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1 RocketU 1144BM Host Controller USB 3.0 Host Adapters for Mac User s Guide Revision: 1.0 Oct. 22, 2012 HighPoint Technologies, Inc. 1

2 Copyright Copyright 2012 HighPoint Technologies, Inc. This document contains materials protected by International Copyright Laws. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed in any form and for any purpose without the express written permission of HighPoint Technologies, Inc. Trademarks Companies and products mentioned in this manual are for identification purpose only. Product names or brand names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective owners. Backup your important data before using HighPoint's products and use at your own risk. In no event shall HighPoint be liable for any loss of profits, or for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising from any defect or error in HighPoint's products or manuals. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of HighPoint. Notice Reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. HighPoint assumes no liability for technical inaccuracies, typographical, or other errors contained herein. 2

3 Table of Contents 1 Features and Specifications Physical Specifications Kit Contents Hardware Description and Installation RocketU 1144BM Host Adapter Board Layout Installing the RocketU 1144BM Host Adapter RocketU 1144BM Host Adapter Driver Installation Driver Installation Verify Installation of the Software Connect Hard Disk to RocketU 1144BM Host Adapter Web RAID Management Interface Web RAID Management Manage Manage - Devices Manage - Array Manage Spare Pool Web RAID Management Event Web RAID Management Task Web RAID Management Setting Maintaining and Rebuilding a RAID Array Maintenance and Verify Maintenance and Rebuilding a Critical RAID Array Add Disk Rebuild RAID Array Web GUI Icon Definition List Thank You Customer Support

4 HighPoint RocketU 1144BM Second Generation 4-Port USB 3.0 PCI-E Gen 2 x4 RAID HBA for Mac Systems The RocketU 1144BM is a second Generation PCI-E 2.0 x4 USB 3.0 HBA designed for Apple Mac Pro's and Mac OS X RocketU 1144BM HBAs benefit from a 2 ounce (oz) copper PCB layer for robust transfer performance and improved energy efficiency. The four Dedicated 5Gb/s USB Ports deliver 20Gb/s of transfer bandwidth, and are optimized for today s fastest USB 3.0 HDD and SSD's, storage docks, and enclosures. Built-in RAID technology and an intuitive Web-based Management interface support a variety of storage configurations including RAID 0, 1, and JBOD. 1 Features and Specifications Host Adapter Architecture Quad 5Gb/s USB 3.0 Super Speed HBA PCI-Express 2.0 x4 Total Transfer Bandwidth up to 20Gb/s Four dedicated 5Gb/s Super Speed USB 3.0 type-a ports Optimized for external USB drives and drive enclosures Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 & 1.1 Hot Swap and Hot Plug RoHS complaint Compliant with xhci (Extensible Host Controller Interface) Specification Support USB RAID 0, 1 and JBOD Arrays 4

5 2 Physical Specifications Host Adapter Dimensions: Size: 96mm x 95.0mm x 19mm EMI: FCC Part 15 Class B and CE Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics: Work Temperature Range: +5 C ~+ 55 C Relative Humidity Range: 5% ~ 60% non-condensing Storage Temperature: -20 C ~ +80 C MTBF: 920,585 Hours Electrical Characteristics: PCI-E 3.3V 12V Power 4W max 1W max 5

6 3 Kit Contents RocketU 1144BM USB 3.0 HBA CD (Driver Software) Quick Installation Guide 6

7 4 Hardware Description and Installation 4.1 RocketU 1144BM Host Adapter Board Layout RocketU 1144BM 4.2 Installing the RocketU 1144BM Host Adapter Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the RocketU host adapter. 1. Open the system chassis. 2. Locate an unused PCI-Express 16 slot. 3. Remove the PCI-Express slot cover. 4. Gently insert the RU series into the PCI-Express slot, and secure the bracket to the system chassis. 5. After installing the adapter, attach the hard disks or disk enclosure to the RU series card using the USB cables. 6. Close and secure the system chassis. RocketU 1144BM 7

8 5 RocketU 1144BM Host Adapter Driver Installation 5.1 Driver Installation Once you have installed the RocketU 1144BM Card and booted your Mac, follow these instructions to install the drivers and the HighPoint Web Manager software: 1. Click System Information icon. 2. Click the item of PCI Cards, you will see four PCI devices. And the driver was not installed. 3. Insert the RocketU Series Software CD into your Mac DVD drive and navigate to the Mac Software package folder: /RocketU/RU1144BM 8

9 4. Double-click on the *.dmg file to mount the disc image containing the Mac OS X software and drivers. 5. Double-click on the installer package labeled to start the installation process. 9

10 6. Follow the on-screen steps to complete the installation process. 10

11 7. After the install has completed, you will be prompted to restart your computer. You will need to restart in order to use the RocketU 1144BM. 11

12 5.2 Verify Installation of the Software 1. Click System Information icon. 2. Click the item of PCI Cards, you will see four PCI devices. And the driver was installed successfully. 12

6 Connect Hard Disk to RocketU 1144BM Host Adapter Connect the hard disk to RocketU 1144BM, please use USB 3.0 Dock and enclosure. HighPoint RocketStor offers two device bays.

13 6 Connect Hard Disk to RocketU 1144BM Host Adapter Connect the hard disk to RocketU 1144BM, please use USB 3.0 Dock and enclosure. HighPoint RocketStor offers two device bays. This innovative dual-5gb/s bay architecture provides an unprecedented level of transfer bandwidth for a USB-based storage solution, delivering the fastest SATA 6G performance possible through USB 3.0 connectivity. 1. Make sure the RocketU 1144BM has been installed into your Mac. 2. Connect the enclosure or hard disk to the RocketU 1144BM with USB 3.0 cables. 3. Allow the drives/enclosure to spin up for a few moments. Once the devices are ready, they will be recognized by the operating system and can be accessed as needed RocketU 1144BM 13

7 Web RAID Management Interface To run the Web RAID Management interface, type the following URL to enter HighPoint Browser Based RAID Management: http://localhost:7402 Note: To use the web-based

14 7 Web RAID Management Interface To run the Web RAID Management interface, type the following URL to enter HighPoint Browser Based RAID Management: Note: To use the web-based RAID management interface, a web browser with XML support is required, e.g. Safari, Firefox or Chrome. In the windows of Web RAID Management Interface, you can see the information of all hard disks those link RocketU 1144BM host adapter. 14

7.1 Web RAID Management Manage The Manage screen will have Logical Device Information and External Drive Information. Logical Device Information is the USB HDD s that are formatted with a file system.

15 7.1 Web RAID Management Manage The Manage screen will have Logical Device Information and External Drive Information. Logical Device Information is the USB HDD s that are formatted with a file system. External Drive Information will display all USB HDD s connected to the RocketU controller. The information will include the Port Number, HDD Model and Total Capacity Manage - Devices Device will provide the detailed HDD information including the Model Number, Serial Number, Firmware, Total Capacity, and the port number where the device is connected to on the RocketU controller. The Unplug button will power down the USB device and allow you remove it safely. 15

7.1.2 Manage - Array Create Array You can create a RAID array with the RocketU controller with the USB devices connected to the RocketU controller.

16 7.1.2 Manage - Array Create Array You can create a RAID array with the RocketU controller with the USB devices connected to the RocketU controller. Supported RAID levels include RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD. Note: The requirements for creating a RAID array are below. JBOD: RAID 0: RAID 1: RAID 5: RAID 10: Also known as Just a Bunch of Disk or Single JBOD. One or more HDD, when two of more HDD are selected, the total capacity is the sum of each HDD. Also known as Stripping, two or more HDD s of the same capacity. Also known as Mirroring, two HDD s of the same capacity. The target HDD capacity must be equal to or larger than the source HDD. Also known as Rotating Parity, three of more HDD s. The capacity of 1 HDD will be lost to parity. Also know as a Mirrored/Stripe, four HDD s, a pair of HDD s will be mirrored then striped together. 16

17 Array Type: Array Name: Choose the RAID type to create. RocketU 1144BM supports RAID 0, 1 and JBOD. Name the RAID Array with a meaningful array name. 17

18 Initialization Method: The RAID initialization is available for RAID level 1, 5 and 10 RAID arrays. RAID initialization will zero out the entire RAID array ensuring a healthy RAID array. There are two initialization methods to choose from Foreground and Quick Init. Quick Init: Will skip the initialization process and allow the user to format the RAID array and being using the RAID array. This method is recommend only if you plan on Verifying the RAID array at a later time. A RAID array that is not fully initialized may have problems rebuilding when a RAID array becomes critical. Note: A. This option will delete all content on the disks. B. This option will not perform disk array initialization. When new HDD s are used this option can be ignored since the there is no data on the hard disks. Foreground: Will zero out the RAID array. The RAID array will not be accessible during the initialization process, it will only be available after initialization is complete. Initialization times are dependent the capacity of the RAID array. The larger total capacity of the RAID array the longer it will take to complete. Note: A. This option will delete all content on the disks. B. The initialization time will be shorter time compared to the "Background" option. The logical disks will not be reported to the OS until the initialization is complete. 18

Select All: Select the number of HDD for the RAID array. 7.1.

automatically help rebuild a degraded redundant RAID. 1.

19 Select All: Select the number of HDD for the RAID array Manage Spare Pool When creating redundant RAID arrays 1 a Spare HDD can be configured to automatically help rebuild a degraded redundant RAID. 1. You will see the following window after click the Spare Pool option. 2. Select the hard disk for spare drive. The following window will be pop-up after click the Add Spare button. 19

20 3. Click the Remove Spare button, the window is as following. 7.2 Web RAID Management Event The Event tab will have a history for all of the Events that have occurred on the RocketU controller and the HDD s. 20

21 7.3 Web RAID Management Task When a RAID array is created, you have the option to perform regularly scheduled maintenance on the RAID array. You can verify the RAID array at a specific Year, Month, Day and Hour and second. 21

7.4 Web RAID Management Setting The Settings for the RocketU controller will include a Rebuild Priority, the Browser Based RAID Management Listening Port, Email Notification Setting and configuration.

22 7.4 Web RAID Management Setting The Settings for the RocketU controller will include a Rebuild Priority, the Browser Based RAID Management Listening Port, Notification Setting and configuration. Rebuild Priority: When a redundant RAID array becomes critical and needs rebuilding, the Rebuild Priority will allow you adjust the amount of system resources dedicated to rebuilding the RAID array. The settings are from Lowest to Highest amount of system resources, highest will rebuild the RAID faster. The default setting is Medium. 22

Lowest: The lowest priority when rebuilding RAID array. All system resources are detected to other tasks. Low: The second lowest priority when rebuilding RAID array.

High: High system resources are utilized to rebuild RAID array. Highest: Highest system resources are utilized to rebuild RAID array.

23 Lowest: The lowest priority when rebuilding RAID array. All system resources are detected to other tasks. Low: The second lowest priority when rebuilding RAID array. All system resources are detected to other tasks. Medium: Medium system resources are utilized to rebuild RAID array. Medium is the default option. High: High system resources are utilized to rebuild RAID array. Highest: Highest system resources are utilized to rebuild RAID array. Rebuild RAID array will have highest system priority over other system task. Browser Based RAID Management Listening Port: Notification Setting: The default listening port is 7402, no other application utilities will use 7402 as listening port. Restricting to localhost access port number means that remote network access of the RAID management utility with the systems IP address will not work. User can get for all Events that occur on HDD events on the RocketU controller. User will be able to receive an for Information, Warnings and Errors that occur on the RocketU controller and to the RAID array or HDD. 7.5 Maintaining and Rebuilding a RAID Array Maintenance and Verify Click on the Maintenance link next to the Status of the RAID array and a Popup will appear. The popup will have the Array Information (Delete, Unplug, Verify, and Rename). 23

Delete: Unplug: Will delete the existing RAID array or single disk JBOD. The HDD s will become legacy HDD s after rebooting. Power down and unplug the HDD.

24 Delete: Unplug: Will delete the existing RAID array or single disk JBOD. The HDD s will become legacy HDD s after rebooting. Power down and unplug the HDD. Verify: Rename: Verifies a redundant RAID Array for bad sector and ensures parity information is built. Rename the RAID when necessary. If left blank the current RAID array name does not change Maintenance and Rebuilding a Critical RAID Array A redundant RAID array can become Critical if a HDD member is missing from the RAID array. The web GUI utility will show that the status of the RAID array is Critical with an Offline Disk. 24

25 7.5.3 Add Disk When a new HDD is added to the RocketU controller it can be used to help rebuild the RAID array. Click on the Add Disk from the Maintenance to add the disk to the RAID array. 25

7.5.4 Rebuild RAID Array When the new disk is Added to the RAID array, the RAID will rebuild. Once the rebuild is complete the status of the RAID array will be Normal again. 7.

26 7.5.4 Rebuild RAID Array When the new disk is Added to the RAID array, the RAID will rebuild. Once the rebuild is complete the status of the RAID array will be Normal again. 7.6 Web GUI Icon Definition List The definitions of each ICON used by the RAID Management interface are listed below. Icon Description The array status is "Normal". The array status is "Critical" - a disk is missing from the RAID array. The array status is "Verifying". This indicates that the array is running a data integrity check. The array status is "Rebuilding". This occurs when the data verification fails or when adding a new disk into the "Critical" array. The array status is "Critical". This indicates that current array needs "rebuild". This icon will also show up on a device in a RAID disk member as needing to "rebuild" its data. The status of the "Array" or "Device" is "Disabled". The array is "Initializing". There are two types of initialization- Foreground and Background. This icon means the RAID array is "Uninitialized". On the RAID array either Foreground 26

27 or Background initialization has stopped (Incomplete). The array has stopped "Initializing". Current status is "Uninitialized". It indicates that the disk is not initialized and will need to be initialized for the 1st time before it can be used with HighPoint RAID card. The device status "Legacy". An existing file system has been created on the HDD. The device is a "Spare". It is used to replace the failed RAID disk member to rebuild automatically Information. Warning. Error. 27

28 8 Thank You Thank you for purchasing the RocketU 1144BM Host adapter. We appreciate your support, and welcome any questions, comments or product suggestions you may have. 28

29 9 Customer Support If you encounter any problem while utilizing RocketU series Host Adapters, or have any questions about this or any other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support Department. HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites: Web Support:

RocketU 1144CM Host Controller

RocketU 1144CM Host Controller 4-Port USB 3.0 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 RAID HBA for Mac User s Guide Revision: 1.0 Dec. 13, 2012 HighPoint Technologies, Inc. 1 Copyright Copyright 2013 HighPoint Technologies,