Highpoint RocketStor 6421VS Quick Installation Guide

RocketStor 6421VS

Brand: Highpoint

Model: RocketStor 6421VS

Type: Quick Installation Guide

Highpoint RocketStor 6421VS is a 4-bay rackmount enclosure for building high-performance RAID storage arrays. It supports various RAID levels including 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD. The 6421VS can be used to expand storage capacity and enhance data protection in various applications such as video editing, graphic design, and scientific research. Additionally, it is compatible with Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, and macOS operating systems, making it a versatile storage solution for different environments.

Highpoint RocketStor 6421VS is a 4-bay rackmount enclosure for building high-performance RAID storage arrays. It supports various RAID levels including 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD. The 6421VS can be used to expand storage capacity and enhance data protection in various applications such as video editing, graphic design, and scientific research. Additionally, it is compatible with Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, and macOS operating systems, making it a versatile storage solution for different environments.

RocketStor 6421VS

Value RAID Class 4-Bay Rackmount Enclosure

Quick Installation Guide

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Product Overview

The RocketStor 6421VS includes a 1U-4 Bay enclosure and a

HighPoint RocketRAID 644LS HBA (Host Bus Adapter). This

pamphlet gives you a brief overview of the components you

should find in your package as well as the basic steps for getting

set up.

Kit Contents

Item

Count

Enclosure

1

HighPoint RocketRAID 644LS

1

HDD Trays

4

Mini-SAS (SFF-8088) Cables

1

Power Cord

1

NetStor Manual CD-ROM

1

HDD mounting screws

16

Key for HDD Trays

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Operating Systems Supported



Windows / Windows Server

 Linux: RedHat Enterprise, OpenSUSE, Fedora Core, Debian,

and Ubuntu

 FreeBSD (9.3 and later)

 Mac OSX 10.6 and later (drivers are embedded in OSX 10.9

and later)

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Hardware Installation

Set up the Enclosure (See NetStor enclosure Quick Installation Guide)

1. Place the Enclosure on a flat surface

2. Place physical drives in each disk tray (up to 4). Slide the locking

mechanism to the left, when tab pops out, pull the disk tray out.

3. Place each hard disk in tray as shown below. Then place disk trays

back into enclosure.

4. Connect the enclosure to both power receptacles.

Set Up HBA

1. Insert the included RocketRAID 644LS into an available PCIe 2.0 x4

or compatible PCIe slot on your PC/Mac motherboard

Connect the HBA and enclosure together with a mini-SAS to mini-SAS

connector (SFF-8088)

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Driver and WebGUI Installation

The latest drivers and WebGUI versions are found online at our

website:

Windows/Linux/FreeBSD: www.highpoint-tech.com

Mac: www.hptmac.com

Direct Links to RR644LS download page provided below (subject

to change):

 Windows/Linux/FreeBSD: http://highpoint-

tech.com/USA_new/series_rr600-download.htm

 Mac: http://www.hptmac.com/product-

Introduction.php?_index=103&view_type=download

Creating RAID Arrays (Supported RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 10, and

JBOD)

Login to WebGUI (Default user: hpt / pass: RAID) > Click Logical

Tab > Click Create Array. (For more information, refer to the

RS6421VS user manual posted online)

Have problems, questions, or comments?

Contact Us:

Online Support

http://www.highpoint-tech.com/websupport/

Phone Support

(408)240-6108

May 18, 2015

Copyright 2015 HighPoint Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Highpoint RocketStor 6421VS Quick Installation Guide

RocketStor 6421VS

Brand: Highpoint

Model: RocketStor 6421VS

Type: Quick Installation Guide

Highpoint RocketStor 6421VS is a 4-bay rackmount enclosure for building high-performance RAID storage arrays. It supports various RAID levels including 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD. The 6421VS can be used to expand storage capacity and enhance data protection in various applications such as video editing, graphic design, and scientific research. Additionally, it is compatible with Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, and macOS operating systems, making it a versatile storage solution for different environments.

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