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PRO DQ

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Installation and User’s Manual

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PRO DQ

Installation and User’s Manual

Table of Content

1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3

1.1. Safety Considerations ...................................................................................................... 4

1.1.1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................. 4

1.1.2. CONSIDÉRATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ ........................................................................ 5

1.1.3. SAFTY BERÜCKSICHTIGUNGEN .......................................................................... 6

1.1.4. CONSIDERACIONES DE SEGURIDAD.................................................................. 7

1.2. System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 8

1.3. Technical Support ............................................................................................................ 8

2. Getting Started ........................................................................................................................ 9

2.1. Packaging ......................................................................................................................... 9

2.2. Check List ......................................................................................................................... 9

3. Overview ................................................................................................................................ 10

3.1. Removing the Bezel ....................................................................................................... 10

3.2. Disk Module.................................................................................................................... 10

3.3. Front, back and adapters ............................................................................................... 11

4. Installation ............................................................................................................................. 12

4.1. Disk Module Installation ................................................................................................. 12

4.2. Host Bus Extender Card (desktop) ................................................................................ 13

4.2.1. Switch Settings (HBE usage only) ......................................................................... 14

4.2.2. HBE Card Installation ............................................................................................. 14

4.2.3. HBE Cable Connection .......................................................................................... 16

4.2.4. Mac Connection ..................................................................................................... 16

4.2.5. Windows PC Connection ....................................................................................... 17

4.3. ExpressCard Adapter (laptop) ........................................................................................ 17

4.4. Driver Installation ........................................................................................................... 17

4.4.1. Mac Pro – Expansion Slot Utility settings .............................................................. 18

4.4.2. Mac Driver Installation ............................................................................................ 19

4.4.3. Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation ..................................................................... 20

4.4.4. Windows Vista Driver Installation ........................................................................... 20

4.5. RAID Console Installation .............................................................................................. 21

4.5.1. Apple Mac RAID Console Installation .................................................................... 21

4.5.2. Windows PC RAID Console Installation ................................................................ 21

4.6. E-mail notification ........................................................................................................... 21

5. RAID Console Operations ..................................................................................................... 22

5.1. Start RAID Console GUI ................................................................................................ 22

5.1.1. Start Apple Mac RAID Console GUI ...................................................................... 22

5.1.2. Start Windows PC RAID Console GUI ................................................................... 24

5.1.3. Built-in Ethernet ...................................................................................................... 25

5.2. Change RAID Mode – Deleting / Creating ..................................................................... 26

5.2.1. Delete the RAID Set ............................................................................................... 26

5.2.2. Create a RAID Set.................................................................................................. 27

5.2.3. Create >2TB RAID Set for Windows XP (32bit): .................................................... 28

6. Alarm Conditions / Degraded RAID Set ................................................................................ 30

6.1. Replacing a Disk Module ............................................................................................... 31

7. Formatting and Partitioning ................................................................................................... 32

7.1. Apple OS X Formatting .................................................................................................. 32

7.1.1. Erase an existing partition ...................................................................................... 32

7.1.2. Create a new partition ............................................................................................ 33

7.2. Windows XP / Vista Formatting ...................................................................................... 34

8. RAID Level Descriptions ....................................................................................................... 36

9. Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................... 37

10. Product Registration ........................................................................................................... 38

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Table of Content

Document 900-0020-0 v1.1 Designed for Video Editing and Content Creation Professionals PRO DQ generation 2 Installation and User’s Manual Pag

Page 2 - 1. Introduction

4.4.2. Mac Driver InstallationFor the latest Mac driveappropriate driver for your Mac. Download From: www.dulcesystems.com/download After download, a

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4.5. RAID Console4.5.1. Apple Mac RAIDThe RAID Console is automatically installed during the driveprocess. No additional steps are required to insta

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Page 5 - 3. Overview

Page 25 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual • Welcome screen of RAID Console after successful login: 5.1.3. Built-in Ethernet If the PRO

Page 6 - 4. Installation

Page 27 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual 5.2.2. Create a RAID Set No need to wait for hours of format, simply select the No Init option in t

Page 7 - Cable length selection

Page 29 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual To view and confirm the Volume settings, select Information > RaidSet Hierarchy. 2) In Windows

Page 8 - 4.2.4. Mac Connection

Page 31 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual 6.1. Replacing a Disk Module A defective Disk Module can be easily replaced. Hot swapping is allo

Page 9 - 4.4. Driver Installation

Page 33 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual 7.1.2. Create a new partition Select Dulce on the left side drive list, click on Partition tab, chan

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Page 35 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual Right click the Unallocated segment and select New Simple Volume. Enter the desired Volume Size, as

Page 11 - Operations

Page 37 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual 9. Limited Warranty WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS Dulce Systems warrants your product against any defect

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Page 3 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual 1. Introduction We appreciate your purchase of this product from Dulce Systems. You have everything

Page 13 - 5.2.1. Delete the RAID Set

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Page 14 - 5.2.2. Create a RAID Set

Page 5 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual 1.1.2. CONSIDÉRATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ EAU ET HUMIDITÉ Pour réduire le risque de feu ou de choc électri

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Page 7 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual 1.1.4. CONSIDERACIONES DE SEGURIDAD AGUA Y HUMEDAD Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o electrochoque

Page 16 - Formatting and Partitioning

Page 9 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual 2. Getting Started The PRO DQ comes pre-assembled and ready for use, just install the drives and the

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Page 11 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual 3.3. Front, back and adapters Front and Rear Views Host Bus Extender Card for desktop PressCa

Page 18 - 8. RAID Level Descriptions

Page 13 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual 4.2. Host Bus Extender Card (desktop) The HBE is for installation in a desktop computer with an ava

Page 19 - 10. Product Registration

Page 15 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual 4.2.2. HBE Card Installation The PCI-e HBE Card requires a x8 slot or larger. Computers with PCI-e

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Page 17 PRO DQg2 Installation and User’s Manual 4.2.5. Windows PC Connection 4.3. ExpressCard Adapter (laptop) The ExpressCard Adapter is for ins

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