HighPoint RocketRAID 2522 - Manual (Page 7)

About this Guide
The RocketRAID 2522 SATAII Host Adapter’s User’s Guide provides information
about the functions and capabilities of the host adapter, and instructions for
installing, configuring and maintaining RAID arrays hosted by the adapter.
Introducing the RocketRAID 2522 Host Adapter
The HighPoint RocketRAID 2522 is a multi-functional external Serial ATA II RAID
controller. The RocketRAID 2522 solution is ideal for video streaming / video editing
workstations, back up, and security systems.
Product Features
PCI-e x8 bus (x16 slot compatible)
Two external Mini-SAS connectors
Supports up to 8 hard disks, PM (Port Multiplier) Ready up to 40 disks
Active/Failed disk LED support
SAF-TE (SES2) enclosure management through JP45 connector
BIOS booting support by 512KB Flash Memory
Flash BIOS in OS
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and JBOD
Multi-RAID support
PM support (Port Multiplier)
Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) and Online RAID Level Migration (ORLM)
Quick and Background initialization for quick RAID configuration
S.M.A.R.T monitoring hard drive status for reliability
Hard Drive activity and failed LED support
Automatic disk plug-in/unplug detection and RAID rebuild
Support 64-bit LBA for over 2TB partition
Standard and Web-Browser based RAID Management Software
Command Line Interface (CLI)
SMTP support for email notification
Online array roaming
Hot Swap and Hot Plug
Supports Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and Mac OSX
Introduction
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