G-technology G-speed ES User Manual

G-SPEED eS INSTALLATION GUIDE - Windows

G-SPEED™ eS

Windows

Installation Guide

G-Technology Inc.

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P/N GSPEED eS v1.1PC

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. SETTING UP G-SPEED eS USING THE WEB GUI

10. CONFIGURING TWO G-SPEED eS UNITS IN

RAID 5 MODE

11. WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A DISK

DRIVE FAILURE

12. TECHNICAL SUPPORT/LIMITED WARRANTY

APPENDIX A – DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE WEB GUI
APPENDIX B – EXPLANATION OF RAID LEVELS
APPENDIX C – NOTES
APPENDIX D – FORMATTING G-SPEED USING DISK MANAGEMENT

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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 when used in conjunction with
the optional G-Tech PCI Express (PCIe) RAID controller
provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD functionality with
greater than 2TB support in Windows 32bit environments.
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.

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

• PCIe equipped workstation

• Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista

• 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 & Installation CD

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G-SPEED eS OVERVIEW

5.

(4) Removable

Disk Drive Modules

Remo

vable

Fan

ON/ OFF

Switch

6. OPTIONAL G-TECH PCIe RAID CONTOLLER OVERVIEW

The optional G-Tech PCIe RAID controller connects
G-SPEED eS to your PCIe equipped workstation and
provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 & JBOD functionality. You w ill

Drive Module

Power/Activity

LED

choose your level of RAID protection when you set up
the G-SPEED eS in Section 8. For an explanation of
supported RAID levels, please refer to Appendix B.

Disk Module

Lock Hole

Power Supply

LED

Temperature/Fan RPM

Warning LED

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

RAID Engine

PCIe x4 interface

3 GB/sec

eSATA

Port

AC Input

Cable Lock
Hole

G-SPEED eS is also compatible with third-party 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 the problem persists, contact G-Tech
Support.

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 11 “What to do in the Event of a Disk
Drive Failure”. See Appendix B.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

Connecting G-SPEED to your workstation and configuring
your system takes just a few steps as outlined below. For
this example we will be installing G-SPEED eS on a
Windows XP system. The installation is similar for
Windows 2000, 2003 and Vista.

8.1 Installing the G-Tech PCIe RAID Controller

1. Install the G-Tech RAID controller into an available PCIe

slot in your workstation.

2. Secure the RAID controller in place.

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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 (port

closest to motherboard) on the G-Tech RAID controller as
shown below.

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 Installing the G-Tech PCIe RAID Controller Software
There are three steps required to fully install the software

for the G-SPEED eS Controller.

1. Install the Windows driver

2. Update the Controller firmware

3. Installing the web GUI

Check for software updates at
http://www.g-technology.com/Support/

1. Install the G-SPEED eS Windows driver

a. Power on the workstation
b. Insert the G-Tech Product CD into the CD-ROM drive

When the CD loads a welcome screen may appear.
Close this window.

c. When the system boots the “Found New Hardware

Wizard” will appear. Select “Install from a list or specific
location” and click <Next>.

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d. Select “Don’t Search, I will choose the driver

to install” and click <Next>.

e. Click <Have Disk>.

f. Click on the <Browse> Button and navigate to the CD-

ROM drive containing the G-Tech Product CD. Continue
to “\Manuals-Drivers\G-SPEED eS\PC\GSeS Driver Win­v1.0\” Select the folder for your operating system and
click <OK>.

g. Select “G-SPEED eS RAID Controller and click <Next>.

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h. When the Windows Logo warning screen appears

click <Continue Anyway>.

i. The RAID controller driver will install and the Wizard

will complete. Click <Finish>.

j. A new “Found New hardware Wizard” will open for the

“G-Tech RCM device.” Click <Next>.

k. As before, click on “Don’t search. I will choose the

driver to install.”

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