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G-RAID Installation Guide 

 

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1.  INTRODUCTION

 

Thank you for purchasing G-RAID™ from G-Technology, Inc. 

(G-Tech)! G-RAID is the world’s only FireWire storage solution 
specifically designed to support professional content creation 

applications.  Multi-stream video playback with real-time 
effects and audio over FireWire is now a reality.  G-RAID is 

also ideal for audio editing, backup and transporting content 
between systems.  G-RAID combines the simplicity and 

affordability of FireWire with high-performance RAID 
technology resulting in a professional strength storage 
solution like no other.  

 

2.  SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

 

The disk drives contained in your G-RAID 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

 

FireWire 800 equipped computer (9-pin connection) 

 

Mac OS X 10.2.4 or higher 

 

Windows 2000 or Windows XP 

 

FireWire 400 equipped computer (4-pin or 6-pin connection) 

 

Mac OS 9.x or OS X 

 

Windows 2000 or Windows XP 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 

 
 

 

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 (310) 449-4599. Please keep the shipping container and 

packing materials. 

In the unlikely event that you need to 

return G-RAID 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-RAID disk array 

 

• FireWire 800 (9-pin to 9-pin) cable 
• External universal power supply 

• Installation CD-ROM

 

 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for G-RAID Studio

Page 1: ...5 G RAID OVERVIEW 6 OPTIMIZING DATA TRANSFER RATES 7 INSTALLING G RAID 7 1 Attaching the FireWire Cable and Power to G RAID 7 2 Connecting G RAID to your Computer 7 3 Macintosh G5 Installations 7 4 Ma...

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Page 4: ...s 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...

Page 5: ...ters by contacting G Tech Sales at 310 449 4599 or simply buy online at www g technology com FireWire 800 PCI Adapter 2 FireWire 800 Ports 2 FireWire 400 ports FireWire 800 CardBus Adapter 2 FireWire...

Page 6: ...outlet Note If you wish to connect G RAID via a FireWire 400 port contact G Tech Sales at 310 449 4599 or visit www g technology com to purchase a 9 pin to 6 pin 9 pin to 4 pin or 6 pin to 6 pin cabl...

Page 7: ...e 400 port located on the back of your iMac G5 as shown Note G RAID cannot be attached via FireWire 800 to an iMac G5 7 6 PowerBook G4 Installations 1 Attach G RAID to the FireWire 800 port located on...

Page 8: ...D Now that G RAID 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 instal...

Page 9: ...as shown below 4 Set the Volume Scheme to 1 Partition Enter a Volume Name under Volume Information in this example G RAID and set Format to Mac OS Extended as shown below Note Alternatively G RAID can...

Page 10: ...D wait 10 seconds then power on your computer 2 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 below 3...

Page 11: ...The following window will appear G RAID Disk 1 is now identified as Basic and Online 6 Right click on the Disk 1 Unallocated bar entry and select New Partition from the pull down menu as shown below 7...

Page 12: ...the available space on G RAID Note Multiple partitions can be created on G RAID Consult your Windows documentation for instructions on setting up multiple partitions 10 Windows will automatically ass...

Page 13: ...button to continue 13 Windows will format the volume and then display the following window Disk 1 is now identified as G RAID E Exit the Computer Management console 14 G RAID will now be displayed as...

Page 14: ...Computers 1 Before powering down and disconnecting G RAID you must unmount the system by simply dragging the G RAID icon to the trash located in the dock 2 It is now safe to power off and remove G RA...

Page 15: ...tioned All replaced parts or products shall become the property of G Tech This warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged by accident misuse abuse or as a result of unauthorized service...

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