G-Technology G-SPEED eS User manual

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G-SPEED™ eS
Mac Installation Guide
G-Technology Inc.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[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 [phone]. 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
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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
or
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.
G-Tech PCIe
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13. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you encounter any difficulties while installing G-SPEED,
please contact G-Tech Technical Support via one of the
following ways:
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: http://www.g-technology.com/support
When contacting Technical Support, make sure to be in front
of your computer and have the following information readily
available:
•Your G-SPEED eS serial number (on bottom of unit)
•Operating system and version
•Computer brand and model
•eSATA host adapter brand and model
•Amount of memory installed
•Other devices attached to your computer
Thank you for purchasing G-SPEED eS. If you have any
comments or questions about this manual or the Product,
please call [phone], or send an email to
[e-mail].
14. LIMITED WARRANTY
G-Technology Inc. (G-Tech) warrants your Product against
any defect in material and workmanship, under normal
use, for the designated warranty period. If the Product
should become defective within the warranty period,
G-Tech, will at its discretion, repair or replace the Product.
Repair or replacement parts or Products will be furnished
on an exchange basis and will be either new or
reconditioned. All replaced parts or Products shall become
the Property of G-Tech. This warranty shall not apply if the
Product has been damaged by accident, misuse, abuse or
as a result of unauthorized service or parts. Warranty
service is available to the purchaser by obtaining a Return
Material Authorization number (RMA) and by delivering
the Product during the warranty period to an authorized
G-Tech service facility or to G-Tech. The purchaser shall
bear all shipping, packing and insurance costs and all
other costs, excluding parts and labor, necessary to
effectuate repair, replacement or refund under this
warranty. All returned Product must be shipped to
G-Tech in the original shipping container.
For more information on how to obtain warranty service,
an RMA number or to acquire shipping materials, contact
G-Tech at 1653 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404,
[phone] or [e-mail].
IN THE EVENT A PRODUCT BECOMES DEFECTIVE DURING
THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS
PROVIDED ABOVE. INCIDENTAL OR CONSEPROUENTAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF
DATA, ARISING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF G-
TECH AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ARE
HEREBY EXCLUDED BOTH FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND
TO THE EXTENT NOT UNCONSCIONABLE, FOR PERSONAL
INJURY DAMAGE.

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