s Ports over a Dual PCIe x8
HostInterface, andis capable ofdeliveringup to4GB/s oftransfer performance!
KeyFeatures:
Up to4GB/s Transfer Performance!
Enables arrays to be created usingup to2xRAID 2720C2 HBA's
16x SAS/SATA6Gb/s Ports acrossDual PCIe 2.0 x8 TransferBandwidth
Kit Contents
RocketRAID 2720C2 x2
Low profile bracket x2
Quick InstallationGuide
Installing the RocketRAID 2720C2 Host Adapters
Note: Make surethe system ispowered-offbefore installing the RocketRAID hostadapters.
1) Openthesystemchassis and locateunusedPCI-Express (2.0 or1.0)×8 slot.
2) Remove the PCI slot cover.
3) Gently insert the RocketRAID host adapters intothe PCI-Express slots,and secure the
brackets tothe system chassis.
4) Afterinstalling the each adapter, attach the hard disks ordisk enclosure to the RocketRAID
card usingthe SAS or SATA cables.
5) Closeand securethesystemchassis.

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Prepare the RocketRAID 2720C2
Before usingthe each RocketRAID2720C2HBA, aBIOSupdateis required.Download the
correspondingsoftware package from the official RocketRAID 272C2 product page, and follow the
stepsbelow:
1) Launch True DOS environment
2) Switch to the BIOS package directory and run followingcommand (do not includethe
quotation marks):
"Load RR2720c.v10 /q"
3) Confirm that Flashing & verifyinghas Passed.
4) Restart the system. The BIOS Setting Utility should now report “RocketRAID 2720C”.

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Driver Installation (Windows)
Downloadthe corresponding driver package from the official RocketRAID 2720C2 website.
Extract the contents to adirectoryof your choice.
1) Afterinstalling the RocketRAID host adapter,boot totheWindows operatingsystem.
2) Windows should automatically detect the card, and displays the “Found NewHardware
Wizard”. Select “Locate and install driver software”. When Windows asks: “Windows needs
your permission to continue”, select.
3) “Continue”.
4) When asked to search online select “Don’t Search Online”.
5) Select “I don’t have disc, show me other options”.
6) And then select “Browse my computer for driver software”.
7) Browse to the location of the driver and click “Next”.
8) When asked: “Would you like to install this driver software?” select “Install”.
9) Reboot thesystem whenprompted. The RocketRAID host adapter willbe readyfor use after
Windows reboots.
Pleaseconsult thesoftwarecopyoftheRocketRAID272x/271xUser Guidefor in-depth
installationprocedures.
WebGUI Installation (Windows)
Downloadthe corresponding WebGUIpackage from the official RocketRAID2720C2 website.
Extract the contents to adirectoryof your choice.
1) Double-click “Setup.exe” to start installation. If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows,
you mayneed to right-click the icon, and select “Run as Administrator.”
2) Click “Run” to continue. The HighPoint Web RAID Management Service install screen will
display. Chick “Next” to continue.
3) Click “Yes” to install the Management Utility.
4) Specify the Destination folder and click “Next”. Confirm the install location, and click
“Next”.
5) Select the SAF-TE configuration file for the system’s chassis. If the system does not support
SAF-TE, select the default option “Skip and Configure Later”.
6) Specifythe listening port. 7402 is the default setting, and recommended for most systems.
7) Choosetoenable or disable Remote Access. Remote access allows the card tobe managed
viaa Webbrowser from aseparatesystem.
8) Click “OK” to complete the installation procedure.

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Driver Installation (Linux)
HighPoint provides an open sourcedriverpackagefor Linux platforms. Download the
correspondingdriverpackage from the officialRocketRAID 2720C2 product page, and extract the
contentstothedirectoryof your choice.
PleaserefertotheincludedREADMEfileforinstructions.
WebGUI Installation (Linux)
Downloadthe corresponding WebGUIpackage from the officialRocketRAID 2720C2 website.
Extract the contents to adirectoryof your choice.
PleaserefertotheincludedREADMEfileforinstructions.
Starting the WebGUI
1) Double-clickthe “HighPoint Web RAID Management” Icon on the Desktop to start the Web
GUI. The system’s default Web Browser will open the login page.
2) Type in thedefault usernameand password to startthe Web GUI.
3) Username: RAID
Password:hpt
4) Click Login.The Manage-Arrayscreen will bedisplayed.
Pleaserefer totheonlineuserguideforusing theWebGUI:
http://www.highpoint-tech.com/help/

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Customer SupportandContact Information
If you encounter anyproblems while utilizing the RocketRAID host adapter, or have anyquestions
about this or any other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. product, feel freetocontact our Customer
Support.
WebSupport:http://www.highpoint-tech.com/websupport/
E-mailaddress:[e-mail]
HighPointTechnologies,Inc.websites:
http://www.highpoint-tech.com

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FCCPart 15 ClassB RadioFrequency Interference statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,
pursuanttopart15of theFCCRules. These limits are designed to providereasonable
protection against harmfulinterferencein aresidential installation. Thisequipment generates
usesand canradiateradio frequencyenergyand,ifnot installed and used in accordancewith
theinstructions,maycause harmfulinterferenceto radiocommunications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference willnot occur in aparticularinstallation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference toradio ortelevisionreception,which can bedetermined byturning
theequipment offand on,the userisencouraged totrytocorrecttheinterference byone or
more ofthe following measures:
Reorient orrelocatethereceivingantenna.
Increasetheseparation betweenthe equipment andreceiver.
Connectthe equipment intoan outlet on acircuitdifferent fromthat to whichthe
receiverisconnected.
Consult the dealer oran experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operatetheequipment under FCC rules.
Thisdevice complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject tothe following two
conditions: (1)this devicemaynot causeharmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept
any interferencereceived, including interference that maycauseundesired operation.
European UnionComplianceStatement
This Information Technologies Equipmenthas been testedand found tocomplywith the
followingEuropean directives:
European Standard EN55022 (1998)Class B
European Standard EN55024 (1998)