HighPoint RocketStor 5322 Review

HighPoint RocketStor 5322 Testing:

Testing of hard drives and external docking stations can be done in several different ways. Testing will be completed with the Z77-based system listed below, alongside a fresh install of Windows 7 Professional 64-bit that is updated to SP1 and fully patched as of the date of testing. The latest Intel Rapid Storage technology drivers and software have also been installed. All tests are conducted with the drives connected to a native eSATA 3Gb/s port on the motherboard and through the Highpoint 642L using both a single and dual eSATS 6Gb/s ports on the 642L HBA. In an effort to eliminate any possible bottlenecks with performance all tests are run in the same order with the same test sequences.

Testing Setup:

• Processors: Core i7 3770K @ 3.5 GHz 100 x 35
• CPU Cooling: Corsair Hydro Series H100
• Motherboard: ASUS Maximus V Formula
• Memory: Mushkin  Redline PC317000 9-11-10-27 2133 MHz 16 GB
• Video Card: XFX HD 7970 Black Edition
• Power Supply: Corsair AX1200
• Hard Drive: Corsair Force GT 240GB Seagate Constellation 4TB
• Optical Drive: Lite-On Blu-Ray
• Case: Corsair Obsidian 650D
• OS: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit

Comparison Dock:

• Thermaltake BlackX 5G USB3.0

Benchmarks:

• Drive Tests:

1. PCMark 7
2. HD Tune 4.60 Pro
3. Crystal Disk Mark
4. SiSoft Sandra 2013
5. ATTO Disk Benchmark
6. 5GB File Copy
7. RAID Test