HighPoint RocketRAID 620 User manual

RocketRAID 600 Series 6Gb/s SATA RAID Host
Adapters
(RocketRAID 620 and RocketRAID 622)
Quick Installation Guide

HighPoint RocketRAID 600 Series –PCI-Express 2.0
SATA Revision 3.0, provides dramatically improves performance by doubling the
bandwidth available for storage devices to 600MB/s.
The RocketRAID 600 Series are the premier SATA 3.0 RAID host adapters for connecting internal or
external SATA devices. The RocketRAID 600 series are designed to optimize storage performance
and redundancy with RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD. Storage connected directly to the
RocketRAID 600 series data ports deliver the highest performance while external disk enclosures
with port multiplier device will enable higher storage capacities.
The RocketRAID 600 series is accompanied by the HighPoint RAID Web Management interface - a
smart and friendly application designed to manage and maintain storage in Windows, Linux or
FreeBSD operating systems.
For detailed RocketRAID 600 Series product specifications, please visit
http://highpoint-tech.com/USA/series_600.htm

Hardware Installation
Kit Contents
RocketRAID 62x controller
2 SATA cables (RR620)
HighPoint Software CD
Low-profile bracket
Quick Installation Guide
Installing the RR62x Host Adapter
Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the RocketRAID 62x
host adapter.
1) Open the system chassis and locate an unused PCI-E (2.0 or 1.0) x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot.
2) Remove the PCI slot cover.
3) Gently insert the RocketRAID 62x into the PCI-E slot, and secure the bracket to the system chassis.
4) After installing the adapter, attach the hard disks or disk enclosure to the RocketRAID card using the SATA or
eSATA cables.
5) Close and secure the system chassis.
Driver Installation (Windows 7, Vista, 2008)
1) After installing the RR62x host adapter, boot to the Windows operating system.
2) Windows should automatically detect the card, and displays the “Found New Hardware 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 the system when prompted. The RocketRAID host adapter will be ready for use after Windows reboots.
Note: Consult the software copy of the RocketRAID 62x User’s Guide for in-depth installation procedures.

Installing the Web GUI (Windows operating systems)
The Web GUI is located on the HighPoint Software CD: \HighPoint RAID Management
Software\WebGUI\RR2xxx_3xxx_None-OBM\Windows\
1) Double-click “Setup.exe” to start installation. If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows 7, 2008 or Vista,
you may need 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. Click “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) Specify the listening port. 7402 is the default setting, and recommended for most systems.
7) Choose to enable or disable Remote Access. Remote access allows the card to be managed via a Web browser
from a separate system.
8) Click OK to complete the installation procedure.
Starting the Web GUI
1) Double-click the “HighPoint Web RAID Management” Icon on the Desktop to start the Web GUI. The system’s
default Web Browser will open the following page:
2) Type in the default username and password to start the Web GUI:
Username: RAID
Password: hpt
3) Click Login. The Manage –Array screen will be displayed.
Note: Please consult the RocketRAID 62x User’s Guide for more information about the Web GUI.

RocketRAID Web GUI –Advanced Features
The Web GUI is a full-featured RAID Management interface, and is used to configure, monitor and maintain the
RocketRAID host adapter and its storage devices. Please consult the RocketRAID 62x User’s Guide for the complete
Web GUI instruction guide.
Several advanced RAID features are described below:
Event Notification - The RocketRAID 62x host adapters will record Administrator activity or RAID related errors to
the Web GUI’s Event Log. This feature allows the administrator to track and diagnose storage related problems. The
Web GUI can also be configured to send event log data via e-Mail.
Maintenance Tasks –The Web GUI allows the administrator to schedule regular maintenance sessions. Routine
RAID Maintenance is essential to data security.
Rebuild Priority –This feature allows the administrator to control and streamline system resources during a RAID
recovery procedure.
Storage Health Inspector (SHI) - The Storage Health Inspector section provides real-time device related
information including temperature readings, bad sector counts, and access to SMART data.
Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing the RocketRAID host adapter, or have any questions about
about this or any other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support
Department.
Contact Information
HighPoint USA
E-mail address: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
9:00AM-5:00PM, Pacific Standard Time
Web Support: http://www.highpoint-tech.com/websupport/
HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites:
http://www.highpoint-tech.com
http://www.hptmac.com
http://www.hptesata.com

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)