G-SPEED eS PRO INSTALLATION GUIDE
GUIDE
GUIDE Guide
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank
you
for
purchasing
G-SPEED
eS
PRO
from
G-Technology by Hitachi! Specifically designed for professional
content creation applications, G-SPEED eS PRO features a high-
speed mini-SAS interface and provides RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, RAID 6 and
JBOD functionality when used in conjunction with the G-Tech PCI
Express (PCIe) mini-SAS RAID controller. Two G-SPEED eS PRO
units can be attached to the G-Tech RAID controller for storage
capacities to 8 TB and data rates over 600 MB/sec. G-SPEED eS PRO
supports multi-stream video editing workflows on Mac PRO
workstations
.
If you purchased G-SPEED eS PRO 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, 3, 5, 6 and JBOD modes.
Refer to Section
10
if you wish to change the mode of operation.
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The disk drives contained in your G-SPEED eS PRO 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 x8 mini-SAS 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 (310) 449-4599.
Please keep the shipping container and packing materials.
In the
unlikely event that you need to return G-SPEED eS PRO 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 PRO storage system
• 4 removable SATA drive modules (installed in unit)
• (2) disk module keys
• 2-meter mini-SAS cable
• AC Power cable
• Optional – G-Tech PCIe x8 RAID controller
• Configuration Utility & Installation CD
