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FAQ

  • Do HighPoint NVMe RAID controllers support M.2 NVMe SSD’s with built in heat sinks?

FnL Product Line

  • How do I determine which AIC drive is right for my application?
  • I am interested in the FnL product lines, but the testing reports you provide don’t correspond with my operating system or hardware platform. Are additional reports available?
  • Why is FnL RAID Drives limited to RAID 0, 1, or 1/0? Are any options available for RAID 5, 6, or 50?
  • NVMe RAID & Storage Solutions for VMware platforms
  • Does FnL provide bootable AIC RAID Drives with over 8TB and 7000MB/s of performance?

Determining PCIe lane assignment for your SSD7000 Controller

MacOS

  • macOS Ventura 13.x Support
  • SSD7000 Series Performance Test Guide (mac)
  • SSD7101A-1 – Fan Control for macOS
  • Why do PCIe 3.0 x8 devices (SSD7202, SSD7204) indicate not optimal slots in Mac Pro 2019?
  • Disabling macOS Secure boot and SIP for T2 Systems
  • Why can’t the WebGUI connect to a Thunderbolt RAID Enclosure in macOS?
  • How to manually load the HighPoint NVMe RAID Driver for macOS Big Sur

Windows

  • SSD7505 troubleshoot performance drop dramatically issue
  • Replacing a disk of a bootable RAID 1 array (Windows)
  • SSD7000/6200 Series Performance Test Guide (Windows)
  • RR product can use on VM
  • Microsoft Virtualization Hyper-V Server 2019 Support
  • SSD7000 Series BootRAID Windows Installation Troubleshooting
  • Does the Windows 10 driver support Windows 10 Home or Pro versions?
  • Windows 11 Requires TPM Support
  • A disk has suddenly dropped offline
  • How do I check if TRIM is enabled (Windows)?
  • HighPoint RAID Partition Loss Caused by Windows 11 24h2 Installation Bug

Linux

  • Standard Support Response – Custom Linux Driver ETA for uncommon/non-standard distribution.
  • SSD7000 Series Performance Test Guide (Linux)
  • Requesting Device Drivers for Linux Distributions
  • Can SSD6200 Series NVMe RAID controllers support Clear Linux?
  • Which benchmark utilities are recommended for testing NVMe transfer performance in a Linux Environment?
  • Manually Compiling Linux 5.11 and above
  • What is HighPoint Linux Open-Source Driver?
  • What is a Binary Driver?
  • Why do we recommend installing the Linux opensource driver in addition to the Binary driver?
  • What is Linux Auto-Compile Solution (LACS)?
  • How do I verify what Linux Distributions are supported by a HighPoint RAID controller?
  • I don’t see the driver for the Linux Distribution that I am using. How can I request a driver?
  • Can HighPoint’s Linux Open-Source Drivers support Boot RAID configurations, if the requested Linux distribution (version) is supported by LACS 2.0?
  • Why do Bootable RAID configurations require that the Binary Driver and HighPoint Linux Open-Source Driver both be installed?
  • Can HighPoint Binary Drivers support kernel versions not included with the distribution’s Download package?
  • How do you set up a Linux Boot-RAID or Data-RAID configuration, if we want to use a LACS 2.0 supported distribution, but with an OEM Kernel?
  • What if I need to use a distribution not supported by LACS2.0?
  • We are a Server Builder/Solution Provider. How does LACS2.0 work regarding a kernel update? Will my customers need to manually configure LACS2.0 or prepare safeguards to avoid any downtime?
  • System Builders and Solution Providers looking to incorporate HighPoint’s LACS2.0 solution into a new product or custom Linux distribution can submit inquires to sales@highpoint-tech.com.
  • Collecting logs and driver status information for debugging HighPoint Controllers in Linux

SSD6200 Series Controller

  • How will the SSD6200 notify me if a RAID 1 array experiences a disk failure?
  • SSD6200 RAID Import Feature

SSD7000 Series Controller

  • Why HighPoint SSD7500, SSD7000 Series NVMe RAID controller do not support RAID 5 and 6?
  • How are HighPoint’s SSD7000 series different from other, more common NVMe controllers?
  • SSD7000 controller cannot create RAID0 in UEFI
  • Can I use PCIe 4.0 M.2 Drives with a SSD7100 series controller?
  • Can your NVMe RAID solutions support non-RAID NVMe configurations?
  • Collecting logs and driver status information for debugging HighPoint Controllers in Linux
  • SSD7000 controller is only using ½ of the PCIe bandwidth
  • SSD7000 Series (not) recognize SSDs in System or WebGUI/CLI
  • Is it safe to complete disable or remove the SSD7000 series RAID controller’s cooling fan?
  • Does this SSD7000/SSD7500 series card require a driver to function, or can it be recognized as generic storage?
  • KB-P-How to replace the board to ensure that data will not be lost.
  • SSD7000 Series vs. Motherboard NVMe cards
  • Why is there a Yellow Mark shown for Base System Device?
  • SSD7000 Compatibility Test Report for SolusVM VPS Management System
  • Why is there a Yellow Mark shown for Mass Storage Controller?
  • SSD7140 Cooling Solution Test With 8x Samsung 970 Pro NVMe SSD’s
  • Can SSD7000 series controllers be used in PC’s that incorporate the PLX8747 or similar PCIe switch?
  • AMD RAIDXpert should be disabled when customers are using SSD7000 series controllers with AMD motherboards and a Windows OS.
  • Windows setup error: Cannot install the HighPoint NVMe Controller (SSD7000 Series Boot-RAID configuration).
  • What is the max speed per lane for PCIe 4.0?
  • Can I move a bootable SSD7000 NVMe configuration from one system to another?
  • How 8x Gen 3 SSDs on the SSD7540/SSD7580A can reach 24GB/s
  • How to resolve “failed to map pci bar” error in dmesg
  • How to recover Samsung 980 PRO TurboWrite Performance in a Windows Environment
  • Can PCIe 4.0 NVMe RAID controllers be used with motherboards that only support PCIe 3.0?
  • Can I boot macOS from a single, non-RAID NVMe SSD hosted by the SSD7000 controller?
  • Can PCIe 4.0 NVMe RAID controllers be used with motherboards that only support PCIe 3.0?
  • Which SSD7000 series controllers support bootable RAID or single-SSD configurations?
  • Which SSD7000 series U.2 RAID controller support bootable RAID or single-SSD configurations?
  • Can an ASUS Hyper M.2 array be moved to an SSD7000 series controller?
  • SSD7140/SSD7540: Slow transfer performance or system freeze during file transfer
  • How to Avoid NVMe related Overheating Issues
  • How do I determine the maximum capacity supported by SSD7000 and SSD7500 series controllers?
  • How do I update the SSD7000 driver after a macOS update?
  • Are SSD7000 RAID controllers designed to work 24/7 for many years?
  • Are Dell Precision 5820 workstations compatible with SSD7000/SSD7500 Series NVMe RAID Controllers?
  • Are Supermicro M11SDV-8c-LN4F motherboards compatible with SSD7000/SSD7500SSD6540 Series NVMe RAID Controllers and Enclosures?
  • Will the SSD7140 or SSD7540 support only 6 NVMe SSD’s. Can an array be created using only 6 drives? If so, what performance can I expect using only 6 SSD’s?
  • Which SSD’s are recommended for Threadripper-based motherboards?
  • Can SSD7000 series M.2 NVMe RAID controllers support a PCIe M.2 mobile rack with SFF-8643 connectivity?
  • Are Dell Precision 7920 workstations compatible with SSD7000/SSD7500SSD6540 Series NVMe RAID Controllers and Enclosures?
  • What is the airflow rating (CFM) for the SSD7810’s cooling fans?
  • Why does HighPoint only use Samsung NVMe SSD’s for SSD7000/7500/6200/6540 series test reports?
  • Can I use SSD7000 NVMe RAID controllers with older PCIe 2.0 platforms?
  • Determining PCIe Lane Assignment for your SSD7000 Series Controller(Mac)
  • Determining PCIe Lane Assignment for your SSD7000 Series Controller(Linux)
  • Determining PCIe Lane Assignment for your SSD7000 Series Controller (Windows)
  • Why do I see the following prompt "We couldn't find any drives. To get a storage driver, Click Load driver." when installing Windows to a RAID array?
  • Why do the SSD6444/SSD6444A enclosure's PCIe and RAID LEDs not work?
  • Why do some of the tray lights on the SSD6444/SSD6444A still light up blue after I shut down my system?
  • Why does the Tray light not turn on after I use the U.2 to M.2 adapter?
  • Are there any known compatibility issues with the SSD6444 or SSD6444A?
  • Which M.2 Port should be used to ensure Maximum Performance?
  • Can HighPoint SSD7000 or SSD7500 support VMware ESXi/TrueNAS/FreeBSD?
  • I noticed that several HighPoint U.2/U.3 NVMe AICs provide four physical ports, yet support up to 8 SSDs. The available cables accessories appear to support 2 drives each. Is it possible to get full performance from both SSDs attached to the same cable?
  • Can I Hot-Swap or Hot-Plug M.2 NVMe SSDs with the HighPoint SSD7580B/SSD7580C?
  • Aside from the RAID AIC, are there any prerequisites to consider when implementing a Hot-Plug/Hot-Swap capable storage solution?
  • Are there any known compatibility issues with this product?

RocketStor Series

  • RS6661A – PCIe device compatibility
  • Customer asks how to recover RAID 5 or 6 array after updating the driver.
  • RocketRAID & RocketStor Driver Installation Troubleshooting Guide (Windows)
  • What kind of PCIe cards can I install into the RS6661A?
  • Why does one of my RocketStor enclosures not displayed by the RocketStor WebGUI?
  • Does the RS641xS have any drive capacity limitations?
  • How do I safely unplug a RAID array or disk hosted by the RocketStor 6114V or RocketStor 6124V?
  • What is the PCIe interface requirement for the RocketStor 6114V enclosure?
  • Can RocketStor 643x enclosures be used with third-party SAS Adapters/HBAs?

RocketRAID Series

  • RockectRAID BIOS Utility doesn't support rebuilding
  • Debugging Abnormal RAID Performance in Windows for RocketRAID Controllers or RocketStor Series Enclosures
  • PM Replacement Article
  • Customer is using a third-party Enclosure (or needs port-multiplier support).
  • After using a hard drive with a RocketRAID controller or RocketStor RAID enclosure, it cannot recognized by controllers made by other manufacturers. How do I resolve this?
  • Customer is using an array created with a third party controller – asks if our products will recognize this array?
  • Why does using QuickBIOS cause HDDs not to be fully recognized in WebGUI.
  • Customer reports they are unable to return the RMA unit due to system/scheduling issue
  • Can the RR272x Cross-Sync driver support 2x RR272x controllers?
  • Why is Important to use HighPoint certified cable?
  • Product Upgrade Paths for RocketRAID Series Controllers
  • eSATA Upgrade and Replacement Options
  • RR3700 vs. RR4500 – is DV Mode superior for video applications?
  • Which hard drives, motherboards and operating systems are supported by RocketRAID series controllers?
  • Why can 3rd party RAID arrays not be moved directly to HighPoint RAID Products?
  • How to calculate the estimated time of completion of a RAID Initialization Process
  • How to use PUIS feature in OS—power in standby
  • Driver cannot load after updating macOS
  • I am using a hard drive or SSD that is not included in your product compatibility lists. Is it safe to use this drive with your SAS/SATA RAID controllers?

RocketU Series

  • Reasons for replacing RU1344A to RU1144D or RU1344C
  • I can’t find driver downloads for my RU1xxx controller
  • Are Windows 7 drivers available for HighPoint RocketU 1344A and RocketU 1244A?

Motherboard Compatible Report

  • Is the Dell PowerEdge T440 compatible with SSD7000 Series NVMe RAID Controllers?
  • Is the HP Z2 G5 workstation compatible with HighPoint NVMe RAID controllers?
  • Are HP ProLiant DL385 rackmount servers compatible with SSD6200/SSD7000/SSD7500SSD6540 Series NVMe RAID Controllers and Enclosures?
  • Is the HP DL380 G9 Rackmount compatible with the SSD6204 NVMe RAID Controller?

Other Questions

  • OEM/ODM unit Support Policy – response to end customer inquiry
  • How to set up WebGUI Email notification
  • RMA Rejection Notice – RMA is refused due to customer’s unauthorized alteration or modification of product.
  • Unauthorized Reseller warnings and RMA rejection
  • Use third-party tools (HWInfo & smartmontools ) to obtain hardware information
  • Can I Install an SSD7000 x16 card into a Motherboard x16 PCIe Slot running at x8 lanes or electrical x8 lanes?
  • Which HighPoint Controller support DVD/ATAPI/Tape devices?
  • Do I need to install the WebGUI for HighPoint RocketRAID or SSD7000 Series controllers?
  • Can I use existing HDD/SSD/ NVMe SSD with HighPoint SSD7000, RocketRAID, or RocketStor series products?
  • How do I start the CLI management software for the SSD7000 series controller in Linux?
  • RS6661A-NVMe, SSD7101A-1 – Fan Control for macOS
  • How to request software downloads for EOL product.
  • Definitions for common array/disk status in the WebGUI and CLI
  • Beta software release Customer Feedback Request
  • Can I use third party storage enclosures with HighPoint controller cards?
  • I live in Canada. Does the product pricing on the HighPoint eStore include duties and taxes? If not, how do I cover these costs?
  • How to set up WebGUI Email notification
  • Why do I need to provide log files or screenshots when requesting an RMA?
  • How can I check the status of my RAID array?
  • I have rebuilt or recovered my RAID array, but the volume is still not accessible. How can I resolve this?
  • Do HighPoint RAID controllers support mixed drive configurations?

Standard Responses for Known Issues or Subjects

  • Customer use a SansDigital Enclosure (port-multiplier support)
  • Information Collection Statement
  • Which HighPoint products require that “Above 4G Decoding” be disabled?

WebGUI

  • RAID Expansion (OCE & ORLM)
  • Spare Pool , Auto-Rebuild, and Manually Rebuilding a Critical RAID Array
  • A brief introduction to the functions of the management software (WEBGUI)
  • WebGUI Port Assignment
  • The WebGUI will not start (Windows/macOS)
  • Why HPT Thunderbolt Devices WebGUI Connection Failure in Windows

eStore

  • What is the cutoff time for same day shipment?
  • Can I be exempt from tax?
  • I am in the EU, do I need to provide an EORI number or tax ID number?
  • Can I use my own Shipping Account?
  • How long does it take for HighPoint to process an eStore order?
  • Does HighPoint ship to my location?
  • Is a PayPal account or registration required to purchase from the HighPoint eStore?
  • Can I use a credit card to purchase HighPoint products?
  • HighPoint eStore Delivery ETA
  • How do I cancel an order placed on HighPoint’s eStore?
  • How do I grant HighPoint permission to access my shipping account?
  • What is an import tax ID, which countries will require it, and what are alternatives?
  • Why is a transaction fee required for making a payment on the estore or receiving a refund?
  • Does the HighPoint eStore accept prepaid gift cards?
  • Why do I get a “declined” error message when attempting to pay with a prepaid gift card?

Gen5

  • Payload=256k SSD is not recognized or shows a “Yellow Mark” in the OS. How can it be solved?
  • Why is the Western Digital SN630 NVMe SSD hot-plug recognition slow and takes 20s?
  • The thermal silicone on the Rocket 1608A heat sink is damaged. How do I replace the thermal pad
  • The Dell Precision 7960 Tower Workstation with the Rocket 1608A connected will get a blue screen (BSOD) or get stuck in the logo screen at startup. How can it be solved?
  • Why is the fan not spinning during use, and how can it be solved?
  • Payload=256k SSD is not recognized or shows a “Yellow Mark” in the OS. How can it be solved?
  • Why is the Western Digital SN630 NVMe SSD hot-plug recognition slow and takes 20s?
  • Why do disks become unrecognized after entering the system with a full load of disks (including the Western Digital SN640 or SN630 NVMe SSD), hot-plug all disks, and then hot-plugging the disks back into the system in an unordered fashion?

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