G-Technology 0G01868 User Manual

G-SPEED Product Guide

G-SPEED™

Product Guide

G-Technology Inc.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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P/N GSPEED120506

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

5. G-SPEED OVERVIEW

6. LED Indicators

7. INSTALLING G-SPEED

7.1 Installing ATTO HBA

7.2 Installing Disk Drive modules

7.3 Installing SFP and Optical Cable (FC version)

7.4 Installing SCSI Terminator and Cables (SCSI version)

7.5 Setting SCSI ID

7.6 Formatting G-SPEED

8. MANUAL CONFIGURATION

8.1 Connecting to the GUI

8.2 Setting SCSI ID via the GUI (SCSI version)

8.3 Initializing G-SPEED / Creating a RAID Set

8.4 Deleting a RAID Set

9. HARDWARE MONITO RING

9.1 Silencing the Audible Alarm

10. SYSTEM CONTROL

10.1 Silencing the Audible Alarm

10.1 Alert by Mail Config

10.1 View Events / Mute Beeper

11. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

12. LIMITED WARRANTY
APPENDIX

Description of RAID Levels

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing G-SPEED from G-Technology, Inc.
(G-Tech)! Designed from the ground up for creative
professionals, G-SPEED supports uncompressed HD video
editing workflows with multiple levels of RAID protection.
G-SPEED is ideally suited for deployment into high
performance creative environments including audio & video
editing, motion graphics and digital photography. G-SPEED is
available with a Fibre Channel or SCSI interface and with a
standard or redundant power supply.

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The disk drives contained in your G-SPEED 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
A. Fibre Channel

Fibre Channel Host Adapter Equipped Computer

• Mac OS X 10.2.4 or higher

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP

NOTE: We recommend the ATTO Celerity 4Gb Fibre Channel
Host Bus Adapters.

B. SCSI
SCSI Host Bus Adapter Equipped Computer

• Mac OS X 10.2.4 or higher

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP

NOTE: We recommend the ATTO Ultra 320 Express PCI SCSI
Host Bus Adapters.

4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Take a moment to ensure that the following items are
included in the box. If anything is missing, please call G-Tech
at [phone]. Please keep the shipping container and
packing materials. In the unlikely event that you need to

return G-SPEED to us for any reason, you must use the
G-Tech shipping container. If the Product is returned
damaged caused by improper packaging, the warranty will be
void and liability will rest with the user.

• G-SPEED storage system

• 6 removable SATA drive modules

• RS 232 9-pin Cable

• Configuration Utility & Installatio n CD

• AC Power cable

Fibre Channel Version:

• SFP Module

• 3m Fibre Channel Cable

SCSI Version:

• 1M HD-HD U320 SCSI Cable

• HD SCSI Terminator

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5. G-SPEED OVERVIEW

Removable

Bezel

Removable
Fans

Power Supply
Fault Alert
Reset Button

Fibre Channel

Ports

Removable/Redundant

Power Supply

SCSI
Ports

Standard

Power Supply

LCD Panel

Removable Drive

Modules

Ethernet

Port

RS232 Port

Power

Switch

AC Input

6. LED Indicators

G-SPEED is equipped with three LED’s located on the front
panel. The top blue LED indicates the system is powered, the
bottom blue LED will flash when the data is being read from
or written to the array and the middle LED will glow RED
when a hardware fault has been detected.

Power LED

Status LED

Activity LED

7. INSTALLING G-SPEED

G-SPEED comes pre-configured in RAID 3 mode and
formatted for MAC OSX. Connecting G-SPEED to your
computer and configuring your system takes just a few
steps…

If an ATTO Host Bus Adapter was included in your kit:

7.1 Install the ATTO HBA:

1. Install the adapter into an empty PCI-X or PCI-E slot in

your system.

2. Install the appropriate ATTO driver (located on the Product

CD) for your operating system

(For detailed installation instructions consult the ATTO Installation Guide
located on the Product CD)

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7.2 Installing the Disk Drive Modules

1. Remove the G-SPEED Bezel by pulling forward.

2. Install the six disk drive modules into the G-SPEED

enclosure and secure them in place by pushing on the
lever.

7.3 (Fibre Channel) Installing the SFP and Optical Cable

1. Install the SFP into PORT 0 of the G-Speed. It will seat

with an audible click (to remove, open the latch and pull)

2. Remove the protective plugs from the SFP and
optical cable.

Note: The G-SPEED writes a signature to each drive so the drive module s
can be installed in any position in the G-SPEED enclosure.

3. Replace the G-SPEED Bezel.

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