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RocketStor 6661A-mSAS2
Thunderbolt™ 3 to 2x Mini-SAS Port Adapter
(8x SAS/SATA Channels)
Thunderbolt™ 3 to 2x Mini-SAS Ports (SFF-8088)
Cost-effective, high-speed, mass-storage RAID solution for Thunderbolt™ 3 Connectivity
Integrated RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 & JBOD Support
Directly supports up to 8x 6Gb/s SAS or SATA drives and up to 112TB of Storage Capacity
Works with any Thunderbolt™ 3 capable Mac or PC
Cost Effective High-Speed Mass Storage RAID Solution
The RocketStor 6661A-mSAS2 delivers robust RAID protection, high-performance data throughput, and mass-storage capability, via a single Thunderbolt™ 3 connection. Each RocketStor 6661A-mSAS2 is powered by our industry proven Turbo RAID technology and features two industry-standard external Mini-SAS ports (SFF-8088) which can directly support up to eight SAS/SATA drives and 112TB of storage in one or more RAID configurations.
Designed with maximum portability in mind, the RocketStor 6661A-mSAS2 is an ideal RAID and storage connectivity solution for today’s mobile professional; perfectly suited for work in the field and on-site post-production environments. The built-in RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and JBOD arrays and delivers the uncompromised performance and superior data protection demanded by professional applications.
Works with any Thunderbolt™ 3 capable Mac or PC
Like all HighPoint Thunderbolt™ 3 I/O Solutions, the RocketStor 6661A-mSAS2 was designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. Eight 6Gb/s SAS/SATA ports can be added to any Thunderbolt™ 3 capable Mac or PC using a single cable connection. The ultra-slim enclosure includes a pre-installed SAS/SATA RAID controller, and extensive driver support is available for both Windows and Mac platforms.
Compatible with macOS RAID Arrays & RocketRAID Configurations
Designed to simplify and streamline storage integration for Thunderbolt™ 3 platforms, the RocketStor 6661A-mSAS2 is fully backwards compatible with all previous and current HighPoint RAID controllers, and includes built-support for Apple RAID configurations created with the macOS Disk Utility. No other Thunderbolt™ 3 to SAS/SATA storage solution delivers this level of convenience, flexibility and performance.
Comprehensive RAID & Storage Management Interface
The RocketStor 6661A-mSAS2 includes our intuitive web-based management suite which enables users of any experience level to easily configure up to 8 SAS/SATA drives and 112TB of storage into one or more RAID configurations. A wide-range of pro-active maintenance and monitoring capabilities work ensure the health of RAID storage investments and minimize downtime.
With a few simple clicks, users can check available storage capacity, the condition of any arrays and all hosted drives, and enable auto-rebuild and hot spare features that add additional layers of data security to redundant arrays. Users can also schedule maintenance sessions to verify disk integrity, and enable Email notification to inform one or more users of changing storage conditions while outside of the work environment.
Specifications
Features Specifications | |
Host Ports | 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 Ports |
I/O Ports | 2x External Mini-SAS Ports (SFF-8088) |
Number of Channel / Port | 8x 6Gb/s SAS/SATA Channels |
Number of Devices | 8x SAS/SATA Hard Drives / SSD's |
RAID Mode | 0, 1, 5, 6*, 10, 50 and JBOD / Non-RAID Mode (Note: RAID 6 not supported for macOS) |
TB3 Technology | Bi-directional, dual-protocol (PCI Express and DisplayPort) |
8 lanes of DisplayPort 1.2 supports dual 4K displays or one 5K display | |
Power delivery 15W to bus-powered devices | |
Backwards compatible with Thunderbolt™ 2 devices | |
USB-C ports are compatible with existing USB devices via USB-C cable, support up to USB 3.1 10Gb/s speed | |
System Requirement | Computer with a USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
Computer with a Thunderbolt 2 (via Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter) |
macOS X 10.10 ~ macOS ventura 13.x | |
Mac Intel platform:
Driver embedded into Mac OS X 10.10 and later.
Mac M1 platform:
The driver needs to be downloaded and installed from the official website. | |
Linux kernel 3.10 and later(RedHat/Ubuntu/Fedora/Debian) (Linux Driver can be installed via internet/network connection) Note: Your PC may need updates for the Thunderbolt 3 ports to function properly. See here for more information. (https://thunderbolttechnology.net/updates) Only supports 64 bit operating system. | |
Windows 11, 10, 8.1 , 8, 7
Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2008
Windows Vista
Only supports 64 bit operating system. | |
Thunderbolt4 supoort: • Support Mac Thunderbolt4 platform • Support Z690 chipset PC platform(Not support RR3700 and RR800 series) • Not support Z590 chipset PC platform | |
Enclosure Indicator | Power On (Blue) |
Chassis Design Features | Rugged, Ultra slim aluminum enclosure |
Dual-Ultra Quiet, high-efficiency Cooling fans | |
Quick release thumbscrews for easy access | |
Power Supply | External 60 watts power supply |
Dimensions | 2.24"(W) x 10.12"(D) x 6.30" (H) |
Weight | 6 lbs. |
Material | Aluminum |
Warranty | Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year |
Limited Warranty period (Labor): 1 year | |
Return For Repair or Replacement Only | |
Power | Input AC 100-240V Output DC 12V 5A |
Work Temp | +5°C ~+ 55°C |
Storage Temp | -20°C ~ +80°C |
MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) | 920,585 Hours |
Certification / Approval | CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Thunderbolt™ |
Kit Contents | |
2x Mini-SAS Ports Adapter | |
1x Thunderbolt™ 3 to PCIe Expansion Unit | |
1x 40Gb/s Thunderbolt™ 3 cable | |
1x External Power Supply | |
1x Power Cord | |
Quick Installation Guide |
Download
Windows | |
WebGUI - RAID Management Interface | Download |
Driver for Windows 7 and later / Windows 2008 and later | Download |
Linux | |
WebGUI - RAID Management Interface | Download |
Linux Open Source Driver (Supported Linux Kernel Version 4.15)
| Download |
Mac | |
Intel/M1 platform – macOS 10.12 and later | Download |
WebGUI - RAID Management Interface | Download |
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