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1. 5 Drive Status Check the status of all connected hard drives including detailed SMART data 6 Logout Say goodbye A 1 Manage Array Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout ogical Device Information Name Type Capacity Cache Policy OS Name Status e e o O maintenance Create 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 OS Name Controller assigned name that will display in Disk Utility 6 Status Displays current status of array Normal All OK Critical Drive failure has occurred Initializing Building RAID 1 5 or 10 array Rebuilding Parity data being reconstructed KR CHL lt I LLCII TEgEGIIc OgSIR cIRI I I I C I lt III I II OOIz II IIIII III I lt I IIIII 4 IIII lt W Ye iWZ I zIIIIKIKI K I I9I I II II I E IV amp EQ I I I IZ TRAI I I EI Z EI I Iv P aoe 1g Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout Logical Device Information Name Type Capacity Cache Policy 05 Name Status O 8 mintieron y y 7 Maintenance Displays configuration and maintenance options for current array The options differ depending on RAID level of the array RA2. G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE G SPEED eS TABLE OF CONTENTS Mac Installation Guide 10 11 12 13 G Technology Inc 14 INTRODUCTION Pg 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WHAT S IN THE BOX G SPEED eS OVERVIEW Pg 5 OPTIONAL G TECH PCle RAID CONTOLLER OVERVIEW G SPEED eS AUDIBLE ALARMS Pg 6 SETTING UP G SPEED eS WITH THE G TECH PCle RAID CONTROLLER G TECH RAID CONTROLLER WEB GUI Pg 8 CHANGING THE G TECH RAID CONTROLLER MODE Pg 9 CONFIGURING TWO G SPEED eS UNITS IN RAID 5 MODE Pg 11 WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A DISK DRIVE FAILURE Pg 15 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Pg 17 LIMITED WARRANTY Tel 310 449 4599 APPENDIX A DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE WEB GUI Fax 310 449 4670 support g technology com APPENDIX B EXPLANATION OF RAID LEVELS APPENDIX C NOTES P N GSPEED eS v1 2 HO Page G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating maintenance servicing instructions literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION
3. ABRIR PRECAUCION PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELECTRICA NO RETIRE LA CUBIERTA O CUBIERTA POSTERIOR NO HAY ADENTRO PARTES REPARABLES POR EL USUARIO PERMITA QUE EL SERVICIO LO REALICE PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CALIFICADO El simbolo del rayo con fecha dentro de un tri ngulo equil tero tiene por objeto alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso y sn 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 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 imporiames para la operaci n y mantenimiento servicios en los documentos que acompa an el equipo ADVERTENCIA PARA PREVENIR LA POSIBILIDAD DE PROVOCAR UN INCENDIO O DE RECIBIR UNA DESCARGA EL CTRICA NO EXPONGA ESTE SISTEMA 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
4. Capacity Cache Policy OS Name Status 3 G SPEED eS RAID O 3 00 TA HPT DISK 1_0 Normal Maintenance 7 Array Maintenance Create Array Location Model 3 1 1 1 Hitachi HDS7210 0 00 GB 3 1 1 2 Hitachi HDS7210 0 00 CA Diss Hitachi HDS7210 0 00 GB I 1 174 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PSGOPNBA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB ascan Vesper mn G lechnoloay inc Web KRALL Management 1 6 2 Page 9 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 Click on the lt DELETE gt button The following window will appear Click the lt OK gt button to proceed https localhost 7402 All data on the array you selected will be deleted Do you want to contine _ gt gt nn WARNING This will delete any data stored on G SPEED eS 5 The GUI will refresh and the array is now deleted 606 G Tech G SPEED es Configuration Utility Array Management a lt e Bibs locatnost 7402 arrman cqituserid admin_46fd4e43 OFO Google l EI G SPEEDeS Apple 33 Amazon eBay Yahou News 92 G SPEED es See Configuration Utility warw g tschnalogy con Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout ogical Device Information Type Capacity Cache Policy 05 Name Status Physical Device Information Location Model Capacty Max Free a i i Hitachi HD5721075KLA330 GTA200UPBGOPPEA 750 07 GB 750 07 GB 3 1 1 2 Hitachi HDS5721075K1A330 CTA200PECOPEBA 750 07 CB 750 07 CB a 1 1 3 Hitachi HDS72107S5KLA330 GTA200PRGOR
5. Capacity Max Free Ifisi Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 750 07 750 07 w l Configuration Utility GTA200PACOPPEA ca GB Bss uu amam aaa zs aaa ne E aa Hitachi HOS7I1L07SELAJIO 730 07 720 07 Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout GTA 2 00PRG0PSEA ca GB a Zi 1 1 3 Hitachi HDE721075KLAIIO 750 07 720 07 a GTA 2 00PRG0R22A GB GB a Anrallab s Disks iv a 1 1 8 Hitachi HBST21075KLA330 750 07 730 07 GTAZIDFBGOPHEA GB GB Name Iype Capacty Cache Policy US Name za 1 271 Hitachi HOS 21075RLA370 750 07 750 07 u GTAZOOPEGORIGA GB GB G SPEED vS A3 RAIDS 5 2575 Write Back Initializing Foreground 0 Maintenance _ Hitachi HOSF2107SKLA330 750 07 750 07 m D 1 2 2 STA200FSGOWSKA GB cn _ Hitachi HOS721075KLA330 750 07 750 07 a a 2a GTAZ00PEGOPTRA GB GB Hitachi HO0S721075KLA330 750 07 750 07 M AU GTAZUUFBGUWB7A GB GB Physical Device Information Capacity according to the Location Mogel Capacity Max Free m x finer space on the Maximum MIA selected alii E 1 171 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTAZ00PBGOPPEA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB 3 1 1 2 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PEGUPSBA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB 3 1 1 3 Hitachi HOS721075KLA330 GTA200P8GOR22A 750 07 GB 0 00 GB 3 1 1 4 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTAZ00PBGOPNBA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB G Technology Inc Web RAID Management 1 6 2 3 1 2 1 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 CTA200PECOR26A 750 07 GB 0 00 GB 3 1 2 2 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA2NOPRGOWEKA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB 3 1 2 3 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 G
6. Loading the G Tech PCle RAID Controller Software 1 Double click on the G SPEED eS icon located in the Manuals Drivers folder on the included CD as shown below a m Maneals Drivers lt m a DRIVE G ORWE mini EF TEPID TTT E 1 ef 10 selerted 162 34 GE available El G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Double click on the G Tech RAID Controller installer package as shown below AOGA G SPEED es H lt j eo a D G Tech RAID Controller v1 5 2 Installer package readme txt Plain text document El 2 Shortcut to Web GUI Folder m uninstall command TerminalShellSecript 4 items 162 33 GB available E 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 Y Install G Tech G SPEED e5 RAID Controller Welcome to the G Tech G SPEED eS RAID Controller Installer z Welcorne to the Mac OS X Installation Program You will be Introduction guided through the steps necessary to install rhis software ypej i h US Continue _ After restarting your system the G SPEED eS will mount on your desktop Your G SPEED eS is shipped from the factory in RAID 0 mode The G Tech RAID controller also supports R
7. 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 PCle RAID controller the system has been set up at the factory in RAID O 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 e Apple Mac Pro Intel Mac workstation e Mac OS X 10 4 x or higher e G Tech PCle RAID Controller or third party port multiplier aware eSATA host adapter Optional G Tech 4 port PCle 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 310 449 4599 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
8. RAID controller for up to 16TB of capacity and over 600 MB sec of performance Replacements extra G SPEED eS disk modules are available for purchase online at www g technology com products g speed es cfm HA Page 23
9. SPEED cS RS RAID 5 5 25 TB Write Back GS DISK 1_ Rebuilding 0 Maintenance Create Array 5 Once the rebuild is complete G SPEED eS is back to Normal and protecting your valuable data once again pgical Device Information Name Type Capacity Cache Policy OS Name te G SPEED eS RS RAID 5 5 25 TB Write Back GS DISK A Maintenance Create Array Page 16 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 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 310 449 4599 Fax 310 449 4670 E mail support g technology com 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 310 449 4599 or send an email to info g technology com 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 war
10. et le i connecteur CEI doit tre rac cord l appareil A 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 N plac s de mani re quils ne soient pas pi tin s A ou cras s par des objets et une attention particuli re doit tre port e a la fiche ala prise et au point de sortie de l appareil 12 REPARATION Ne pas tenter de r parer l appareil car l ouverture ou le retrait du bo tier peut vous 4 A exposer a des tensions dangereuses ou d autres risques Confier toute r paration a un technicien qualifi G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 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 PCle RAID controller Up to four G SPEED eS units can be attached to the G Tech
11. keine Erweiterungen die nicht vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden um Gefahren zu vermeiden WASSER UND FEUCHTIGKEIT Benutzen Sie das Ger t nicht in der N he von Wasser z B Badewanne Waschschissel Sp le Waschwanne feuchter Fu boden oder in der n he eines Pools 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 BELUFTUNG ffnungen an der Vor und R ckseite des Ger tes sind f r die Bel ftung vorgesehen um eine zuverl ssige Funktion zu garantieren und 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 Warmequelle 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 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 Spannungsversorgung in Ihrem Betrieb ver wendet wird fragen Sie bei Ihrem de ag oder der Stromversorgungsgesellschaft nach 10 ERDUNG UND POLUNG Zur Ausstattung Sele ein Stromkabel mit einem amerikanischen Schutzkontakt Stecker mit E
12. 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 I ejemplo cerca de una tina lavabo fregadero o u tinaco en un s tano mojado o cerca de una piscina 7 EQUIPO AUXILIAR No coloque esta unidad sobre carritos bases D tripodes soportes o mesas inestables La unidad se podra caer causando lesiones graves y da os severos a la unidad 8 VENTILACION Aberturas al frente y en la parte posterior de la unidad se proporcionan para ventilaci n y para asegurar una operaci n estable as como para proteger a la unidad de sobrecalentamiento 7 Estas aberturas no deberan ser obstruidas o BA cubiertas Esta unidad nunca se deber de colocar cerca o encima de un radiador o fuente de calor Esta unidad no se deber de colocar 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 A tipo de fuente de energ a indicada en la etiqueta E 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 10 PUESTA A TIERRA Y POLARIZACION 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 tre
13. risque d tre mouill notamment dans un zl sous sol humide et a proximit d une baignoire d un lavabo d un vier d une cuve a lessive ou d une piscine 7 BAIES ET SUPPORTS Ne pas placer l appareil dans une baie ou sur 1 un support un tr pied une console ou une E table instable L appareil pourrait tomber et subir des dommages importants ou infliger de graves blessures 8 A RATION Le bo tier de l appareil comporte des fentes d a ration a l avant et l arri re pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de l appareil et le prot ger de la surchauffe Ces fentes ne doivent pas tre 1 obstru es ni recouvertes Eloigner l appareil de toute source de chaleur telle les radiateurs et 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 4 Ne brancher l appareil que dans une prise de ie courant du type d crit sur l tiquette signal tique En cas de doute sur le type d alimentation disponible consulter la compagnie d lectricit ou le distributeur local 10 MISE ALA TERRE ET POLARISATION Le cordon d alimentation fourni avec l appareil est dot d une fiche polaris e a trois branch es de style am ricain a une extr mit et d un connecteur 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
14. 22A 750 07 CB 750 07 CB I 17174 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PEGOPNBA 750 07 GB 750 07 GB Rescan Beeper Mute G lechnology inc Web RAID Management 1 0 2 6 Click the lt Create Array gt button The Create Array window will appear 7 Select RAID 5 for Array Type enter G SPEEDeS R5 for Array Name select Foreground and Write Back for Initialization Method and Cache Policy respectively and click the lt Select All gt button AOA G Tech G SPEED eS Configuration Utility Create Array 8 lt 4 W nos localnost7402 arrman coPfunc ShowCreate userid admin_ I Q Google EI G SPEEDeS Apple 33 Amazon eBay Yahoo News 92 gt www gtechnalogy oom Configuration Utility Manaqe Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Loqout Create Arra Array Type RAIN E a Array Nawru G SPFFNes RS Initialization Method Foreqround 2 Cache Policy Write Bark a Number of RAIDS member disks n Mocicd Capacity Max Frer 17171 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 750 07 750 07 a CTA200PRCOPPEA ca ca Available Disks z WW 1 1 2 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 750 07 750 07 GTA200PEGOPSEA ca ca Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 750 07 750 07 M L 11 3 GTA200FSGOR22A cB GB _ Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 750 07 750 07 wu GTA200FSGOPNBA ce GB Capacity According to the max tree space on the Maximum MB selected disks Create C Terhnalagy tar Weh RATA Management 1 5 2 NOTE In thi
15. A330 GTA200P8G0R22A 750 07 GB 2 00 GB E ETETE Hitachi HDS 2107 3KLAIIO STAZDOPEGOPNEA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB 6 Techwloyy Inc Web RAID Managermeril 1 6 2 10 The RAID 5 initialization process takes approximately 1 45 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 is now ready to be initialized Click on the lt Initialize gt button to launch the Apple Disk Utility and refer to your system documentation for instructions Disk Insertion y The disk you inserted was not readable by this computer Seat _ Initialize Ignore CONFIGURING TWO G SPEED eS UNITS IN RAID 5 MODE Each G SPEED eS unit is configured at the factory with the G Tech RAID controller in RAID 0 mode RAID 1 5 10 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 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 units to the G Tech RAID controller as shown below power the units and restart your computer PORT1 PORT2 PORT3 PORT 4 seepessisese ees e e e a gt o gt e k DM Q e la o 3 Both
16. AID 1 5 10 and JBOD modes Refer to Section 10 below if you wish to change the mode of operation Page 7 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 8 4 Uninstalling the G Tech PCle RAID Controller Software 1 Double click on the uninstall command file located in the Manuals Drivers 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 9 G TECH RAID CONTROLLER WEB GUI The G Tech RAID controller web GUI is used to configure and monitor the G SPEED eS system The GUI is accessed using any web browser such as Safari Internet Explorer or equivalent 9 1 Accessing the G Tech PCle RAID Controller Web GUI 1 Open your web browser and enter the following address https localhost 7402 2 The following window will appear Click the lt Continue gt button Safari can t verify the identity of the website localhost gt The certificate for this website was signed by an unknown certifying Le authority You might be connecting to a website that is pretending to be jocalhust which could put your confidential information al risk Would yuu like To Connect rn the wehsite anyway _ Show Certificate Cancel Continue NOTE A shortcut has been provided to access the web GUI Drag the G SPEED eS Web GUI file located in the folder Manuals Drivers G SPEED eS Shortcut to Web GUI to your Docum
17. AW ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED BOTH FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND TO THE EXTENT NOT UNCONSCIONABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGE G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE APPENDIX A WEB GUI aaa G Tech G SPEED cS Configuration Utility Array Management 4 G E nttps localnost Z402 arrman cgizuserid admin 4bf04043 oF Q EG SPEED cS Apple 33 Amazon eBay Yahoo News 92 G SPEED es Configuration Utility Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout 1 Manage Array This is the main screen of the G SPEED eS 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 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 Events All events of the G SPEED eS 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 controller settings such as login password and email notification See Appendix A 4 for details
18. CTA200P COP7RA 750 07 CA 0 00 GB 3 1 2 4 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PRCOWR7A 750 07 GB 0 00 GB Resear f Beeper Mute G lechnology inc Web KALD Management 1 6 2 Page 14 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 15 The RAID 5 initialization process takes approximately 1 45 per TB of final capacity Once the initialization process is complete the GUI will indicate Type as RAID 5 and Status as Normal 16 The Mac OS will display the Disk Insertion window indicating the G SPEED eS is now ready to be initialized Click on the lt Initialize gt button to launch the Apple Disk Utility and refer to your system documentation for instructions Disk Insertion The disk you inserted was not readable by this computer Initialize Ignore Eject 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 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 was configured in a protected RAID mode RAID 1 5 or 10 a drive failure does not A 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 Follow the steps below to identify and replace a failed drive 1 Launch the web GUI 2 Mute the alarm by clickin
19. ID O Array Maintenance gt G SPEED eS 1 E Device_1_1_1 2 E Device_1_1_2 E 4 3 al Device_1_1_3 o al Device_1_1_4 J i 4 7 1 Delete Deletes current Array WARNING THIS OPERATION WILL DELETE THE ARRAY AND ALL DATA ON IT 7 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 the arrays to be unplugged from the system without causing an alarm recommend shutting the system down when connecting or i NOTE While the controller is hot pluggable we disconnecting G SPEED eS from the controller 7 3 Rename Renames array as displayed in the GUI G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 7 4 OCE ORLM Online Capacity Expansion It is possible to expand the capacity of an existing array when additional G SPEED eS units are added to the system Online RAID Level Migration it is possible to change the RAID level of an existing array 7 5 Shows the devices currently part of the Array their location and status Device Controllerf Port Drive RAID 5 Array Maintenance G SPEEDeS RS z 6 H Change Cache Policy W i JBOD Volume OCE ORLM Close 7 6 Verify Verifies the integrity of the RAID set 7 7 Change Cache Policy This option is available for RAID 5 arrays Write back Data written to the array is cached This will result in higher performance but data loss may occur
20. N DE PA VENIA LES RISQUES DELECTAOCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE NI LE PANNEAU ARRI RE DE LAPPAREL fi AUCUNE PIECE INT RIEURE NE PEUT ETRE A PAR E PAR A LUTLSATEUR POUR TOUTE R PARATION CONSULTER UN TECHNICEN COMPETENT Le symbole d clair dans un triangle quilat ral indique la pr sence d une tension suff isamment lev e pour engendrer un risque de chocs lectriques 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 fonctionnement et l entretien de ce demier MISE EN GARDE AFIN DE PR VENIR TOUT RISQUE D INCENDIE OU D LECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER L APPAREIL A LA PLUIE NI L HUMIDIT 1 LIRE LES DIRECTIVES Lire toutes les directives concernant la s curit 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 1
21. OS Name GS Disk 1_1 The window below will appear C Tech C SPEED eS Configurarion Utility Array Management 4 G Baur floc alhost 7402 farrmancg uscrideadmin_46fdS477 OF Q Can Y CO c sSrktD es Apple 33 7 Amazon eBay Yahoo News 32 v GSPEED es A Configuration Utility Www g technology com Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout ogical Device Information Capacity Cache Policy OS Name Status GS DISK 1 1 Normal oad Max Free Name Type RAID 3 00 TB G SPEED eS Creare Array Buran Hitachi HDS7210 750 07 GB 2 Hitachi HDS7210 750 07 GB a 1 1 3 Hitachi HDS7210 750 07 GB B 1 174 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PAGOPNBA 750 07 GB 750 07 GB Bowes Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PAGOR26A 750 07 GB 0 00 GB A 1272 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200P2COWEKA 750 07 GB 0 00 CA a 1 2 32 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PAGOP7RA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB a 1 2 4 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PSGOWB7A 750 07 GB 0 00 GB G lechnology inc Web KAID Management 1 6 2 10 Click the lt Delete gt button and the following window will appear https localhost 7402 All data on the array you selected will be deleted Do you want to contine Cancel KD WARNING This will delete any data stored on G SPEED es 11 12 Click the lt OK gt button to delete the array Both arrays have now been deleted as shown below 606 Te
22. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated WARNUNG 10 GROUNDING AND POLARIZATION 1 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 2 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 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 5 2 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 HEED WARNINGS All Warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 3 4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed 4 5 A
23. TTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit s manufacturer as they may cause 11 POWER CORD PROTECTION hazards Power supply cords should be routed so that they A are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items 6 6 WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this unit near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or A i laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool placed upon or against them paying particular 1 i attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles a 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 8 7 ACCESSORIES Do not place this unit on an unstable cart 1 stand tripod bracket or table The unit may Re fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the unit 8 VENTILATION Openings in the front and back of the unit are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable A 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 9 9 POWER SOURCES This unit should be operated only from the type of powe
24. ance but data loss may Array Name Es C SPEEDES R5 occur in case of a power failure Inmmaization Metros Foreground 18 Write through Data written to the array is always Cache Policy E ua NB passed directly to the disks Subsequent reads may a still be completed from the cache if appropriate disks O c 8 5 Select All Simple method to select all disks Location Mudel Capacity Max Free ur CTA200P8GOPPEA O Os 8 6 Available Disks Displays disks currently available Available Disks wi i 1 1 2 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 750 07 750 07 GTA200P8GOPSBA GB 68 for array creation showing location drive model Y SS 1 1 3 A se G asya Mtae MOS7210751LA330 7807 78007 serial number size of the disk and current free i i capacity Capacity According to the max free space on the Maxirmurn MB Location Controller Port Drive 8 7 Available Disks Enter the desired capacity of the Technology Inc Web RAID Management 1 6 2 new array Default is the Maximum capacity available 8 8 Create As expected selecting this will begin the array creation process HO Page 20 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE Physical Device Information Location Model Capacity Max Free Rescan Beeper Mute G Tectinuluyy Inc Web RAID Maneyement 1 6 2 9 Location Shows the location of disks attached to the controller Location Controller Port Drive 10 Model Displays the dr
25. ch G SPEED eS Configuration Utility Array Management a 4 gt Cc Whip Men alhost 7407 arrenan gs erideadmin_464d45477 OF Q Cong gt CO u sritwes Applei33 Y Amazon eBay Yahoo News 32 r www Q tecnnoiodqy com Configuration Utility Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout ogical Device Information Cache Polbcy US Name Status Physical Device Information Location Model Capacity Max Free 17 171 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200P9GOPPEA 750 07 GB 750 07 GB 3 1 1 2 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200P9GOPSDA 750 07 GB 750 07 GB I 1 1 3 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200P9GOR22A 750 07 GB 750 07 GB a 1 1 4 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PAGOPNBA 750 07 CB 750 07 GB a 1 2 1 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PAGOR26A 750 07 GB 750 07 GB a 1 2 2 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PAGOWEKA 750 07 GB 750 07 GB 4 1 2 3 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200P8GOP7RA 750 07 GB 750 07 GB a 1 2 4 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTAZOOPSGOWETA 730 07 GB 730 07 GB EA ee Rescan Beeper Mute G Technology Inc Web RALD Management 1 6 2 Click the lt Create Array gt button The Create Array window will appear Page 13 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 13 Select RAID 5 for Array Type enter G SPEED eS 14 The following window will appear R5 for Array Name select Foreground and Write Back for Initialization Method and Cache Policy respectively and click the lt Select All gt button then https l
26. chi HDS721075KLA330 CTA200PRCOR22A 750 07 CR 0 00 GB E 1 1 4 Hitachi HDS721075K1A330 CTA200PECOPNBA 750 07 GB 0 00 CA Physical Device Information Lamia Maka Capacity Mar Fren D 1 2 11 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PRCOR26A 750 07 GB 0 00 ca Bway Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200p8G0PPEA 750 07 GB 0 00 ca 3 waa Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200P8G0W6KA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB BD 1 1 2 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200P8GOPSBA 750 07 GR 0 00 GB 3 wars Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTAZ00PEGOP7RA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB B wur Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PRGOR22A 750 07 ca 0 00 ca B 17274 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PSGOWS7A 750 07 GB 0 00 GB B 17174 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PSGOPNBA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB i Restan Beeper Mute vaa Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PSGOR26A 750 07 GB 0 00 GB 3 17 272 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PSGOWSKA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB 3 vas Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PEGOP7RA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB o rer a 1 2 4 Hitachi HDS721073KLA330 GTA200PEGOW87A 730 07 GB 0 00 GB o 7 Click the lt Delete gt button The following window C Tochnalagy Inc Web RAID Managment 1 62 will appear ve https localhost 7402 All data on the array you selected will be deleted Do you want to contine Cancel ED WARNING This will delete any data stored on G SPEED eS Page 12 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 8 Click the lt OK gt button to delete the array 9 Click on the Maintenance link next to the array with
27. ents folder Drag the file from the Documents folder to the dock as shown below Click on the icon to access the web GUI 3 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 lt Login gt button ana G Tech C SPEED eS Configuration Utility Login a lt Gy Borns Noralhnsr 740 Q CO u SEkkD es Appler Amazon eBay Yahoo Newsr G SPEED es Configuration Utility www Q tecrnnotoqy com Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout Please Login User Name admin G lechnology Inc Web RAID Management 1 0 2 Note See appendix A 4 5 for instructions on changing the password Page 8 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 The main screen of the web GUI will appear as shown below Note that the G SPEED es is set up as a RAID O Each of the four drives in the unit are displayed in the lower Section of the GUI ane G Tech G SPEED e5 Configuration Utility Array Management a lt gt cl x WW https localhost 7402 arrman cgiruserid admin 4bfYYabU Q PIO Goog EI G SPEEDeS Apple Amazon eBay Yahoo News v wawg tec ogy Cun a Configuration Utility L Technology inc Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout Logical Device Information Name Iype Capacity Cache Policy US Name Status G SPEEDeS RAID O 3 00 TB GS DISK 1 0 Normal Maintenance C
28. g on the lt Beeper Mute gt button The GUI will display information like that shown below An exclamation mark on the G SPEED es icon indicates that the Status of the array is Critical The lower portion of the GUI indicates which drive in which G SPEED eS unit has failed BRA C Tech C SPEED es Configuration Utiiby Array Management a o Monos localhost 7402 arrman corusernd admin_a6fd5477 oag DO c spttD es Apple 33 Amazon eBay Yahoo Mews Yer G SPEED es Configuration Utility Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout ogical Dewice Information Nme Type Capacity Cache Policy 05 Name Status PEED S RS RAIDS 5 25 TR Write Back SE DISK 1 0 Critical Haintenar sa Create Array Physical Device Information Location Model Capacity Max Free a 1 1 1 Hitachi HOS7231075KLA330 GTA200PEGOPPEA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB I 1 1 72 Hitachi HOS721075KLA330 GTAZO0PYGOPSBA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB 3 1 1 3 Hitachi HOSTI107SKLA330 OTA1O0PEGORIZA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB D w ss Hitachi HDS 721075KLA330 CTAZ200PECOPMBA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB B war Hitachi HOSTI1NFSKLAFI0 GTATONPRGORTEA 750 07 GA 0 00 GA 2 2 Hitachi NDETI10TSKLAZIO GTAIOOPRGOWEHA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB 3 Hitachi HOS73107EKLATIO GTAJO0PAGOPTRA 730 07 Gn 0 00 GH 4 Hitachi HOSTI1073KLA3IO GTAJOOPEGOWETA 750 07 GB 0 00 GE Rescan Beeper Mute G Technwlugy Im Web RAID Ma nayermeril 1 6 2 In this example there are two G SPEED eS units connected to t
29. he G Tech RAID controller Drive 3 of the G SPEED eS connected to Port 2 of the G Tech RAID controller has failed Page 15 enclosure G SPEED eSin Port 1 al 1 1 1 al 1 1 2 ad 1 1 3 al 1 1 4 al 1 2 1 a 1 2 2 Y 1 2 3 G SPEED es in Port 2 PORT1 PORT2 PORT3 PORT 4 1 2 4 3 Remove the failed drive In this example Drive 3 of the G SPEED eS 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 Model Hitachi HD Hitachi HD Hitachi HB Hitachi HD Hitachi HD Hitachi HD Hitachi HD Hitachi HD WARNING Make absolutely sure that you remove the failed drive indicated by the GUI If multiple G SPEED eS 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 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE REMOVING THE WRONG DRIVE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE ARRAY AND ALL OF THE CONTENT STORED ON G SPEED eS 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 ogical Device Information Name lype Capacity Cache Policy OS Name Status E G
30. 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 Page 19 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout 8 1 Array Type select the RAID level for new array 8 2 Array Name This is the name that will be displayed in o 8 6 O O the MAIN page of the GUI 8 3 Initialization Method Sets the priority of the RAID Create Array creation process Foreground All controller resources are used for the 8 Create Array creation process and the array is not available until Click on Create Array and the following will appear complete Background Minimal controller resources are used e6o _ G Tech G SPEED eS Configuration Utility Create Array for the creation process and the array is available for a ot Boos localhost 7402 arrman cqitfunc ShowCreate amp userid admin_ Q immediate use www g tecnnotogy com A NOTE RAID protection is not available CO G SPELD es Appleissiv Amazon eBay Yahoo Newsi92 v G SPEED es until initialization is complete Configuration Utility Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout 8 4 Cache Policy This option is available when creating a RAID 5 array Create Array soy Tres S ua Write back Data written to the array is cached This will result in higher perform
31. ing Email server information necessary for email notification Enter your server information M Enable Fvent Notification h ere Server Address name or IP mail yenaredeorraticnc corn Mail From E mail address youtsyouraomain com 7 Recipients A list of current email recipients Login Name You yourdomai n com OR Fa 8 Add Recipient Add email addresses for email nee notification Select Event level to trigger an email Chanee Setting O Worn oa Salzen ecipie u TEUER Warning Warning events are sent Error Error events are sent TES Test Sends a test email to the new account Name Event Level Information Warninq Error 9 HDD Temperature Threshold Adjusts the threshold of the hard drive temperature to trigger a warning email Default is 50 C however today s disk drives can operate up to 60 C Add Test HDD Temperature Threshold 9 Set harddisk temperature threshold Celsius su Ser G Technolayy Tac Web RAID Managers t 1 6 2 Page 22 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE APPENDIX B RAID levels explained RAID _Level Description O Disk striping 1 Mirroring with distributed parity 10 Mirror of striped drive pairs JBOD Just a bunch of disks Advantage storage capacity Maximum level of drives Disk striping High read protection Offers the highest performance and a useable storage capacit
32. ive model and serial number of This page left intentionally blank disks currently attached to the controller 11 Capacity Displays the advertised capacity of the disks currently attached to the controller 12 Max Free Displays the maximum free capacity of the disks currently attached to the controller 13 Rescan Rescans the eSATA bus to detect any new devices attached 14 Beeper Mute Mutes audible beeper NOTE Beeper will sound when a drive fails or an array is A disconnected from the system without first selecting Unplug in the Array Maintenance menu Page 21 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE Appendix A 4 Settings Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout 1 Auto Rebuild Enables or disables the auto rebuild S Wen ENAR Ee e Crta ka OE RAID array will automatically rebuild when a new drive is inserted See Section 12 for details Y Enable auto rebuild Change Audible Alarm 2 Sees or 2 Audible Alarm Enables or disables the audible alarm Yr Sok ENFTE Calip Fa A Gss 3 SAF TE This feature is not currently supported Listening Port 4 E Restrict to tocalhont acres 4 Listening Port The port used to connect to the Port Number 742 G SPEED web GUI Restrict to local access disables change network users to access the GUI Default is Port 7402 Pasaron 5 Password Changes login password Default is 0000 Confirm Change Password 6 SMTP Sett
33. ocalhost 7402 Click the lt Create gt button RAID 5 Array G SPEED eS RS has been created successfully Disk L Hitachi HDS 2Z1U 5KLA330 CTA200P8COPPEA 1 1 1 Disk 2 Hitachi 2 HDS Y Z 1U SKLA330 G AZUUPSUUPSA 1 L 2 Disk o EN IIA STEED eS Configuration Lilly Gr a 3 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 CTA200P8C0OR22A alk E B hrp or alhnsi 7407 farman gian Showt reatrkarerid sadmin Q gt Or Gonglr 1 1 3 Disk 4 H tach HD5S 2 10 5KL4330 u nm CTA200P8COPNBA 1 1 4 Disk 5 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200P8G0R26A 1 2 1 Disk a bachata om 6 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 CTA200P8COWEKA 1 2 2 Disk 7 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 3 1 E E D es CTA200P8COP7RA 1 2 3 Disk 8 Hitachi i HDS721075KLA330 GTA200P8G0W87A 1 2 4 Configuration Utility 12 4 DO vr es Apple pip Amazon eBay Yahoo News 182 E chaspa ina Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout Ok Create Array cone w 15 Click the lt OK gt button The following window will appear Array Name run to indicate that the G SPEED eS is initializing Initialization Method Foregrounal ane G Tech G SPEED eS Configuration Utility Array Management a Cache Posey Wirte wack PE a 1161 Mnttos localnost 74U2 arrman coudusend admin_4bfd5477 O FO Google i Number of RAIDS menber EI G SPEEDeS Apple 33 Amazon eBay Yahuu News 92 disks www gtochnalogy onm de Model
34. r 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 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE WARNUNG Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages Nicht ffnen WARNUNG Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu verringem solten Sie niemals eine Verkleidung oder Abdeckung enternen Keines der enthaltenen Teile kann selbst gewartet werden Uberlassen Sie dies qualifiziertem Servicepersonal 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 Dieses Symbol ist gedacht um den Anwender darauf hinzuweisen dass sich im Handbuch wichtige Hinweise befinden UM DIE GEFAHR EINES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGES ZU VERRINGERN DARF DAS GER T WEDER REGEN NOCH FEUCHTIGKEIT AUSGESETZT WERDEN LESEN SIE DIE HINWEISE Lesen Sie bitte alle Sicherheitshinweise und die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie das Ger t in Betrieb nehmen AUFBEWAHREN DER HINWEISE Bewahren Sie die Bedienungsanleitung und alle Sicherheitshinweise f r sp tere Verwendung auf BEACHTEN SIE DIE WARNUNGEN Alle Warnungen and Hinweise auf dem Geh use und in der Anleitung sollten unter allen Umst nden beachtet werden FOLGEN SIE DEN ANWEISUNGEN Alle Benutzer und Bedienungsanweisungen sollten befolgt werden ERWEITERUNGEN Benutzen Sie
35. r 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 PCle 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 PCle RAID Controller 1 Install the G Tech RAID controller into SLOT 4 top slot of your Mac Pro workstation G Tech PCle RAID Controller Y w om ae er gd A et an hint ae kt Mi a i w E Col hk AR a as s 2 Secure the RAID controller in place equivalent video capture card install it in SLOT 3 N NOTE If you are using an AJA Blackmagic Design or unless otherwise instructed by the card vendor Page 6 8 2 Attaching G SPEED eS to the G TECH RAID Controller 1 Attach one end of the supplied eSATA cable to the eSATA port located on the back of G SPEED eS 2 Attach the other end of the eSATA cable to Port 1 leftmost port on the G Tech RAID controller as shown below PORT1 PORT2 PORT3 PORT4 3 Attach the power cord to the back of G SPEED eS and connect the other end to AC power 4 Power on G SPEED eS 8 3
36. ranty 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 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 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 L
37. rdung auf der einen Seite und einem Kaltgerate Stecker auf der anderen IEC Standard Der Schutzkontaktstecker passt in eine amerikanische Schutzkontaktsteckdose und de Kaltgeratestecker 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 Steckem 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 berlassen sie alle Wartungsarbeiten qualifiziertem Service Personal bh bh AA G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE MEDIDAS PREVENTIVAS IMPORTANTES MISES EN GARDE IMPORTANTES PRECAUCION RIESGO DE DESCARGA EL CTRICA NO
38. reate Array gt Physical Device Information Location Model Capacity Max Free 3 1 1 1 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200P8GOR22A 750 07 GB 0 00 GB a 1 1 2 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PBGOPNBA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB je 1 1 3 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 CTA200PRCOR4AA 750 07 CB 0 00 CB A 1 174 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PBGOPSBA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB EA JE _Rescan Beeper Mute G Technuluyy Inc Web RAID Menayement 1 6 2 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 G Tech RAID controller combination is configured at the factory in RAID 0 mode RAID 1 5 10 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 by dragging the icon to the trash G SPEED eS 2 Launch the G Tech RAID Controller web GUI 3 Click on the Maintenance Link The window shown below will appear ana G Tech G SPEED eS Configuration Utility Array Management a lt gt e WSinttps rocaihostz402 arrman cgizusend admin 2ufd4e43 ORQ toogle OD G SPEEDeS Apple 33 Amazun eBay Yahoo News 92 G SPEED es Www _9 leCrinwogy CUM a Configuration Utility Manage Events Tasks Settings Driwe Status Logout ogical Device Information Name Tyre
39. s alambres 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 gt 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 11 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 4 w 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 4 1 cubierta lo puede exponer a voltajes peli grosos u m A otros riesgos Permita que el servicio lo realice personal de servicio calificado RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION AP
40. s example we are creating a RAID 5 The system can also be set up in RAID 1 10 or JBOD mode by selecting the appropriate setting in the Array Type pull down menu Page 10 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 8 Click the lt Create gt button The following window will appear https localhost 7402 RAID 5 Array G SPEEDeS R5 has been created successfully Disk 1 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200P8GOPPEA 1 1 1 Disk 2 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200P8GOPSBA 1 1 2 Disk 3 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200P8GOR22A 1 1 3 Disk 4 Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 GTA200PSGOPNBA 1 1 4 9 Click the lt OK gt button The following window will appear The GUI will indicate that the G SPEED es is initializing ADA Tedi G SPEED e amp Configuration Utility Array Management ab W re gt Enum Ilnrcalhrs8 7402 farman guser Ade Coma j m CoP es Apple iiir Amaran eBay Yabool Neus Paz T WWW aa OY Sasa Configuration Utility Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout Logical Device Information Capsi Cache Pay 0 Name il Name Type G SPEEDr S RS RAIDS 225 TB Write Back Taitializing Foregraund 0 HMaintranner Physical Devica Information Location Model Capacity Mast Free h 17171 Hitachi HDS 2107 5RLA330 GTAZDOOPYGOPPEA 750 07 GB 0 00 GB Re 1 1 2 Hitachi HDS721075SKLA33m CTA 200PRC0PSEA 750 07 GH 0 00 GB z 1 1 3 Hitachi HD5721075KL
41. supported RAID levels please refer to Appendix B If you purchased G SPEED eS with the G Tech PCle RAID controller the system has been set up at the A 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 amp A Windows port multiplier aware eSATA host adapters Refer to your host adapter documentation to set up G SPEED eS with these boards Page 5 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 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 controlle
42. systems will mount on the desktop HA Page 1 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 Unmount both G SPEED eS units by dragging the icons to 6 Click on the Maintenance link next to the array with OS the trash Name GS Disk 1_0 The window shown below will appear 5 Launch the G Tech RAID Controller web GUI With the two Oo OD ee oe x units attached to the G Tech RAID controller the GUI will kaw display information like that shown below sang aang aa GSPEED ss 658 CG Tech G SPEED eS Configuration Utility Array Management a Configuration Utility a gt PH e Mlntos localnost 7402 arrman cgifusend admin 46fd5477 ORAQ Google Y PP r Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout T G SPFFDeS Apple 3 r Amazon eRay Yahan News P r www g tecnnalogy com pgical Device Information G E E O e S Name Type Capacity Cache Policy OS Name Status Neg Configuration Utility G SPEED eS RAID 0 3 00 TB 65 DISK 1 0 Normal gt lechecioga ec G SPEED eS RAID 0 Manage Events Tasks Settings Drive Status Logout Creare Array y ogical Device Information Narne Type Capacity Cache Policy OS Nise Status G SPEED 05 RAIDO 3 00 TB Gs DISK 1_0 Narmal Maintenance G SPEED 05 RAIDO 3 0078 GS DISK 1_1 Normal Maintenance Hitachi HDS7210 a 1 1 2 Hitachi HDS7210 50 07 CA 0 00 GB Create Array wa 3 1 1 3 Hita
43. the Product is returned damaged caused by improper packaging the warranty will be void and liability will rest with the user Ge G SPEED eS storage system e 4 removable SATA drive modules installed in unit 2 disk module keys e 1 meter eSATA cable e AC Power cable e Optional G Tech PCle RAID controller e Configuration Utility amp Installation CD HR aa yK E I I I I amp IIIxI lt lt I W I I lt IC I III Q IEIII k gt K 9 i xkx x Z WvI I Ba pa p Nl j lt Page 4 G SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE 5 G SPEED eS OVERVIEW Drive Module Power Activity LED 4 Removable Disk Drive Modules Disk Module Lock Hole Power Supply LED Temperature Fan RPM Warning LED Removable Fan 3 GB sec eSATA Port AC Input ON OFF Cable Lock Switch Hole 6 OPTIONAL G TECH PCle RAID CONTOLLER OVERVIEW The optional G Tech PCle RAID controller connects G SPEED eS to any Mac Pro workstation and provides RAID 0 1 5 10 amp JBOD functionality PCle x4 interface RAID Engine 4 High speed 3 Gb s eSATA ports Supports up to 4 G SPEED eS systems 6 1 Supported RAID Levels If your G SPEED eS shipped with the optional G Tech PCle RAID controller the system was configured as a RAID O 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
44. y of 100 of total available data protection as identical data is written to multiple performance medium write performance with data protection in case of a drive failure Higher performance than RAID 1 with same level of data Each drive can be accessed as an individual volume Useable storage capacity is 100 of total available storage No fault tolerance failure of one drive in the array results in complete data loss Useable storage space is 50 of total available capacity Useable storage I capacity equals total capacity of all drives in the array less the capacity of one drive 1TB RAID 5 yields a useable capacity of 3 TB Ideal For Content creation applications requiring highest storage capacity Applications in which data security is paramount Content creation E applications requiring data protection space is 50 of total available capacity fault tolerance Content creation applications requiring data protection Audio applications APPENDI X C Notes When the G Tech web GUI is open dropped frames may occur in editing applications such as Final Cut Pro We recommend not having the GUI open while working in these programs It is recommended not to exceed the standard eSATA cable length of 1 meter 3 feet Up to 4 G SPEED eS storage units can be attached to the G Tech
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