G-Technology 0G02321 User manual

G-SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE

G-SPEED™ eS

Mac Installation Guide

G-Technology Inc.

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P/N GSPEED eS v1.2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION (Pg 4)

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

5. G-SPEED eS OVERVIEW

6. OPTIONAL G- TECH PCIe RAID CONTOLLER OVERVIEW

7. G-SPEED eS AUDIBLE ALARMS

8. SETTING UP G-SPEED eS WITH THE G-TECH PCIe RAID
CONTROLLER

9. G-TECH RAID CONTROLLER WEB GUI

10. CHANGING THE G-TECH RAID CONTROLLER MODE

11. CONFIGURING TWO G-SPEED eS UNITS IN
RAID 5 MODE

12. WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A DISK
DRIVE FAILURE

13. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

14. LIMITED WARRANTY

APPENDIX A – DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE WEB GUI
APPENDIX B – EXPLANATION OF RAID LEVELS
APPENDIX C – NOTES

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1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing G-SPEED eS from G-Technology,
Inc. (G-Tech)! Specifically designed for professional content
creation applications, G-SPEED eS features a high-speed
3Gbit/sec eSATA interface and provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and
JBOD functionality when used in conjunction with the optional
G-Tech PCI Express (PCIe) RAID controller. Up to four
G-SPEED eS units can be attached to the G-Tech RAID
controller for storage capacities to 16 TB and data rates over
600 MB/sec. G-SPEED eS supports multi-stream video editing
workflows on Mac Pro workstations.

If you purchased G-SPEED eS with the G-Tech PCIe
RAID controller, the system has been set up at the
factory in RAID 0 mode. The controller also supports

RAID 1, 5, 10 and JBOD modes. Refer to Section XX if you
wish to change the mode of operation.

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The disk drives contained in your G-SPEED eS are delicate
electronic instruments and are susceptible to damage due to
excessive physical shock. Place the unit in a vented area away
from moisture or liquids. Please handle the unit with care. Do
not open the case. Doing so will void the warranty. If the

Product is returned with damage caused by improper
handling, the warranty will be void and liability will rest with
the user.

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Apple Mac Pro (Intel Mac) workstation

• Mac OS X 10.4.x or higher

• G-Tech PCIe RAID Controller or third party port multiplier

aware eSATA host adapter

Optional G-Tech 4-port,
PCIe x4 RAID Controller

4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

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

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

• G-SPEED eS storage system

• 4 removable SATA drive modules (installed in unit)

• (2) disk module keys

• 1-meter eSATA cable

• AC Power cable

• Optional – G-Tech PCIe RAID controller

• Configuration Utility & Installatio n CD

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5. G-SPEED eS OVERVIEW

(4) Removable

Disk Drive Modules

Removable

Fan

ON/ OFF

Switch

6. OPTIONAL G-TECH PCIe RAID CONTOLLER OVERVIEW

The optional G-Tech PCIe RAID controller connects
G-SPEED eS to any Mac Pro workstation and provides

Drive Module

Power/Activity

LED

Disk Module

Lock Hole

Power Supply

LED

Temperature/Fan RPM

Warning LED

3 GB/sec

eSATA

Port

AC Input

Cable Lock
Hole

RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 & JBOD functionality.

RAID Engine

(4) High-speed
3 Gb/s eSATA ports.
Supports up to (4)
G-SPEED eS systems

PCIe x4 interface

6.1 Supported RAID Levels

If your G-SPEED eS shipped with the optional G-Tech
PCIe RAID controller, the system was configured as a
RAID 0 at the factory. The controller also supports
RAID 1, 5, 10 and JBOD configurations. If you wish to
change the RAID mode, please refer to Section 10.

For an explanation of supported RAID levels, please
refer to Appendix B.

If you purchased G-SPEED eS with the G-Tech PCIe
RAID controller, the system has been set up at the
factory in RAID 0 mode. The controller also supports RAID

1, 5, 10 and JBOD modes. Refer to Section 10 if you wish to
change the mode of operation.

G-SPEED eS is also compatible with third-party Mac &
Windows port multiplier aware eSATA host adapters. Refer to
your host adapter documentation to set up
G-SPEED eS with these boards.

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7. G-SPEED eS AUDIBLE ALARMS

7.1 The G-SPEED eS enclosure is equipped with an audible

alarm that sounds when:

1. The internal temperature of the G-SPEED eS enclosure
reaches a temperature of 60° centigrade

and/or

2. When the main FAN fails or the RPM of the fan slows to
a state where the fan can longer adequately cool the
system.

In addition to the audible alarm, the Temperature/Fan
Warning LED located on the front bezel of G-SPEED eS
will illuminate.

If you hear an audible alarm and see the RED warning LED on
the front of G-SPEED eS, stop using G-SPEED eS immediate ly.
Check to see if the fan is spinning and move the unit to a
cooler location. If you require a new fan, contact G-Tech
Support for a replacement.

7.2 The G-Tech RAID controller is also equipped with an
audible alarm that sounds when:

1. A disk drive failure occurs
or

2. When the G-SPEED eS is removed from the RAID
controller without first selecting “Unplug” in the Array
Maintenance menu in the web GUI.

If you hear an audible alarm coming from the G-Tech RAID
controller, see Section 12 “What to do in the Event of a Disk
Drive Failure”. See Appendix A.1.7.2 for information on the
proper way to hot “Unplug” G-SPEED eS.

8. SETTING UP G-SPEED eS WITH THE G-TECH PCIe
RAID CONTROLLER

G-SPEED eS comes pre-configured in RAID 0 mode and
formatted for MAC OS X. Connecting G-SPEED to your Mac
Pro and configuring your system takes just a few steps as
outlined below.

8.1 Installing the G-Tech PCIe RAID Controller

1. Install the G-Tech RAID controller into SLOT 4 (top slot)

of your Mac Pro workstation.

G-Tech PCIe

RAID Controller

2. Secure the RAID controller in place.

NOTE: If you are using an AJA, Blackmagic Design or

equivalent video capture card, install it in SLOT 3
unless otherwise instructed by the card vendor.

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