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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Installing G-RAID mini G-RAID mini Warning LED Operation RAID Levels Explained Con guring G-RAID mini Con guring G-RAID mini for RAID 1 mode Con guring G-RAID mini for RAID 0 mode Initializing G-RAID mini Con guring G-RAID mini for Cross-Platform Use... -
Page 2: Introduction
G-RAID mini is a high-speed, low-cost portable RAID Safety Precautions designed speci cally for professional content creation The disk drive contained in your G-RAID mini is a delicate applications. G-RAID mini features either RAID 0 electronic instrument and is susceptible to damage due to (performance) or RAID 1 (protection) operation, a high-speed excessive physical shock. -
Page 3: System Requirements
G-RAID mini Overview • eSATA/FW800/FW400/ USB 2.0 operation Note the various features of the G-RAID mini. There is a Power • Mac OS X 10.2.4 or higher and Activity LED and a Yellow Drive Failure LED on the front of •... - Page 4 Attention Mac OS X Users G-RAID mini is set up at the factory for use with Mac OS X systems. If you are running Mac OS X, G-RAID mini will mount on the OS X desktop right out of the box as one large disk. If it becomes necessary to re-format G-RAID mini for Mac OS X, go here.
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Page 5: Installing G-Raid Mini
Configuring G-RAID mini Activity/ Drive Failure G-RAID mini is set up at the factory for use with Mac OS X Power LED systems. If you are running Mac OS X, G-RAID mini will mount on the OS X desktop right out of the box. If it becomes... -
Page 6: Con Guring G-Raid Mini For Raid 1 Mode
G-RAID mini comes from the factory in Follow the directions below to con gure G-RAID mini in RAID 0 mode. If you need to re-con gure a G-RAID mini from fail-safe RAID 1 (mirroring) mode. RAID 1 to RAID 0, then follow the instructions here. - Page 7 NOTE: Since you are connected via USB, the search process may take a few minutes. 6. The following window will appear. Click on the Yes 3. Once the utility nds your G-RAID mini, the following button to continue. window will appear.
- Page 8 RAID 1 mode. After launching Disk Utility, a window like the following will appear. 9. Since you don’t have a partition set up for G-RAID mini, the following window will appear. Click on the Initialize button to continue.
- Page 9 3. Click on the Partition button. Under Volume Scheme, choose 1 Partition. 18. Rename the Volume: G-RAID mini or any other name you wish in the Name eld. 19. Click the Apply button. 17. Click the Options button to choose the proper partition 20.
- Page 10 3. Press Command + C to copy the icon. completion, the G-RAID mini is fully functional. However, you will want to restore the original G-RAID mini icon. 4. Select the G-RAID mini USB icon on the Desktop and press Command + I. Restoring the G-SPEED Q Icon You will see the standard icon for USB 5.
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Page 11: Con Guring G-Raid Mini For Raid 0 Mode
G-RAID mini is ready for use. Con guring G-RAID mini for RAID 0 Mode If you have con gured G-RAID mini as RAID 1 and you wish to re-con gure G-RAID mini in RAID 0 (performance) mode. Do the following. -
Page 12: Disconnecting G-Raid Mini
WARNING: THIS NEXT STEP WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON YOUR Disconnecting G-RAID mini DRIVE. A great feature of G-RAID mini is its ability to be connected and disconnected while your computer is running. To prevent failures and/or data loss it is important to follow the... -
Page 13: Optimizing Performance
(310) 449-4599, or send an email to Optimizing Performance support@g-technology.com G-RAID mini can be connected to any Mac or PC that has an eSATA, FW800 or USB 2.0 ports. FW400 can be accessed by a 9 Limited Warranty to 6 pin cable. - Page 14 www.g-technology.com . A valid proof of purchase may be Return Materials Authorization (RMA) and ship-to address by required to prove eligibility. If you do not have a valid proof of contacting G-Technology by Hitachi at purchase, the limited warranty period will be measured from http://www.g-technology.com/support Please follow the the date of sale from Hitachi GST to the authorized instructions found on the website.
- Page 15 Fax: (310) 449-4670 support@g-technology.com G-Technology by Hitachi Global Storage Technologies © 2010. All rights reserved. G-DRIVE, G-RAID, G-SAFE, and G-SPEED are registered trademarks of G-Technology by Hitachi GST. Apple, Mac, Macbook, Macbook Pro and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
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