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HighPoint RocketRAID 2700 Series Specifications

General

Brand	HighPoint
Model	RocketRAID 2700 Series
Category	Adapter
Language	English

Summary

HighPoint RocketRAID 2700 Series – PCI-Express 2.0

COMPREHENSIVE OS SUPPORT

Details on the broad range of operating system support for compatibility.

Features and Specifications

Host Adapter Architecture

Details the physical layout, connectors, and capabilities of the host adapter.

Advanced RAID Features

Lists advanced RAID functionalities supported by the controller.

RAID Management

Outlines the software features for RAID array management.

Operating System Support

Lists the operating systems compatible with the RocketRAID adapter.

Physical Specifications

Kit Contents

Lists the items included in the retail box with the host adapter.

Hardware Description and Installation

RocketRAID 2710/2720 Layout

Diagram and description of the physical layout for specific models.

Installing the RocketRAID Host Adapter

Step-by-step instructions for physically installing the host adapter.

Verifying Installation

Procedure to confirm the host adapter is correctly installed and recognized.

RocketRAID BIOS Utility

BIOS Settings Overview

Introduction to the BIOS utility interface and its functions.

Creating RAID Arrays

Detailed steps for creating RAID arrays using the BIOS utility.

Deleting Arrays

Instructions on how to delete existing RAID arrays via the BIOS.

Adding/Removing Spare Disks

Guide to configuring spare disks for RAID array redundancy.

BIOS Settings

Configuration options available within the BIOS utility.

HighPoint Software CD

Creating a driver diskette

Steps to create bootable driver diskettes for OS installation.

Windows Driver Installation

XP, 2003 Driver Installation

Instructions for installing drivers on Windows XP and 2003.

7/Vista/2008 Driver Installation

Instructions for installing drivers on Windows 7, Vista, and 2008.

Linux/FreeBSD Driver Installation

RAID Management Utilities (HRM)

Installing HRM Web GUI on Windows

Guide to installing the Web GUI management software on Windows.

Installing HRM Web GUI on Linux (RPM)

Procedure for installing the Web GUI on RPM-based Linux distributions.

HRM CLI for Linux

Instructions for using the Command Line Interface for Linux management.

Starting the Web GUI

Web GUI Icon Definitions

Configuring an Array (Web GUI)

Initializing Hard Drives

Steps to initialize hard drives before array configuration.

Creating RAID Arrays

Procedure for creating RAID arrays via the Web GUI.

Configuring Spare Disks (Web GUI)

Assigning Spare Disks

Guide to assigning disks to the spare pool for automatic rebuilds.

Recovering an Array (Web GUI)

Rebuilding RAID Arrays

Steps for manually rebuilding a RAID array.

Maintaining RAID Arrays (Web GUI)

Scheduling Maintenance Tasks

Setting up automated maintenance and verification tasks.

Storage Health Inspector (SHI)

Safeguarding Your Array (Web GUI)

Automatic RAID Rebuilding

Enabling automatic rebuilds for failed redundant arrays.

Event Notification (Web GUI)

Configuring SMTP Notifications

Setting up email notifications for events and errors.

Advanced RAID Functions (Web GUI)

VSS - Variable Sector Size

Using Variable Sector Size for volumes over 2TB.

Online Capacity Expansion and RAID Level Migration (OCE/ORLM)

Mac OS X Driver and Management

Mac OS X Installation

Instructions for installing drivers and management utility on Mac OS X.

Customer Support

Troubleshooting Checklist

Pre-support checks to perform before contacting customer service.

Contact Information

Contact details for HighPoint support headquarters and regional offices.