G-Technology G-SPEED eS Manuale utente

G-SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE

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G-SPEED™ eS

Mac Installation Guide

G-Technology Inc.

Tel: (310) 449-4599

Fax: (310) 449-4670

[email protected]

P/N GSPEED eS v1.2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION (Pg 4)

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

5. G-SPEED eS OVERVIEW (Pg 5)

6. OPTIONAL G-TECH PCIe RAID CONTOLLER OVERVIEW

7. G-SPEED eS AUDIBLE ALARMS (Pg 6)

8. SETTING UP G-SPEED eS WITH THE G-TECH PCIe RAID

CONTROLLER

9. G-TECH RAID CONTROLLER WEB GUI (Pg 8)

10. CHANGING THE G-TECH RAID CONTROLLER MODE (Pg 9)

11. CONFIGURING TWO G-SPEED eS UNITS IN

RAID 5 MODE (Pg 11)

12. WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A DISK

DRIVE FAILURE (Pg 15)

13. TECHNICAL SUPPORT (Pg 17)

14. LIMITED WARRANTY

APPENDIX A – DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE WEB GUI

APPENDIX B – EXPLANATION OF RAID LEVELS

APPENDIX C – NOTES

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1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing G-SPEED eS from G-Technology,

Inc. (G-Tech)! Specifically designed for professional content

creation applications, G-SPEED eS features a high-speed

3Gbit/sec eSATA interface and provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and

JBOD functionality when used in conjunction with the optional

G-Tech PCI Express (PCIe) RAID controller. Up to four

G-SPEED eS units can be attached to the G-Tech RAID

controller for storage capacities to 16 TB and data rates over

600 MB/sec. G-SPEED eS supports multi-stream video editing

workflows on Mac Pro workstations.

If you purchased G-SPEED eS with the G-Tech PCIe

RAID controller, the system has been set up at the

factory in RAID 0 mode. The controller also supports

RAID 1, 5, 10 and JBOD modes. Refer to Section XX if you

wish to change the mode of operation.

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The disk drives contained in your G-SPEED eS 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

•Apple Mac Pro (Intel Mac) workstation

•Mac OS X 10.4.x or higher

•G-Tech PCIe RAID Controller or third party port multiplier

aware eSATA host adapter

Optional G-Tech 4-port,

PCIe x4 RAID Controller

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-SPEED eS 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.

• G-SPEED eS storage system

• 4 removable SATA drive modules (installed in unit)

• (2) disk module keys

• 1-meter eSATA cable

• AC Power cable

• Optional – G-Tech PCIe RAID controller

• Configuration Utility & Installation CD

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5. G-SPEED eS OVERVIEW

6. OPTIONAL G-TECH PCIe RAID CONTOLLER OVERVIEW

The optional G-Tech PCIe RAID controller connects

G-SPEED eS to any Mac Pro workstation and provides

RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 & JBOD functionality.

6.1 Supported RAID Levels

If your G-SPEED eS shipped with the optional G-Tech

PCIe RAID controller, the system was configured as a

RAID 0 at the factory. The controller also supports

RAID 1, 5, 10 and JBOD configurations. If you wish to

change the RAID mode, please refer to Section 10.

For an explanation of supported RAID levels, please

refer to Appendix B.

If you purchased G-SPEED eS with the G-Tech PCIe

RAID controller, the system has been set up at the

factory in RAID 0 mode. The controller also supports RAID

1, 5, 10 and JBOD modes. Refer to Section 10 if you wish to

change the mode of operation.

G-SPEED eS is also compatible with third-party Mac &

Windows port multiplier aware eSATA host adapters. Refer to

your host adapter documentation to set up

G-SPEED eS with these boards.

PCIe x4 interface

RAID Engine

(4) High-speed

3 Gb/s eSATA ports.

Supports up to (4)

G-SPEED eS systems

(4) Removable

Disk Drive Modules

Drive Module

Power/Activity

LED

Temperature/Fan RPM

Warning LED

Power Supply

LED

Disk Module

Lock Hole

ON/ OFF

Switch

Removable

Fan

AC Input

3 GB/sec

eSATA

Port

Cable Lock

Hole

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7. G-SPEED eS AUDIBLE ALARMS

7.1 The G-SPEED eS enclosure is equipped with an audible

alarm that sounds when:

1. The internal temperature of the G-SPEED eS enclosure

reaches a temperature of 60°centigrade

and/or

2. When the main FAN fails or the RPM of the fan slows to

a state where the fan can longer adequately cool the

system.

In addition to the audible alarm, the Temperature/Fan

Warning LED located on the front bezel of G-SPEED eS

will illuminate.

If you hear an audible alarm and see the RED warning LED on

the front of G-SPEED eS, stop using G-SPEED eS immediately.

Check to see if the fan is spinning and move the unit to a

cooler location. If you require a new fan, contact G-Tech

Support for a replacement.

7.2 The G-Tech RAID controller is also equipped with an

audible alarm that sounds when:

1. A disk drive failure occurs

2. When the G-SPEED eS is removed from the RAID

controller without first selecting “Unplug” in the Array

Maintenance menu in the web GUI.

If you hear an audible alarm coming from the G-Tech RAID

controller, see Section 12 “What to do in the Event of a Disk

Drive Failure”. See Appendix A.1.7.2 for information on the

proper way to hot “Unplug” G-SPEED eS.

8. SETTING UP G-SPEED eS WITH THE G-TECH PCIe

RAID CONTROLLER

G-SPEED eS comes pre-configured in RAID 0 mode and

formatted for MAC OS X. Connecting G-SPEED to your Mac

Pro and configuring your system takes just a few steps as

outlined below.

8.1 Installing the G-Tech PCIe RAID Controller

1. Install the G-Tech RAID controller into SLOT 4 (top slot)

of your Mac Pro workstation.

2. Secure the RAID controller in place.

NOTE: If you are using an AJA, Blackmagic Design or

equivalent video capture card, install it in SLOT 3

unless otherwise instructed by the card vendor.

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