RocketRAID 2840A SAS 6Gb/s PCI-Express 3.0 x8 RAID Controller User's Guide, Describe the features and characteristics of RocketRAID 2840A
The document provides an overview of the HighPoint RocketRAID 2840A, a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 RAID controller supporting up to sixteen 6Gb/s SAS/SATA drives. It details hardware installation steps and describes the onboard LED indicators and alarm buzzer functionality.
The manual guides users through using the HBA BIOS utility for managing RAID arrays, including creating, deleting, and initializing disks. It also covers driver and WebGUI installation procedures for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD operating systems.
| Interface | 8-lane, 8 GT/s PCI Express 3.0 Compliant |
|---|---|
| Ports | Four SFF-8643 mini-SAS HD ports |
| Drive Support | Support up to 16x SAS/SATA drives |
| RAID Levels | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and JBOD |
| Disk Format Compatibility | 512, 512e and 4Kn |
Press Ctrl + H key to log-in to the BIOS setting utility during the system's boot procedure.
Initialization will destroy all pre-existing data on the selected hard disks, so only do this for disks without critical data.
Download and prepare the Driver and WebGUI from the product download page at http://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series_rr2840a-Download.htm.