G-Technology G-SATA User manual

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G-SATA™

Installation Guide

G-Technology Inc.

Tel: (310) 449-4599

Fax: (310) 449-4670

[email protected]

P/N GS0605 RevA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

5. G-SATA OVERVIEW

6. INSTALLING G-SATA

6.1 Installing the G-SATA PCI Adapter

6.2 Connecting G-SATA to your Computer

6.3 Attaching the SATA and Power Cables to G-SATA

7. INITIALIZING G-SATA

7.1 Mac OS X (10.4)

7.2 Windows 2000/XP

8. HOT-SWAP PROCEDURE FOR G-SATA

8.1 Mac OS X Computers – Removing G-SATA

8.2 Mac OS X Computers – Reconnecting G-SATA

8.3 Windows 2000/XP Computers – Removing G-SATA

8.4 Windows 2000/XP Computers – Reconnecting G-SATA

9. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

10. LIMITED WARRANTY

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1. INTRODUCTION

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

(G-Tech)! G-SATA from G-Tech is designed to support

professional content creation workflows in which performance

and reliability are paramount. G-SATA features the latest

serial ATA (SATA) disk technology for ultra high data transfer

rates to 135 MB/second.

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The disk drives contained in your G-SATA 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

•Mac OS X 10.2.4 or higher

•Windows 2000 or Windows XP

•Available 32-bit PCI slot

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-SATA 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-SATA disk array

• (2) SATA cables

• 2-port SATA PCI adapter

• External universal power supply

• Installation CD-ROM

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5. G-SATA OVERVIEW

6. INSTALLING G-SATA

Connecting G-SATA to your computer and configuring the

system for use is very simple…

1) Install the SATA PCI adapter

2) Cable G-SATA to your computer

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

6.1 Installing the G-SATA PCI Adapter

1. Remove the power cord from your computer.

2. Remove the computer cover.

Note: If necessary, refer to your computer user manual for more

information about gaining access to PCI slots.

3. Choose an empty PCI expansion slot where you will

install the G-SATA PCI adapter.

4. Remove the screw and detach the PCI expansion port

access cover secured to the computer case.

5. Remove the G-SATA PCI adapter from its protective

materials.

Note: Make sure to hold the card by its bracket or around its edges to

avoid touching components which might be damaged by static electricity.

6. Position the PCI card bracket by facing it towards the rear

of the computer. Align the gold connectors of the

G-SATA PCI adapter over the PCI slot and gently press it

into the PCI slot until the card is firmly seated.

7. Using the same screw that was removed earlier, secure

the G-SATA PCI adapter.

8. Close the computer cover and re-attach the power cord.

Power and Activity LED

SATA Ports

Off Switch

Fan

Security Slot

Power

Connector

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6.2 Connecting G-SATA to your Computer

1. Attach the supplied SATA cables to the G-SATA PCI

adapter as shown below.

Note: The supplied cables have different types of SATA connectors on each

end. The L-shaped connector attaches to the SATA PCI adapter. Be sure to

connect the cable using the proper orientation. It should snap easily into

place. Do not force the cable connectors into the adapter. Make certain

that the SATA cables are securely attached to the G-SATA PCI adapter.

6.3 Attaching the SATA and Power Cables to G-SATA

1. Attach the supplied SATA cables to the back of G-SATA

and attach the power supply cable as shown below.

Note: Be sure to connect the cable using the proper orientation. It should

snap easily into place. Do not force the cable connectors into G-SATA.

Make certain that the SATA cables are securely attached to G-SATA.

2. Connect the supplied power cord to the Power Supply

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

wall outlet.

7. INITIALIZING G-SATA

Now that G-SATA 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 7.2

7.1 Mac OS X (10.4)

G-SATA is initialized at the factory as a striped (RAID 0)

Mac OS X volume. Power on G-SATA, wait 10 seconds, then

power on your Mac. G-SATA will mount on the desktop as

shown below.

Note: G-SATA may also be initialized as two independent volumes or as a

mirrored (RAID 1) volume for data security. Consult your Mac OS X

documentation on the steps required to re-initialize as individual volumes

or as a mirror.

If it becomes necessary to re-initialize G-SATA as a striped

volume (RAID 0) for Mac OS X, follow the instructions on

the next page.

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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.

The two drives contained in G-SATA will be displayed in the

left-hand column as shown.

2. Select one of the drives contained in G-SATA by clicking

on the entry in the left-hand column as shown below.

3. Select the RAID tab to view the options as shown below.

4. Set the RAID set Name: to G-SATA, Volume Format:

to Mac OS Extended and RAID Type: to Striped RAID

Set as shown below.

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

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

continue.

6. When the RAID is created, G-SATA will be displayed in

the left-hand panel as shown below.

7. Exit the Apple Disk Utility.

8. G-SATA will now be mounted on the desktop as shown

below.

G-SATA is now set up for use!!

7.2 Windows 2000/XP

G-SATA can be initialized under Windows as:

•Two independent drive volumes (two drive letters).

•A striped volume (RAID 0) for performance.

•A mirrored (RAID 1) volume for data security.

The following instructions will initialize G-SATA in a striped

(RAID 0) configuration for maximum performance.

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

computer.

2. When you see the message below, press <F4> on your

keyboard.

3. The following window will appear.

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4. Highlight Create RAID set, press <Enter> and then

select Striped and press <Enter>.

5. Select Auto configuration. When prompted, press <Y>

to continue. Press <Ctrl+E> to exit the RAID Configuration

Utility. Press <Y> to confirm.

6. Reboot your computer.

Now that the G-SATA PCI adapter is configured for RAID 0

operation, the system must be initialized for use.

1. 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 on the

following page.

2. The Computer Management console will appear as shown

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

G-SATA 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.

3. Click on the <OK> button to continue.

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4. The following window will appear. G-SATA (Disk 1) is now

identified as Basic and Online.

5. Right-click on the Disk 1 “Unallocated” bar entry and

select New Partition… from the pull-down menu as shown

below.

6. The window shown below will appear. Click on the

<Next> button to continue.

7. The following window will appear. Click on the <Next>

button to continue.

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