Question 1

Does this allow putting all the drives in a single Raid 5 configuration?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can set it up that way. That being said, I would NOT purchase again.  Unit overheats, one of two blowers broke within a year and support from the company for replacement parts and repairs has been NON-EXISTANT!!!  I would not buy again from this company!!!

Question 2

can this be configured as 4 mirrored RAIDs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the HighPoint RocketStor 6418TS can be configured in RAID 1, which is a mirrored RAID configuration.

Question 3

What interface with the computer is used?  My use is with a very robust laptop so I don't have access to a PCIe port.  My ports are Thunderbolt 3/USB 3.1 and USB 3.0.  I would prefer to use Thunderbolt 3, but I could use USB 3.1 although it is much slower.  I do have a PCIe internal interface that my SSD is attached to, but I have no external access to that interface.  Would I be able to connect with one of my external ports?

Accepted Answer

The interface with the computer used by the HighPoint RocketStor 6418TS is through Dual SFF-8088 Ports (Q-SATA).

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