G-Technology G-SAFE User Manual

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G-SAFE Product Guide
G-SAFE™
Installation Guide
G-Technology Inc.
Tel: (310) 449-4599
Fax: (310) 449-4670
support@g-technology.com
P/N GS1207 RevA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX
5. G-SAFE OVERVIEW
6. INSTALLING G-SAFE
7. G-SAFE OPERATION
7.1 Powering on G-SAFE for the First Time
7.2 Front Panel STATUS LED & Alarm
7.3 LCD Panel Messages
8. REPLACING A DISK DRIVE MODULE
9. USING G-SAFE FOR OFFSITE DATA BACKUP
9.1 Disaster Recovery using Offsite Backup Module
10. INITIALIZING G-SAFE
10.1 Mac OS X (10.4.x)
10.2 Windows 2000/XP
10.3 Cross Platform Use
11. UNMOUNTING/DISCONNECTING G-SAFE
11.1 Mac OS X Computers
11.2 Windows Computers
12. OPTIMIZING DATA TRANSFER RATES
13. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
14. LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

G-Technology G-SAFE Specifications

General

Color	Silver
Capacity	1TB
Interface	USB 2.0
Drive Type	3.5-inch SATA
RAID	RAID 0, RAID 1
Compatibility	Mac, Windows
Weight	4 lbs

Summary

Introduction to G-SAFE

Introduction

Welcome message and overview of G-SAFE's purpose.

Safety Precautions

Essential safety warnings and guidelines for operating the G-SAFE unit.

System Requirements

Hardware and software requirements for connecting and using G-SAFE.

What's in the Box

List of included components and accessories with the G-SAFE package.

G-SAFE Overview

Installing G-SAFE

G-SAFE Operation

Powering on G-SAFE for the First Time

Initial power on and system mounting process for G-SAFE.

Front Panel Status LED & Alarm

Status LED and alarm indicators for normal and failure states.

LCD Panel Messages

LCD display messages for drive status, missing drives, and errors.

Replacing a Disk Drive Module

Using G-SAFE for Offsite Data Backup

Disaster Recovery using Offsite Backup Module

Restoring data from an offsite backup drive.

Initializing G-SAFE

Mac OS X (10.4.x) Initialization

Formatting G-SAFE using Disk Utility on Mac OS X.

Windows 2000/XP Initialization

Formatting G-SAFE using Disk Management on Windows.

Cross Platform Use Initialization

Formatting G-SAFE to FAT32 for cross-platform compatibility.

Unmounting/Disconnecting G-SAFE

Mac OS X Computers

Unmounting G-SAFE by dragging its icon to the dock on Mac OS X.

Windows Computers

Safely ejecting G-SAFE using the Windows system tray icon.

Optimizing Data Transfer Rates

Technical Support

Limited Warranty