HighPoint Technology RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis Installation Guide

HighPoint Technology RocketStor 6661A Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion

Chassis

Product Information

The RocketStor 6661A is a ThunderboltTM 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis that allows you to add PCIe x4, x8, or x16 cards to your ThunderboltTM 3 capable computing platform. It is compatible with various cards such as media capture, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, storage/RAID controller cards, or PCIe NVMe drives. The enclosure features a rugged, ultra-slim, aluminum design with dual ThunderboltTM 3 ports for easy connectivity. It also includes dual ultra- quiet, high-efficiency cooling fans and an external 60W power supply. The RocketStor 6661A is designed for compact form-factor workstations and portable computers and is fully compatible with Mac platforms. It supports easy plug and play design and allows daisy-chaining of up to six ThunderboltTM devices.

Key Features:

• Rugged, Ultra-Slim, Aluminum Enclosure
• Dual ThunderboltTM 3 Ports
• Supports one full height x1, x4, x8 or x16 PCIe card
• Dual Ultra-Quiet, High-Efficiency Cooling Fans
• External 60W Power Supply
• Easy Plug and Play design
• Daisy-chain up to six ThunderboltTM devices

Product Usage Instructions

1. System Requirements:

   • PC or Mac System with ThunderboltTM 3 support
   • Windows 10, macOS 10.10 or later

2. What’s in the box:

   • RocketStor 6661A enclosure
   • Quick Installation Guide
   • Power Adapter
   • ThunderboltTM 3 Cable
   • Screws for PCIe card mounting

3. Setup Procedures:

4. Open the RocketStor 6661A chassis by turning the two
   Thumbscrews counterclockwise and remove the cover.

5. Gently install the PCIe card and secure it with the supplied
   screws.

6. Close the RocketStor 6661A chassis and connect the Power
   Adapter to the RocketStor 6661A.

7. Connect the RocketStor 6661A to the host system using a
   ThunderboltTM cable.

8. Verifying installation:

   • For macOS:
   1. Click the Apple icon on top left of the screen, and select About This Mac, and then select More Info.
   2. Select System Report, and click Thunderbolt on left side of the System Information pane.
   3. The RocketStor 6661A device should be listed under Thunderbolt Bus.
   4. Click PCI cards on the left side to verify the PCIe card is detected. Install the card’s driver if needed.
   5. Check the manufacturer’s support page and download the latest Thunderbolt aware driver available for the PCIe card.
   • For Windows:

   1. Install the Thunderbolt Software from the system motherboard provider first.

   2. After connecting the RocketStor 6661A to the system, a pop-up window should be displayed asking you to approve or reject the
      Thunderbolt Device connection.

   3. Select Always Connect from the drop-down menu, then click OK.

   4. If the RocketStor 6661A is not detected by your system, double check the power adapter and ThunderboltTM cable connections. Check the Power Indicator LED to make sure the unit is powered on.

9. Support Information:

If you encounter any problems or have any questions about the HighPoint RocketStor 6661A or any other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support Department. Web Support: http://www .highpoint-tech.com/websupport/

HighPoint RocketStor 6661A

The RocketStor 6661A allows you to quickly add any PCIe x4, x8 or x16 card to your Thunderbolt™ 3 capable computing platform, such as media capture, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, storage/RAID controller cards or PCIe NVMe drives. The ultra slim, lightweight design is ideal for compact form-factor workstation and portable computers, and is fully compatible with Mac platforms.

Key features:

• Rugged, Ultra-Slim, Aluminum Enclosure
• Dual Thunderbolt™ 3 Ports
• Supports one full height x1, x4, x8 or x16 PCIe card
• Dual Ultra-Quiet, High-Efficiency Cooling Fans
• External 60W Power Supply
• Easy Plug and Play design
• Daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt™ devices

System Requirements

• PC or Mac System with Thunderbolt™ 3 support
• Windows 10, macOS 10.10 or later

What’s in the box

• RocketStor 6661A enclosure
• Quick Installation Guide
• Power Adapter
• Thunderbolt™ 3 Cable
• Screws for PCIe card mounting

RocketStor 6661A Hardware

Setup Procedures

Step 1: Open the RocketStor 6661A chassis by turning the two Thumbscrews counterclockwise and remove the cover.

Step 2: Gently install the PCIe card and secure it with the supplied screws.

Step 3: Close the RocketStor 6661A chassis and connect the Power Adapter to the RocketStor 6661A.

Step 4: Connect the RocketStor 6661A to the host system using a Thunderbolt™ cable.

Note,
The RocketStor 6661A design is compliant with Thunderbolt™ power management – it does not require a built-in power switch.
The RocketStor 6661A will automatically power on when connected to the host system using a Thunderbolt™ cable.

Verifying installation

Verify the installation -macOS

The macOS will automatically recognize the device after booting up. To verify the RS6661A driver status;
Click the Apple icon on top left of the screen, and select About This Mac, and then select More Info. Next, select System Report, and click Thunderbolt on left side of the System Information pane. The RocketStor 6661A device should be listed under Thunderbolt Bus:

Click PCI cards on the left side to verify the PCIe card is detected.
Please install the card’s driver, if needed. Check the manufacturer’s support page and download the latest Thunderbolt aware driver available for the PCIe card.

Verify the installation -Windows
Please install the Thunderbolt Software from the system motherboard provider first.
After connecting the RocketStor 6661A to the system, a pop-up window should be displayed asking you approve or reject the Thunderbolt Device connection.

Select “Always Connect” from the drop-down menu, then click OK.

Note,
If the RocketStor 6661A is not detected by your system, please double check the power adapter and Thunderbolt™ cable connections. Check the Power Indicator LED to make sure the unit is powered on.

Support information

If you encounter any problems while utilizing the HighPoint RocketStor 6661A, 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/

Mar. 13, 2018
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