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HighPoint RocketStor 6324AS 24TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt

User Manual for HighPoint RocketStor 6324AS 24TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 2 RAID Array Kit

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• HighPoint RocketStor 6324AS 4-Bay RAID Enclosure with Thunderbolt 2 Adapter Add the speed and storage capabilities of RAID and Thunderbolt 2 to your Windows and Mac computer using the RocketStor 6324AS 4-Bay RAID Solution with Thunderbolt 2 Adapter from HighPoint. This is a manufacturer's kit that includes a 4-Bay Tower Enclosure that has a single Mini-SAS port as well as a Mini-SAS to Thunderbolt adapter with a RAID controller so it may be used with Thunderbolt-compatible computers.
  
  This RAID comes with 4 SATA III / SAS II 3.5" drive bays and is compatible with Windows and Mac systems. The hardware RAID controller is on the RocketStor and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD configurations to deliver the performance and data protection needed by those working with 4K media applications.
  
  This RocketStor features two Thunderbolt 2 ports that each provide up to 20 Gb/s of bandwidth and are also backwards compatible with 10 Gb/s Thunderbolt technology. Thunderbolt technology allows you to daisy-chain up to six devices together such as additional Thunderbolt storage, Thunderbolt displays, Mini DisplayPort devices, and more. The RocketStor 6324AS kit operates at 90-264 VAC and includes a 3.3' / 1.0m Thunderbolt cable, one Mini-SAS cable, an external power adapter, and a limited 1-year warranty.
  Thunderbolt 2 Connectivity
  • The RocketStor 6324AS utilizes high-performance Thunderbolt 2 connectivity in conjunction with Mini-SAS device connectivity and is capable of supporting both RAID Storage, LTO tape drives, and LTO libraries. Each simple and robust Mini-SAS connector can directly support up to 4 SAS/SATA hard drives and 32TB of storage capacity. The second Mini-SAS port on the adapter can be used to support an optional 4-Bay RocketStor 6414S Tower Enclosure, an LTO Tape drive, or a library device.
  RAID Architecture
  • The RocketStor 6324AS is suitable for RAID 5/6 storage applications that require maximum sustained performance. Built-in hardware RAID processors and 512MB of DDR3 onboard cache memory allow the RocketStor 6324AS to work independently and minimize the RAID operation's impact on the host system or system loads. DV Mode Technology intelligently manages the flow of large data blocks and write-back caching to minimize latency and ensure consistent, sustained high-performance transfers for media-rich applications.
  Storage Availability and Accessibility
  • The RocketStor 6324AS has integrated a series of preemptive security measures to maximize storage uptime whenever data is needed. Redundant RAID 5 and 6 protections shield storage configurations from 1 or 2 disk failures, respectively. The RocketStor Storage Health Inspector (SHI) proactively maintains the health of arrays by examining each drive for failed sectors and dynamically repairs and remaps on the fly to keep data available.
  Robust RAID Recovery
  • HighPoint's Hardware RAID solutions come with built-in NVRAM that constantly tracks in-progress writes to preserve the integrity of data in the event of a drive failure or system crash. These solutions also include streamlined recovery procedures while minimizing downtime. Administrators can initialize or schedule RAID verification sessions that check each disk member of an array for parity consistency. If any parity related problems are found, the interface will immediately rebuild the array to ensure the integrity of your data.
  Open-Box Storage Solution
  • The RocketStor 6324AS is a hardware RAID Solution with an "open-box" approach to storage applications. Users have the freedom to use their choice of SAS or SATA storage devices, such as SSDs for performance or large hard disks for maximum capacity. The 6324AS supports drives from virtually all major drive brands including HGST, Seagate, Toshiba, and WDC. Enterprise and NAS drives are recommended for the RocketStor 6324AS, allowing users to tailor storage configurations to meet each application's performance and budget requirements.
  Hybrid Storage Solution: RAID and LTO Tape Devices
  • Users can use the second Mini-SAS device port to add an additional RocketStor 6414S Tower enclosure for RAID expansion or a LTO Tape/Library device for archiving purposes.
  RAID Storage Expansion Ready
  • The RocketStor 6324AS provides many storage expansion options; users can upgrade sub-terabyte single drive configurations to RAID arrays comprised of multiple 8TB hard disks, up to maximum capacity of 32TB. The RocketStor's configurable Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) and RAID Migration allow users to modify RAID configurations or expand existing storage while avoiding complicated and time-consuming backup and restoration procedures.
  RAID Management Suite
  • The RocketStor 6324AS includes a user-friendly web-based management interface available for Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. Novices and experts alike, can quickly and easily configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot RAID configurations and individual storage devices, all from a single, unified software suite. Advanced Management features allow customers to configure email notifications to inform one or more users of changing storage conditions while outside of the work environment and manage storage remotely via a local network connection.
  UPC: 643653632442
• 4 x WD 6TB Red 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (OEM) Designed with home and small office/business customers in mind, the 6TB Red 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD from WD is well-suited for NAS environments with up to eight 3.5" drive bays. Engineered to handle increased workloads, this 6TB drive operates using a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, a 64MB cache, and a rotational speed of 5400 rpm, all of which help to ensure uninterrupted data transfers with a sustained rate of up to 175 MB/s. This drive also features high levels of reliability, with 600,000 load/unload cycles, <10 in 10¹⁴ non-recoverable read errors per bits read, error recovery controls, and 1,000,000 hours MTBF for 1-8 bay NAS systems. Also built into this drive are noise and vibration protection and WD's NASware 3.0 helps increase system compatibility, allowing WD Red drives to be more easily integrated with your existing network infrastructure.

  General Features

  Fill Your NAS with WD Red
  • Built for 1 to 8-bay NAS systems, WD Red lets users store their data in one unit
  NASware 3.0 Technology
  • Built into every WD Red hard drive, NASware 3.0's technology helps improves your system's storage performance by increasing compatibility, integration, upgradeability, and reliability
  Built for NAS Compatibility
  • Desktop drives aren't purpose-built for NAS, but WD Red drives with NASware are. WD's technology helps takes the guesswork out of selecting a drive. WD Red is for small NAS systems and WD's algorithm balances performance and reliability in NAS and RAID environments
  Desktop Drives vs. WD Red
  • Desktop hard drives are not designed for NAS environments. Do right by your NAS and choose a drive with an array of features to help preserve your data and maintain optimum performance. Take the following into consideration when choosing a hard drive for your NAS:
    
  • Compatibility: Without being tested for compatibility with your NAS system, improved performance is not guaranteed
  • Reliability: The always-on environment of a NAS or RAID is a hot one and desktop drives aren't typically tested in those conditions. WD Red is
  • Error Recovery Controls: WD Red NAS hard drives are specifically designed with RAID error recovery control to help reduce failures within the NAS system. Desktop drives are not typically designed for RAID environments where this can be an issue
  • Noise and Vibration Protection: Designed to operate solo, desktop drives offer little or no protection from the noise and vibration faced in a multi-drive system. WD Red drives are designed for multi-bay NAS systems
  WD Red for Home
  • Stream, backup, share, and organize your digital content at home with a NAS and WD Red drives designed to share content to the devices in your home. Red NASware helps increase your drives' compatibility with your devices, TV, stereo, and more
  WD Red for Small Business
  • WD Red is a good hard drive choice for 1 to 8 bay systems. NASware 3.0 allows for integration with your existing network so WD Red can share and backup files at the speed of your business. For larger businesses with up to 16 bays, use WD Red Pro
  3D Active Balance Plus
  • This helps ensure your data is protected from excessive vibration and noise in a NAS or RAID environment. This dual-plane balance control helps reduce the degradation of your drive over time
  Reliability
  • Since your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is essential. With an MTBF of up to 1 million hours, the WD Red drive with NASware 3.0 is designed for 24x7 environments
  Cooler Operations
  • By reducing power consumption, the operating temperature of your NAS stays cooler. With a lower temperature in your system, you can create a more reliable solution for your NAS
  UPC: 718037827582

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• RocketStor 6328 Dual Thunderbolt 2 RAID Adapter
• 3.3' / 1.0 m Thunderbolt Cable
• 4 x Drive Trays
• SFF-8088 (Mini-SAS) Cable
• External Power Adapter
• Mounting Screw Kit
• Limited 3-Year Warranty

• 4 x WD - 6TB Red 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (OEM)

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Technical parameters

• HighPoint RocketStor 6324AS 4-Bay RAID Enclosure with Thunderbolt 2 Adapter

  Number of Bays	4 x 3.5"
  Connections	2 x Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt 2 (20 Gb/s))
  Compatible Drive Interface	SAS-2, SATA III
  Form Factor	Desktop
  RAID Modes	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  Memory	512 MB ECC DDR3
  Operating System Support	Windows, macOS/OS X

  Power Source	Internal Power Supply
  PSU Wattage	1 x 250 W
  AC Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 5 A

  Operating Temperature	41 to 113°F / 5 to 45°C
  Operating Humidity	8 to 90%
  Storage Temperature	-40 to 149°F / -40 to 65°C
  Storage Humidity	5 to 95%

  Cooling	2 x 80 mm Fans
  Status Monitoring	LED Indicator
  Dimensions (W x H x D)	8.4 x 5.3 x 8.7" / 21.4 x 13.4 x 22.0 cm
  Weight	9.9 lb / 4.5 kg

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	14.6 x 14.3 x 14.3"

• 4 x WD 6TB Red 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (OEM)

  Drive Capacity	6.0 TB
  Cache Memory	64 MB

  Interface	SATA III (6 Gb/s)
  Sequential Read Speed	175 MB/s

  Drive Type	HDD
  Form Factor	3.5"
  Noise Level	28.0 dB (Active) 25.0 dB (Idle)

  Spindle Speed (RPM)	5400 RPM

  Load/Unload Cycles	600,000
  Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)	1.0 Million Hours
  Non-Recoverable Read Errors per Bits Read	< 1 in 1014

  Power Draw	5.3 W (Active) 3.4 W (Idle) 0.4 W (Standby)
  Supported Voltage	12 VDC
  Current	1.75 A at 12 VDC

  Operating Shock	30 G / 2.0 ms
  Storage Shock	250 G / 2.0 ms
  Operating Temperature	32 to 149°F / 0 to 65°C
  Storage Temperature	-40 to 158°F / -40 to 70°C

  Certifications	RoHS, as per Manufacturer
  Dimensions (W x H x D)	4.0 x 5.8 x 1.0" / 101.6 x 147.3 x 25.4 mm
  Weight	1.6 lb / 0.8 kg

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.0 x 6.1 x 2.8"

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