G-Technology G-SAFE, 2TB
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1. Comnetti n Be Finde Write KEabua gt Aiid Connection Tres Exbir al SMART Stud Mot Supported Consection ID 11757 101834755950 Partilos Scheme Uedonramed 7 Note Alternatively G SAFE can be set up in multiple volumes by selecting the desired number of partitions from the Volume Scheme pull down menu 5 Click on the lt Partition gt button The dialog box shown below will appear Click on the lt Partition gt button to continue Partition Disk Partitioning a disk will destroy all information on the disk Are you sure you wish to erase the disk G Tech G SAFE Cine Partien N 6 When partitioning is complete G SAFE will be displayed in the left hand panel as shown below ane Oxford Semiconductor Ltd O a gt O a x Q v inet New Image info Eject log Firm Ae Erase Partition RAD Restore I 149 1 GB Hitachi HTS54 _ a I Macintosh HO Volume Scheme Volume information 232 9 GB G Tech G SAFE er E F G SAFE AA Name C SAFE Formar Mar O5 Emendes TE Sue 232 89 Ca Locked for editeng _ natal Mac OS 9 Disk Drivers To Create a volume that can terve at 3 Mac OS 9 GSAFE start up disk select Mac OS 9 Drivers installed Select the disk you want to partion and choose a volume scheme Click cach volume represented in the chem and tpecify a volume name format and size Chick Partition Total Capacity 232 9 CB 250 059 350 016 Bytes Connection Buc Firewire S Read Writ2. 2 G TECH O Ben Info Eject Log First Aid Erase Partition RAID Restore To erase a disk or volume select its icon specify a format ard name and click Erase Erasing a disk erases al data and volumes on a disk leaving the disk empty Erasing a selected volume erases that volume only leaving otner volumes on the disk unchanged To securely erase data click Security Options and select an option before clicking Erase To help prevent recovery of deleted files click the Erase Free Space button Volume Format Mac OS Extended Name G DRIVE _ Install Mac OS 9 Disk Driver Select this option to use tris device on a computer running Mac OS 9 This ootion does not affect Classic Security Options Erase Total Capacity 153 4 GB 164 696 555 520 Bytes Write Status Read Write S M A R T Status Not Supported 3 Click on the erase button and the screen on the next page will appear Erase Disk E Buy Erasing a disk will destroy all information on the volume of the disk This disk has 1 volume G DRIVE Are you sure you wish to erase the disk G DRIVE Cancel Erase P Click Erase and your drive will be formatted to its full capacity as FAT32 With this format you will be able to READ WRITE on both windows 2000 XP and MAC OS machines NOTE You could format your drive on a Windows machine FAT32 however Windows currently limits FAT32 partitions to 32GB
3. All Warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit s manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this unit near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool ACCESSORIES Do not place this unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the unit VENTILATION Openings in the front and back of the unit are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation and to protect it from over heating These openings must not be blocked or covered This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This unit should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided POWER SOURCES This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your facility consult your local dealer or power company The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to c
4. 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 or parts Warranty service is available to the purchaser by obtaining a Return Material Authorization number RMA and by delivering the product during the warranty period to an authorized G Tech service facility or to G Tech The purchaser shall bear all shipping packing and insurance costs and all other costs excluding parts and labor necessary to effectuate repair replacement or refund under this warranty All returned product must be shipped to G Tech in the original shipping container For more information on how to obtain warranty service an RMA number or to acquire shipping materials contact G Tech at 1653 Stanford Street Santa Monica CA 90404 310 449 4599 or support g technology com IN THE EVENT A PRODUCT BECOMES DEFECTIVE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF DATA ARISING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF G TECH AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED BOTH FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND TO THE EXTENT NOT UNCONSCIONABLE FOR PERSONAL INJ URY DAMAGE HA Page 19
5. DATA TRANSFER RATES G SAFE FW can be connected to any Mac or PC equipped with a FireWire 400 using optional 4 or 6 pin to 9 pin cables FireWire 800 or USB 2 0 port For best performance G SAFE Should be connected via FireWire 800 12 TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter any difficulties while installing G SAFE please contact G Tech Technical Support via one of the following ways Telephone 310 449 4599 Fax 310 449 4670 E mail support g technology com Internet http www g technology com When contacting Technical Support make sure to be in front of your computer and have the following information readily available Your G SAFE serial number on bottom of unit Operating system and version Computer brand and model Amount of memory installed Other devices attached to your computer Thank you for purchasing G SAFE If you have any comments or questions about this manual or the product please call 310 449 4599 or send an email to info g technology com HA Page 18 G SAFE Product Guide 13 LIMITED WARRANTY G Technology Inc G Tech warrants your product against any defect in material and workmanship under normal use for the designated warranty period If the product should become defective within the warranty period G Tech will at its discretion repair or replace the product Repair or replacement parts or products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either new or reconditioned
6. Le symbole d clair dans un triangle quilat ral indique la pr sence d une tension suff isamment lev e pour engendrer un risque de chocs lectriques El simbolo del rayo con fecha dentro de un tri ngulo equil tero tiene por objeto alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso y ain aislamiento en el interior del producto que pudiera ser de la sufi dente magnitud como para constituir el riesgo de recibir una descarga el ctrica ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE DESCARGA EL CTRICA NO ABRIR Le point d exclamation dans un triangle quilat ral indique que le manuel d utilisation inclus avec l appareil contient d importantes recommandations quant au fonctionnement APN DE PREVENIR LES AISQUES DELECTAOCUTION NE PAS ENLEVERLE COUVERCLE NILE PANNEAU ARRIERE DE L APPAREIL AUCUNE PIECE INT RIEURE NE PEUT TAE REPAREE PAR El simbolo de el signo de exclamaci n dentro de un ti ngulo equil tero tiene por objeto alertar al usuario de la existencia de instrucciones importantes para la operaci n y mantenimiento servicios en PRECAUCI N PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE DESCARGA EL CTRICA NO RETIRE LA CUBIERTA O CUBIERTA POSTERIOR NO ADVERTENCIA HAY ADENTRO PARTES REPARABLES POR EL USUARIO PERMITA QUE EL SERVICIO LO REALICE PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CALIFICADO SISTEMA A LA LLUVIA O HUMEDAD 1 LEA LAS INSTRUCCIONES Deber leer todas las instrucciones sobre seguridad y op
7. display the following message G SAFE is now back to protecting your valuable data Note The rebuild process takes approximately one minute for each 2 5 GB of storage capacity So the rebuild time for a 250GB drive is approximately 100 minutes While it is possible to access the G SAFE during rebuild data access may be very slow With the addition of a third drive module it is possible to add a greater level of protection by storing a copy of your data offsite By rotating drive modules offsite at regular intervals you can always have a copy of your data safe and secure The process is simple however to avoid data loss be sure to follow these instructions carefully 1 Turn off G SAFE and remove the drive module you will take offsite using the provided key You can remove either drive 2 Place the drive for offsite storage in the protective leather pouch leather pouch is included with purchase of additional drive modules for G SAFE G SAFE Product Guide 3 Turn on G SAFE the alarm will sound and the display will 6 G SAFE will ask if you would like to rebuild the array indicate a MISSING drive in this case G SAFE will rebuild from Drive 1 top to Drive 2 bottom 4 Mute the alarm by pressing the MUTE button on the front panel 7 Push the ENT button to begin the process or ESC button to cancel the process will automatically cancel in 10 seconds 5 Insert the target drive module whi
8. virtud de que abrir la unidad o retirar alguna Ne pas placer l appareil dans une baie ou sur 12 REPARATION graves y da os severos a la unidad Ab peal ed ng ho pi a peon id re o u un support un tr pied une console ou une Ne pas tenter de r parer l appareil car 8 VENTILACI N personal de servicio calificado table instable L appareil pourrait tomber et l ouverture ou le retrait du bo tier peut vous Aberturas al frente y en la parte posterior de la subir des dommages importants ou infliger de A A exposer a des tensions dangereuses ou a N ilapi lessures d autres risques Confier toute r paration unidad se proporcionan para ventilaci n y para graves b ris 0 asegurar una operaci n estable as como para un technicien qualifi proteger a la unidad de sobrecalentamiento 8 AERATION Estas aberturas no deber n ser obstruidas o Le bo tier de l appareil comporte des fentes 13 PILE AU LITHIUM cubiertas Esta unidad nunca se debera de d a ration a l avant et a l arri re pour assurer le colocar cerca o encima de un radiador o fuente bon fonctionnement de l appareil et le prot ger de calor Esta unidad no se deber de colocar de la surchauffe Ces fentes ne doivent pas tre en muebles construidos a la medida tales A obstru es ni recouvertes Eloigner l appareil de como libreros o sas Pr da se toute source de chaleur telle les radiateurs et proporcione ventilaci n adecuada autres l ments de chauffage Ne pas placer l appareil d
9. 47MB 52 17 GB NTFS 3 66 GB FAT32 Online Health Healthy System Healthy Unknow Disk 1 nn Unknown PA 232 88 GB Initialize Disk Not Initialized gt Bf Unallocated f Properties Help Right click on Disk 1 and select Initialize Disk from the pull down menu as shown The window shown on the next page will appear G SAFE Product Guide 4 Click on the lt OK gt button to continue Initialize Disk Select one or more disks to mitialize 5 The following window will appear G SAFE Disk 1 is now identified as Basic and Online Computer Management m Fie Action View Window Help 5 System Tools E E Event Viewer Shared Folders z Local Users and Groups Performance Logs and Alerts Device Manager y Storage Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management Fa Services and Applications Disk 1 Partition Basic FAT Healthy EISA Configuration 47 MB Partition Basic FAT32 Healthy Unknown Partition 3 65 GB Disk 0 Basic 55 88 GB Online Basic 232 68 GB Online ES ics Partition Basic NTFS Healthy System 52 17GB 21 C 47 MB 52 17 GB NTFS 3 66 GB FAT32 Healtt Healthy System Healthy Unknow 232 88 GB Unallocated gt Unallocated i Primary partition HO Page 14 G SAFE Product Guide 6 Right click on the Disk 1 Unallocated bar entry and select New Partition from the pull down menu as shown below E
10. Computer Management m File Action view Window Help ome 05 E Computer Management Local Volume Layout Type File System Status Capacit i System Tools 3 Partition Basic FAT Healthy EISA Configuration 47 MB ga Event Viewer Partition Basic FAT32 Healthy Unknown Partition 3 65 GB 4 Shared Folders E C Partition Basic NTFS Healthy System 52 17GB 21 Local Users and Groups Performance Logs and Alerts Device Manager y Storage Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management Services and Applications e pS ZPDisk 0 Basic C 55 88 GB 47 MB 52 17 GB NTFS 13 66 GB FAT32 Online Healtt Healthy System Healthy Unknow Disk 1 A Basic 232 88 GB 232 88 GB Online Unallocated New Partition N gt EE Unallocated Primary partition Properties Help 7 The window shown below will appear Click on the lt Next gt button to continue New Partition Wizard Welcome to the New Partition Y Wizard This wizard helps you create a partition on a basic disk basic disk is a physical disk that contains primary partitions extended partitions and logical drives You can use any version of Windows or MS DOS to gain access to partitions on basic disks To continue click Next 8 The following window will appear Click on the lt Next gt button to continue New Partition Wizard Select Partition Type There are three types of partition
11. G SAFE Product Guide G G SAFE Installation Guide G Technology Inc 310 449 4599 Fax 310 449 4670 support g technology com P N GS1207 RevA 10 11 12 13 14 u A A A PA A TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WHAT S IN THE BOX G SAFE OVERVIEW INSTALLING G SAFE G SAFE OPERATION 7 1 Powering on G SAFE for the First Time 7 2 Front Panel STATUS LED amp Alarm 7 3 LCD Panel Messages REPLACING A DISK DRIVE MODULE USING G SAFE FOR OFFSITE DATA BACKUP 9 1 Disaster Recovery using Offsite Backup Module INITIALIZING G SAFE 10 1 Mac OS X 10 4 x 10 2 Windows 2000 XP 10 3 Cross Platform Use UNMOUNTING DISCONNECTING G SAFE 11 1 Mac OS X Computers 11 2 Windows Computers OPTIMIZING DATA TRANSFER RATES TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT HS Page G SAFE Product Guide IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS
12. L hs m 3 143 1 GB Hitachi HT3 4 a a Macintas HO Mo e For Windows 2000 XP installations proceed to Section 10 2 e For Cross Platform use see section 10 3 9 1 Mac OS X 10 4 x z 3 _ To repak a disk or vbag select iia on In the Ei on bee loh and click Repair Dist To repair diik peresi joan preblerm on drik or wolurne thal hat Mac C X install n select iti bpon bad glih Repair Did Permitsiona Eich the Verfy barons to test the disk or pemisacons wshow changing amything a To repair yow arte dk san up foom your Mac O5 X karali ac 00 or DVD then e ilies Disk Ulit 1 Open the Apple Disk Utility The Apple Disk Utility is in the Utilities Folder located in the Applications Folder on the Macintosh HD A dialog box like the following will appear G SAFE will be displayed in the left hand column as shown a Disk Utility T a al 5 New Image Convert Verify T 149 1 GB Hitachi MTSS4 DD Macintasn HD 232 9 CH G Tech G SAFE Select a disk volume or image Disk Descripelon Thi SATT Total creer 232 9 G8 a0 054110 015 bres z Connecti on But Finnie art cr Connection Typt forbarnal EMART Status Hor Euppcrd Connection ID 13787 IOLASAPEEOSO Partition Scheme Uedonramed Mo 3 Select the Partition tab to view the partition options as shown below 00650 Oxford Semiconductor Lid de de E 4 oF A m x Y T info Oject lo fiw Image First As Erase Pamen AAI Aestere Dl 149 1 68 H
13. ans un meuble encastr tel une 7 H Unidad dehers cd nicamente a partir del biblioth que ou un bati qui ne procure pas une tipo de fuente de energ a indicada en la etiqueta a ration ad quate correspondiente Si no est seguro del tipo de 9 ALIMENTATION fuente de energ a en su edificio consulte a su distribuidor local o compa a de suministro de energ a el ctrica Ne brancher l appareil que dans une prise de courant du type d crit sur l tiquette signal tique En cas de doute sur le type 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing G SAFE from G Technology Inc G Tech G SAFE is the ideal storage solution to safeguard digital photo files downloaded from flash memory cards G SAFE offers the ultimate in peace of mind by simultaneously writing to two independent hard disk drives providing instant back up of the images as you save them And unlike single drive backup systems if a drive failure occurs your images are safe and accessible 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The disk drive contained in your G SAFE is a delicate electronic instrument and is 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 REQUI REMENTS FireWire 800 equipp
14. connecteur femelle CE standard a l autre uni ea El enchute con puesta a tierra de tr mit La fich laris e trois branches 3 PRESTE ATENCI N A ADVERTENCIAS AL alambres es una medida de seguridad Si no le es 3 RESPECTER LES MISES EN GARDE Sak bro ter rocio od hos lead o ex les hotucciones de ee ee Rispector toules les mises en garde sur courant polaiebe de style am rica et le operaci n para sustituir p riel obsoleto NO FRUSTRE l appareil et dans le manuel d utilisation connecteur CEI doit tre rac cord l appareil LA MEDIDA DE SEGURIDAD INCORPORADA POR A Medea La fiche polaris e trois branches 4 SIGALAS INSTRUCCIONES EL ENCHUFE CON PUESTA A TIERRA Para uso en 4 SUIVRE LES DIRECTIVES constitue une mesure de s curit Si elle ne Debera seguir todas las instrucciones sobre pa ses extranjeros p ngase en contacto con su Suivre toutes les directives concemant le s ins re pas ais ment dans la prise ne pas operaci n y uso distribuidor local de Medea o su representante para fonctionnement et l utilisation de l appareil la forcer Contacter un lectricien pour p y p p obtener un cable alimentador con un enchufe con remplacer la prise d su te NE PAS TENTER 5 ACCESORIOS puesta a tierra de 3 alambres en un extremo y un 5 ACCESSOIRES DE CONTOURNER CETTE MESURE DE No utilice accesorios que no hayan sido enchufe est ndar IEC de tres alambres en el otro Ne pas utiliser d accessoires non recommand s S CURIT Pour utiliser l appar
15. e SMART Status Not Supported Disk Description G Tech G SAME Comnection Type External A Connection ID 13757101834765950 Partalon Scheme Apo e Paruvor Map Exit the Apple Disk Utility G SAFE is now mounted on the desktop as shown below G SAFE G SAFE is now ready to safeguard your data HO Page 13 9 2 Windows 2000 XP 1 Power on G SAFE 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 Open Explore Search Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Send To gt Cut Copy Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties 3 The Computer Management console will appear as shown below Click on Disk Management in the left hand panel G SAFE is identified as Disk 1 in this example g Computer Management a File Action View Window Help ama 2 AEE Computer Management Local E a System Tools Partition Basic FAT Healthy EISA Configuration 47 MB aj Event viewer Partition Basic FAT32 Healthy Unknown Partition 3 65 GB z Shared Folders S C Partition Basic NTFS Healthy System 52 17 GB 21 Local Users and Groups Performance Logs and Alerts Device Manager Storage Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management Ba Services and Applications did GPoisko IE Basic C 55 88 GB
16. ed computer 9 pin connection e Mac OS X 10 2 4 or higher e Windows 2000 or Windows XP FireWire 400 equipped computer 4 pin or 6 pin connection requires optional cable e Mac OS 9 x or OS X e Windows 2000 or Windows XP USB equipped computer e Mac OS 9 x or OS X e Windows 2000 or Windows XP G SAFE Product Guide 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 SAFE 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 e G SAFE array with two disk drive modules e FireWire 800 9 pin to 9 pin cable e USB 2 0 cable e Power cord e Installation CD ROM e Two drive module keys KIT CONTENTS G SAFE FireWire 800 and AC Power Product Storage System USB 2 0 Cables Cord CD ROM Page 4 5 G SAFE OVERVIEW STATUS LED Alarm Mute Button Removable ee Disk Modules Deren Drive Activity ATT E En y LED On Off Switch Din gt FireWire 800 Ports Power Socket USB 2 0 Port Removable Fan Module G SAFE Product Guide Attention Mac OS X Users G SAFE is set up at the factory for use with Mac OS Mac X systems If yo
17. eil l tranger es porn pl pompas pr unidad en compatible en su pa s par le fabricant de l appareil car ils peuvent se procurer un cordon d alimentation compatible repr senter un danger avec la configuration lectrique locale aupr s 6 AGUA Y HUMEDAD Me rad oca sario i Cu CROWENI NO OU cu reprooonierit iouen Kinet y a A 4 6 EAU ET HUMIDITE No utilice esta unidad cerca de agua por manera que se evite que sean pisados o pellizcados o ks ejemplo cerca de una tina lavabo fregadero o por alg n equipo o mueble puestos encima de ellos o Ne pas utiliser l appareil dans un endroit o il 11 PROTECTION DU CORDON D ALIMENTATION tinaco en un s tano mojado o cerca de una contra ellos poniendo especial atenci n al enchufe A risque d tre mouill notamment dans un Les cordons d alimentation doivent tre piscina del cable alimentador receptaculos de protecci n o el sous sol humide et a proximit d une baignoire plac s de mani re quils ne soient pas pi tin s punto en que se conectan a la unidad d un lavabo d un vier d une cuve a lessive ou A ou cras s par des objets et une attention 7 EQUIPO AUXILIAR d une piscine particuli re doit tre port e a la fiche la No coloque esta unidad sobre carritos bases 12 SERVCIOS prise et au point de sortie de l appareil tripodes soportes o mesas inestables La No intente dar servicio a esta unidad por s mismo 7 BAIES ET SUPPORTS unidad se podr caer causando lesiones en
18. eraci n antes de operar la unidad los documentos que acompa an el equipo PARA PREVENIR LA POSIBILIDAD DE PROVOCAR UN INCENDIO O DE RECIBIR UNA DESCARGA EL CTRICA NO EXPONGA ESTE 10 PUESTA A TIERRA Y POLARIZACI N El equipo se entrega con un cable alimentador con un enchufe con puesta a tierra de 3 alambres en un extremo y un enchufe est ndar IEC Comit LUTLSATEUR POUR TOUTE R PARATION CONSULTER UN TECHNICEN COMPETENT MISE EN GARDE AFIN DE PR VENIR TOUT RISQUE D INCENDIE OU D LECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER L APPAREIL A LA PLUIE NI A L HUMIDIT 1 LIRE LES DIRECTIVES Lire toutes les directives concernant la s curit et le fonctionnement de l appareil avant de l utiliser et a l entretien de ce demier d alimentation disponible consulter la compagnie d lectricit ou le distributeur local 10 MISE LA TERRE ET POLARISATION Electrot cnico Internacional de tres alambres en el 2 CONSERVER LES DIRECTIVES Le cordon d alimentation foumi avec l appareil 2 GUARDAR LAS INSTRUCCIONES otro El enchufe con puesta a tierra de 3 alambres Conserver les directives concernant la s curit est dot d une fiche polaris e trois branch Deber guardar las instrucciones sobre se conecta a un tomacorri ente con puesta a tierra y et le fonctionnement de l appareil pour es de style am ricain une extr mit et d un seguridad y operaci n para refer encia futura el an pe cal ac e gt a un r f rence ult rieure
19. fan failure over Yellow temperature warning 7 3 LCD Panel Messages During normal operation the LCD panel will display the following message If one the disk drive modules is removed or the system does not recognize a drive module on power up the following message will appear on the LCD Power off G SAFE and ensure that the drive modules are completely inserted in to the G SAFE enclosure If a drive failure occurs the LCD will indicate which disk must be replaced as shown below See Section 7 REPLACING A DISK DRIVE MODULE If the fan malfunctions the LCD will display the message below Stop using G SAFE until the fan module is replaced If the system is overheating the LCD will display the message below Stop using G SAFE and move the unit to a cooler environment Note If any of the above error messages appear contact G Tech Technical Support at 310 449 4599 or support g technology com for assistance It is critical that action be taken to ensure reliable operation and data integrity Page 7 G SAFE Product Guide 3 Pressing the ENT button on the front panel will show the following on the LCD display Pressing the up arrow will display the RPM of G SAFE s fan as shown below 8 REPLACING A DISK DRIVE MODULE In the event of a disk drive failure the G SAFE alarm will sound and the LCD will display a message like that below Mute the alarm by pressing the MUTE button on the front pane
20. in size WARNI NG THIS WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON YOUR DRIVE NOTE The MS DOS File System cannot write A files over 4 GB If you are working with files over 4 GB you may want to choose a software option like MacDrive MacDrive is Windows software that enables the Windows OS to mount MAC formatted drives www macdrive com HA Page 17 G SAFE Product Guide O 10 UNMOUNTI NG DI SCONNECTI NG G SAFE A great feature of G SAFE 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 steps below when unmounting disconnecting G SAFE from your computer 10 1 Mac OS X Computers 1 Before powering down and disconnecting G SAFE you must unmount the system by simply dragging the G SAFE icon to the trash located in the dock 2 It is now safe to power off and remove G SAFE from your system 10 2 Windows Computers 1 Before powering down and disconnecting G SAFE left click on the Eject icon shown below DEE a DS PM 2 The following box will appear Click on the entry Safely remove G Tech G DRIVE OXFORD IDE Device 1 IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device Drive E 3 A balloon like the following will appear i y Safe To Remove Hardware The G Tech G DRIVE OXFORD IDE Device 1 IEEE 1394 SBP Device device can now be safely removed from the system 4 It is now safe to power off and remove G SAFE from your system 1 OPTIMIZING
21. itachi HTS44 q _C_O_EXE AA Ei Macintas HO 3 Volume Scheme Woliuwne information E 232 9 GH G Tech SAFE Current H Name Formar Mer CH Erienden bare Select the dak You Want 15 parang and choco waume dhe Click cach olor red Ehe ithe rl eg d volume name orks and size Clak Pare ton Foo Y Disk Ein weripeion Tobi SATTE a Total Eaparity 232 4 G8 TIN 054110 0185 Bytes Conn nection Put Linde A n Type ternal O Status Not Suppered iF Commection iD 1SPS7LOLA14PESOSO Partition Scheme Unfonmamed HA Page 12 G SAFE Product Guide G 4 Set the Volume Scheme to 1 Partition Enter a Volume Name under Volume Information in this example G SAFE and set Format to Mac OS Extended as shown below 006 Oxford Semiconductor Lid ced 5 a Tm m4 Q n Mew Image hu a Oject Log Fir a Ema SPREE na Ae 149 1 Go Hitachi HTS First Abs Erase Parties AA Restore inside Volume Schema volume Information 1233 9 Gl G Tech G SAFE 1 Fanmon A an Sue 232 89 cm C kochii for edit T naai Max GA 9 Dick Drivers To Create 4 valor PRE dan bere dt a Me A GAFE start up disk atlect Mac 06 9 Drivers Inatalled Select The dyk you vani to parias aud preste u value dhe Click cach volar er iri Ehe ithe 20d peor 4 volume mime forme and sine Click Fark k n TOA et ete Ogi N Fo peewee N N rain Y Total Capacity 232 9 GA 250 051 110 018 Bytes Fra oe Disk Ei weripeion G Tech SATTE
22. kontakt Stecker mit Erdung auf der einen Seite und einem Kaltgerate Stecker auf der anderen IEC Standard Der Schutzkontaktstecker passt in eine amerikanische Schutzkontaktsteckdose und de Kaltgeratestecker in ihr Medea Ger t Der Schutzkontaktstecker ist eine Sicherheitseinrichtung Sollten Sie ihn nicht ich Ihre Steckdose stecken k nnen wenden Sie keine Gewalt an Setzen Sie sich mit Ihrem Elektriker in Verbindung um die Steckdose auszuwechseln Zerst ren Sie unter keinen Umst nden die Sicherheitseinrichtung an Ihrem Stecker Zur Anwendung in anderen L ndem setzen Sie sich mit Ihrem Medea H ndler in Verbindung der Ihnen ein Landes bliches Stromkabel mit einem Schutzkontaktstecker auf der einen und einem Kaltger testecker auf der anderen Seite zur Verf gung stellt STROMKABEL ISOLIERUNG Stromkabel sollten so gelegt werden dass man nicht auf sie tritt oder Geganst nde auf ihnen stehen bzw gegen sie sto en Besondere Aufmerksamkeit sollte Leitungen und Steckem sowie Kupplungen und die Stelle an der sie das Ger t verlassen gewidment werden 12 SERVICE Versuchen Sie keinesfalls das Ger t selbst ndig zu warten oder das Geh use zu ffnen Dies kann Sie gef hrlicher Spannung oder andem Gefahren aussetzen berlassen sie alle Wartungsarbeiten aualifiziertem Service Personal Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers G SAFE Product Guide MEDIDAS PREVENTIVAS IMPORTANTES MISES EN GARDE IMPORTANTES
23. l The blue LED on the failed disk drive module will also be illuminated Your data is still intact but it is important that you replace the failed drive as soon as possible Contact G Tech Technical Support at 310 449 4599 or at sSupport o technology com to request a new disk drive module Follow the directions below to replace the failed disk drive module 1 Power on G SAFE Note It is not necessary to have your computer powered on during this process 2 Identify the failed disk drive module indicated by the LCD panel and the blue LED on the disk module in this example Drive 2 as shown below 3 Remove the failed disk drive module by inserting the provided key in to the lock hole and gently pull out the module WARNING Be absolutely sure to remove the module indicated by the LCD Drive 2 is the bottom drive WARNING Removing the wrong disk drive module can result in data loss Page 8 G SAFE Product Guide 3 9 USING G SAFE FOR OFFSITE DATA BACKUP 4 Carefully insert a new disk drive and secure the module by latching the handle G SAFE will ask if you would like to rebuild the array in this case G SAFE will rebuild from Drive 1 top to Drive 2 bottom 5 Push the ENT button to begin the process or ESC button to cancel the process will automatically cancel in 10 seconds 6 G SAFE will now rebuild the data to the target drive 7 Once the rebuild is complete the LCD panel will
24. le the unit is on This 8 G SAFE will now rebuild the data to the target drive could be the drive module you had stored offsite 9 Reset the MUTE button to re enable the audible alarm Note The rebuild process takes approximately one minute for each 2 5 GB of storage capacity So the rebuild time for a 250GB drive is approximately 100 minutes 10 Once the rebuild is complete the LCD panel will display the following message WARNING The target drive you are inserting will be overwritten with data from the source drive Be sure you are inserting the correct drive G SAFE is now back to protecting your valuable data Page 10 G SAFE Product Guide 3 9 1 Disaster Recovery using Offsite Backup Module 9 G SAFE will now rebuild the data to the target drive If the data on your G SAFE somehow becomes compromised follow the directions below to restore from your offsite backup drive 1 Turn off G SAFE 2 Remove both drive modules 3 Insert the offsite backup drive module in either bay Note The rebuild process takes approximately one minute for each 2 5 GB of storage capacity So the rebuild time for a 250GB drive is approximately 100 minutes 10 Reset the MUTE button to re enable the audible alarm 4 Turn on G SAFE the alarm will sound and the display will indicate a MISSING drive y 17 11 Once the rebuild is complete the LCD panel will display the following message 5 M
25. onstitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating maintenance servicing instructions literature accompanying the appliance AA 10 GROUNDING AND POLARIZATION This equipment is supplied with a power cord with a US style 3 wire grounding type plug at one end and a 3 wire IEC standard connector at the other The 3 wire grounding type plug will fit into a US style grounding type power outlet and the IEC connector is intended to plug into the Med a unit The 3 wire grounding type plug is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet do not force it Contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE GROUNDING TYPE PLUG For use in Foreign Countries contact your local Med a dealer or representative to obtain a power cord with a locally compatible 3 wire grounding plug on one end and a 3 wire IEC standard connector on the other POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit the unit 12 SERVICING Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other haza
26. ount the drive on your system and verify the contents of the drive 6 Insert one of the original compromised drive modules in G SAFE is now back to protecting your valuable data the open bay WARNING The target drive you are inserting will NOTE To create a copy of your data for offsite backup turn be overwritten with data from the source drive off G SAFE and repeat steps 6 through 11 using the second Be sure you are inserting the correct drive compromised drive module Now all your drive modules have the most recent data and one can be taken offsite for D 7 G SAFE will ask if you would like to rebuild the array safe keeping in this case G SAFE will rebuild from Drive 1 top to Drive 2 bottom 8 Push the ENT button to begin the process or ESC button to cancel the process will automatically cancel in 10 seconds Page 11 10 INITIALIZING G SAFE G SAFE Product Guide 3 2 Select G SAFE by clicking on the entry in the left hand OS X systems If you are running Mac OS X G SAFE will mount on the OS X desktop right out G SAFE is set up at the factory for use with Mac column as shown below Information about G SAFE will be displayed at the bottom G SAFE follow the instructions below e For Mac OS X installations proceed to Section 10 1 of the box If it becomes necessary to re format Bee Oxford Semiconductor Lid i Fan de de i Fi di 2 x w irw Image info Oject A
27. rd to the power connector on the rear of G SAFE and plug the other end in to a surge protector or wall outlet Power on your computer wait a few seconds and then power on G SAFE The power switch is located on the back panel of the G SAFE enclosure The LCD panel on G SAFE will indicate that Drive 1 and Drive 2 are OK as shown below and the system will automatically mount on the desktop Mac OS X Note G SAFE is set up at the factory for use with Mac OS X systems If you are running Mac OS X G SAFE will mount on the OS X desktop right out of the box G SAFE must be formatted for the Windows Operating System before use on a PC Please see section 10 for more information All data saved to G SAFE is simultaneously written mirrored to the system s two removable disk drive modules providing an instant back up of your data If one of the disk drive modules in G SAFE should fail your data is safe and accessible WARNING Never remove a disk drive module while the unit is powered on unless a drive failure has occurred Data loss may occur Page 6 G SAFE Product Guide 3 7 2 FRONT PANEL STATUS LED amp ALARM During normal operation the front panel STATUS LED will glow green If a failure occurs the STATUS LED will change to yellow and the alarm will sound The alarm can be muted by pressing the mute button located on the front panel of G SAFE STATUS LED Alarm System Status Green OFF OK Disk or
28. rds See Caution Symbol at rear of power supply chasis Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 12 ITHILIM RATTERY WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE WARNUNG Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages Nicht ffnen WARNUNG Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu verringern solten Sie niemals eine Verkleidung oder Abdeckung enternen Keines der enthaltenen Teile kann selbst gewartet werden berlassen Sie dies qualifiziertem Service personal 1 LESEN SIE DIE HINWEISE Lesen Sie bitte alle Sicherheitshinweise und die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie das Ger t in Betrieb nehmen 2 AUFBEWAHREN DER HINWEISE Bewahren Sie die Bedienungsanleitung und alle Sicherheitshinweise f r sp tere Verwendung auf 3 BEACHTEN SIE DIE WARNUNGEN Alle Warnungen and Hinweise auf dem Geh use und in der Anleitung sollten unter allen Umst nden beachtet werden 4 FOLGEN SIE DEN ANWEISUNGEN Alle Benutzer und Bedienungsanweisungen sollten befolgt werden 5 ERWEITERUNGEN Benutzen Sie keine Erweiterungen die nicht vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden um Gefahren zu vermeiden 6 WASSER UND FEUCHTIGKEIT Benutzen Sie das Ger t nicht in der N he von Wasser z B Badewanne Waschsch ssel Sp le Waschwanne feuchter Fu boden oder in der n he eines Pools 7 ZUBEHOR Stellen Sie das Ger t nicht auf einen wackeligen Rollcontainer St nder Stativ Regal oder Tisch Das Ger t k nnte herunterfallen was einen bleibenden bzw ir
29. reparablen Schaden an dem Ger t hervorrufen k nnte 8 BELUFTUNG ffnungen an der Vor und R ckseite des Ger tes sind f r die Bel ftung vorgesehen um eine zuverl ssige Funktion zu garantieren und gegen Uberhitzung vorzubeugen Diese finungen d rfen weder verstellt noch zugedeckt werden Das Ger t sollte niemals in der N he einer ek oder einer anderen W rmequelle aufgestellt werden Das Ger t sollte au erdem nicht in einem Einbaugeh use wie einem Schrank oder einem Rack installiert werden solange eine ausreichende Bel ftung nicht sichergestellt ist 9 NETZANSCHLUB STROMVERSORGUNG Das Ger t sollte nur mit der Spannungsversorgung die auf dem Ger teaufkleber ausgewiesen ist betrieben werden Sollten Sie nicht sicher sein welche Art der Spannungsversorgung in Ihrem Betrieb ver wendet wird fragen Sie bei Ihrem m oder der Stromversorgungsgesellschaft nach Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen dass er hier unisolierte gef hrliche Spannung innerhalb des Geh uses antrifft die ausreichend gef hrlich ist um einen Stromschlag hervorzurufen Dieses Symbol ist gedacht um den Anwender darauf hinzuweisen dass sich im Handbuch wichtige Hinweise befinden 4 A A wARNUNG UM DIE GEFAHR EINES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGES ZU VERRINGERN DARF DAS GER T WEDER REGEN NOCH FEUCHTIGKEIT AUSGESETZT WERDEN 10 ERDUNG UND POLUNG Zur Ausstattung geh rt ein Stromkabel mit einem amerikanischen Schutz
30. s primary extended and logical Select the partition you want to create Primary partition Extended partition 3 OVE Description primary partition is a volume you create using free space on a basic disk Windows and other operating systems can start from a primary partition You can create up to four primary partitions or three primary partitions and an extended partition 9 The window shown below will appear Click on the lt Next gt button to continue This will create one large volume using all of the available space on G SAFE New Partition Wizard Specify Partition Size Choose a partition size that is between the maximum and minimum sizes Maxium disk space in megabytes MB 238473 Minimum disk space in MB 8 Partition size in MB Cancel Note Multiple partitions can be created on G SAFE Consult your Windows documentation for instructions on setting up multiple partitions HA Page 15 G SAFE Product Guide 10 Windows will automatically assign a drive letter in this 12 The following window will appear Click on the lt Finish gt example E Accept this assignment and click on the button to continue lt Next gt button to continue New Partition Wizard New Partition Wizard Completing the New Partition Assign Drive Letter or Path Wizard For easier access you can assign a drive letter or drive path to your partition You have successfully completed the New Partition Wizard You
31. selected the following settings Partition type Primary partition Disk selected Disk 1 Partition size 238473 MB Drive letter or path E O Mount in the following empty NTFS folder File system NTFS TE Allocation unit size Default Volume label G DRIVE Ahurk format Yes Assign the following drive letter Do not assign a drive letter or drive path To close this wizard click Finish 11 Enter a Volume Label in this example G SAFE 13 Windows will format the volume and then display the check the Perform a quick format box and click on the following window Disk 1 is now identified as G SAFE E lt Next gt button to continue Exit the Computer Management console New Partition Wizard Computer Management m Fie Action view Window Help Format Partition _ To store data on this partition you must format it first 9 8 leal 2 Ey E Computer Management Local n System Tools Partition Basic Healthy EISA Configuration 47 MB Event Viewer Partition Basic Healthy Unknown Partition 3 65 GB 2 Shared Folders C Partition Basic Healthy System 52 17 GB 883 Local Users and Groups SIG Partition Basic Healthy 232 8 Performance Logs and Alerts Device Manager Storage Choose whether you want to format this partition and if so what settings you want to use Do not format this partition Format this partition with the following settings File sys
32. tem INT FS Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management Services and Applications i Disk 0 ES CA A Allocation unit size Default Basic C 55 88 GB 147 MB 52 17 GB NTFS 3 66 GB FAT32 Online Health Healthy System Healthy Unknow Disk 1 A Basic _ G DRIVE E 232 88 GB 232 88 GB NTFS Online Healthy Volume label G DRIVE Perform a quick format _ Enable file and folder compression gt EE Primary partition Page 16 G SAFE Product Guide 14 G SAFE will now be displayed as an available hard disk drive under My Computer as shown below Ser G SAFE Ex G SAFE is now ready to safeguard your data 9 3 Cross Platform Use To setup your G SAFE for use on both Windows and Macintosh systems use the Apple Disk utility and format G SAFE FAT32 1 Open the Apple Disk Utility The Apple Disk Utility is in the Utilities Folder located in the Applications Folder on your system drive A window like the one below will appear 2 Select the G SAFE from the left hand column then select the Erase button at the top as shown Select MS DOS File System from the drop down menu and Enter G SAFE in the Name field AAA E 93 2 GB Hitachi HTS721 Macintosh HD F 1153 4 GR G TFCH G DRIVE E Disk Description G TECH Connection Bus Connection Type External Connection ID 13757101848199799 Partition Scheme Apple Partition Map
33. u are running Mac OS X G SAFE will mount on the OS X desktop right out of the box If it becomes necessary to re format G SAFE for Mac OS X see section 10 1 Attention Windows Users G SAFE must be formatted for the Windows Operating System before use on a PC Please see section 10 2 for more information Attention Cross Platform Users G SAFE can be used on both MAC and PC systems by formatting the drive FAT32 There are some limitations when using FAT 32 see section 10 3 for details Alternatively you can install software on the Windows machine such as MacDrive which will allow you to mount MAC formatted drives on your PC Page 5 G SAFE Product Guide 3 7 G SAFE OPERATION 7 1 Powering on G SAFE for the First Time INSTALLING G SAFE G SAFE attaches to your computer via a USB 2 0 or FireWire port For maximum performance we recommend using a FireWire 800 connection z b USB 2 0 s FireWire 400 Fa pe FireWire 800 e 1 Attach the interface cable of your choice to one of the ports on the back of your G SAFE Attach the other end of the interface cable to your computer Note G SAFE ships with a 9 pin to 9 pin FireWire 800 cable and a USB 2 0 cable If you wish to connect G SAFE to a FireWire 400 port please contact G Tech sales at 310 449 4599 or you may purchase a 4 pin to 9 pin or 6 pin to 9 pin FireWire cable online at www g technology com 2 Attach the power co
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