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RocketCache

 

3240X8

 

6Gb/s

 

SATA/SAS

 

Host

 

Adapter

 

with

 

SSD

 

Cache

 

Technology

 

User’s Guide

v1.1

 

Summary of Contents for RocketCache 3240X8

Page 1: ...RocketCache 3240X8 6Gb s SATA SAS Host Adapter with SSD Cache Technology User s Guide v1 1 ...

Page 2: ...lation Windows 7 Vista 2008 5 Using RocketCache software utility 6 1 RocketCache Software installation 6 2 RocketCache Management Software Overview 7 3 Build RocketCache 8 4 Caching Model Selection 9 5 Manage RocketCache 10 6 Delete RocketCache Logical Device 14 7 View Event log 15 Customer Support 16 FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement 17 ...

Page 3: ... Storage Applications Combine your hard disks and SSD s into a single high performance RocketCache Drive using one of four specialized Caching Methods The easy to use RocketCache Software Interface allows you tailor Caching configurations that are best suited to your specific applications and storage requirements Kit contents RocketCache 3240X8 controller Software CD Mini SAS SFF 8087 to SATA cabl...

Page 4: ...t the RocketCache 3240X8 host adapter into the PCI E slot and secure the bracket to the system chassis 4 After installing the adapter attach the hard disks or disk enclosure to the RocketCache 3240X8 host adapter using the Mini SAS cable 5 Close and secure the system chassis RocketCache 3240X8 BIOS After installing the RocketCache 3240X8 host adapter and power on the system the BIOS should post Ve...

Page 5: ...sion to continue select Continue 3 When asked to search online select Don t Search Online 4 Select I don t have disc show me other options 5 Select Browse my computer for driver software 6 Browse to the location of the driver and click Next Driver location RocketCache Software CD RC3240X8 Driver Windows 7 Select the driver folder 8 When asked Would you like to install this driver software select I...

Page 6: ...ty a Browse to the location of the software utility Driver location RocketCache Software CD RC3240X8 Utility Windows b Double click and run the Setup program to start installation c Follow the instruction of the software installation wizard d After the installation finished double click the shortcut on the desktop to start the RocketCache software ...

Page 7: ... based software utility After starting the software it will switch to the Overview tab This tab will show all the Single Drives informant and the RocketCache HBA s information HBA s BIOS can also be flashed from this tab Browse to the BIOS binary file and click Submit to flash the BIOS ...

Page 8: ...Models for different applications To build RocketCache a Chose and Select the Caching Model b Check and Select the HDD and SSD c Click Create button to complete the RocketCache Building Note If the HDD SSD status is Legacy mode it cannot be used to build RocketCache Try Initialize Devices from the Overview tab before building RocketCache ...

Page 9: ...rectly to disk High Performance with Cache Protection Requirements 1 or more HDD s 1 or more SSD s High Protection and Cache Performance This mode provides high level of data protection with improved access speeds Multiple copies of each file are permanently stored on the hard disks High Protection with Cache Performance Requirements 2 HDD s 1 or more SSD s Maximum Protection This caching mode pro...

Page 10: ...n Cache The SSD Member of the RocketCache virtual disk has been removed or lost The SSD cache of the RocketCache can be removed if needed Add Remove SSD cache To add the SSD cache to a non Cache mode RocketCache virtual disk i Switch to the Manage RocketCache tab ii Chose the cache mode iii Check to select the SSD then click the add button to add SSD cache ...

Page 11: ... will be Non Cache mode If SSD unexpected lost or off line Critical status RocketCache lost one HDD member If the High Protection and Maximum Protection model RocketCache content two HDDs the two HDDs will be set as mirrored mode as the member of the RocketCache If one of the mirrored HDD lost or off line the RocketCache will be at Critical status Critical status is a degrade status of protection ...

Page 12: ...ill automatic detect the new HDD The new HDD will list under the Overview table Single disk as Legacy mode c Click Initialize button to initialize the disk d Switch to the Manage RocketCache tab and click the Maintenance link follow the RocketCache disk e Click the Add disk button from the pop up windows f Select the new disk and start rebuilding RocketCache ...

Page 13: ... rebuilding percentage can be checked under the Overview tab of the RocketCache software Disabled status High Performance model and Cache Performance model RocketCache lost the SSD unexpected Or the High Performance model RocketCache lost HDD member Note Once the RocketCache be Disabled status all the data will be lost ...

Page 14: ...Switch to the Manage RocketCache tab b Click the Maintenance link follow the RocketCache or Logical Device It will of the pop up the Management Information window c Click the Delete button to delete the Device Note All the data will be lost after delete the RocketCache or Logical Device ...

Page 15: ...14 7 View Event log Switch to the Log tab of the RocketCache Management software to View the all Event ...

Page 16: ...cket series host adapter or have any questions about this or any other HighPoint Technologies Inc product feel free to contact our Customer Support Department Web Support http www highpoint tech com websupport HighPoint Technologies Inc websites http www highpoint tech com ...

Page 17: ... try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications not expressly approved by the manufactu...

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