HighPoint Rocket 2720SGL - Manual (Page 3)

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HighPoint Rocket 272x – 8‐Port SAS 6Gb/s PCI‐E 2.0 x8 HBA
The Rocket 272x Series HBA is a high‐performance 8‐Port PCI‐Express
2.0 x8 SAS 6Gb/s HBA, and is designed specifically for cost‐effective
Entry‐Level Storage Applications.
The Rocket 2720SGL has two standardized SFF‐8087 ports and Rocket
2722 has two SFF‐8088 ports. The Rocket 272x Series HBAs is fully
compatible with SAS and SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s devices, including
high‐capacity 3TB or larger hard disks.
Hardware Installation
Installing the Rocket 272x Host Adapter
Note: Make sure the system is powered‐off before installing the Rocket
272x host adapter.
1) Open the system chassis and locate an unused PCI‐E (2.0 or 1.0) ×8
or x16 slot.
2) Remove the PCI slot cover.
3) Gently insert the Rocket 272x card into the PCI‐E slot, and secure
the bracket to the system chassis.
4) After installing the adapter, attach the hard disks or disk enclosure
to the Rocket 272x card using the SATA or SAS cables.
5) Close and secure the system chassis.