HighPoint Rocket 710 User manual

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Rocket 710 (R710)
Rocket 720 (R720)
PCI-Express 3.0 x8 Controller
R710
R720
Quick Installation Guide
V1.00

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R710 Kit Contents
•Rocket 710 Controller Card
•Low Profile Bracket
•Quick Installation Guide
R720 Kit Contents
•Rocket 720 Controller Card
•Low Profile Bracket
•Quick Installation Guide
Operating System
•System with a free PCIe 3.0/4.0 x8 or x16 slot
•Windows 11, 10 / Server 2022, 2019, 2016/ Microsoft Hyper-V
•RHEL/Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora/Proxmox (Linux kernel
3.10 and later)
•Arch Linux (Kernel 5.17.5 and above)

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Required Accessories
Certified cables are available directly from HighPoint and our
authorized resellers. For more information, please contact our
Sales Department ([e-mail]).
1. In order to use SATA drives with the R710/720 SAS
controller, you will need at least one 8643-4SATA-1M cable.
Each cable can support four SATA hard drives or SSD’ s via
an SFF-8643 port.
2. In order to use SAS/SATA drives with the R710/720 SAS
controller, you will need at least one 8643-4SAS-1M cable.
Each cable can support up to four SAS/SATA hard drives or
SSDs via an SFF-8643 port.

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R710 Hardware
Front View
R720 Hardware
Front View

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R710/720 Hardware Installation
Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the SAS
Controller.
1. Connect the R710/720 into the PCIe 3.0/ 4.0 x8 or x16 slot
of the motherboard;
2. How to connect disks to the R710/R720 using the 8643-
4SATA-1M cable.
SATA Power
SATA

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3. How to connect disks to the R710/R720 using the 8643-
4SAS-1M cable.
Each cable can support up to four SAS/SATA hard drives or
SSDs via an SFF-8643 port.
SAS Power Connector
SATA/SAS Drivers

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R710 Channel Layout
R720 Channel Layout
Channels 5-8
Channels 1-4
Channels 13-16
Channels 9-12
Channels 5-8
Channels 1-4

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Optional Certified Cable Accessories
Device Cables
8643-4SAS-1M
SFF-8643 SAS to 4x SFF-8482
SAS cable
Length: 1M
8643-4SATA-1M
SFF-8643 SAS to 4x SATA
cable,with Power Connector
Length: 1M

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Resources
A variety of manuals, guides and FAQs are available for Rocket
710/720 SAS controllers. In addition, we recommend visiting
the Software Downloads webpage for the latest drivers,
management interfaces, and installation guides.
For Software Downloads, Documentation and more information
about this product, please visit the following website:
https://www.highpoint-tech.com/rocket700-series
FAQ & Troubleshooting:
FAQ - HighPoint Technologies, Inc. (helpjuice.com)

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Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing the SAS
controllers, orhave any questions about HighPoint Technologies,
Inc. products & solutions, feel free to contact our Customer
Support Department.
Web Support:
https://www.highpoint-tech.com/support-and-services
HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites:
https://www.highpoint-tech.com
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