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Host computer setup, Chapter 5 - host computer setup – MicroNet Technology Network Device RAIDBank4 User Manual

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Chapter 5 - Host Computer Setup

This chapter is an overview of setting up storage volumes on Macintosh and Windows
based computers. To ensure complete installation and ease of use, take a few minutes
to read this chapter before installation.

1. Volume Setup on Apple Macintosh


Installation on a MacOS system requires MacOS X or greater, and any of the
following:
1. Compatible SATA Host Bus Adapter with external ports.
2. USB 2.0 port

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Before you begin, please make sure you are logged in with administrative

privileges. If you are unsure about your privilege level, please consult your

Macintosh OS-X user manual or with your system administrator.

1.1 Launch the “Disk Utility” application located under Applications/Utilities folder.
1.2 Highlight your new drive and select the “Partition” tab
1.3 Select the new partition map type.
1.4 For each partition in the volume scheme, select the desired file system

format and volume name (optional)

1.5 Click the “Options” button. Select “Apple Partition Map” in the dialog box and click “OK”.
1.6 Click “Apply.” Your RAIDBank4 is ready to use!

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