HighPoint RS6541AW Quick Installation Manual

4-bay u.2/ u.3 nvme raid enclosure
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RS6541AW
4-Bay U.2/ U.3 NVMe RAID Enclosure
Quick Installation Guide
V1.00

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  • Page 1 RS6541AW 4-Bay U.2/ U.3 NVMe RAID Enclosure Quick Installation Guide V1.00...
  • Page 2: System Requirements

    RS6541AW Overview The RS6541AW is a compact, high-performance NVMe RAID storage solution for PC platforms. Each of the 4 drive bays features dedicated PCIe 4.0 x4 bus bandwidth to ensure each NVMe SSD operates at peak performance. System Requirements Windows 10 and later ...
  • Page 3 Controller card CDFP Status LED Host Status LED PCIe 4.0 x16 Host Interface CDFP Connector Note: Please refer to the detailed description of LED colors and their status in the RS6541AW NVMe RAID Enclosure User Guide on the official website.
  • Page 4 Drive tray Status LED PCIe LED eject button RAID LED Tray LED HighPoint Logo LED Note: Please refer to the detailed description of LED colors and their status in the RS6541AW NVMe RAID Enclosure User Guide on the official website.
  • Page 5 USB-C Port: Used to set the device parameter, upgrade procedure, and query the device health status  CDFP Connector: Upstream Port for the Enclosure  100M Ethernet RJ45 Port: Can be used monitor the RS6541AW via an internet connection DHCP/ Static: Support DHCP to allocate the IP Address...
  • Page 6: Drive Tray

    SSDP embedded: The device will report its IP/ Mac/ SN/ Name to the local network so that application program could know how many HighPoint Devices in the local network and list them quickly User Management: Only one user support and only one...
  • Page 7 RS6541AW Hardware Installation 1. Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded. 2. Unpack and remove the RS6541AW and check it for damage. If it appears damaged, please get in touch with HighPoint Technical Support. 3. Press the drive tray eject button to eject the eject mechanisms.
  • Page 8 5. Carefully insert the U.2/ U.3 NVMe SSD into the drive tray. 6. Secure it with the provided mounting screws. 7. Slide the drive tray into the Enclosure slot and push it to the rear of the Enclosure.
  • Page 9 8. Close the eject mechanisms to lock the drive tray. 9. Connect the CDFP cable to the controller card’s external CDFP connector. 10. Connect the other end of the CDFP cable to the Enclosure’s CDFP connector (rear panel).
  • Page 10 11. Connect the UL power cord to the rear of the Enclosure and connect it to an AC power source. 12. Insert the controller card into the motherboard’s PCIe x16 slot. 13. Switch on the Enclosure power switch to power up the Enclosure, then power up the motherboard.
  • Page 11: Customer Support

    Resources Various manuals, guides, and FAQs are available for the RS6541AW NVMe RAID Enclosure. In addition, we recommend visiting the Software Downloads webpage for the latest drivers, management interfaces, and installation guides. Software Download: https://www.highpoint-tech.com/nvme-enclosure/RS6541AW Certified Accessories: https://www.highpoint-tech.com/nvme-accessories FAQ & Troubleshooting: FAQ - HighPoint Technologies, Inc.

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