Rocket 620 - Controller Highpoint - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	SATA Controller (6Gb/s)
Model	Rocket 620
Interface	PCI-Express 2.0 x1 (compatible with PCIe 1.0)
Number of Ports	2 independent SATA 6Gb/s ports (internal or external)
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 600 MB/s per port
Compliance	AHCI, Hot Plug
Supported Devices	SATA HDD, SSD, Optical Drives
Operating Systems	Windows XP/2003, Linux, Mac OS X 10.6 (Intel)
Power Source	Bus-powered via PCIe slot
Form Factor	Low-profile PCIe card
Kit Contents	Adapter, 2 SATA cables, Software CD, Quick Installation Guide
Certifications	FCC Part 15 Class B, CE
Special Features	AHCI, Hot Plug, Green power efficient
Device ID	0x9123
Maximum External Interface Speed	SATA 6Gb/s: 600 MB/s; SATA 3Gb/s: 300 MB/s

Frequently Asked Questions - Rocket 620 Highpoint

How do I install the HighPoint Rocket 620?

Power off your system, open the chassis, insert the Rocket 620 into an unused PCI-Express slot (x1, x4, x8, or x16), secure the bracket, attach your SATA devices using the included cables, then power on.

What operating systems are supported?

Windows XP/2003, Linux, and Mac OS X 10.6 (Intel-based Mac). The controller is AHCI compliant, so it works out of the box in many cases, but Windows may require driver installation from the included CD.

Does the Rocket 620 support hot plug?

Yes, the controller is AHCI compliant, which supports hot plug functionality for SATA devices.

What is the maximum transfer speed?

Each port supports up to 6 Gb/s (600 MB/s) when used with SATA 6 Gb/s devices. It is backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s (300 MB/s) and SATA 1.5 Gb/s.

Can I use SSDs with the Rocket 620?

Yes, the controller is compatible with SATA SSDs, HDDs, and optical drives.

How do I obtain drivers?

Drivers are included on the software CD that comes with the adapter. For Windows 2000/XP/2003, you need to install them manually. For Linux and Mac, they are often built-in. You can also download drivers from the HighPoint website.

Is the Rocket 620 compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s devices?

Yes, it is backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s and SATA 1.5 Gb/s devices, though the speed will be limited to the device's maximum.

What is the device ID for the Rocket 620?

The device ID is 0x9123, which you can see in the device manager or BIOS.

How can I verify that the controller is detected?

On a PC, the Rocket 600 BIOS should appear during startup. On a Mac, the system automatically detects and installs the driver. On Windows, you can check Device Manager under 'Storage Controllers' for the HighPoint device.

Where can I get technical support?

Contact HighPoint customer support via email at [e-mail], by phone at 408-942-5800 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST), or visit their website at www.highpoint-tech.com.

USER MANUAL Rocket 620 Highpoint

Rocket 600 Series 6Gb/s SATA Controllers

(Rocket 620 and Rocket 622)

Close-up of two green PCI expansion card modules with visible circuitry and connectors (no text or symbols)

Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents

Part 1 HighPoint Cover Page......Page1

Part 2- Introductory page ......Page3

a. What is eSATA 3.0....Page3
b. Rocket600 Family Series......Page3
c. Rocket600 feature list...... Page3
d. Maximum External Interface Speed Page3

Part 2 Kit Contents and System Requirement......Page4

a. Kit Content...... Page4
b. System Requirement –
Macintosh - Intel based MacPro platform (10.6)
PC -AHCI compliant or Window XP, 2003 Platforms...... Page4

Part 3 Hardware Installation procedure...... Page4

Part 4 System Installation Procedure...... Page5

Part 5 Contact Information......Page7

Customer Support

Part 6 FCC Certification Information......Page8

FCC Certification results into this section

Part 2- Introductory page

What is eSATA 3.0?

eSATA stands for External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. eSATA provides the fastest data transfer rates or up to 6Gb/s (600MB/s) for external devices.

Rocket600 SATA 6Gb/s Series

The Rocket 600 Series Host Adapters are the industry first PCI-Express 2.0 x1 host adapters that deliver 500MB/s throughput. The Rocket 600 series have 2 independent 6Gb/s connectors for internal or external connectivity. It is ideal for those who need fast, efficient and reliable storage for their PC or Mac system.

Rocket600 Feature List

• PCI-Express 2.0 x1 (Compatible with PCI-Express 1.0)
- 600MB/s per port
• Industry Standard AHCI Compliant
- Plug-n-Play Ready
- Out-of-the-Box Ready for Windows, Linux and Mac OSX (Check AHCI detail OS support list)
- Hot Plug
• Compatible with SATA HDD, Optical Drives, SSD, etc
• Power Efficient – Going Green Saves Green

Maximum Interface Speed

Part 2 Kit Contents and System Requirement

Kit Content

• Rocket 600 Series Host Adapters (Rocket 620 or Rocket 622)
  • 2 SATA Cables for Rocket 620
• Software CD for (Windows 2000/XP/2003)
• Quick Installation Guide

System Requirement

• Macintosh – Intel based Mac Pro platform with Mac OS X (10.6)
• PC –AHCI compliant or Window XP, 2003 Platforms

Part 3 Hardware Installation Procedure

Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the Rocket 600 Series Host Adapter.

Step 1 Open the system chassis and locate an unused PCI-Express 2.0 or 1.0 slot (x1, x4, x8 or x16) slot.

Step 2 Remove the PCI slot/bracket cover.

Step 3 Gently insert the Rocket 600 series host adapter into the PCI-Express slot, and secure the bracket to the system chassis.

Step 4 After installing the adapter, attach the devices to the host adapter using the required data cable.

Part 4 System Installation Procedure

Verifying Detection of Rocket 600 Series

Please follow below table to verify the detection of Rocket 600 Series controller.

PC	After installing the Rocket 600 controller, PC System will pop up the Rocket 600's BIOS on starting:
Mac	Mac systems will automatically detect and install the driver for Rocket 600 Series controller.Rocket 600 Series controller's device ID: “0x9123”

Window

Windows 2000/XP/2003

Installation of the Rocket 600 series for Windows 2000/XP/2003 requires a driver installation from the software CD.

System will pop up the new Hardware install Wizard after install the Rocket 600 Series controller, please follow this Wizard to install the driver:

The driver of Rocket 600 series controller locates to:

Software CD:\Software Installation Package\Driver\Windows\

Part 5 Contact Information

Customer Support

If you encounter any problems while utilizing the RocketRAID600 Series Host Adapters, or have any questions contact our Customer Support Department.

Contact Information

E-mail address: [e-mail]

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

Phone: [phone]

9:00AM-5:00PM, Pacific Standard Time

Additional information about HighPoint products is available from our web sites:

http://www.highpoint-tech.com

http://www.hptmac.com

http://www.hptesata.com

Part 6 FCC Certification Information

FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

European Union Compliance Statement This Information Technologies Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives:

• European Standard EN55022 (1998) Class B
• European Standard EN55024 (1998)