SSD7101A-1 - Pilote Highpoint - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	NVMe M.2 RAID Controller
Model	SSD7101A-1
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
Number of M.2 Slots	4 (dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 each)
Supported M.2 Form Factor	M.2 NVMe (e.g., Samsung SSD 960)
RAID Levels	Single RAID disk (0, 1, 10) with variable block size (16K-1024K)
Operating Systems	Windows 10 or later, Linux kernel 3.19 or later
Management Software	HighPoint NVMe Manager (web-based)
Dimensions (PCB only)	Approximately 167.65 mm x 111.15 mm (standard PCIe card)
Weight	Approximately 120 g
Power Consumption	~15 W (via PCIe slot)
Cooling	Passive heatsink (requires adequate airflow)
Data Transfer Performance	Over 8x faster than onboard NVMe, up to 40x faster than SATA SSD
Monitoring Features	S.M.A.R.T. (Storage Health Inspector), event log, email notification
Installation	Easy: insert SSDs, secure with screws, install driver and software
Customer Support	Web support at highpoint-tech.com
Included Accessories	1x controller card, 1x quick installation guide
Compatibility	Refer to official compatibility list for motherboards and SSDs
Reliability	Dedicated PCIe lanes eliminate DMI bottleneck

Frequently Asked Questions - SSD7101A-1 Highpoint

How do I install the SSD7101A-1 in my computer?

Insert the card into a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, secure it with the bracket screw, then install up to four M.2 NVMe SSDs by removing the front panel, inserting each SSD, and fastening screws. Refer to the manual for step-by-step instructions.

Which operating systems are supported?

Windows 10 or later and Linux with kernel 3.19 or later. Drivers are available from the HighPoint website.

How do I install drivers on Windows?

Download the Windows driver package from the HighPoint website, extract it, and run setup.exe. Follow the wizard and reboot. The controller will appear under Storage Controllers in Device Manager.

Can I use the SSD7101A-1 with any M.2 NVMe SSD?

It supports standard M.2 NVMe SSDs, but for optimal compatibility, check the official compatibility list on the HighPoint website.

What RAID levels are supported?

The SSD7101A-1 supports a single RAID disk which can be configured as RAID 0, 1, or 10. The block size can be adjusted from 16K to 1024K.

How do I monitor the health of my SSDs?

Use the HighPoint NVMe Manager. Go to the SHI (Storage Health Inspector) tab to view S.M.A.R.T. data for each SSD, including temperature, total bytes written, and more.

What should I do if the card is not detected?

Ensure the card is fully seated in the PCIe slot, the system meets requirements, and drivers are installed. Verify in Device Manager under Storage Controllers. If issues persist, check the compatibility list or contact support.

Can I add or replace an SSD after the RAID is created?

First, delete the existing RAID disk (this destroys all data), then install the new SSD(s) and create a new RAID disk using the NVMe Manager.

Does the SSD7101A-1 require external power?

No, it is powered entirely through the PCIe slot. Typical power consumption is around 15W.

How do I clean or maintain the card?

Keep the card dry and dust-free. Use compressed air to remove dust from the heatsink. Avoid touching the circuit board and SSDs without proper anti-static precautions.

USER MANUAL SSD7101A-1 Highpoint

4x M.2 Port to PCIe 3.0 x16 NVMe RAID Controller

User Guide

V1.00

Table of Contents

SSD7101A-1 Overview....3

Kit Contents....3

System Requirements......4

SSD7101A-1 Hardware ....5

Setting up the SSD7101A-1 for a Windows operating system ....8

Setting up the SSD7101A-1 for a Linux Distribution....11

Using the HighPoint NVMe Manager....11

Customer Support....18

SSD7101A-1 Overview

The SSD7101A-1 is the industry's fastest NVMe M.2 RAID Controller. Designed for high-end desktop & workstation platforms, it is capable of delivering transfer performance over 8x faster than onboard NVMe solutions, and over 40x faster than conventional SATA SSD's. The SSD7101A-1 RAID Controller's unique hardware architecture provides dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 (32Gb/s) bus bandwidth for each M.2 SSD, and unlocks the true performance potential of NVMe based storage configurations.

Key Features

• Dedicated PCIe 3.0 x16 bus bandwidth
• Dedicated PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth for each NVMe M.2 SSD
• Over 8X faster than NVMe storage locked behind Intel DMI 3.0
- Independent, Stand-Alone NVMe SSD Solution
- Scale Performance across Multiple SSD7101A-1 NVMe RAID Controllers
• Supports Windows & Linux Systems

Kit Contents

• 1x SSD7101A-1 Controller Card
• 1x Quick Installation Guide

System Requirements

PC Requirements

• Windows 10 or later
  • Linux Kernel 3.19 or later

For motherboard and SSD compatibility list, please refer to the below link: SSD7101A-1 Compatibility list

SSD7101A-1 Hardware

Front View

Top-down view of a black rectangular electronic device with a circular button and gold resistor on a circuit board (no visible text or symbols)

NVMe Drive Installation:

Step 1. On the rear of the SSD7101A-1, remove the six screws that secure the unit's front panel to the PCB.

Close-up of a green printed circuit board with orange circular annotations highlighting specific components (no readable text or symbols)

After removing the screws, carefully remove the front panel from the SSD7101A-1.

Step 2. These 4 screws are used to install the NVMe SSD's.

Top-down view of a green printed circuit board with electronic components and a central chip (no visible text or symbols)

Step 3. The SSDs should be installed from top to bottom. To begin, remove the top screw.

Close-up of a green electronic circuit board with two metallic connectors and mounting holes, no visible text or symbols.

Step 4. Gently insert the SSD into the slot.

Step 5. Refasten the screw to secure the SSD.

Close-up of a green printed circuit board with a black NAM-550 microprocessor and metal fittings (no readable text or symbols)

Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to install the remaining SSDs.

Step 6. Replace the front panel after installing all SSDs

Step 7. On the rear of the SSD7101A-1, refasten the 6 screws that were removed in step 1.

Setting up the SSD7101A-1 for a Windows operating system

1. Verifying Installation

After booting Windows, open Device Manager, and expand Disk drives. The installed NVMe Samsung SSD 960 should be displayed:

2. Driver Installation

1) Download the Windows driver package from the HighPoint website: http://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd7101a-1-download.htm
2) Once downloaded, locate the folder you downloaded the driver to. Extract the driver package and double click the setup.exe file to start the Driver Setup Wizard.

3) Follow the wizard and reboot system to complete the driver installation.

4) Rebooting. A RocketNVME RAID Controller entry should be displayed under Storage Controllers:

1. Installing the HighPoint NVMe Manager software

The HighPoint NVMe Manager is used to configure and monitor the SSD7101A-1. Download the HighPoint NVMe Manager Software package from the HighPoint website:

http://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd7101a-1-download.htm

1) Extract the package and double-click the setup.exe program to install the software.
2) The HighPoint NVMe RAID Manager will configure the SSD7101A-1 NVMe drive automatically after installation is complete.
3) Open Windows Disk Management and check to make sure the SSD drive is configured.

4) Create and format the partition using Disk Management to start using the SSD7101A-1 drive.

Setting up the SSD7101A-1 for a Linux Distribution

Please download the Linux Software Package from the HighPoint Website:

http://highpoint-tech.com/USA_new/series-ssd7101a-1-download.htm

Please follow the Linux Installation guide included with the software package to install and setup the SSD7101A-1 drive.

Using the HighPoint NVMe Manager

1. Starting the HighPoint NVMe Manager

Double click the Desktop ICON to start the Web browser. It will automatically log-in to the HighPoint NVMe Manager using the default password.

The password can be set after the first log-in. To change the password, select Setting>Security from the menu bar (see page 15 for more information).

2. Verify the SSD7101A-1 Status

The Manage Tab will display the status of the installed SSD7101A-1. The Virtual Disk is listed under Logic Device Information. The individual M.2 SSDs are listed under Physical Device Information.

3. Manage the RAID disk

The SSD7101A-1 only supports one RAID disk, and NVMe Manager will automatically configure this RAID disk after the software has been installed. If you need to add another M.2 SSD, you must first delete the existing RAID disk, and then re-create a new RAID disk using all of the M.2 SSDs.

To delete an existing RAID disk:

Under Logical Device Information, click the Maintenance link located to the right of the Status column. Click the Delete button from the pop-up Array Information Window:

Warning:

Deleting the RAID disk will destroy all data on the existing RAID array. Please make sure to back up important data before proceeding.

Rename a RAID disk:

The NVMe Manager will automatically name a RAID disk as RAID_NVME. It will display the disk name under the system device list. You may rename the RAID disk at any time, by clicking Maintenance and accessing the Array Information window.

To create a new RAID disk:

1) Click the Create Array link from the Manage page:

2) Review the array settings and confirm RAID creation. The SSD7101A-1 supports variable RAID Block Sizes from 16K to 1024K. You may adjust the RAID Block size from the Create Array page. Click the Create Button to create the RAID disk.

4. Product Information and Settings

The Setting page includes Product Information, Email notification and Security settings.

Product Information:

This section reports the SSD7101A-1's PCI Bus information and PCIe Link status.

Email Notification:

This feature allows you to configure email notification. You can instruct NVMe Manager to send all, or specific Event Log notifications to an Email address of your choice.

Security:

This option allows you to set the NVMe Manager's Log-in port number and Password.

5. Event log

All NVMe Manager operations and disk status updates will be recorded to the Event log. The Event log can be downloaded and saved to a file by clicking the Download button.

The Clear button can be used to delete all entries and reset the event log.

Warning:

We recommend downloading and saving a copy of the current Event Log before using the Clear option.

6. SHI (Storage Health Inspector)

The SHI page will display S.M.A.R.T. data for each individual M.2 SSD. Click the Detail link to the right of each SSD to view the corresponding S.M.A.R.T. attributes. The SSD's TBW (Total Bytes Written) information may help you review and track the SSD's life cycle.

Manage	Setting	Event	SHT	Logout	Help
Storage Health Inspector(SHI)
Port#	Device Serial Number		RAID	Temperature	Total Bytes Written	S.M.A.R.T
1	S3ESNX0106927R		RAID_NVME	Normal	28.97 TB	Detail
2	S3ESNX0106901R		RAID_NVME	Normal	31.39 TB	Detail
3	S3ESNX0106493B		RAID_NVME	Normal	31.17 TB	Detail
4	S3ESNX0106922W		RAID_NVME	Normal	31.07 TB	Detail
Device Name	Device_1_1
Model Number	NVMe Samsung SSD 960
Temperature Celsius 22
NVME S.M.A.R.T Attributes
Name				Value
Critical Warning				0x0
Composite Temperature (C)				22
Available Spare				100%
Available Spare Threshold				10%
Percentage Used				11%
Data Units Read				0x3fb452d
Data Units Written				0x3b5735d
Host Read Commands				0x108c6260
Host Write Commands				0xfb7c00e
Controller Busy Time				0x733
Power Cycles				0x90
Power On Hours				0x35
Unsafe Shutdowns				0x36
Media and Data Integrity Errors				0x0
Number of Error Information Log Entries				0x184
Warning Temperature Time				0x0
Critical Composite Temperature Time				0x0
Temperature Sensor 1 (C)				22
Temperature Sensor 2 (C)				27

Customer Support

If you encounter any problems while utilizing the SSD7101A-1 drive, 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/

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