Installation guide

G-RAID mini
2
Installation Guide
8. RAID Levels Explained
G-RAID mini
2
can be configured in RAID 0
(Performance) mode or RAID 1 (Fail-Safe) mode.
RAID
Level
Storage
Capacity
Protection
Level
Ideal For:
0
100%
Low
Video editing
1
50%
High
Sensitive data
9. G-RAID mini
2
Configuration
Please refer to the table below for instructions on
configuring G-RAID mini
2
RAID levels and
preparing the unit for use with your operating
system.
Mac OS X Installations
RAID Level
Notes
RAID 0
Factory Setting. No action
necessary - G-RAID mini will
mount right out of the box
RAID 1
Proceed to Section 10 of this
manual.
Windows Installations
RAID Level
Notes
RAID 0
Proceed to Section 12 of this
manual.
RAID 1
Proceed to Section 13 of this
manual.
10. RAID 1 Mode - Mac OS X
A Mac utility is provided with G-RAID mini
2
to
select the RAID mode. Follow the directions below
to configure G-RAID mini
2
in fail-safe RAID 1
(mirroring) mode.
NOTE: G-RAID mini ships from the factory in RAID 0 mode.
WARNING: Changing the RAID level will
erase any data stored on G-RAID mini.
1. Launch the G-Tech Configurator utility located
on the CD that ships with the unit. The
following window will appear.
2. Click on the <Continue> button. The following
window will appear.
NOTE: The search process may take some time…