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RocketRAID miniSAS 3G HBA Series Data Single
Overview:
The RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller supports data single
configuration. A data single configuration is a single hard drive connected to the
RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller. This document will guide you on how to
configure and setup your hardware to support data single configurations.
Part 1 – What is a Data Single Configuration?
Part 2 – Pre‐requisite for Data Single Configuration.
Part 3 – Hardware Installation Steps and Verification Steps
Part 4 – Software Package Installation and Verification Guide
Part 5 ‐ Ready for the Experience
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- Page 1 RocketRAID miniSAS 3G HBA Series Data Single Overview: The RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller supports data single configuration. A data single configuration is a single hard drive connected to the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller. This document will guide you on how to configure and setup your hardware to support data single configurations. Part 1 – What is a Data Single Configuration? Part 2 – Pre‐requisite for Data Single Configuration. Part 3 – Hardware Installation Steps and Verification Steps Part 4 – Software Package Installation and Verification Guide Part 5 ‐ Ready for the Experience ...
- Page 2 Part 1 – What is a Data Single? A Data Single is a single hard disk drive volume attached to the RocketRAID mini‐ SAS 3G series controller. The data single hard disk drive will appear as a Legacy hard drive and will be immediately available for access (Read/Write) activity if the hard drive has a partition and is formatted. Note: Any new hard drive (un‐partitioned / un‐formatted) connected to the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller will need to utilize the Mac OS X Disk Utility to partition and format the newly added hard drive. ...
- Page 3 Part 2 PreRequisite for Data Single Configuration ...
- Page 4 Overview – The RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3Gb/s series controller supports data single configuration. A data single configuration is a single hard drive connected to the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller. This document will guide you on how to configure and setup your hardware to support data single configurations. The hardware and software pre‐requests are listed below: • RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3Gb/s series HBA • RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3Gb/s for Mac drivers • Mac Pro system 2006 to Present • Multiple or single bay SATA/SAS external storage • Mac OS X 10.5.x and above System Requirements Mac Pro Hardware: Intel‐based Mac with an available PCIe 2.0 or 1.0 slot capable of supporting an x8 (8‐lane) length PCIe card. For optimal performance, use a PCIe 1.0 slot running at x8 speeds or greater. Slot recommendations for the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller. Mac Pro Model Core / CPU Speed GHz EFI Slot Number 2006 Quad Core / 2.0, 2.66, 3.0 32‐bit 3,4 2006 Eight Core /3.0 32‐bit 3,4 2008 Quad Core / 2.8 64‐bit 2,3,4 2008 Eight Core/ 2.8, 3.0, 3.2 64‐bit 2,3,4 2009 ...
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Page 5: Hardware Verification
Part 3 Hardware Installation and Verification Before installing the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller • Make sure computer is turned off and unplugged from its power source • Take appropriate electrostatic discharge precautions:. Remove the PCIe slot cover. Gently insert the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller into the PCIe slot and secure the bracket to the computer chassis according to your chassis specifications. After installing the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller, restart your computer. After your computer has started, insert the Driver & Software Installation Disc to install the necessary drivers for your computer’s operating system. Hardware Verification Verifying the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller is installed into the Mac Pro system: Step 1: Click on About this Mac Step 2: Click on More Info Step 3: Click on System Report Step 4: Click on PCI Cards Step 5: The RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller will be identified as SCSI. Step 6: Verify the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G HBA is detected and no drivers are installed. In Mac OS X 10.5.x and 10.6.x the Driver Installed will be “No”. Once you have verified that the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller is detected you can proceed to the Driver and Software Installation. ... - Page 6 Troubleshooting Tip: If the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller is not detected please try the following troubleshooting tips. Step 1: Shut down the Mac Pro system then remove and insert the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller then follow the steps from Hardware Verification. Step 2: If Step 1 fails, then insert the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller into a different PCIe slot. Step 3: If Step 2 fails, try the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller in another Mac Pro system. In Mac OS X 10.7.x the Drive Installed will be reported as “Yes” for the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller. ...
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Page 7: Part 4 Driver And Software Installation
Part 4 Driver and Software Installation The RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller comes with a disc containing the drivers and software for Mac Pro system. For the latest drivers and software visit the product page for the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller on http://www.hptmac.com/ Mac OS X 10.5.x and 10.6.x Once you have installed the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller and booted into your Mac, follow these instructions to install the drivers and the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller software: 1. Insert the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G Card Install Disc into your Mac and navigate to the “Mac OS X” folder. 2. Double‐click on the file to mount the disc image containing the Mac OS X software and drivers. 3. Double‐click on the installer package to start the installation process. 4. Follow the on‐screen steps to complete the installation process and you will be prompted to restart your computer. ... - Page 8 Verify Software Installation Step 1: Click on About this Mac Step 2: Click on More Info Step 3: Click on System Report Step 4: Click on PCI Cards Step 5: The RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller will be identified as SCSI. Step 6: Verify the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G HBA is detected and Driver Installed is “Yes”. Note: Once Driver Installed is verified as “Yes” you can proceed to the HighPoint RAID Management web GUI. Troubleshooting Tip: If the after installing the software package and the Driver Installed is still “No”, please try the following troubleshooting tips. Step 1: Confirm that you have the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller software package and not another HighPoint RocketRAID series controller that support Mac OS X. ...
- Page 9 Step 2: Run the uninstall script, reboot the Mac Pro system and reinstall the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller software once more. Mac OS X 10.6.x and 10.7.x software Installation Note: Since the driver for the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller is embedded into Mac OS X 10.7.x, installation of the web GUI is an optional step. Part 5 – Ready to Experience Plug in an external device into the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller. The device will be automatically accessible as a Data Single device. Note: Installation of the HighPoint RAID management web GUI is optional. Users can install the web GUI to obtain hard drive properties or setup email notification. Log into the web GUI by entering opening a browser and entering the following URL http://localhost:7412 ...
- Page 10 Troubleshooting Tip: If you are not able to login to the URL, please check previous troubleshooting steps to verify that the driver is install and that the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller is detected. Note: Any single HDD attached to the RocketRAID mini‐SAS 3G series controller will be detected automatically. ...