Part 2 - Pre-Requisite for Data RAID Configuration
Overview
– The RocketRAID mini-SAS 6Gb/s series controller support Data RAID
configurations include RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 arrays. This document will include the
installations steps to configure and setup your hardware to support Data RAID
arrays.
The hardware and software pre-requests are listed below:
RocketRAID mini-SAS 6Gb/s series HBA
RocketRAID mini-SAS 6Gb/s for Mac drivers
Mac Pro system 2006 to Present
Multiple bay SATA/SAS external storage
Mac OS X 10.5.x and above
System Requirements
Mac Pro Hardware:
Intel-based Mac with an available PCIe 2.0 or 1.0 slot capable
of supporting an x8 (8-lane) length PCIe card. For optimal performance, use a PCIe
2.0 slot running at x8 speeds or greater.
Slot recommendations for the RocketRAID mini-SAS 6G series controller.
Mac Pro Model Core / CPU Speed GHz
EFI
Slot Number
2006
Quad Core / 2.0, 2.66, 3.0
32-bit
3,4
2006
Eight Core /3.0
32-bit
3,4
2008
Quad Core / 2.8
64-bit
2,3,4
2008
Eight Core/ 2.8, 3.0, 3.2
64-bit
2,3,4
2009
Quad Core / 2.66/2.93/3.33
64-bit
2,3,4
2009
Eight Core / 2.26, 2.66, 2.93
64-bit
2,3,4
2010
Quad Core / 2.9, 3.2
64-bit
2,3,4
2010
Six Core / 3.3
64-bit
2,3,4
2010
Eight Core / 2.4
64-bit
2,3,4
2010
Twelve Core / 2.66, 2.93
64-bit
2,3,4
Operating System:
Mac OS X 10.5.x
Before, installing the RocketRAID mini-SAS 6G series controller make sure the
computer is turned off and unplugged from its power source. Take appropriate
electrostatic discharge precautions:
Your computer is a static-sensitive device. It is susceptible to invisible damage if not
protected during installation.
