RocketStor RS6661A-NVMe Users guide

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RS6661A-NVMe

Thunderbolt

TM

3 to NVMe RAID Adapter

User Guide

V1.00

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Table of Contents

HighPoint RocketStor 6661A-NVMe .........................................................................3

Kit Contents .................................................................................................................3

System Requirements ..................................................................................................4

RocketStor 6661A Hardware ......................................................................................4

SSD7101A-1 Hardware ...............................................................................................5

Setting up the RS6661A-NVMe for a Windows operating system ...........................9

Setting up the RS6661A-NVMe for a Mac system...................................................12

Using the HighPoint NVMe Manager ......................................................................12

Customer Support .....................................................................................................19

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HighPoint RocketStor 6661A-NVMe

The RocketStor 6661A-NVMe allows you to quickly add an NVMe
RAID controller to your Thunderbolt™ 3 capable computing platform.
The ultra slim, lightweight design is ideal for compact form-factor
workstation and portable computers and is fully compatible with Mac
platforms.

Key Features

 Rugged, Ultra-Slim, Aluminum Enclosure
 Dual Thunderbolt™ 3 Ports
 Dual Ultra-Quiet, High-Efficiency Cooling Fans
 External 60W Power Supply
 Easy Plug and Play design
 Daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt™ devices
 Independent, Stand-Alone NVMe SSD Solution

Kit Contents

 RocketStor 6661A-NVMe enclosure
 Quick Installation Guide
 Power Adapter
 Thunderbolt™ 3 Cable

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System Requirements

PC Requirements

• Windows 10 or later

• macOS 10.12 or later

For SSD compatibility list, please refer to the below link:

SSD7100 Compatibility list

RocketStor 6661A Hardware

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SSD7101A-1 Hardware

Front View

NVMe Drive Installation:

Step 1. Unscrew the two Thumbscrew in the back of the RS6661A
Step 2. Take out the SSD7101A-1 of the RS6661A
Step 3. On the rear of the SSD7101A-1, remove the six screws that secure the

unit’s front panel to the PCB.

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Step 4. After removing the screws, carefully remove the front panel from the

SSD7101A-1.

Step 5. These 4 screws are used to install the NVMe SSD’s.

Step 6. The SSDs should be installed from top to bottom. To begin, remove the

top screw.