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HighPoint SSD6780A Quick Installation Manual

HighPoint SSD6780A Quick Installation Manual

8-bay u.2/ u.3 nvme raid enclosure
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SSD6780A
8-Bay U.2/ U.3 NVMe RAID Enclosure
Quick Installation Guide
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Summary of Contents for HighPoint SSD6780A

  • Page 1 SSD6780A 8-Bay U.2/ U.3 NVMe RAID Enclosure Quick Installation Guide V1.00...
  • Page 2: System Requirements

    SSD6780A Overview The SSD6780A is a compact, high-performance NVMe RAID storage solution for PC platforms. Each of the 8 drive bays features dedicated PCIe 4.0 x4 bus bandwidth to ensure each NVMe SSD operates at peak performance. Any PC with a free, dedicated PCIe 3.0/ 4.0 x16 slot can now experience the true performance capabilities of NVMe technology.
  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    Kit Contents • 1x 8-Bay NVMe RAID Enclosure • 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 controller (external CDFP port) • 1x CDFP Cable • 8x Drive Trays • 1x UL Power Cord • 1x Low Profile Bracket • 40x 2.5 SSD mounting screws •...
  • Page 4 SSD6780A Hardware Controller card Right Status LED Left Status LED PCIe 4.0 x16 Host Interface CDFP Connector • Right Status LED Solid Green – the CDFP cable connection status is normal Flashing Green – no connection Solid Red – connection error •...
  • Page 5 Enclosure Panel Layout-Front View Status LED PCIe LED Tray LED RAID LED HighPoint logo LED • HighPoint logo LED Solid Blue: CDFP cable is connected Flash Yellow: CDFP cable is not connected • PCIe LED No Light: the driver is not installed or the device is not detected...
  • Page 6 (65 °C), or the cooling system fan speed has dropped below the minimum threshold (100RPM) Solid Blue: All PCIe, RAID, HighPoint Logo LED are Blue Solid Yellow: Any of the PCIe, RAID, or HighPoint logo LEDs are not blue • Tray LED No light: The disk is not detected, or the disk adapter (U.2 to...
  • Page 7 Kensington Lock Slot: Optional slot for Kensington Lock • Power Switch: Enclosure power switch • Mute Button: Mute the internal enclosure alarm buzzer • Ethernet:Can be used monitor the SSD6780A via an internet connection • CDFP Connector: CDFP cable connector for the NVMe HBA connection...
  • Page 8 • USB-C Port: M487 chip: Device parameter setting, upgrade procedure, device health status query; M88048 chip: Device parameter configuration • Chip Selector Switch: M487 chip (switch to 1) M88048 chip (switch to 2) • AC Power IN: Connects to the AC power cord Disk Tray For 2.5”...
  • Page 9 SSD6780A Hardware Installation Carefully insert the U.2/ U.3 NVMe SSD into the disk tray and secure it with the provided mounting screws. Place the Enclosure on a level surface and load each disk tray. Connect the CDFP cable to the controller card’s external port.
  • Page 10 Connect the Power cable to the rear of the enclosure and connect it to an AC power source. Channel/ Port assignment: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
  • Page 11 Make sure the NVMe SSDs are installed prior to powering on and using the enclosure! Resources A variety of manuals, guides and FAQs are available for the SSD6780A RAID Enclosure. In addition, we recommend visiting the Software Downloads webpage for the latest drivers, management interfaces, and installation guides.
  • Page 12: Customer Support

    Customer Support If you encounter any problems while utilizing the SSD6780A, or have any questions about this or any other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support Department or check our FAQ for more information. Web Support: https://www.highpoint-tech.com/support-and-services...