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HighPoint RocketRAID 2314 User Manual

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RocketRAID 231x Hardware Description/Installation

The following diagram describes the connector pin definitions for both of these LED
connectors. J3 provides LED support for Disk Failure, while J4 supports Disk Activity.

Pins 1-4 represent each SATAII channel/port (Pin 1 = Port 1, Pin2 = Port 2, etc.).

Pin 5 is for power (VCC, 3.3v)

Note:

these LED connectors were designed for use with SATA and SATAII

backplanes (typically used in hot-swap enclosures or drive bays designed for use

with server chassis). They were not designed for use with standard 2-pin LED’s

(commonly used by desktop chassis).

LED Connections – RR2312

The RocketRAID 2312 provides LED connectors for it’s two internal SATA channels.

Pins 1 and 2 represent SATA channel 1 and 2 respectively. Pins 3 and 4 are not

utilized.

J3 provides LED support for Disk Failure, while J4 supports Disk Activity.

Note:

As with the RR2310 model, these LED connectors were designed for use with

SATA and SATAII backplanes (typically used in hot-swap enclosures or drive bays

designed for use with server chassis). They were not designed for use with standard

2-pin LED’s (commonly used by desktop chassis).

LED Connections – RR2314

The RocketRAID 2314 does not provide LED connectors. It was designed for use

with external drive enclosures, rather than internal disk configurations.

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