G-Technology G-RAID mini 500GB User manual

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*via included FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 cable
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FireWire 400*
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eSATA
Fibre Channel
(8Gbit)
Fibre Channel
(4Gbit)
RAID Enabled
mini-SAS
G-Technology by Hitachi manufactures premium, high-
quality external storage designed specifically for content
creators. Our products meet and exceed the demands
and rigours of professional content creation applications
spanning all levels of audio, video and image production/
post-production.
To the right is our “Top Ten Reasons to Own G-Tech.”
We encourage you to use this list when choosing a
storage product. We are confident you will discover why
G-Technology by Hitachi is recognised as the premium
brand in the content creation storage industry.
• Designed for maximum performance
• Integrated hard drive cooling technology
• Recyclable all aluminium enclosures
• Mac inspired product styling and design
• Built for maximum reliability
• Features high-performance Hitachi hard disk drives
• Proven brand with deep roots supporting content
creation professionals
• Storage solutions specifically designed for professional
content creation applications
• Comprehensive product offerings – storage solutions
that support HDV to 2K
• Out-of-box plug and play on Mac OS
G-DRIVE mobile USB 4 - 5
G-DRIVE mobile 6 - 7
G-DRIVE mini 8 - 9
G-DRIVE mini SSD 10 - 11
G-DRIVE 12 - 13
G-RAID mini 14 - 15
G-RAID 16 - 17
G-SAFE 18 - 19
G-SPEED Q20 - 21
G-SPEED eS 22 - 23
G-SPEED eS PRO 24 - 25
G-SPEED eS PRO XL 26 - 27
G-SPEED FC 28 - 29
G-SPEED FC XL 30 - 31

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Portable USB Drive for Apple MacBook®
SPECIFICATIONS:
Disk Drive: Hitachi Travelstar™ 5400 RPM 3Gbit
SATA drive with 8MB cache
Interface: (1) USB 2.0
Size: (LxWxH) 4.9375” x 3.1875” x .875”
125mm x 81mm x 22mm (500GB – 25mm)
Weight: .55 lbs / .25 kg
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Mac® OS X 10.3 +
(G-DRIVE mobile USB is formatted in HFS+)
Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000
(Via reformat of G-DRIVE mobile USB)
G DRIVE
USB
™
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G-DRIVE mobile USB hard drives are the perfect companion
to your new Apple MacBook. Weighing in at less than
250 grams, G-DRIVE mobile USB is the ultra-portable and stylish
way to travel with up to 500GB of Hitachi disk drive storage
space for your important documents, MP3s, digital video,
and digital photo files. G-DRIVE mobile USB is bus-powered,
eliminating the need to carry an external AC power supply.
Portability was never so easy! Built to last, G-DRIVE mobile USB
utilises a solid all-aluminium base enclosure – no flimsy plastic
housings here. In addition, the G-DRIVE mobile USB is designed
to silently dissipate internal hard disk drive heat without the
need for a fan, thus achieving a pleasantly quiet solution!
High-speed interface with
USB 2.0 connectivity.
Time
Machine
®
Ready!
Sleek white finished aluminium
compliments the Apple MacBook®.
Up to
500
GB
MAC PC
USB
NEW!
FOR 2010

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Portable FireWire™ /USB Drive for Apple MacBook® Pro
SPECIFICATIONS:
Disk Drive: Hitachi Travelstar™ 5400 RPM 3Gbit
SATA drive with 8MB cache
Interface: (2) FireWire 800
(FireWire 400 via included cable), (1) USB 2.0
Size: (LxWxH) 4.9375” x 3.1875” x .875”
125 x 81 x 22mm (500GB – 25mm)
Weight: .55 lbs / .25 kg
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Mac® OS X 10.3 +
(G-DRIVE mobile is formatted in HFS+)
Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000
(Via reformat of G-DRIVE mobile)
Time
Machine
®
Ready!
All aluminium base provides heat
dissipation-eliminating the need for a fan.
G DRIVE
™
*via included FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 cable
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G-DRIVE mobile hard drives are the perfect companion to your
new Apple MacBook® Pro. Lightweight, stylish and featuring
high-speed FireWire™ 800, FireWire™ 400* and USB 2.0, G-DRIVE
mobile is the perfect storage companion. G-DRIVE mobile is
bus-powered through the USB 2.0 or FireWire 800 ports so
carrying around a power adapter is not necessary. With up to
500GB of Hitachi disk drive storage space for your important
documents, MP3s, digital video, and digital photo files, G-DRIVE
mobile is perfect for carrying all your digital content. G-DRIVE
mobile also features an all-aluminium base for ruggedness and
heat dissipation without the need of a noisy fan.
High-speed interface with FireWire 800,
FireWire 400* and USB 2.0 connectivity.
Up to
500
GB
MAC PC
USBFW
NEW!
FOR 2010

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High-Speed Portable Drives for Content Creators on the Go!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Disk Drive: Hitachi Travelstar™ 7200 RPM 3Gbit
SATA drive with 8MB cache
Interface: (2) FireWire 800
(FireWire 400 via included cable), (1) USB 2.0
Size: (LxWxH) 4.9375” x 3.1875” x.875”
125 x 81 x 22mm (500GB - 25.4mm)
Weight: .55 lbs / .25 kg
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Mac® OS X 10.3 +
(G-DRIVE mini is formatted in HFS+)
Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000
(Via reformat of G-DRIVE mini)
High Speed
7200 RPM
G DRIVE
*via included FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 cable
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G-DRIVE mini is the perfect storage solution for content
creators on the go who demand the highest performance
possible from their mobile storage device. Featuring 7200 RPM
hard disk drives exclusively, G-DRIVE mini is the ultra-portable,
high-performance solution designed specifically with content
creators in mind and is perfect for travelling with all of your
important documents, music, digital video, and digital photo
files. G-DRIVE mini’s rugged all-aluminium enclosure protects
your valuable data from the bumps and bruises encountered
on the road. G-DRIVE mini features high-speed FireWire™ 800,
FireWire™ 400* and USB 2.0 for true universal connectivity. The
system is bus-powered, eliminating the need to carry a bulky
external AC adapter. A built-in heat sink silently dissipates heat
to ensure maximum reliability and data integrity.
High-speed interface with FireWire 800,
FireWire 400* and USB 2.0 connectivity.
To keep G-DRIVE mini safe when on the
road, a protective carrying case is included.
G-DRIVE mini incorporates a unique
“fan-less” cooling system designed
to silently dissipate heat for superior
reliability and data integrity.
Up to
500
GB
MAC PC
USBFW

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SPECIFICATIONS:
Disk Drive: Solid State Drive (SSD)
Interface: (2) FireWire 800
(FireWire 400 via included cable), (1) USB 2.0
Size: (LxWxH) 4.9375” x 3.1875” x.875” /
125 x 81 x 22mm
Weight: .53 lbs / .24 kg
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Mac® OS X 10.3 +
(G-DRIVE mini SSD is formatted in HFS+)
Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000
(Via reformat of G-DRIVE mini SSD)
*via included FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 cable
G DRIVE
SSD
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Extremely durable and compact, the G-DRIVE mini SSD comes
in 128GB and 256GB capacities and features FireWire™ 800,
FireWire™ 400* and USB 2.0 to provide fast access to HD
video, audio, and other dense multimedia files. Data rates
top 60MB/sec write and 75MB/sec read when using FireWire
800. Weighing in at just 240 grams, G-DRIVE mini SSD can
be literally thrown into a gear bag for “grab n’ go” ease. No
external AC power supply is required as it is USB or FireWire
bus-powered.
Rugged Solid State Drives for Demanding Applications
High-Performance – Faster than a standard HDD
Faster seek time – .2ms vs 12ms for a HDD,
perfect for multi-stream editing
Low power – cooler operation
Silent operation – perfect for audio editing
No moving parts – very reliable,
can withstand 1500G shock
The SSD Advantage
Solid State Drives use high-performance Flash Memory
and have no moving parts
Cutouts are for
illustration purposes only
High-speed interface with FireWire 800,
FireWire 400* and USB 2.0 connectivity.
MAC PC
USBFW

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SPECIFICATIONS:
Disk Drive: Hitachi Deskstar™ 7200 RPM 3Gbit
SATA drive with 32MB cache
Interface: (1) eSATA, (2) FireWire 800
(FireWire 400 via included cable), (1) USB 2.0
Size: (LxWxH) 9.25” x 5.125” x 1.82”
235 x 130 x 46mm
Weight: 2.6 lbs / 1.18 kg
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Mac® OS X 10.3 +
(G-DRIVE is formatted in HFS+)
Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000
(Via reformat of G-DRIVE)
*via included FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 cable
Time
Machine
®
Ready!
G DRIVE
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G-DRIVE storage solutions offer the ultimate in flexibility by
providing high-speed 3Gbit eSATA, FireWire™ 800, FireWire™
400* and USB 2.0 connectivity all in a single desktop unit.
G-DRIVE is the perfect high-performance solution for storage
intensive applications including audio/video editing, digital
photography, music libraries, and high-speed data backup.
The system features a fan-less cooling system and the latest
technology Hitachi 7200 RPM 3Gbit SATA drive with up to
32 MB of cache. G-DRIVE supports professional audio/video
music production tools including Final Cut Studio®, Logic
Studio® and Pro Tools®.
Professional Strength External Hard Drive
High-speed professional interface with 3Gbit eSATA,
FireWire 800, FireWire 400* and USB 2.0 connectivity
G-DRIVE incorporates a unique
“fan-less” cooling system designed
to silently dissipate heat for superior
reliability and data integrity.
Up to
500
GB
MAC PC
USBeSATA FW

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SPECIFICATIONS:
Disk Drives: (2) Hitachi Travelstar™ 5400 or
7200 RPM 3Gbit SATA drives each with 8MB cache
Controller: Hardware RAID 0/1 - Oxford 936DS
Interface: (1) eSATA, (2) FireWire 800
(FireWire 400 via included cable) and (1) USB 2.0
Size: (LxWxH) 5.9” x 3.25” x 1.5” /149 x 82.6 x 38 mm
Weight: 1.1 lbs/.5 kg
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Mac® OS X 10.3 +
(G-RAID mini is formatted in HFS+)
Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000
(Via reformat of G-RAID mini)
*via included FireWire™ 800 to FireWire™ 400 cable
G RAID
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G-RAID mini is the ideal portable storage solution for
content downloaded from professional tapeless video
cameras and features software
selectable RAID 0 or fail-safe RAID 1
operation. Production houses and
creative studios appreciate its compact size and tough,
all-aluminium enclosure, which make it perfect for
capturing and editing on the go or while working on
location. G-RAID mini is capable of delivering an
unprecedented 120+ MB/second transfer rate when
used with eSATA in RAID 0. G-RAID mini is FireWire
bus-powered even when connected via eSATA.
Professional portable dual-drive storage system
3Gbit eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400* and USB 2.0
for universal connectivity to Mac’s and PC’s
G-RAID mini is equipped with
a small and quiet cooling fan
to ensure reliable operation
and data integrity.
RAID 0
Performance RAID 1 Protected
Software Selectable
Up to
1TB
MAC PC
USBeSATA FW
Transfer content from solid state media to the G-RAID mini for the ultimate data protection in the field
Tapeless Workflow? Protect your content with G-RAID mini

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SPECIFICATIONS:
Disk Drives: (2) Hitachi Deskstar™ 7200 RPM 3Gbit
SATA drives each with up to 32MB cache
Controller: Hardware RAID 0 - Oxford 936
Interface: (1) eSATA, (2) FireWire 800
(FireWire 400 via included cable), (1) USB 2.0
Size: (LxWxH) 9.25” x 5.125” x 2.875” / 235 x 130 x 73mm
Weight: 3.85 lbs/1.75 kg
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Mac® OS X 10.3 +
(G-RAID is formatted in HFS+)
Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000
(Via reformat of G-RAID)
*via included FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 cable
Up to
4TB
G RAID
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G-RAID is equipped with a thermo-regulated, “smart” fan to
ensure quiet and reliable operation and data integrity.
G-RAID is specifically designed to support professional multi-stream video
editing applications like Apple Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro.
G-RAID is designed specifically for professional content
creation applications like Final Cut Pro® and features 3
Gbit eSATA, FireWire™ 800, FireWire™ 400*, and USB 2.0 for
universal connectivity and industry leading performance. It
uses the latest generation Oxford 936 chipset and supports
simultaneous playback of multiple layers of HDV, DVCPRO HD
and ProRes 422 HQ with the leading video editing applications
including Final Cut Pro®. G-RAID is capable of delivering over
200 MB/second transfer rate when connected to any Mac or
PC via eSATA. The thermo-regulated “smart” fan keeps G-RAID
cool and the editing suite quiet.
Professional High-Performance Dual-Drive Storage System
Soft touch power switch3Gbit eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400*
and USB 2.0 ports
MAC PC
USBeSATA FW

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SPECIFICATIONS:
Disk Drives: (2) Hot-swappable Hitachi Deskstar™
7200 RPM 3Gbit SATA drives each with up to
32MB cache
Controller: Hardware RAID 1 (Oxford 924)
Interface: (1) eSATA, (2) FireWire 800, (1) USB 2.0
Size: (LxWxH) 4” x 4.9” x 7.6” / 102 x 127 x 193mm
Weight: 10 lbs/4.5 kg
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Mac® OS X 10.3 +
(G-SAFE is formatted in HFS+)
Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000
(Via reformat of G-SAFE)
Up to
2TB
G SAFE
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G-SAFE is the ideal storage solution to safeguard your important
digital photos, audio and video libraries and documents. G-SAFE
offers the ultimate in peace of mind by simultaneously writing to
two independent hard disk drives providing instant back up of
files as you save them. And unlike single drive backup systems,
if a drive failure occurs your data is safe and accessible. G-SAFE
features two removable drive modules for easy replacement
of disk drives and off-site backup of data. High-speed 3Gbit
eSATA, FireWire™ 800 and USB 2.0 interfaces provide universal
connectivity and a sophisticated hardware RAID 1 (mirroring)
engine ensures 24x7 data protection. A front panel LCD is used
to control and monitor the health of the system.
High-Performance RAID 1 Protected Storage System
If a drive failure occurs, your data is safe, G-SAFE will alert you of the
failure and automatically begin reading data from the good drive.
Simply replace the bad drive and G-SAFE will copy your data from
the good drive to the new drive and return to protected mode.
During operation G-SAFE writes data to (2) independent disk
drives simultaneously.
Internal AC power supply
reduces cabling clutter
3Gbit eSATA, FireWire 800 and
USB 2.0 ports for universal
connectivity to Mac’s or PC’s
Removable cooling fan to ensure
reliable operation and data integrity
Additional G-SAFE drive modules are available and
come with a protective leather carrying case
MAC PC
USBeSATA FW

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Mac® OS X 10.3 +
(G-SPEED Q is formatted in HFS+)
Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000
(Via reformat of G-SPEED Q)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Disk Drives: (4) Hot-swappable Hitachi Deskstar™ 7200
RPM 3Gbit SATA drives each with up to 32MB cache
Interface: (1) eSATA, (2) FireWire 800, (1) USB 2.0
Size: (LxWxH) 8.25” x 4.9” x 6.5” / 210 x 124 x 166mm
Weight: 12.5 lbs / 5.7 kg
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(4) Hot swappable drive modules
Space-saving all
aluminium enclosure
G SPEEDQ
Highly-versatile Quad Interface 4-bay RAID Storage for
Universal Content Storage
G-SPEED Q provides content creators a high-performance, quad-
interface, 4-bay RAID solution for every type of digital asset.
Equipped with 3Gbit eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400* and USB
2.0, the quiet and stylish G-SPEED Q features an internal RAID
controller, solid, all-aluminium enclosure with (4) hot-swappable
hard disk drive modules and “Smart Fan” technology . The
internal RAID controller features the Oxford 936QSE, supporting
RAID 0 for maximum performance or RAID 5 for data protection.
RAID configuration is accomplished through a simple Mac or PC
application. G-SPEED Q’s small footprint and portability make
it perfect for laptop applications where high capacity and RAID
protection is important. The high performance quad interface
features (1) eSATA, (2)FireWire 800, and (1) USB 2.0 port.
Removable “smart” cooling fan to
ensure quiet, reliable operation and
data integrity
High-speed professional interface with
3Gbit eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400*
and USB 2.0 connectivity
Internal 200W AC power supply with
ultra-quiet “smart” fan
eSATA
*via included FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 cable
Up to
8TB
MAC PC
USBFW
NEW!
FOR 2010

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
G-Tech RAID Controller: Mac
Pro (intel processor) or PC with
available PCIe x4 slot
Mac® OS X 10.3 +
Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000.
G-SPEED eS is compatible with
port multiplier aware adapter cards
SPECIFICATIONS:
Disk Drives: (4) Hot-swappable Hitachi Deskstar™ 7200
RPM 3Gbit SATA drives each with up to 32MB cache
Interface: (1) eSATA
Optional Controller: 4 port eSATA PCIe supporting
RAID 0, 1, 5 JBOD
Size: (LxWxH) 8.25” x 4.9” x 6.5” / 210 x 124 x 166mm
Weight: 12.5 lbs / 5.7 kg 23
(4) Hot swappable drive modules
Space-saving all
aluminium enclosure
G SPEED
eS
High Performance eSATA RAID Storage for SD/HD Production
G-SPEED eS RAID solutions provide professional content creators
with outstanding performance, high storage capacity and fail-
safe operation at an unprecedented low cost per gigabyte. The
compact and whisper quiet G-SPEED eS sports a 3Gbit eSATA
interface and features four hot-swappable Hitachi 7200 RPM
3Gbit SATA drives. When used with the G-Tech RAID controller,
a single G-SPEED eS in performance mode (RAID 0) supports
uncompressed 8-bit,1080/60iHD video capture and playback.
Two G-SPEED eS units in fail-safe mode (RAID 5) support 10-bit,
1080i and more! As many as four G-SPEED eS enclosures can
be attached to a single
workstation to support up to
32TB of storage with speeds
in excess of 600MB/second!
Storage for multi-stream
uncompressed SD and HD
production has never been
easier or more affordable!
The optional 4-port eSATA PCIe x4 RAID controller supports RAID 0,1,5 and
JBOD configurations. Up to (4) G-SPEED eS enclosures can be attached to each
workstation for performance well over 600 MB/sec! G-SPEED eS can also be
attached to third-party port multiplier aware host bus adapters.
Removable “smart” cooling fan to
ensure quiet, reliable operation and
data integrity
eSATA port for high-speed data transfers
up to 250 MB/sec per enclosure
Internal 200W AC power supply with
ultra-quiet “smart” fan
MAC PC
eSATA
Up to
8TB
G-SPEED eS is configured and monitored
through a web based GUI

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
G-Tech RAID Controller: Mac
Pro (intel processor) or PC with
available PCIe x8 slot,
Mac® OS X 10.3 +
Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000
SPECIFICATIONS:
Disk Drives: (4) Hot-swappable Hitachi Deskstar™ 7200
RPM 3Gbit SATA drives each with up to 32MB cache
Interface: (1) 12Gbit mini-SAS
RAID Controller: 2-port PCIe x8 IOP with 512MB RAM
and support for RAID levels 0,1,3,5 & 6
Size: (LxWxH) 8.25” x 4.9” x 6.5” / 210 x 124 x 166mm
Weight: 12.5 lbs / 5.7 kg
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SD HD 2K
G SPEED
eS
PRO
High-Performance, Fail-Safe RAID Solutions for HD/2K Production
G-SPEED eS PRO provides professional content creators better
than Fibre-Channel performance for demanding post
production applications at a fraction of the cost. The compact
and whisper quiet G-SPEED eS PRO features mini-SAS
connectivity to a high performance PCIe x8 RAID controller
that supports RAID levels 0,1,3,5 and RAID 6. A single G-SPEED
eS PRO enclosure with four hot-swappable Hitachi 7200 RPM
3Gbit SATA drives in RAID 0 mode supports multi-stream
ProRes 422 HQ playback and a single-stream of uncompressed
10-bit HD. Two units in
protected mode (RAID 5)
support two simultaneous
streams of uncompressed
10-bit HD or a single 2K DPX
sequence. G-SPEED eS PRO is
simply the most cost-
effective desktop RAID
storage solution designed
specifically for high-end post.
The G-Tech PCIe x8 RAID controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5 and 6
configurations. Two G-SPEED eS Pro enclosures can be attached to the RAID
controller for up to 16TB of storage capacity and performance over 800MB/sec!
Internal 200W AC power supply
with ultra-quiet “smart” fan
(4) Hot swappable drive modules
Removable “smart” cooling fan to
ensure quiet, reliable operation and
data integrity
mini-SAS port for high-speed
data transfers
Space-saving all
aluminium enclosure
G SPEED
eS
PRO
G-SPEED eS Pro is configured and monitored
through a web based GUI
MAC PC mini-SAS

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SPECIFICATIONS:
Disk Drives: (12 or 16) Hot-swappable Hitachi Deskstar™
7200 RPM 3Gbit SATA drives each with up to 32MB cache
Size: (LxWxH) 19.5” x 19” x 5.25” / 495 x 483 x 133mm
Weight: 73 lbs/33 kg
RAID Controller: 2-port PCIe x8 IOP with 512MB RAM
and support for RAID levels 0,1,3,5 & 6
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
G-Tech RAID Controller: Mac
Pro (intel processor) or PC
with available PCIe x8 slot,
Mac® OS X 10.3 +
Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000
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G SPEED
eS
PRO XL
G-SPEED eS PRO XL is a rack-mount expandable storage
solution designed for content creation professionals working
with multi-stream uncompressed HD and 2K workflows, and
digital intermediate (DI) film applications. G-SPEED eS PRO XL
easily expands by simply daisy-chaining 12- or 16-bay
enclosures using locking mini-SAS cables. A total of (8)
enclosures can be connected to the system for up to 256TB of
incredibly fast online storage! It features the same IOP RAID
controller used in the G-SPEED eS PRO system with (2) 12Gbit
mini-SAS ports and performance over 800MB/sec. A single
12-bay G-SPEED eS PRO XL can support real-time multi-stream
10-bit 1080/60i and 2K DPX video files. Adding high-
performance storage has never been so simple - or cost
effective.
High-Performance, Expandable Fail-Safe RAID Solutions for
uncompressed HD and 2K Production
The G-SPEED eS PRO XL is
easily expandable up to 256TB
by simply daisy-chaining units
using locking mini-SAS cables.
Adding high-performance
storage has never been so
simple - or cost effective.
The G-Tech PCIe x8 IOP RAID controller
supports RAID levels 0,1,3,5,6 and features
(2) 12Gbit mini-SAS ports.
SD HD 2K
MAC PC mini-SAS
Up to
32TB

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SPECIFICATIONS (G-SPEED FC):
Disk Drives: (6) Hot-swappable, Hitachi 7200
RPM 3Gbit SATA drives with up to 32MB cache
Controller: Hardware RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6 and JBOD
Interface: 4Gbit Fibre Channel, SFP to LC
Size: (LxWxH) 11.3” x 6.5” x 13.6”/235 x 130 x 73mm
Weight: 35 lbs/16 kg
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Fibre Channel equipped
computer or switch,
Ethernet port and Web
Browser for GUI connection
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G-SPEED features hot-swappable
Hitachi Deskstar™ 7200 RPM 3Gbit
SATA disk drive modules each with up
to 32MB of cache.
SAN
READY!
G-SPEED FC is designed specifically for multi-stream, multi-
user SD and uncompressed HD workflows. Packaged into
a compact desktop enclosure, G-SPEED FC features 4Gbit
Fibre Channel connectivity and can be configured (via a
front panel LCD or web GUI) in RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, or 6. It
can also be configured as JBOD storage. G-SPEED FC is “SAN-
ready” and provides a simple solution to deploy fail-safe
SAN or add additional high-performance RAID storage to
existing SAN networks. G-SPEED FC’s integrated web-based
GUI monitors system status
including power supply
voltage, fan RPM and both
RAID controller and hard
drive temperatures. In the
unlikely event of a problem,
G-SPEED FC can send an
email message to up to four
recipients.
High-performance 4Gbit Fibre SAN-ready RAID Storage Solutions
for SD and HD Production G-SPEED can be configured and monitored
via the system’s front panel LCD.
G-SPEED FC features dual channel 4Gbit
connectivity and utilise SFP to LC optical
transceivers. The system connects to your
workstation or network using thin optical
cabling.
Ethernet Port
Dual, redundant 460W
power supplies
SD HD 2K
MAC PC Fibre Channel
G SPEED
FC
G-SPEED Web GUI

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SPECIFICATIONS (G-SPEED FC XL12/16):
Disk Drives: (12 or 16) Hot-swappable, Hitachi
7200 RPM 3Gbit SATA drives with up to 32MB cache
Controller: Hardware RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6 and JBOD
Interface: Dual 8Gbit Fibre Channel, SFP to LC
Size: (LxWxH) 17.5” x 19.5” x 5.25”/ 446x495x133mm
Weight: 73 lbs/33 kg
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Fibre Channel equipped
computer or switch,
Ethernet port and Web
Browser for GUI connection
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G-SPEED features hot-swappable
Hitachi Deskstar™ 7200 RPM 3Gbit
SATA disk drive modules each with up
to 32MB of cache.
SAN
READY!
G-SPEED FC XL with 8Gbit fibre dual-channel means serious
business for professional multi-stream, multi-user SD and
uncompressed HD workflows, including real-time playback of
2K DPX sequences. Available in both 12-bay 2U or 16-bay 3U
rackmount enclosures, G-SPEED FC XL can be easily expanded with
multiple SAS expansion units via on-board mini-SAS 4x interface to
provide up to 128 devices total. G-SPEED FC XL is “SAN-ready”,
compatible with SAN software including Xsan 2, metaSAN and
StorNext and fully supports the latest and greatest professional
video editing equipment from AJA, Avid and Blackmagic Design.
The built-in web-based
GUI makes setup easy and
monitors system status
including power supply
voltage, fan RPM and both
RAID controller and hard
drive temperatures. In the
unlikely event of a problem,
G-SPEED FC XL can send an
email message to up to four
recipients.
High-performance 8Gbit Fibre SAN-ready Storage Solutions for
SD and HD Production
G-SPEED can be configured and monitored
via the system’s front panel LCD.
G-SPEED XL12/16 feature dual channel 8Gbit connectivity and
utilise SFP to LC optical transceivers. The system connects to your
workstation or network using thin optical cabling.
Ethernet Port
Dual, redundant 460W
power supplies
SD HD 2K
MAC PC Fibre Channel
G SPEED
FC XL
G-SPEED Web GUI
NEW!
FOR 2010

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