Install RED ROCKET Driver (Mac OS X)

On Mac OS X^®, the driver must be installed before upgrading the firmware; otherwise the firmware upgrade fails.

To install the RED ROCKET driver on Mac OS X, follow the instructions below:

1. Ensure that you have already downloaded the RED ROCKET Installer. For more information about how to download the RED ROCKET Installer, go to Download Driver and Firmware.

2. Locate and open the RED_Rocket_Installer_vx.x.x > RED_Rocket_MacOSX folder.

3. Open the REDrocket_Driver_OSX_vx.x.x.x.pkg file.

   

   Figure: Open RED ROCKET Driver File

   The Install RED Rocket window opens.

4. Click Continue.

   

   Figure: Click Continue

   The license agreement displays.

5. Read the license agreement and click Continue.

   

   Figure: Click Continue

   An additional confirmation window opens.

6. Click Agree.

7. Click Install.

   NOTE: Depending on your system, you may be required to enter your user name and password to begin installation.

   

   Figure: Click Install

   A window opens, notifying you that you must shut down your computer after the software finishes installing.

8. Click Continue Installation.

   

   Figure: Click Continue Installation

   A progress bar displays during the installation.

   The message “Install Succeeded” displays when installation is complete.

9. Click Shut Down to finish installing the software.

   

   Figure: Click Shut Down

   Your computer shuts down.

10. If the RED ROCKET is in a Thunderbolt™ chassis, disconnect power from the Thunderbolt chassis after the computer fully shuts down.

11. Wait a minimum of 60 seconds.

12. If the RED ROCKET is in a Thunderbolt chassis, power up the Thunderbolt chassis.

13. Start the computer.

14. To upgrade RED ROCKET firmware, go to Upgrade RED ROCKET Firmware.