HighPoint RocketRAID 4520 User manual

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RocketRAID 4520
6Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID on Chip Host Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
v1.0

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Contents
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................3
Kit Content........................................................................................................3
RocketRAID 4520 board layout……………..................................................3
Installing the RocketRAID 4520 Host Adapter............................................4
Using the RocketRAID 4520 Adapter........................................................................5
RocketRAID 4520 BIOS Setting Utility.........................................................5
Driver and Utility Installation (Windows 7, Vista, 2008).............................6
Customer Support........................................................................................................7
FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement..............................8

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Hardware Installation
Kit Content
RocketRAID 4520 host adapter
Two mini-SAS cables
Low profile bracket
Quick Installation Guide
Software CD
RR4520 Board Layout:
Connector and Jumper description:
J6: BBU (Battery Backup Unit) connector. The RocketRAID
4520 supports the HighPoint BBU-05 battery backup unit. Please
refer to the BBU-05 user’s manual for the proper installation
procedure.
J9: I2C connector
A1, A2: Active LED PIN connector.
F1, F2: Failure LED PIN connector.
Port1, Port2: Mini-SAS ports. Each SFF-8087 industry-standard
Mini-SAS port supports up to 4 SAS/SATA hard drives and
SSD’s.

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Installing the RocketRAID 4520 Host Adapter
Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the host
adapter.
1) Open the system chassis and locate an unused PCI-E (2.0 or 1.0) ×8
(or x16) slot.
2) Remove the PCI-E slot cover.
3) Gently insert the RocketRAID 4520 into the PCI-E slot, and secure
the bracket to the system chassis.
4) After installing the adapter, attach the hard disks or backplane
enclosure to the host adapter using the mini-SAS cables.
5) Close and secure the system chassis.

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Using the RocketRAID 4520:
RocketRAID 4520 BIOS Setting Utility
After installing the RocketRAID 4520 host adapter, and powering on
the system, the RocketRAID 4520 BIOS will post.
Press <Ctrl>+<H> Key combination to run the BIOS setting utility.
Note: Scan time may vary depending on the disk’s make/model and
disk related features such as Staggered Drive Spinup.

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Driver and Software Installation (Windows 7, Vista, 2008)
1. After installing the RocketRAID 4520 host adapter, boot to the
Windows operating system.
2. Windows should automatically detect the card, and display the
“Found New Hardware Wizard”. Select “Locate and install driver
software”. When Windows asks: “Windows needs your
permission to continue”, select “Continue”.
3. When asked to search online select “Don’t Search Online”.
4. Select “I don’t have disc, show me other options”.
5. Select “Browse my computer for driver software”.
6. Browse to the location of the driver and click “Next”.
Driver location (RocketRAID Software CD):
/RR4520/Driver/Windows
7. Select the driver folder.
8. When asked: “Would you like to install this driver software?”
select “Install”.
9. Reboot the system when prompted. The RocketRAID 4520 host
adapter will be ready for use after Windows reboots.
10. Browse to the location of the HighPoint RAID Management
software and double click the setup program to install.
Software location (RocketRAID Software CD):
/HighPoint RAID Management Software/Web RAID
Management/Windows
Please refer to the Web RAID Management user manual for
instructions and information about the management interface.

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Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing RocketRAID series host
adapters, 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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FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference
statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
European Union Compliance Statement
This Information Technologies Equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the following European directives:
European Standard EN55022 (1998) Class B
European Standard EN55024 (1998)