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Introduction

Safety Notice

Please read and observe the following precautions to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in 
hazardous situations. 

1.  The G-RACK 12 operates normally in the temperature range of 0ºC–50ºC and relative humidity of 

8%–90%. Please make sure the environment is well ventilated.

2.  The power cord and devices connected to the G-RACK 12 must provide correct supply voltage (100W, 

90–264V). If unsure, please contact the distributor or the local power supply company.

3.  Do NOT place the G-RACK 12 in direct sunlight or near chemicals. 
4.  Unplug the power cord and all the connected cables before cleaning. Wipe the G-RACK 12 with a dry 

towel. Do NOT use chemical or aerosol to clean the G-RACK 12.

5.  Do NOT place any objects on the G-RACK 12 during normal system operations to avoid overheat.
6.  Use the flat head screws in the product package to lock the hard disk drives in the G-RACK 12 when 

installing the hard drives for proper operation.

7.  Do NOT place the G-RACK 12 on any uneven surface to avoid falling off and damage.
8.  Do NOT expose the G-RACK 12 to dampness, dust, corrosive or any liquids.
9.  Do NOT attempt to repair the G-RACK 12 in any occasions. Improper dissemblance of the product may 

expose you to electric shock or other risks. For any inquiries, please contact the distributor.

10.  Do NOT use the G-RACK 12 near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. 
11.  Do NOT place any object on the power cord. Do NOT locate the G-RACK 12 where it can be stepped 

on or tripped over.

12.  Do NOT install, use, or service the G-RACK 12 during a thunder storm. There is a remote risk of electric 

shock from lightning. 

13.  If an extension cord is used with the G-RACK12, make sure that the total ampere rating of the 

equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, 
make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse 
rating.

14.  Do NOT drop the G-RACK 12.
15.  Do NOT use the G-RACK 12 outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors.
16.  Never push objects of any kind into the G-RACK 12 through the chassis slots as they may touch 

dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

17.  ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble the G-RACK 12. 
18.  If the power adapter or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet. Do NOT attempt to repair 

the power adapter or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a new one.

Summary of Contents for G Rack 12

Page 1: ...g technology com High Performance NAS BARE METAL RECOVERY ESSENTIAL GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...Bare Metal Recovery ...

Page 3: ...ACK 12 in any occasions Improper dissemblance of the product may expose you to electric shock or other risks For any inquiries please contact the distributor 10 Do NOT use the G RACK 12 near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 11 Do NOT place any object on the power cord Do NOT locate the G RACK 12 where it can be stepped on or tripped over 12 Do NOT install use or service ...

Page 4: ...items you need to complete this task G RACK 12 with all the electronic components in place and properly working This process fails if you do not have the drives in the unit A G Technology provided USB key with the restoration software pre loaded USB Keyboard Monitor Connections With the unit powered off attach the keyboard and USB Key to the USB ports on the rear of the unit Attach the monitor to ...

Page 5: ...ellent change the BIOS is not set to boot of the USB key If this is the case you will need to reboot and enter the BIOS screen Select USB boot as an option Save the BIOS configuration and reboot once more Once you are configured to boot from USB you will see the OS install process start 1 The first screen you see should look very much like this 2 Using your keyboard scroll down to the second optio...

Page 6: ... install process starts 4 As it progresses you will see the update bar change 5 If you see this screen you have successfully installed the software The server is ready to reboot Remove the USB key from the back of the unit and press Enter ...

Page 7: ...e to remove the USB keyboard and the monitor from the connectors 8 At this point you can use the Administration software using a web browser The screen above indicates the IP address you can enter in your URL bar 9 Normal operation can resume If you have an available backup of the configuration files and data you can now follow the process in the User s Guide to reload the data on to the G RACK 12...

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