G-Technology G-SATA Installation Manual

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G-SATA Installation Guide

G-SATA™

Installation Guide

G-Technology Inc.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

P/N GS0605 RevA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

5. G-SATA OVERVIEW

6. INSTALLING G-SATA

6.1 Installing the G-SATA PCI Adapter

6.2 Connecting G-SATA to your Computer

6.3 Attaching the SATA and Power Cables to G-SATA

7. INITIALIZING G-SATA

7.1 Mac OS X (10.4)

7.2 Windows 2000/XP

8. HOT-SWAP PROCEDURE FOR G-SATA

8.1 Mac OS X Computers – Removing G-SATA

8.2 Mac OS X Computers – Reconnecting G-SATA

8.3 Windows 2000/XP Computers – Removing G-SATA

8.4 Windows 2000/XP Computers – Reconnecting G-SATA

9. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

10. LIMITED WARRANTY

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1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing G-SATA™ from G-Technology, Inc.
(G-Tech)! G-SATA from G-Tech is designed to support
professional content creation workflows in which performance
and reliability are paramount. G-SATA features the latest
serial ATA (SATA) disk technology for ultra high data transfer
rates to 135 MB/second.

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The disk drives contained in your G-SATA disk array 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

• Mac OS X 10.2.4 or higher

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP

• Available 32-bit PCI slot

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-SATA 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:

• G-SATA disk array

• (2) SATA cables

• 2-port SATA PCI adapter

• External universal power supply

• Installation CD-ROM

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5. G-SATA OVERVIEW

Security Slot

SATA Ports

6. INSTALLING G-SATA

Connecting G-SATA to your computer and configuring the
system for use is very simple…

1) Install the SATA PCI adapter

2) Cable G-SATA to your computer

3) Initialize G-SATA for use with your choice of operating system

Power and Activity LED

Fan

On/Off Switch

Power

6.1 Installing the G-SATA PCI Adapter

1. Remove the power cord from your computer.

2. Remove the computer cover.

Note: If necessary, refer to your computer user manual for more
information about gaining access to PCI slots.

3. Choose an empty PCI expansion slot where you will
install the G-SATA PCI adapter.

4. Remove the screw and detach the PCI expansion port
access cover secured to the computer case.

5. Remove the G-SATA PCI adapter from its protective
materials.

Note: Make sure to hold the card by its bracket or around its edges to
avoid touching components which might be damaged by static electricity.

6. Position the PCI card bracket by facing it towards the rear
of the computer. Align the gold connectors of the
G-SATA PCI adapter over the PCI slot and gently press it
into the PCI slot until the card is firmly seated.

7. Using the same screw that was removed earlier, secure
the G-SATA PCI adapter.

8. Close the computer cover and re-attach the power cord.

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6.2 Connecting G-SATA to your Computer

1. Attach the supplied SATA cables to the G-SATA PCI
adapter as shown below.

Note: The supplied cables have different types of SATA connectors on each
end. The L-shaped connector attaches to the SATA PCI adapter. Be sure to
connect the cable using the proper orientation. It should snap easily into
place. Do not force the cable connectors into the adapter. Make certain
that the SATA cables are securely attached to the G-SATA PCI adapter.

6.3 Attaching the SATA and Power Cables to G-SATA

1. Attach the supplied SATA cables to the back of G-SATA
and attach the power supply cable as shown below.

Note: Be sure to connect the cable using the proper orientation. It should
snap easily into place. Do not force the cable connectors into G-SATA.
Make certain that the SATA cables are securely attached to G-SATA.

2. Connect the supplied power cord to the Power Supply
“brick” and plug the other end in to a surge protector or
wall outlet.

7. INITIALIZING G-SATA

Now that G-SATA is physically connected to your computer, it
must be initialized for use with your operating system.

• For Mac OS X installations, follow the instructions below

• For Windows 2000/XP installations, proceed to Section 7.2

7.1 Mac OS X (10.4)
G-SATA is initialized at the factory as a striped (RAID 0)
Mac OS X volume. Power on G-SATA, wait 10 seconds, then
power on your Mac. G-SATA will mount on the desktop as
shown below.

Note: G-SATA may also be initialized as two independent volumes or as a
mirrored (RAID 1)

documentation on the steps required to re-initialize
or as a mirror.

volume for data security. Consult your Mac OS X

as individual volumes

If it becomes necessary to re-initialize G-SATA as a striped
volume (RAID 0) for Mac OS X, follow the instructions on
the next page.

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1. Open the Apple Disk Utility. The Apple Disk Utility is in
the Utilities Folder located in the Applications Folder on
the Macintosh HD. A window like the following will appear.
The two drives contained in G-SATA will be displayed in the
left-hand column as shown.

3. Select the RAID tab to view the options as shown below.

4. Set the RAID set Name: to G-SATA, Volume Format:

2. Select one of the drives contained in G-SATA by clicking
on the entry in the left-hand column as shown below.

to Mac OS Extended and RAID Type: to Striped RAID
Set as shown below.

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5. Click on the <Create> button. The dialog box shown
below will appear. Click on the <Create> button to
continue.

6. When the RAID is created, G-SATA will be displayed in
the left-hand panel as shown below.

7.2 Windows 2000/XP
G-SATA can be initialized under Windows as:

• Two independent drive volumes (two drive letters).

• A striped volume (RAID 0) for performance.

• A mirrored (RAID 1) volume for data security.

The following instructions will initialize G-SATA in a striped
(RAID 0) configuration for maximum performance.

1. Power on G-SATA, wait 10 seconds, then power on your
computer.

2. When you see the message below, press <F4> on your
keyboard.

3. The following window will appear.

7. Exit the Apple Disk Utility.

8. G-SATA will now be mounted on the desktop as shown
below.

G-SATA is now set up for use!!

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4. Highlight Create RAID set, press <Enter> and then
select Striped and press <Enter>.

5. Select Auto configuration. When prompted, press <Y>
to continue. Press <Ctrl+E> to exit the RAID Configuration
Utility. Press <Y> to confirm.

6. Reboot your computer.

Now that the G-SATA PCI adapter is configured for RAID 0
operation, the system must be initialized for use.

1. 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 on the
following page.

2. The Computer Management console will appear as shown
below. Click on “Disk Management” in the left-hand panel.
G-SATA is identified as Disk 1 in this example.

Right click on Disk 1 and select Initialize Disk from the
pull-down menu as shown. The window shown on the next
page will appear.

3. Click on the <OK> button to continue.

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4. The following window will appear. G-SATA (Disk 1) is now
identified as Basic and Online.

5. Right-click on the Disk 1 “Unallocated” bar entry and
select New Partition… from the pull-down menu as shown
below.

6. The window shown below will appear. Click on the
<Next> button to continue.

7. The following window will appear. Click on the <Next>
button to continue.

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8. The window shown below will appear. Click on the
<Next> button to continue. This will create one large
volume using all of the available space on G-SATA.

Note: Multiple partitions can be created on G-SATA. Consult your
Windows documentation for instructions on setting up multiple partitions.

9. Windows will automatically assign a drive letter (in this
example E:). Accept this assignment and click on the
<Next> button to continue.

10. Enter a Volume Label: (in this example, G-SATA),
check the Perform a quick format box and click on the
<Next> button to continue.

11. The following window will appear. Click on the <Finish>
button to continue.

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12. Windows will format the volume and then display the
following window. Disk 1 is now identified as G-SATA (E:).
Exit the Computer Management console.

13. G-SATA will now be displayed as an available hard
disk drive under My Computer as shown below.

G-SATA is now set up for use!!

8. Hot-Swap Procedure for G-SATA

A great feature of G-SATA is its ability to be connected and
disconnected while your computer is running. To prevent
failures and/or data loss it is important to follow the steps
below when hot-swapping G-SATA.

8.1 Mac OS X Computers -Removing G-SATA

1. Drag the G-SATA icon to the TRASH located in the dock.

2. After dragging G-SATA to the TRASH, power off G-SATA.

3. The following dialog boxes will be displayed. Click <OK>
in each box to complete the hot-swap removal procedure.

8.2 MAC OS X Computers – Reconnecting G-SATA

1. Attach G-SATA to the G-SATA PCI adapter

2. Power on G-SATA. Dialog boxes like that shown below will
appear. Click <OK> in each box to complete the hot-swap
reconnection procedure.

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8.3 Windows 2000/XP – Removing G-SATA

1. Right -click on My Computer, select Manage, and then
Device Manager.

2. Go to Disk Drives.

3. Right click on the drives contained in G-SATA and select
Remove/Disable.

4. After performing this operation, you can remove G-SATA
from the system without risk of losing any data that is
currently stored in cache memory.

8.4 Windows 2000/XP – Reconnecting G-SATA

1. Attach G-SATA to the G-SATA PCI adapter

2. Power on G-SATA. Windows will automatically detect that
G-SATA has been reconnected to the system.

Note: If you are re-attaching G-SATA after hot-swapping the unit as
explained above, you must make sure to cycle power before reconnecting
G-SATA.

9. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you encounter any difficulties while installing G-SATA,
please contact G-Tech Technical Support via one of the
following ways:

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: http://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-SATA serial number (on bottom of unit)

• Operating system and version

• Computer brand and model

• Amount of memory installed

• Other devices attached to your computer

Thank you for purchasing G-SATA. If you have any comments
or questions about this manual or the product, please call
[phone], or send an email to [e-mail].

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10. 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 G­Tech. 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) 449­4599 or [e-mail]

IN THE EVENT A PRODUCT BECOMES DEFECTIVE DURING
THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
ABOVE. INCIDENTAL OR 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 INJURY DAMAGE.

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