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Data RAID Prerequisites

Data arrays are used exclusively for storage – they cannot be used to
boot a system.

1.

You must have at least one NVMe SSD installed into the
SSD7104/SSD7204 controller.

2.

The SSD7104 must be installed into a PCIe 3.0 and 4.0 x16
lanes.

3.

The SSD7204 must be installed into a PCIe 3.0 and 4.0 x8 or
x16 lanes.

4.

Operating system:

Windows 10 / Windows 2016 / Windows 2019

A Linux Distribution with Kernel 3.10 and later

macOS 10.13 and later

5.

A motherboard that can support UEFI modes. Please check
the

SSD7104 Compatibility List

and

SSD7204 Compatibility

List

for recommended motherboards.

Summary of Contents for SSD7104

Page 1: ...1 SSD7104 SSD7204 4x M 2 Port to PCIe 3 0x8 x16 NVMe RAID Controller Quick Installation Guide V1 02...

Page 2: ...de includes hardware descriptions of the SSD7104 and SSD7204 NVMe RAID controllers explains how to safely install NVMe SSD s into each card and provides a series of Resource links for additional insta...

Page 3: ...3 SSD7104 Kit Content SSD7104 Controller Card Quick Installation Guide SSD7204 Kit Content SSD7204 Controller Card Quick Installation Guide...

Page 4: ...104 must be installed into a PCIe 3 0 and 4 0 x16 lanes 3 The SSD7204 must be installed into a PCIe 3 0 and 4 0 x8 or x16 lanes 4 Operating system Windows 10 Windows 2016 Windows 2019 A Linux Distribu...

Page 5: ...5 SSD7104 Hardware Front View Full length black anodized fan less heatsink PCIe x16 host interface with Smart Switching...

Page 6: ...6 SSD7204 Hardware Front View Full length black anodized fan less heatsink PCIe x8 host interface with Smart Switching...

Page 7: ...an example Step 1 On the rear of the SSD7204 remove the six screws that secure the unit s heat sink to the PCB After removing the screws carefully remove the heat sink from the SSD7204 Step 2 These 4...

Page 8: ...slot Step 5 Refasten the screw to secure the SSD Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to install the remaining SSD Note Make sure the SSD s are carefully but securely installed into each M 2 port Loose connections can...

Page 9: ...erly aligned with the controller board PCB and that it makes full contact with the thermal pad before refastening it to the SSD7204 If the cover is improperly installed the fan and thermal pad will be...

Page 10: ...isiting the Software Downloads webpage for the latest drivers management interfaces and installation guides Software Download SSD7104 Driver WebGUI Installation Guide https highpoint tech com USA_new...

Page 11: ...er Support If you encounter any problems while utilizing the SSD7104 SSD7204 drive or have any questions about this or any other HighPoint Technologies Inc product feel free to contact our Customer Su...

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