G-Technology G-RAID Studio Manuale utente

G-RAID Installation Guide

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G-RAID™

Installation Guide

G-Technology Inc.

Tel: (310) 449-4599

Fax: (310) 449-4670

[email protected]

P/N GR0605 RevA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

5. G-RAID OVERVIEW

6. OPTIMIZING DATA TRANSFER RATES

7. INSTALLING G-RAID

7.1 Attaching the FireWire Cable and Power to G-RAID

7.2 Connecting G-RAID to your Computer

7.3 Macintosh G5 Installations

7.4 Macintosh G4 Installations

7.5 PowerBook G4 Installations

7.6 PC Desktop Installations

7.7 PC Laptop Installations

8. INITIALIZING G-RAID

8.1 Mac OSX (10.4)

8.2 Windows 2000/XP

9. UNMOUNTING/DISCONNECTING G-RAID

10.TECHNICAL SUPPORT

11.LIMITED WARRANTY

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1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing G-RAID™ from G-Technology, Inc.

(G-Tech)! G-RAID is the world’s only FireWire storage solution

specifically designed to support professional content creation

applications. Multi-stream video playback with real-time

effects and audio over FireWire is now a reality. G-RAID is

also ideal for audio editing, backup and transporting content

between systems. G-RAID combines the simplicity and

affordability of FireWire with high-performance RAID

technology resulting in a professional strength storage

solution like no other.

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The disk drives contained in your G-RAID disk array are

delicate electronic instruments and are susceptible to damage

due to excessive physical shock. Place the unit in a vented

area away from moisture or liquids. Please handle the unit

with care. Do not open the case. Doing so will void the

warranty. If the product is returned with damage caused by

improper handling, the warranty will be void and liability will

rest with the user.

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

FireWire 800 equipped computer (9-pin connection)

•Mac OS X 10.2.4 or higher

•Windows 2000 or Windows XP

FireWire 400 equipped computer (4-pin or 6-pin connection)

•Mac OS 9.x or OS X

•Windows 2000 or Windows XP

4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Take a moment to ensure that the following items are

included in the box. If anything is missing, please call G-Tech

at (310) 449-4599. Please keep the shipping container and

packing materials. In the unlikely event that you need to

return G-RAID to us for any reason, you must use the

G-Tech shipping container. If the product is returned

damaged caused by improper packaging, the warranty will be

void and liability will rest with the user.

Kit Contents:

• G-RAID disk array

• FireWire 800 (9-pin to 9-pin) cable

• External universal power supply

• Installation CD-ROM

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5. G-RAID OVERVIEW

6. OPTIMIZING DATA TRANSFER RATES

G-RAID can be connected to any Mac or PC equipped with a

FireWire 400 or FireWire 800 port. For optimal performance,

G-RAID should be connected via a FireWire 800 port. Many

Macintosh G4s, PowerBook G4s and all G5s have a built-in

FireWire 800 port. Most new PCs have a built-in FireWire 400

ports.

For Mac and PC computers that do not support FireWire 800,

install the G-Tech FireWire 800 PCI card (for desktops) or the

FireWire 800 CardBus adapter (for laptops) shown below. You

can purchase these adapters by contacting G-Tech Sales at

(310) 449-4599 or simply buy online at

www.g-technology.com.

FireWire 800 PCI Adapter

(2) FireWire 800 Ports, (2) FireWire 400 ports

FireWire 800 CardBus Adapter

(2) FireWire 800 ports, (1) 400 port

Note: The G-Tech FireWire 800 PCI adapter requires a 64-bit PCI slot to

operate at FireWire 800 speeds. The adapter operates at FireWire 400

speeds when installed in a 32-bit PCI slot.

Note: If you wish to use G-RAID in conjunction with AJA’s Io, Avid’s Mojo or

any other video editing system that utilizes a FireWire connection, you must

connect G-RAID to either the G-Tech FireWire 800 PCI adapter or FireWire

800 CardBus adapter for proper operation.

Power and Activity LED

FireWire 800 Ports

FireWire

400 Port

Off Switch

Fan

Security Slot

Power

Connector

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7. INSTALLING G-RAID

Connecting G-RAID to your computer and configuring the

system for use is very simple…

1) Attach the FireWire and power cables to G-RAID

2) Cable G-RAID to your computer

3) Initialize G-RAID for use with your choice of operating system

7.1 Attaching the FireWire and Power Cables to G-RAID

1. Attach the supplied FireWire 800 (9-pin to 9-pin) cable to

one of the FireWire 800 ports on the back of G-RAID and

attach the power supply cable as shown below.

FireWire 800 connection

2. Connect the supplied power cord to the Power Supply

“brick” and plug the other end in to a surge protector or

wall outlet.

Note: If you wish to connect G-RAID via a FireWire 400 port,

contact G-Tech Sales at (310) 449-4599 or visit

www.g-technology.com to purchase a 9-pin to 6-pin, 9-pin to 4-pin

or 6-pin to 6-pin cable.

7.2 Connecting G-RAID to your Computer

•Mac G5/G4 installations, proceed to Section 7.3/7.4

•iMac G5 installations, proceed to Section 7.5

•PowerBook/iBook installations, proceed Section 7.6/7.7

•PC Desktop installations, proceed to Section 7.8

•PC Laptop installations, Proceed to Section 7.9

7.3 Macintosh G5 Installations

1. Attach G-RAID to the built-in FireWire 800 port located

on the back of your G5 as shown below.

G5 Built-in Ports

2. Alternatively, you may attach G-RAID to the G-Tech

FireWire 800 PCI adapter as shown below

Note: Visit G-Tech at www.g-technology.com

for more information or to purchase the G-Tech

FireWire 800 PCI adapter.

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7.4 Macintosh G4 Installations

1. Attach G-RAID to the built-in FireWire 800 port located on

the back of your G4 as shown below.

Note: Older model G4’s do not have a built-in FireWire 800 port. G-RAID

may be attached to the built-in FireWire 400 port, but performance will be

cut roughly in half.

2. Alternatively, you may attach G-RAID to the G-Tech

FireWire 800 PCI adapter as shown below.

Note: Visit G-Tech at www.g-technology.com for

more information or to purchase the G-Tech

FireWire 800 PCI adapter.

7.5 iMac G5 Installations

1. Attach G-RAID to the

FireWire 400 port located on

the back of your iMac G5 as

shown.

Note: G-RAID cannot be attached via

FireWire 800 to an iMac G5.

7.6 PowerBook G4 Installations

1. Attach G-RAID to the FireWire 800 port located on the

side of your PowerBook as shown below. Alternatively, you

can install the G-Tech FireWire 800 CardBus adapter.

Note: Older model PowerBooks do not have a built-in FireWire 800 port.

7.7 iBook G4 Installations

1. Attach G-RAID to the FireWire 400 port located on the

side of your iBook as shown below. Alternatively, you can

install the G-Tech FireWire 800 CardBus adapter.

Note: Visit G-Tech at www.g-technology.com for

more information or to purchase the G-Tech FireWire

800 CardBus adapter for use with PowerBooks/iBooks.

FireWire 400

USB 2.0 FireWire FireWire

400 800

USB 2.0

FireWire

400

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7.8 PC Desktop Installations

1. Attach G-RAID to the appropriate port located on your PC

shown below.

FireWire 800 (9-pin) FireWire 400 (6-pin)

Note: Visit G-Tech at www.g-technology.com

for more information or to purchase the G-Tech

FireWire 800 PCI adapter.

7.9 PC Laptop Installations

1. Attach G-RAID to the built-in FireWire 400 port on your

PC Laptop as shown below.

Note: Visit G-Tech at www.g-technology.com for more

information or to purchase the G-Tech FireWire 800

CardBus adapter for use with PC Laptops.

8. INITIALIZING G-RAID

Now that G-RAID is physically connected to your computer, it

must be initialized for use with your operating system.

•For Mac OS X installations, follow the instructions below

•For Windows 2000/XP installations, proceed to Section 8.2

8.1 Mac OS X (10.4)

G-RAID is initialized at the factory as a single Mac OS X

volume. Power on G-RAID, wait 10 seconds, then power on

your Mac. G-RAID will mount on the desktop as shown

below.

If it becomes necessary to re-initialize G-RAID for Mac OS

X, follow the instructions below.

1. Open the Apple Disk Utility. The Apple Disk Utility is in

the Utilities Folder located in the Applications Folder on

the Macintosh HD. A window like the following will appear.

G-RAID will be displayed in the left-hand column as shown.

FireWire 400 (4-pin)

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2. Select G-RAID by clicking on the entry in the left-hand

column as shown below. Information about G-RAID will be

displayed at the bottom.

3. Select the Partition tab to view the partition options as

shown below.

4. Set the Volume Scheme: to 1 Partition.

Enter a Volume Name: under Volume Information

(in this example G-RAID) and set Format: to

Mac OS Extended as shown below.

Note: Alternatively, G-RAID can be set up in multiple volumes by

selecting the desired number of partitions from the Volume Scheme

pull-down menu.

5. Click on the <Partition> button. The dialog box shown

below will appear. Click on the <Partition> button to

continue.

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6. When partitioning is complete, G-RAID will be displayed

in the left-hand panel as shown below.

7. Exit the Apple Disk Utility.

8. G-RAID will be displayed on the desktop as shown below.

G-RAID is now set up for use!!

8.2 Windows 2000/XP

1. Power on G-RAID, wait 10 seconds, then power on your

computer.

2. Open the Disk Management utility by right-clicking on

the My Computer icon on the desktop and selecting

“Manage” from the drop down menu as shown below.

3. The Computer Management console will appear as shown

below. Click on “Disk Management” in the left-hand panel.

G-RAID is identified as Disk 1 in this example.

Right click on Disk 1 and select Initialize Disk from the

pull-down menu as shown. The window shown on the next

page will appear.

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