G-Technology G-RAID Studio User manual

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G-RAID™
Installation Guide
G-Technology Inc.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[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 [phone]. 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
[phone] 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
On
/
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 [phone] 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
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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.
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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
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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.