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RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac
Version 1.0
Copyright ©2010 HighPoint Technologies, Inc.
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Last Update January 30, 2010
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. About RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac
1.1 Kit Contents
1.2 Physical Specification
1.3 Technical Specification
1.4 System Requirements
1.5 Environmental
2. Hardware Installation
3. Software Installation
4. RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility
4.1 Connecting to external hard drive
4.2 Configuring RAID Mode with RocketRAID Browser Based RAID
Management utility
4.3 Management utility
4.4 RAID basics
4.5 Setting up boot mode
5. Advanced RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management Utility
Functions
6. FAQ, Tips and Know How
7. Customer Support
About RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac
Inside the Box
•RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac
•Software CD
•Quick Installation Guide
Feature Specification
Non-configured Features Management Utility
Configured Features
Hot plug Yes Yes
Hot Swap Yes Yes
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD N/A Yes
eSATA Connectivity Yes Yes
Array Spare Disk N/A Yes
Email Event Notification Yes Yes
SMART Yes Yes
System Requirements
•Apple Mac Pro ( 2006-2009)
•Web Browser (Safari or Firefox)
•Mac OS X 10.4.11 and above
Verified Mac OS X Applications
Dock + Finder
Time Machine
Energy Saver
Image Capture
Quick Time Playback
Safari
DVD Player
Disk Utility
Terminal
Environmental and Physical Specifications
•Length: 2.84 inches (72.0 mm)
•Height: 2.66 inches (67.5 mm)
•Operating temperature: +5°C -+ 55°C
•Storage Temperature: -20°C +- 80°C
•Relative Humidity Range: 5% - 60 non condensing
•MTBF: 942,585 hours
•RoHS compliant
•FCCPart15ClassBandCE
About RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac
About RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac
What is eSATA ?
eSATA stands for External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. eSATA
provides the fastest data transfer of up to 6Gb/s (600MB/s) for external devices.
RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac
The RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac is a PCI-Express 2.0 x4 add-in card
with 2 independent 6Gb/s eSATA connectors. It is ideal for those who need fast,
efficient and reliable storage for their Mac Pro systems.
The RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s for Mac with PCI-Express 2.0 x4 lane speed
maximizes performance up to 200MB/s. Support for port multiplier devices offers an
economical way to support higher storage capacities and optimize performance to
capacity ratio.
Handling Precautions
The RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac should be handled with care during
unpacking and installation.
About RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac
Hardware Installation
Working Safely Inside the Mac Pro
1. Please turn off your Mac Pro and unplug all components.
2. Put the workstation aside to ensure the internal temperature is suitable
for installation.
3. Touch the chassis with your hand to release static electricity.
4. Remove the side panel
5. Remove the PCI bracket – Loosen the two thumbscrews on that holds
the PCI-Express cards in place, and remove the bracket and the port access
cover.
6. Plug the RocketRAID eSATA For Mac into an empty PCI-Express
slot.
7. Install the PCI bracket and tighten the thumb screws
8. Insert the side panel and close the latch (Reconnect the external cables
and power cord)
9. Turn on the power of your Mac Pro.
Software Installation
1. Insert CD
2. Start the installation process by clicking on RR644M.
About RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac
3. After finishing then installation Restart the system
If you want to boot Mac OS X from your external
hard drive you will need to use Carbon Copy
Cloner software to clone your Mac OS X disc to the
external hard drive.
RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility
Connecting External Hard Drive
Connect the eSATA cable between the external hard drive and the RocketRAID
Quad eSATA 6Gb/s For Mac eSATA port.
Your external hard drive will be ready to access in or on your Mac desktop as a new
disk drive volume.
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RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility
Configure RAID Mode with Management Utility
The Management Utility allows you to setup RAID arrays in data protection mode or
in performance tuning mode if you have multiple external hard drives (Oxford) or a
SI (PM) device.
RAID Basics Explained
RAID 0 (striped disks) provides improved performance over standard single drive
configurations. A second external hard drive allows for higher bandwidth and greater
throughput.
RAID 1 (often called “mirroring’) provides protection from disk errors and single
disk failures. All data is duplicated (mirrored) on both external hard drives. The hard
drive continues to operate so long as at least one drive is functioning.
RAID 5 (striped disks with parity) combines three or more disks in a way that
protects data against loss of any one disk; the storage capacity of the array is reduced
by one disk.
RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility
Start the Management Utility with (Safari or Firefox)
Type in URL - http://localhost:7402 into the browser
When you are in the Management Utility you will see Logical Device Information
and External Drive Information.
External Drive Information – This is physical drive
that is attached to the RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s
For Mac host adapter.
Logical Device Information - A part of a physical
disk drive that has been partitioned and allocated as an
independent unit, and functions as a separate drive
altogether.
RocketRAID Browser Based RAID Management utility
Creating a RAID Array
The Create Array tab will bring you to the create RAID array page.
Create Array Tab
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