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G-Technology G-Speed Q User Manual

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Optional G-Technology PCIe RAID Controller Overview
Setting Up G-Speed Q with the G-Technology PCIe RAID Controller
G-Technology RAID Controller Web GUI
Con guring Two G-Speed Q Units in RAID 5 Mode

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Safety Precautions
G-SPEED Q Audible Alarms

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    G-SPEED Q Overview Optional G-Technology PCIe RAID Controller Overview G-SPEED Q Audible Alarms Setting Up G-Speed Q with the G-Technology PCIe RAID Controller G-Technology RAID Controller Web GUI Changing the G-Technology RAID Controller Mode Con guring Two G-Speed Q Units in RAID 5 Mode...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to CAUTION alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure and may be of signi cant risk of electrical shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of important operating maintenance (servicing) instructions literature...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    G-SPEED Q hard drives from G-Technology are the ideal storage solutions for content creation professionals. With its built-in RAID controller, the G-SPEED Q is not tied to a single workstation and can be easily transported and used on a laptop or desktop in the edit bay or on the road. With its...

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    449-4599. For more details on this, click here. G-SPEED Q Overview Note the various features of the G-SPEED Q. G-SPEED Q is ideal for those that need a high speed RAID array, but use computer systems that may not have card slots for a RAID controller card.

  • Page 5: Changing The G-Technology Raid Controller Mode

    Supported RAID Levels The G-SPEED Q is con gured as a RAID 5 array at the factory. The unit also supports RAID 0 con guration. If you wish to change the RAID level, please refer to the section entitled:...
  • Page 6 Con guration Utility, the following dialog box will launch: Changing the RAID Level G-SPEED Q ships in RAID 5 mode, if you need to change it to RAID 0, do the following steps: 1. Be sure all material you wish to save is backed up to a separate disk.
  • Page 7 9. Select the RAID 0 radio button to change the RAID level being reinitialized. from RAID 5. Select RAID 5 if you wish the G-SPEED Q to be changed to RAID 0. Click the Con gure button. 10. A dialog box will launch to warn you that all data will be erased by completing this function.
  • Page 8 16. After Disk Utility is launched, click on the Partition button. Under Volume Scheme, choose 1 Partition. 14. A dialog box will then launch indicating that the RAID con guration is complete. Click the Exit button. 15. A Disk Insertion warning dialog appears, warning you that the disk is not readable by the computer.
  • Page 9 You will see the standard icon for USB after completing the formatting process. If you desire to return the 18. Rename the Volume: G-SPEED Q or any other name you standard G-SPEED Q icon, complete wish in the Name eld.
  • Page 10 If you see the RED warning LED on the front of G-SPEED Q, stop using G-SPEED Q, contact G-Technology Tech Support. If you see an amber LED, see the following section, “What To Do In The Event Of A Disk Drive Failure”.

  • Page 11: What To Do In The Event Of A Disk Drive Failure

    Note: It is good practice to keep at least one spare drive data loss. If G-SPEED Q is con gured as RAID 0, there will be module on hand in case of a disk failure. This way, you can data loss.

  • Page 12: Optimizing Data Transfer Rates

    Optimizing Data Transfer Rates Thank you for purchasing G-SPEED Q. If you have any G-SPEED Q can be connected to any Mac or PC equipped comments or questions about this manual or the product, with an eSATA, FireWire 400, FireWire 800 or USB 2.0 port.
  • Page 13 INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO Return Materials Authorization (RMA) and ship-to address by THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. contacting G-Technology by Hitachi at http://www.g- technology.com/support Please follow the instructions found How do local laws apply? on the website. You must return the covered hard disk drive THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, using approved packaging to our logistics center.

  • Page 14: Appendix A: Raid Levels Explained

    Macbook, Macbook Pro and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple, storage performance. Inc. Hitachi Global Storage Technologies and Hitachi Inspire the capacity Next are trademarks of Hitachi Ltd. G-Technology is a trademark of Disk striping High read Useable storage Content Hitachi Global Storage Technologies.

  • Page 15: Appendix B: Notes

    APPENDIX B: Notes It is recommended not to exceed the standard eSATA cable length of 1 meter (3 feet).

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