Hitachi G-SPEED ES PRO User manual

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G-SPEED™eS PRO
Mac Installation Guide
G-Technology by Hitachi
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
P/N G-SPEED eS PRO v1.1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION (Pg 4)
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX
5. G-SPEED eS PRO OVERVIEW (Pg 5)
6. G-TECH PCIe x8 RAID CONTOLLER OVERVIEW
7. G-SPEED eS PRO AUDIBLE ALARMS (Pg 6)
8. SETTING UP G-SPEED eS PRO 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 PRO 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 PRO from
G-Technology by Hitachi! Specifically designed for professional
content creation applications, G-SPEED eS PRO features a high-
speed mini-SAS interface and provides RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, RAID 6 and
JBOD functionality when used in conjunction with the G-Tech PCI
Express (PCIe) mini-SAS RAID controller. Two G-SPEED eS PRO
units can be attached to the G-Tech RAID controller for storage
capacities to 8 TB and data rates over 600 MB/sec. G-SPEED eS PRO
supports multi-stream video editing workflows on Mac PRO
workstations.
If you purchased G-SPEED eS PRO 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, 3, 5, 6 and JBOD modes.
Refer to Section 10 if you wish to change the mode of operation.
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The disk drives contained in your G-SPEED eS PRO 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 x8 mini-SAS 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 PRO 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 PRO storage system
• 4 removable SATA drive modules (installed in unit)
• (2) disk module keys
• 2-meter mini-SAS cable
• AC Power cable
• Optional – G-Tech PCIe x8 RAID controller
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5. G-SPEED eS PRO Overview
6. G-TECH PCIe x8 RAID CONTOLLER OVERVIEW
The G-Tech PCIe RAID controller connects G-SPEED eS PRO
to any Mac PRO workstation and provides RAID 0, 1, 3, 6 &
JBOD functionality.
6.1 Supported RAID Levels
G-SPEED eS PRO shipped from the factory configured as a
RAID 0. The controller also supports RAID 1, 3, 5, 6 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.
G-SPEED eS PRO has been set up at the factory in RAID 0 mode.
The controller also supports RAID 1, 3, 5, 6 and JBOD modes. Refer to
Section 10 if you wish to change the mode of operation.
PCIe x8 interface
RAID Engine
(2) High-speed
mini-SAS ports
(4) Removable
Disk Drive Modules
Drive Module
Power/Activity
LED
Temperature/Fan RPM
Warning LED
Power Supply
LED
Disk Module
Lock Hole
Removable
Fan
AC Input
Cable Lock
Hole
mini-SAS
Port
Alarm Mute
Button
ON/ OFF
Switch
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7. G-SPEED eS PRO AUDIBLE ALARMS
7.1 The G-SPEED eS PRO enclosure is equipped with an audible
alarm that sounds when:
1. The internal temperature of the G-SPEED eS PRO 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 no longer adequately cool the system.
To silence the alarm, push the mute button located on the back of
the G-SPEED eS PRO as shown below
In addition to the audible alarm, the Temperature/Fan Warning
LED located on the front bezel of G-SPEED eS PRO will
illuminate.
If you hear an audible alarm and see the RED warning LED on the front of G-
SPEED eS PRO, stop using G-SPEED eS PRO 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 PRO 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.2 for
information on the proper way to hot “Unplug” G-SPEED eS PRO.
8. SETTING UP G-SPEED eS PRO WITH THE G-TECH PCIe RAID
CONTROLLER
G-SPEED eS PRO comes pre-configured in RAID 0 mode and
formatted for MAC OS X. Connecting G-SPEED eS PRO 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.
8.2 Attaching G-SPEED eS PRO to the G-TECH RAID Controller
1. Attach one end of the supplied mini-SAS cable to the mini-SAS
port located on the back of G-SPEED eS PRO.
Mute Button
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2. Attach the other end of the mini-SAS cable to Port 1 (leftmost port)
on the G-Tech RAID controller as shown below.
3. Attach the power cord to the back of G-SPEED eS PRO and
connect the other end to AC power.
4. Power on G-SPEED eS PRO.
8.3 Loading the G-Tech PCIe RAID Controller Software
1. Double-click on the G-SPEED eS PRO icon located in the
“Manuals-Drivers” folder on the included CD as shown below.
2. Double-click on the “G-Tech RAID Controller” installer package as
shown below.
Check for software updates at http://www.g-technology.com/Support/
If you are upgrading software you must un-install the previous
version first. See section 8.4 for details
3. The following window will appear. Follow the
instructions to load the software.
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4. After restarting your system, the G-SPEED eS PRO will
mount on your desktop.
Your G-SPEED eS PRO is shipped from the factory in RAID 0 mode.
The G-Tech RAID controller also supports RAID 1, 3, 5, 6 and JBOD
modes. Refer to Section 10 below if you wish to change the mode of
operation.
8.4 Uninstalling the G-Tech PCIe RAID Controller Software
1. Double-click on the uninstall.command file located in the
“Manuals-Drivers/G-SPEED es Proz” folder on the included CD as
shown above.
2. A Terminal window will open and you may be prompted to
enter your password to delete the installed driver
and web GUI.
Note: See appendix A.4.5 for instructions on changing
password
9. G-TECH RAID CONTROLLER WEB GUI
The G-Tech RAID controller web GUI is used to configure and monitor
the G-SPEED eS PRO system. The GUI is accessed using any web
browser such as Safari, Internet Explorer or equivalent.
9.1 Accessing the G-Tech PCIe RAID Controller Web GUI
1. Open your web browser and enter the following address:
http://localhost:7412
NOTE: A shortcut has been provided to access the web GUI. Drag the “G-SPEED
eS PRO Web GUI” file (located in the folder Manuals-Drivers\G-SPEED eS
Pro\Shortcut to Web GUI) to your Documents folder. Drag the file from the
Documents folder to the dock as shown below. Click on the icon to access the
web GUI.
2. The following will appear in your browser window. Enter
“admin” as the User Name and “0000” (four zeros) as the
Password and click on the <Login> button.
Note: See appendix A.4.5 for instructions on changing
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3. The main screen of the web GUI will appear as shown below. Note
that the G-SPEED eS PRO is set up as a RAID 0. Each of the four
drives in the unit are displayed in the lower Section of the GUI.
NOTE: Please refer to APPENDIX A for detailed information on the features of
the G-Tech RAID Controller web GUI.
10. CHANGING THE G-TECH RAID CONTOLLER MODE
The G-SPEED eS PRO/G-Tech RAID controller combination is
configured at the factory in RAID 0 mode. RAID 1, 3, 5, 6 and JBOD
modes are also available. The web GUI is used to change the mode of
operation. Follow the directions below to change modes.
10.1 Changing from RAID 0 to RAID 5
1. Unmount G-SPEED eS PRO by dragging the icon to the trash.
2. Launch the G-Tech RAID Controller web GUI.
3. Click on the “Maintenance” Link. The window shown below
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4. Click on the <DELETE> button. The following window will
appear. Click the <OK> button to proceed.
WARNING: This will delete any data stored
on G-SPEED eS PRO!
5. The GUI will refresh and the array is now deleted.
6. Click the <Create Array> button. The “Create Array” window
will appear.
7. Select RAID 5 for “Array Type:”, enter G-SPEED eS PRO-R5 for
“Array Name:”, select Foreground and Write Back for
“Initialization Method:” and “Cache Policy:” respectively and click
the <Select All> button.
NOTE: In this example we are creating a RAID 5. The system can also
be set up in RAID 1, 3, 6 or JBOD mode by selecting the appropriate
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8. Click the <Create> button. The following window will appear.
9. Click the <OK> button. The following window will appear. The GUI
will indicate that the G-SPEED eS PRO is initializing.
10. The RAID 5 initialization process takes approximately one hour per
TB of final capacity. Once the initialization process is complete, the
GUI will indicate “Type” as RAID 5 and “Status” as Normal .
11. The Mac OS will display the “Disk Insertion” window indicating the G-
SPEED eS PRO is now ready to be initialized. Click on the
<Initialize> button to launch the Apple Disk Utility and refer to your
system documentation for instructions.
11.CONFIGURING TWO G-SPEED eS PRO UNITS IN RAID 5MODE
Each G-SPEED eS PRO unit is configured at the factory with the
G-Tech RAID controller in RAID 0 mode. RAID 1, 3, 5 , 6 and JBOD
modes are also available. The web GUI is used to change the mode of
operation. Follow the directions below to configure two G-SPEED eS
PRO arrays in RAID 5 mode using the G-Tech RAID controller.
1. Ensure that the G-Tech RAID controller is properly installed and
the driver and web GUI are loaded
2. Attach both G-SPEED eS PRO units to the G-Tech RAID
controller as shown below, power the units and restart
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3. Both systems will mount to the desktop.
4. Unmount both G-SPEED eS PRO units by dragging the icons
to the trash.
5. Launch the G-Tech RAID Controller web GUI. With the two units
attached to the G-Tech RAID controller, the GUI will display
information like that shown below.
6. Click on the “Maintenance” link next to the array with “OS Name” HP
Disk 0_0. The window shown below will appear.
7. Click the <Delete> button. The following window will appear.
WARNING: This will delete any data
stored on G-SPEED eS PRO!
8. Click the <OK> button to delete the array.
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9. Click on the “Maintenance” link next to the array with “OS Name”
HP Disk 0_1. The window below will appear.
10. Click the <Delete> button and the following window
will appear.
WARNING: This will delete any data stored on
G-SPEED eS PRO!
11. Click the <OK> button to delete the array. Both arrays have
now been deleted as shown below.
12. Click the <Create Array> button. The “Create Array” window
will appear.

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13. Select RAID 5 for “Array Type:”, enter
G-SPEED-eS PRO-R5 for “Array Name:”, select Foreground
and Write Back for “Initialization Method:” and “Cache Policy:”
respectively and click the <Select All> button then Click the
<Create> button.
14. The following window will appear.
15. Click the <OK> button. The following window will appear to
indicate that the G-SPEED eS PRO is initializing.
16. The RAID 5 initialization process takes approximately one hour per
TB of final capacity. Once the initialization process is complete,
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17. The Mac OS will display the “Disk Insertion” window indicating the
G-SPEED eS PRO is now ready to be initialized. Click on the
<Initialize> button to launch the Apple Disk Utility and refer to your
system documentation for instructions.
12. WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A DISK DRIVE FAILURE
The G-Tech RAID controller continually monitors the health of each of
the disk drives in G-SPEED eS PRO. In the event of a disk failure, an
audible alarm will sound. The web GUI will also report the failed drive
and its physical position.
NOTE: If G-SPEED eS PRO was configured in a protected
RAID mode (RAID 1, 3, or 5), a drive failure does not result in
data loss. However, the array is now in an unprotected state
and the failed drive should be replaced as soon as possible to
avoid data loss.
NOTE: If G-SPEED eS PRO was configured in RAID 6 mode,
up to two drives can fail with no loss of data. Replace any
failed drive as soon as possible.
Follow the steps below to identify and replace a failed drive.
1. Launch the web GUI.
2. Mute the alarm by clicking on the <Beeper Mute> button.
The GUI will display information like that shown below. An
exclamation mark on the G-SPEED eS PRO icon indicates that
the “Status” of the array is Critical. The lower portion of the GUI
indicates which drive in which G-SPEED eS PRO unit has failed.
In this example there are two G-SPEED eS PRO units
connected to the G-Tech RAID controller. Drive 7 of the
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3. Remove the failed drive (In this example Drive 3, of the G-
SPEED eS PRO connected to port 2 of the G-Tech RAID
controller) by inserting the provided key in to the lock hole and
gently sliding the drive module out of the enclosure.
WARNING: Make absolutely sure that you remove the failed drive indicated
by the GUI. If multiple G-SPEED eS PRO units are connected to the G-Tech
RAID controller, it is a good idea to follow the cable to ensure you know
which Port # the array is connected to on the RAID controller.
REMOVING THE WRONG DRIVE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE
ARRAY AND ALL OF THE CONTENT STORED ON
G-SPEED eS PRO.
4. Replace the failed drive with a new disk module and secure in
place. Once the drive has spun up to speed, the GUI will
indicate that the array is rebuilding (The “Status” shows
Rebuilding and the percentage complete) as shown below.
The rebuild time is approximately 2 hours per TB.
5. Once the rebuild is complete, G-SPEED eS PRO is back to
Normal and protecting your valuable data once again.
X
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13. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you encounter any difficulties while installing G-SPEED eS PRO,
please contact G-Tech Technical Support via one of the following:
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 PRO serial number (on bottom of unit)
•Operating system and version
•Computer brand and model
•Amount of memory installed
•Other devices attached to your computer
Thank you for purchasing G-SPEED eS PRO. If you have any
comments or questions about this manual or the Product, please call
[phone], or send an email to [email protected].
14. LIMITED WARRANTY
G-Technology by Hitachi 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-Technology at
3528 Hayden Ave., Culver City, CA 90232, [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
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APPENDIX A: WEB GUI
1. Manage:
Array: This is the main screen of the G-SPEED eS PRO
web GUI. G-SPEED eS is configured and monitored from
this page. (See Appendix A.1 for details)
Devices: Hard drive parameters are modified on this page
(you should not make any changes on this page as the
drives are configured for optimal performance with the G-
SPEED eS PRO. Information about the RAID controller is
displayed here and this page is also used to update the
RAID firmware.
Spare Pool: When configured in protected mode drives can
be assigned to a “spare pool” (sometimes called hot spare).
These drives will be automatically added to the Array in the
event of a drive failure.
2. Event: All events of the G-SPEED eS PRO controller are
recorded here, such as array changes and failures. These
events can be emailed by setting up email notification under
the “Settings” tab.
3. Tasks: Schedule the G-Tech controller to automatically
verify the integrity of the RAID volume.
4. Settings: Configure the G-SPEED eS PRO controller
settings such as login password and email notification. (See
Appendix A.4 for details)
5. Drive Status: Check the status of all connected hard drives
including detailed SMART data. The HDD Temperature
Threshold adjusts the threshold of the hard drive
temperature to trigger a warning email. Default is 140°F,
and should not be changed.
A.1 Manage: Array
1. Name: Array name (as shown in GUI only).
2. Type: Displays RAID level of array.
3. Capacity: you guessed it… capacity of the array.
4. Cache Policy: Displays current write cache policy for RAID
protected arrays. (for more info see appendix A.1.7.7)
5. Block Size: Displays current block size.
6. Sector Size: Displays current sector size.
7. OS Name: Controller assigned name that will display in
Disk Utility.
8. Status: Displays current status of array.
Normal: All OK
Critical: Drive failure has occurred
Initializing: Building RAID 1, 3, 5, or 6 array
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A.2 Maintenance: Displays configuration and maintenance options
for current array. The options differ depending on RAID level of the
array.
RAID 0
1. Delete:Deletes current Array
WARNING: THIS OPERATION WILL DELETE THE ARRAY AND
ALL DATA ON IT!!
2. Unplug:This will disconnect the Array from the controller. Be
sure to unmount all volumes from the system before using this
option. This enables G-SPEED eS PRO units to be unplugged
from the system without causing an alarm.
NOTE: While the controller is “hot pluggable,” we recommend shutting the
system down when connecting or disconnecting G-SPEED eS PRO from the
controller.
3. Change Cache Policy:
Write-back: Data written to the array is cached. This will
result in higher performance, but data loss may occur in
case of a power failure.
Write-through: Data written to the array is always passed
directly to the disks. Subsequent reads may still be
completed from the cache, if appropriate.
4. Rename:Renames array as displayed in the GUI.
5. Shows the devices currently part of the Array, their location and
status.
RAID 5
6. Verify:Verifies the integrity of the RAID set.
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A.3 Create Array:
Click on “Create Array” and the following will appear.
1. Array Type:select the RAID level for new array.
2. Array Name:This is the name that will be displayed in the
MAIN page of the GUI.
3. Initialization Method:Sets the priority of the RAID creation
process.
Quick Init: Default for RAID 0 arrays. NOT recommended for
creation of RAID 3, 5 or RAID 6 arrays.
Foreground: All controller resources are used for the creation
process and the array is not available until complete.
Background: Minimal controller resources are used for the
creation process and the array is available for immediate use.
NOTE: RAID protection is not available until initialization
is complete
4. Cache Policy:See section 7.3.
5. Block Size:Default = 64K.
6. Select All:Simple method to select all disks.
7. Available Disks:Displays disks currently available for array
creation, showing location, drive model, serial number, size of
the disk and current free capacity.
8. Capacity:Enter the desired capacity of the new array. Default
is the Maximum capacity available.
9. Create:As expected, selecting this will begin the array
creation process.