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  • Page 1 RocketStor SMART RAID User Guide v1.0...
  • Page 2 Copyright © HighPoint Technologies Inc., 1995-2012. All rights reserved. OS X and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Corporation. All other trademarks and copyrights referred to are the property of their respective owners. Distribution of substantively modified versions of this document is prohibited without the explicit permission of the copyright holder.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.5 Connecting the 10Gb/s Dual USB cable…………………………………………………..……………8 3. Installing the RocketStor SMART RAID Interface……………………………………………………………….9 3.1 Installing the package…………………………………………………..……………………………………..9 3.2 Uninstalling the RAID Interface…………………………………………………………………………10 4. RocketStor SMART RAID Interface………………………………………………………………………………...11 4.1 Locate the RocketStor SMART RAID Icon on your desktop………………………… 11 4.2Array………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………….11 4.3Event………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..………12 5.Creating an Array……………………………………………………………………………………………………………14 5.1Disk Utility……………………………………………………………………………...16 6.RAID Recovery………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16...

  • Page 4: Introduction To Rocketstor Smart Raid

    RocketStor SMART RAID 2x USB 3.0 SuperSpeed External RAID Solution for Mac Pro Platforms HighPoint’s RocketStor SMART RAID is a high-performance, external RAID storage solution designed specifically for use with Mac Pro Workstations and the OS X operating system. The RocketStor SMART RAID includes a dual-bay SuperSpeed drive dock and 2-Port USB 3.0 PCI-E 2.0 RAID controller, and...

  • Page 5: Setting Up Rocketstor Smart Raid

    2. Setting Up RocketStor SMART RAID 2.1 Connecting USB cables Connect the Type B USB Connectors to the back of the RocketStor USB device 2.2 Power Adapter Installation Installing the DC Power Plug: Connect the power adapter to the DC Port found on the back of the RocketStor SMART Backup device.

  • Page 6: Sata Drives Installation And Device Ejection

    2.3 SATA Drives Installation and Ejecting Installation - Simultaneously install two 3.5’’HDD or two 2.5’’HDD/SDD Ejecting - Hold the base of the RocketStor device and press the Eject Button. Gently remove the drive by pulling straight upwards.

  • Page 7: Installing The Rocketu Mac Card

    2.4 Installing the RocketU Mac Card  Dual USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Ports  Dedicated 5Gb/s per-port performance  PCI-Express 2.0 x4 Note: Make sure the Mac Pro system is powered-off before installing the RU series controller. Open the system chassis and locate an unused PCI-Express (2.0 or 1.0) ×4 slot. The RocketU Mac card can also be installed into x8 and x16 slots.

  • Page 8: Connecting The 10Gb/S Dual Usb Cable

    2.5 Connecting the 10Gb/s Dual USB cable Connect the RocketStor SMART RAID device to the RocketU Mac card with the 10Gb/s dual USB 3.0 cable. Pay close attention to the port number assignments of the RocketU controller card, and the RocketStor SMART RAID device.

  • Page 9: Installing The Rocketstor Smart Raid Interface

    3. Installing the RocketStor SMART RAID Interface 3.1 Installing the package 1) Double click the package to start the installer. 2) Click the “Continue” button. 3) Select the Install location. The default selection is the OS X system drive. Click “Install” to continue.

  • Page 10: Uninstalling The Raid Interface

    5) Click “Restart” when prompted. 3.2 Uninstalling the RAID Interface 1) To uninstall the software, double-click the uninstall.command script in installation package (this is located on the software CD, or included with the download package). 2) OS X will display a terminal window. You will be prompted to enter the administrative password, and press Enter.

  • Page 11: Rocketstor Smart Raid Interface

    4. RocketStor SMART RAID Interface 4.1 Locate the RocketStor SMART RAID Icon on your desktop. Double-click to start the RAID interface: The interface will utilize your Mac’s default web-browser, and is comprised of two sections –Array and Event 4.2 Array...

  • Page 12: Event

    Note: this function is separate from the RocketStor’s Hot-Plug and Hot-Swap features. Unplug is not needed for non-RAID configurations. RocketStor SMART RAID – displays information about the hard drives or SSD’s you have installed into the RocketStor device. Location: The physical location of the Hard Disk or SSD (RocksetStor SMART RAID bay)
  • Page 13 Click “Clear” to delete all current event entries. Note: deleted entries cannot be recovered...

  • Page 14: Creating An Array

    5. Creating an Array   You will need two separate hard disks or SSD’s to create a RAID array. To create an array, click Array, then click the “Create Array” button. The following menu will be displayed: Note: Creating an Array will destroy all data stored on the selected hard disks and/or SSD’s! Be sure to backup all important data before creating arrays.
  • Page 15 OS X will recognize a RAID 1 array as a single “drive” (the second device is essentially “hidden” from the OS X). JBOD (capacity) – JBOD is an acronym for “Just a bunch of disks”. A JBOD array is used to maximize capacity when using devices of different sizes.

  • Page 16: Disk Utility

    6. RAID Recovery   The RocketStor SMART RAID interface provides recovery tools in the case of a RAID1 disk failure. A “critical” status will be assigned to the array, and an error message will be displayed in the case of disk failure.
  • Page 17 2) Replace the failed device. The replacement hard disk/SSD must be equal to or larger than the failed device. 3) Once the disk is attached, allow the RocketStor a few moments to detect the replacement. You can also use the “Rescan” button to expedite this process. 4) Once the replacement disk is detected, it will be displayed under External Drive Information.

  • Page 18: Tips And Troubleshooting

    7. Tips and Troubleshooting   1) Detecting Devices If the RocketStor is unable to recognize a device, double check the cable connections, and make sure the hard disk or SSD has been securely inserted into the RocketStor device bay. – Use the “Rescan” button – this will instruct the RocketStor interface to check for new devices. 2) Creating an Array will destroy all data stored on the selected hard disks and/or SSD’s! Be sure to backup all important data before creating arrays.

  • Page 19: Customer Support

    8. Customer Support   If you encounter any problems while utilizing the RocketStor SMART RAID, or have any questions about this or any other HighPoint product, contact our Customer Support Department using our online Support Portal: http://www.highpoint-tech.com/websupport Troubleshooting Checklist Before contacting our Customer Support department, via the Web Support Portal: ...

  • Page 20: Fcc Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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