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1. Activity LED G Technology Inc A Fabrik Company l W800 USB24 FW amp 00 L An N Power eSATA Port Connector eSATA USB 2 0 Port FireWire 800 Ports NOTE A 9 pin to 6 pin FireWire cable is shipped with G RAID mini to enable connection to FireWire 400 ports 6 INSTALLING G RAID mini gt Connect G RAID miniz to your computer using one of the included interface eSATA FireWire 400 FireWire 800 or USB cables G RAID miniz is bus powered when connected via the FireWire port eliminating the need to use the included AC power supply NOTE To use the eSATA port with FireWire bus power you must insert the eSATA cable before connecting the FireWire cable 7 G RAID miniz LED Operation NOTE In the event of a disk drive failure the Yellow Drive Failure LED located behind the front panel of G RAID mini will illuminate If the unit was configured in fail safe RAID 1 mode all the data stored on the system is intact If configured in RAID 0 mode all data will be lost Please contact G Tech Technical Support if the Drive Failure LED illuminates for corrective action G RAID mini Installation Guide 8 RAID Levels Explained 10 RAID 1 Mode Mac OS X G RAID miniz can be configured in RAID O0 A Mac utility is provided with G RAID miniz to Performance mode or RAID 1 Fail Safe mode select the RAID mode Follow the directions below to configure G RAID mini gt in fail safe RAID 1 RAI
2. Not Supported Connection ID 512381017261466 Exit the Apple Disk Utility G RAID miniz will be displayed on the desktop as shown below G RAID mini G RAID mini is now set up for use 12 Formatting G RAID mini Windows Follow the instructions below to format G RAID miniz for use under Windows NOTE G RAID mini ships from the factory in RAID 0 mode If you are running Windows and wish to set up G RAID mini in fail safe RAID 1 mode please refer to section 12 of this guide prior to formatting the unit 1 Power on G RAID mini 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 Open Explore Search Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Send To k uk Create Shorkcut Delete Rename Properties G RAID mini Installation Guide 3 The Computer Management console will appear as shown below Click on Disk Management in the left hand panel G Disk 1 in this example g Computer Management ml Fie Action view Window Help am e SE ik System Tools E Event viewer E Performance Logs and Alerts Device Manager S Storage Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management Services and Applications gt gt Disk 0 Basic 55 88 GB Online Disk 1 Unknown
3. GROUNDING TYPE PLUG For use in Foreign Countries contact your local Med a dealer or representative to obtain a power cord with a locally compatible 3 wire grounding plug on one end and a 3 wire IEC standard connector on the other POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit the unit 12 SERVICING Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards See Caution Symbol at rear of power supply chasis Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 13 LITHIUM BATTERY CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 1 LESEN SIE DIE HINWEISE Lesen Sie bitte alle Sicherheitshinweise und die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie das Ger t in Betrieb nehmen 2 AUFBEWAHREN DER HINWEISE Bewahren Sie die Bedienungsanleitung und alle Sicherheitshinweise f r sp tere Verwendung auf 3 BEACHTEN SIE DIE WARNUNGEN Alle Warnungen and Hinweise auf dem Geh use und in der Anleitung sollten unter allen Umst nden beachtet werden 4 FOLGEN SIE DEN ANWEISUNGEN Alle Benutzer und Bedienungsanweisungen sollten befolg
4. gt m gt O A Uploading Config Info 2 5 The following window will appear Click on the lt Yes gt button to continue 9 The following window will appear Click on the lt Exit gt button to exit the utility Configuration Successfull Your storage system has been reconfigured to your desired RAID level and is now ready to be formatted for use with your operating system 10 Refer to Section 12 for information on formatting G RAID Mini gt for use with Windows G RAID mini Installation Guide 14 Cross Platform Use To setup your G RAID mini gt for use on both Windows and Macintosh systems use the Apple Disk utility and format G RAID mini FAT32 NOTE Prior to setting up G RAID mini for Cross Platform use Make sure that the unit is configured in the desired RAID mode 1 Open the Apple Disk Utility The Apple Disk Utility is in the Utilities Folder located in the Applications Folder on your system drive A window like the one below will appear 2 Select the G RAID mini from the left hand column then select the Erase button at the top as shown Select MS DOS File System from the drop down menu and Enter G RAID mini gt in the Name field 0800 G TECH a Y E New Image Info Eject Log 4 93 2 GB Hitachi HTS721 gt Macintosh HD 1186 3 GB G TECH G RAID mini Volume Format MS DOS File System 12 Name G RAID mini 3 Click on the erase button and the fol
5. 11 Formatting G RAID miniz Mac OS X G RAID mini gt is initialized at the factory as a single Mac OS X volume in RAID 0 mode Power on G RAID miniz wait 10 seconds then power on your Mac G RAID mini will mount on the desktop as shown below y G RAID mini If it becomes necessary to re initialize G RAID mini 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 Select G RAID miniz by clicking on the entry in the left hand column as shown below Information about G RAID mini will be displayed at the bottom eoe G Tech G RAID O sa j 3 y Y w zt New Image Info Eject Log x First Aid Erase Partition RAID Restore E 232 9 GB HDS722525VL isi Tiger To repair a disk or volume select its icon in the list on the left and click Repair Disk a 465 8 GB G Tech G RAID To repair disk permission problems on a disk or volume that has Mac OS X installe d select its i and clic ir Disk Permissions n e isk or permissions without changing anything To repair your startup disk start up from your Mac OS X Install disc CD or DVD then choose Utilities gt Disk Utility Disk Description G Tech G RAID Total Capacity 465 8 GB 500 118 642 688 Bytes Connection Bus Fire Wire us Read Write 3 Select the Partition tab to view the partition options as shown below eoe G Tech G R
6. 17 GB NTFS 3 66 GB FAT32 Health Healthy System Healthy Unknow 232 88 GB Unallocated gt BE Unallocated Primary partition 6 Right click on the Disk 1 Unallocated bar entry and select New Partition from the pull down menu as shown below Computer Management Computer Management Local volume Layout Type File System Capacity Fr i System Tools Partition Basic FAT Healthy EISA Configuration 47 MB 4C E Event viewer Partition Basic FAT32 Healthy Unknown Partition 3 65GB 42 ES 2 Shared Folders E C Partition Basic NTFS Healthy System 52 17GB 21 Local Users and Groups Performance Logs and Alerts Device Manager Storage Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management a Services and Applications EBDisk 0 Basic 55 88 GB Online Ppisk 1 Basic 232 88 GB Online C 47 MB 52 17 GB NTFS 3 66 GB FAT32 Health Healthy System Healthy Unknow 232 88 GB Kunalocated 7 gt Unallocated Primary partition Properties Help 7 The window shown below will appear Click on the lt Next gt button to continue New Partition Wizard Welcome to the New Partition Y Wizard This wizard helps you create a partition on a basic disk amp basic disk is a physical disk that contains primary partitions extended partitions and logical drives You can use any version of Windows or MS DOS to gain access to partitions on basic disks To con
7. 232 88 GB Not Initialized MM Unallocated Partition Basic FAT Partition Basic FAT32 Healthy Unknown Partition 3 65 GB e 4 Shared Folders E C Partition Basic NTFS Healthy System 52 17 GB Local Users and Groups I initialize Disk Properties Help RAID mini gt is identified as Healthy EISA Configuration 47 MB co 47 MB 52 17 GB NTFS 3 66 GB FAT32 Health Healthy System Healthy Unknow Right click on Disk 1 and select Initialize Disk from the pull down menu as shown The window shown below will appear A Click on the lt OK gt button to continue Initialize Disk Select one or more disks to initialize G RAID mini Installation Guide 5 The following window will appear G RAID mini Disk 1 is now identified as Basic and Online Computer Management m File Action View Window Help 12 Computer Management Local volume Layout Type File System Capacity Fr ik System Tools Partition Basic FAT Healthy EISA Configuration 47 MB 4C E Event viewer Partition Basic FAT32 Healthy Unknown Partition 3 65GB 42 2 Shared Folders E C Partition Basic NTFS Healthy System 52 17GB 21 i Local Llsers and Groups Performance Logs and Alerts 2 Device Manager S Storage Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management Services and Applications gt di PDisk 0 Basic 55 88 GB Online Disk 1 Basic 232 88 GB Online C 47 MB 52
8. AID As gt r i 7 a y w w a New Image Info Eject Log F d E Partition RAID Restore E 232 9 GB HDS722525V1 Tiger MA Volume Scheme Volume Information M 465 8 GB G Tech G RAID Se y Format Size lect the ou want to d lume sch e Click each v p d h hem specify a volum form and size Clic k Partition Options Disk Description G Tech G RAID Total Capacity 465 8 GB 500 118 642 688 Bytes Connection Bus FireWire Write Status Read Write Connection Type External S M A R T Status Not Supported gt Connection ID 512381017261466 4 Set the Volume Scheme to 1 Partition Enter a Volume Name under Volume Information in this example G RAID mini gt and set Format to Mac OS Extended as shown below eoe G Tech G RAID 2 a 3 w w vast w image Eject q F E r Partition RAID Restore E 232 9 GB HDS722525V 1 AT ger Volume Schem Volume Inf 1465 8 GB G Tech G RAID Partition W Name G RAID Form Mac OS E d S 465 77 GB _ Locked for editing T lum a Mac OS GRADO U startup disk select Mac OS9D stalled Select the dis wan d volume scheme Click each m p d the scheme a cify form and size Click Partition Spl Options Revert Partition Disk Description G Tech G RAID Total Capaci 65 8 GB 500 118 642 688 B onnection Bus FireWire Write S Read Writ i Connection Type External S M A R T Status Not Supported Connection ID 512381017261466 G RAID mini Installation Gu
9. D Storage Protection Ideal For mirroring mode EEE Capacit Level DA LOW Oi NOTE G RAID mini ships from the factory in RAID 0 mode L j eee WARNING Changing the RAID level will erase any data stored on G RAID mini 9 G RAID miniz Configuration Please refer to the table below for instructions on configuring G RAID mini RAID levels and 1 Launch the G Tech Configurator utility located preparing the unit for use with your operating on the CD that ships with the unit The system following window will appear Mac OS X Installations e OO G Tech RAID Configuration Utilit RAID Level Factory Setting No action RAID 0 necessary G RAID mini will Welcome to the G Tech RAID Configuration Utility This application is used to change the RAID level of your G Tech storage system THIS PROCESS WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON YOUR DRIVE Make sure the drive you want to configure is the ONLY external USB or FireWire drive connected to your computer before you continue Continue Exit 9 TECHNOLOGY mount right out of the box RAID 1 Proceed to Section 10 of this manual Windows Installations 2 Click on the lt Continue gt button The following RAID Level OO Notes window will appear RAID O Proceed to Section 12 of this manual G Tech RAID Configuration Utility Searching for Compatible G Tech Storage Systems RAID 1 Proceed to Section 13 of this manual NOTE The search process may take
10. G RAID mini Installation Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS G RAID L Dual Drive Portable RAID 0 1 Storage Solutions for Content Creation 8 9 Installation Guide 10 11 G Technology Inc Tel 310 449 4599 12 Fax 310 449 4670 support g technology com 14 13 P N GRM2 3 09 Rev A 16 13 INTRODUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WHAT S IN THE BOX G RAID mini OVERVIEW INSTALLING G RAID minis G RAID mini LED OPERATION RAID LEVELS EXPLAINED G RAID mini CONFIGURATION RAID 1 MODE MAC OS X FORMATTING G RAID mini MAC OS X FORMATTING G RAID mini WINDOWS RAID 1 MODE WINDOWS CROSS PLATFORM USE TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY G RAID mini Installation Guide IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen dass er hier unisolierte gef hrliche Spannung innerhalb des Geh uses antrifft die ausreichend gef hrlich ist um einen Stromschlag hervorzurufen WARNUNG Gefahr eines elektrischen The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to th
11. G Tech at 310 449 4599 or support g technology com 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 CONSEQUENTAL 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 INJ URY DAMAGE
12. TEMA A LA LLUVIA O HUMEDAD 1 LEA LAS INSTRUCCIONES Deber leer todas las instrucciones sobre seguridad y operaci n antes de operar la unidad 2 GUARDAR LAS INSTRUCCIONES Deber guardar las instrucciones sobre seguridad y operaci n para refer encia futura 3 PRESTE ATENCION A ADVERTENCIAS Deber cumplir con todas las Advertencias indicadas en la unidad o en las instrucciones de operaci n 4 SIGA LAS INSTRUCCIONES Deber seguir todas las instrucciones sobre operaci n y uso 5 ACCESORIOS No utilice accesorios que no hayan sido recomendados por el fabricante de la unidad en virtud de que pueden crear un peligro 6 AGUA Y HUMEDAD No utilice esta unidad cerca de agua por ejemplo cerca de una tina lavabo fregadero o tinaco en un s tano mojado o cerca de una piscina 7 EQUIPO AUXILIAR No coloque esta unidad sobre carritos bases tripodes soportes o mesas inestables La unidad se podr caer causando lesiones graves y da os severos a la unidad 8 VENTILACI N Aberturas al frente y en la parte posterior de la unidad se proporcionan para ventilaci n y p A 4 AA PARA PREVENIR LA POSIBILIDAD DE PROVOCAR UN INCENDIO O DE RECIBIR UNA DESCARGA ELECTRICA NO EXPONGA ESTE 10 PUESTA A TIERRA Y POLARIZACION 11 El equipo se entrega con un cable alimentador con un enchufe con puesta a tierra de 3 alambres en un extremo y un enchufe est ndar IEC Comit Electrot cnico Internacional de tres ala
13. THIS PROCESS WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON YOUR DRIVE Make sure the drive you want to configure is the ONLY external USB or FireWire drive connected to your computer before you continue 2 Click on the lt Continue gt button The following window will appear i G Tech RAID Configuration Utility Searching for Compatible G Tech Storage Systems TECHNOLOGY NOTE The search process may take some time G RAID mini Installation Guide The following window will appear Click on the lt Yes gt button to continue ARNING 3 Once the utility finds your G RAID mini the 6 following window will appear A This will ERASE all the data on your G Tech storage system Device detected G RAID mini2 G RAID3 3 Car cel Choose new RAID level RAID 0 Performance ORAID 1 Protected 7 The following window will appear Current RAID level is selected G Tech Configuration Utility Updating configuration DO NOT UNPLUG THE DEVICE 4 Select the RAID 1 Protected raido button as shown below and click the lt Configure gt button to continue 8 Your G RAID mini is now configured in RAID 1 mode Device detected G RAID mini2 G RAID3 Choose new RAID level G G Tech RAID Configuration Utilit y y O RAID 0 Performance Updating configuration DO NOT UNPLUG THE DEVICE Current RAID level is selected m m gt m gt m m
14. e Schlages Nicht ffnen presence of important operating maintenance servicing instructions literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNUNG Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen s zu verringern solten Sie niemals eine Verkleidung oder Abdeckung enteren Keines der enthaltenen Teile kann selbst gewartet werden berlassen Sie dies qualifiziertem Servioepersonal Dieses Symbol ist gedacht um den Anwender darauf hinzuweisen dass sich im Handbuch wichtige Hinweise befinden WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS WARNUNG UM DIE GEFAHR EINES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGES ZU VERRINGERN DARF DAS GER T WEDER REGEN NOCH FEUCHTIGKEIT AUSGESETZT WERDEN All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All Warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit s manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this unit near water for example nea
15. el rayo con fecha dentro de un tri ngulo equil tero tiene por objeto alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso y sin aislamiento en el interior del producto que pudiera ser de la sufi dente magnitud como para constituir el riesgo de recibir una descarga el ctrica Le symbole d clair dans un triangle quilat ral indique la pr sence d une tension suff ATT E NT IO N isamment lev e pour engendrer un risque de chocs RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE lectriques NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELECTRICA NO ABRIR El simbolo de el signo de exclamaci n dentro de un tri ngulo equil tero tiene por objeto alertar al usuario de la existencia de instrucciones importantes para la operaci n y mantenimiento servicios en los documentos que acompa an el equipo Le point d exclamation dans un triangle quilat ral indique que le manuel d utilisation inclus avec l appareil contient d importantes recommandations quant au fonctionne ment et l entretien de ce demier APN DE PR VENIA LES AISQUES D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVERLE COUVERCLE NI LE PANNEAU ARRI RE DE LAPPAREL AUCUNE PIECE INT RIEURE NE PEUT TAE REPAREE PAR LUTLSATEUR POUR TOUTE R PARATION CONSULTER UN PRECAUCI N PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE DESCARGA EL CTRICA NO RETIRE LA CUBIERTA O CUBIERTA POSTERIOR NO HAY ADENTRO PARTES REPARABLES POR EL USUARIO ADVERTENCIA PERMITA QUE EL SERVICIO LO REALICE PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CALIFICADO SIS
16. erikanischen Schutzkontakt Stecker mit Erdung auf der einen Seite und einem Kaltger te Stecker auf der anderen IEC Standard Der Schutzkontaktstecker passt in eine amerikanische Schutzkontaktsteckdose und de Kaltger testecker in ihr Medea Ger t Der Schutzkontaktstecker ist eine Sicherheitseinrichtung Sollten Sie ihn nicht ich Ihre Steckdose stecken k nnen wenden Sie keine Gewalt an Setzen Sie sich mit Ihrem Elektriker in Verbindung um die Steckdose auszuwechseln Zerst ren Sie unter keinen Umst nden die Sicherheitseinrichtung an Ihrem Stecker Zur Anwendung in anderen L ndem setzen Sie sich mit Ihrem Medea H ndler in Verbindung der Ihnen ein Landes bliches Stromkabel mit einem Schutzkontaktstecker auf der einen und einem Kaltger testecker auf der anderen Seite zur Verf gung stellt STROMKABEL ISOLIERUNG Stromkabel sollten so gelegt werden dass man nicht auf sie tritt oder Geganst nde auf ihnen stehen bzw gegen sie sto en Besondere Aufmerksamkeit sollte Leitungen und Stecker sowie Kupplungen und die Stelle an der sie das Ger t verlassen gewidment werden 12 SERVICE Versuchen Sie keinesfalls das Ger t selbst ndig zu warten oder das Geh use zu ffnen Dies kann Sie gef hrlicher Spannung oder andem Gefahren aussetzen Uberlassen sie alle Wartungsarbeiten qualifiziertem Service Personal G RAID mini Installation Guide MEDIDAS PREVENTIVAS IMPORTANTES MISES EN GARDE IMPORTANTES El simbolo d
17. eur femelle CE standard a l autre extr mit La fiche polaris e a trois branches peut tre branch e dans une prise de courant polaris e de style americain et le connecteur CEI doit tre rac cord a l appareil Medea La fiche polaris e a trois branches constitue une mesure de s curit Si elle ne s ins re pas ais ment dans la prise ne pas la forcer Contacter un lectricien pour remplacer la prise d su te NE PAS TENTER DE CONTOURNER CETTE MESURE DE SECURITE Pour utiliser l appareil a l tranger se procurer un cordon d alimentation compatible avec la configuration lectrique locale aupr s du distributeur ou du repr sentant Medea local 11 PROTECTION DU CORDON D ALIMENTATION Les cordons d alimentation doivent tre plac s de mani re quils ne soient pas pi tin s ou cras s par des objets et une attention particuli re doit tre port e la fiche la prise et au point de sortie de l appareil 12 R PARATION Ne pas tenter de r parer l appareil car l ouverture ou le retrait du bo tier peut vous exposer des tensions dangereuses ou d autres risques Confier toute r paration asegurar una operaci n estable as como pi si n si yr a proteger a la unidad de sobrecalentamiento acela un technicien qualifie Estas aberturas no deber n ser obstruidas c lente 8 AERATION cubiertas Esta unidad nunca se deber de colocar cerca o encima de un radiador o fue de calor Esta unidad no se deber de co
18. ide T 8 Note Alternatively G RAID mini 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 lt Partition gt button The dialog box shown below will appear Click on the lt Partition gt button to continue Partition Disk Ej Partitioning a disk will destroy all information on the I disk Are you sure you wish to erase the disk G Tech G RAID 6 When partitioning is complete G RAID miniz will be displayed in the left hand panel as shown below eoe G Tech G RAID o b a w E al y 00 cant New Image if info M Eject Log 3232 9 CB HDS722525VL First Aid Erase Partition RAID T Restore 3 Tiger 1465 8 GB G Tech G RAID ES G RAID Volume Scheme Volume Information Name G RAID Format Mac OS Extended 5 Size 465 77 GB C Locked for editing G install Mac OS 9 Disk Drivers To cr olume that can serve as a Mac OS 9 start up disk select Mac OS 9 Drivers installed Select the disk you want to partition and choose a volume scheme Click each volume represented in the scheme and specify a volume name format and size Click Partition Split Delete Options Revert Partition Nora Disk Description G Tech G RAID Total Capacity 465 8 GB 500 118 642 688 Bytes E Connection Bus FireWire Write Status Read Write Connection Type External S M A R T Status
19. ini disk array contains 2 2 5 Shock resistant HDD or SSDs however the system is 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 eSATA FireWire 800 USB 2 0 operation e Mac OS X 10 3 x or higher e Windows 2000 XP FireWire 400 operation e Mac OS 9 x or OS X e Windows 2000 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 310 449 4599 Please keep the shipping container and packing materials In the unlikely event that you need to return G RAID miniz 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 e G RAID mini gt disk array w HDDs or SSDs e eSATA cable e FireWire 800 9 pin to 9 pin cable e FireWire 400 9 pin to 6 pin cable e USB 2 0 cable e External universal power supply e Product CD ROM G RAID mini Installation Guide 5 G RAID miniz OVERVIEW Cooling Fan Yellow Drive failure LED White Power and Behind front panel
20. locar en muebles construidos a la medida tales como libreros o estantes salvo que se proporcione ventilaci n adecuada 9 FUENTES DE ENERGIA La unidad deber operar nicamente a partir del tipo de fuente de energ a indicada en la etiqueta correspondiente Si no est seguro del tipo de fuente de energ a en su edificio consulte a su distribuidor local o compa a de suministro de energ a el ctrica Le bo tier de l appareil comporte des fente d a ration l avant et l arri re pour assu bon fonctionnement de l appareil et le prot de la surchauffe Ces fentes ne doivent pa obstru es ni recouvertes Eloigner l appare toute source de chaleur telle les radiateurs autres l ments de chauffage Ne pas placer l appareil dans un meuble encastr tel une biblioth que ou un b ti qui ne procure pas une a ration ad quate 9 ALIMENTATION Ne brancher l appareil que dans une prise de courant du type d crit sur l tiquette signal tique En cas de doute sur le type G RAID mini Installation Guide INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing G RAID miniz from G Technology Inc G Tech G RAID miniz is an ultra portable bus powered FireWire storage solution Specifically designed to Support professional content creation applications G RAID mini features RAID O and fail safe RAID 1 operation a high speed quad interface and two hard disk drives HDD or solid state drives SSD 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The G RAID m
21. lowing will appear Erase Disk Py Erasing a disk will destroy all information on the S volume of the disk This disk has 1 volume G RAID mini Are you sure you wish to erase the disk G RAID mini Cancel Erase Click Erase and your drive will be formatted to its full capacity as FAT32 With this format you will be able to READ WRITE on both windows 2000 XP and MAC OS machines NOTE You could format your drive on a Windows machine FAT32 however Windows limits FAT32 partitions to 32GB in size Y WARNING THIS WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON YOUR DRIVE NOTE The MS DOS File System cannot write files over 4 GB If you are working with files over 4 GB you may want to choose a software option like MacDrive MacDrive is Windows software that enables the Windows OS to mount MAC formatted drives www macdrive com 15 TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter any difficulties while installing G RAID mini gt please contact G Tech Technical Support via one of the following ways Telephone 310 449 4599 Fax 310 449 4670 E mail support g technology com Internet www g technology com When contacting Technical Support make sure to be in front of your computer and have the following information readily available Your G RAID mini serial number on bottom of unit Operating system and version Computer brand and model Amount of memory installed Other devices attached to you
22. mbres en el otro El enchufe con puesta a tierra de 3 alambres se conecta a un tomacorri ente con puesta a tierra y el conector IEC tiene por objeto enchufarse a una unidad Medea El enchufe con puesta a tierra de 3 alambres es una medida de seguridad Si no le es posible conectar el enchufe a un tomacorriente no lo fuerce P ngase en contacto con un electricista para sustituir el tomacorriente obsoleto NO FRUSTRE LA MEDIDA DE SEGURIDAD INCORPORADA POR EL ENCHUFE CON PUESTA A TIERRA Para uso en pa ses extranjeros p ngase en contacto con su distribuidor local de Medea o su representante para obtener un cable alimentador con un enchufe con puesta a tierra de 3 alambres en un extremo y un enchufe est ndar IEC de tres alambres en el otro compatible en su pa s PROTECCI N DEL CABLE ALIMENTADOR Los cables alimentadores se deber n de colocar de manera que se evite que sean pisados o pellizcados por alg n equipo o mueble puestos encima de ellos o contra ellos poniendo especial atenci n al enchufe del cable alimentador recept culos de protecci n o el punto en que se conectan a la unidad 12 SERVCIOS No intente dar servicio a esta unidad por s mismo en virtud de que abrir la unidad o retirar alguna cubierta lo puede exponer a voltajes peli grosos u otros riesgos Permita que el servicio lo realice personal de servicio calificado TECHNICEN COMPETENT 1 LIRE LES DIRECTIVES Lire toutes les directives concernant la s cu
23. ow Help aa Y Si Volume Layout Type File System Status Capacity E ik System Tools DD C Partition Basic NTFS Healthy System 128 00 GB gal Event Viewer 396G Partition Basic NTFS Healthy 306 77 GB Shared Folders 2 Local Users and Groups 2 Device Manager y Storage ES Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management Fa Services and Applications Disk 0 I a Basic C 186 31 GB 128 00 GB NTFS 58 31 GB Online Healthy System Unallocated G Disk 1 i Basic G RAID D 306 77 GB 306 77 GB NTFS Online Healthy gt Bf Unallocated Primary partition 14 G RAID mini will now be displayed as an available hard disk drive under My Computer as Shown below sal G RAID mini D G RAID mini is now set up for use 13 RAID 1 Mode Windows A Windows utility is provided with G RAID mini to select the RAID mode Follow the directions below to configure G RAID mini in fail safe RAID 1 mirroring mode NOTE G RAID mini ships from the factory in RAID 0 mode WARNING Changing the RAID level will erase any data stored on G RAID mini L 1 Launch the G Tech Configurator utility located on the CD that ships with the unit The following window will appear G Tech RAID Configuration Utility ole Welcome to the G Tech RAID Configuration Utility This application is used to change the RAID level of your TECHNOLOGY G Tech storage system
24. r a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool ACCESSORIES Do not place this unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the unit VENTILATION Openings in the front and back of the unit are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation and to protect it from over heating These openings must not be blocked or covered This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This unit should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided POWER SOURCES This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your facility consult your local dealer or power company AA A 10 GROUNDING AND POLARIZATION 1 ih This equipment is supplied with a power cord with a US style 3 wire grounding type plug at one end and a 3 wire IEC standard connector at the other The 3 wire grounding type plug will fit into a US style grounding type power outlet and the IEC connector is intended to plug into the Med a unit The 3 wire grounding type plug is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet do not force it Contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE
25. r computer Thank you for purchasing G RAID miniz If you have any comments or questions about this manual or the product please call 310 449 4599 or send an email to info g technology com G RAID mini Installation Guide 16 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
26. rit et le fonctionnement de l appareil avant de l utiliser 2 CONSERVER LES DIRECTIVES Conserver les directives concernant la s curit et le fonctionnement de l appareil pour r f rence ult rieure 3 RESPECTER LES MISES EN GARDE Respecter toutes les mises en garde sur l appareil et dans le manuel d utilisation 4 SUIVRE LES DIRECTIVES Suivre toutes les directives concemant le fonctionnement et l utilisation de l appareil 5 ACCESSOIRES Ne pas utiliser d accessoires non recommand s par le fabricant de l appareil car ils peuvent repr senter un danger 6 EAU ET HUMIDITE Ne pas utiliser l appareil dans un endroit ou il risque d tre mouill notamment dans un sous sol humide et proximit d une baignoire d un lavabo d un vier d une cuve lessive ou d une piscine 7 BAIES ET SUPPORTS Ne pas placer l appareil dans une baie ou sur un support un tr pied une console ou une table instable L appareil pourrait tomber et subir des dommages importants ou infliger de graves blessures MISE EN GARDE AFIN DE PR VENIR TOUT RISQUE D INCENDIE OU D LECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER L APPAREIL LA PLUIE NI LHUMIDIT d alimentation disponible consulter la compagnie d lectricit ou le distributeur local 10 MISE LA TERRE ET POLARISATION Le cordon d alimentation foumi avec l appareil est dot d une fiche polaris e trois branch es de style am ricain une extr mit et d un connect
27. some time G RAID mini Installation Guide 3 Once the utility finds your G RAID mini the 6 The following window will appear Click on the following window will appear lt Yes gt button to continue Device detected G RAID mini2 G RAID3 e A ERASE all data and re Sa configure Select RAID level Gums RAID 0 Performance O RAID 1 Protected 7 The following window will appear Updating configuration DO NOT UNPLUG THE DEVICE 4 Select the RAID 1 Protected radio button as shown below and click the lt Configure gt button to continue 8 Your G RAID miniz is now configured in RAID 1 Device detected G RAID mini2 G RAID3 m od e Select RAID level RAID 0 Performance o i Configuration Successful RAID 1 Protected Your storage system has been reconfigured to your desired RAID level and is now ready to be formatted for use with your operating system TE Exit 5 The following window will appear Click on the lt Yes gt button to continue Warning This will ERASE all the data on your G Tech storage system res ey Disk Insertion 9 The following window will appear Click on the lt Initialize gt button to continue The disk you inserted was not readable by this computer Ignore Eject 10 Refer to Section 11 for information on initializing G RAID miniz for use with Mac OS G RAID mini Installation Guide
28. t werden 5 ERWEITERUNGEN Benutzen Sie keine Erweiterungen die nicht vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden um Gefahren zu vermeiden 6 WASSER UND FEUCHTIGKEIT Benutzen Sie das Ger t nicht in der N he von Wasser z B Badewanne Waschsch ssel Sp le Waschwanne feuchter Fu boden oder in der n he eines Pools 7 ZUBEHOR Stellen Sie das Ger t nicht auf einen wackeligen Rollcontainer St nder Stativ Regal oder Tisch Das Ger t k nnte herunterfallen was einen bleibenden bzw irreparablen Schaden an dem Ger t hervorrufen k nnte 8 BELUFTUNG ffnungen an der Vor und R ckseite des Ger tes sind f r die Bel ftung vorgesehen eine zuverl ssige Funktion zu garantieren gegen Uberhitzung vorzubeugen Diese finungen d rfen weder verstellt noch zugedeckt werden Das Ger t sollte niemals in der N he einer Heizung oder einer anderen W rmequelle aufgestellt werden Das Ger t sollte au erdem nicht in einem Einbaugeh use wie einem Schrank oder einem Rack installiert werden solange eine ausreichende Bel ftung nicht sichergestellt ist 9 NETZANSCHLUB STROMVERSORGUNG Das Ger t sollte nur mit der Spannungsversorgung die auf dem Ger teaufkleber ausgewiesen ist betrieben werden Sollten Sie nicht sicher sein welche Art der N in Ihrem Betrieb ver wendet wird fragen Sie bei Ihrem ber oder der Stromversorgungsgesellschaft nach 10 ERDUNG UND POLUNG Zur Ausstattung ein Stromkabel mit einem am
29. tinue click Next 8 The following window will appear Click on the lt Next gt button to continue New Partition Wizard Select Partition Type There are three types of partitions primary extended and logical Select the partition you want to create Primary partition Extended partition EEE lAs u O ical Give Description A primary partition is a volume you create using free space on a basic disk Windows and other operating systems can start from a primary partition You can create up to four primary partitions or three primary partitions and an extended partition 9 The window shown below will appear Click on the lt Next gt button to continue This will create G RAID mini Installation Guide one large volume using all of the available space on G RAID mini gt New Partition Wizard Specify Partition Size Choose a partition size that is between the maximum and minimum sizes Maxium disk space in megabytes MB 238473 Minimum disk space in MB 8 Partition size in MB 123847 Cancel Note Multiple partitions can be created on G RAID mini Consult your Windows documentation for instructions on setting up multiple partitions 10 Windows will automatically assign a drive letter in this example D Accept this assignment and click on the lt Next gt button to continue New Partition Wizard Assign Drive Letter or Path For easier access you can assign a drive letter or dri
30. ve path to your partition Assign the following drive letter Mount in the following empty NTFS folder Do not assign a drive letter or drive path 11 Enter a Volume Label in this example G RAID miniz check the Perform a quick format box and click on the lt Next gt button to continue New Partition Wizard Format Partition To store data on this partition you must format it first Choose whether you want to format this partition and if so what settings you want to use Do not format this partition Format this partition with the following settings File system NTFS Allocation unit size Default Volume label G RAID Perform a quick format on Enable file and folder compression 12 The following window will appear Click on the lt Finish gt button to continue New Partition Wizard Completing the New Partition You have successfully completed the New Partition Wizard You selected the following settings Partition type Primary partition Disk selected Disk 1 Partition size 314130 MB Drive letter or path D File system NTFS Allocation unit size Default Volume label G RAID Quick format Yes To close this wizard click Finish G RAID mini Installation Guide 13 Windows will format the volume and then display the following window Disk 1 is now identified as G RAID mini E Exit the Computer Management console Computer Management SE File Action view Wind

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