Introduction – Dulce Systems Duo-FireWire User Manual
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Duo-FireWire 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.
The Classic and PRO look .................................................................... 10
3.2.
Front Indicators ..................................................................................... 10
3.3.
Rear Panel ............................................................................................ 11
3.4.
Performance.......................................................................................... 12
4.
Installation ................................................................................................... 14
4.1.
Power Cable Connection ...................................................................... 14
4.2.
Data Cable Connection ......................................................................... 15
5.
Formatting and Partitioning ......................................................................... 16
5.1.
Apple OS X Formatting ......................................................................... 16
5.1.1.
Erase an Existing Partition .............................................................. 16
5.1.2.
Create a New Partition.................................................................... 17
5.1.3.
Change the Icon ............................................................................. 17
5.2.
Windows XP / Vista Formatting ............................................................. 18
6.
Operating .................................................................................................... 20
6.1.
DISK Activity Indicators ......................................................................... 20
6.1.1.
RAID 0 - Stripe Mode (Performance) .............................................. 20
6.1.2.
RAID 1 - Mirror Mode (Protection) .................................................. 20
6.1.3.
SPAN - Linking Mode (Simplicity) ................................................... 21
6.1.4.
JBOD - Just a Bunch of Disks Mode (Individual) ............................ 21
6.2.
Daisy Chain FireWire devices. .............................................................. 22
7.
RAID Mode Options .................................................................................... 23
8.
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................... 24
9.
Product Registration .................................................................................... 25
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Duo-FireWire Installation and User’s Manual
1. Introduction
We appreciate your purchase of this product from Dulce Systems. You have
everything you need to quickly and easily connect the storage unit to your editing
computer. You are a short time way from your next blockbuster creation.
This Installation and User’s Manual is intended to streamline the process of
getting your RAID storage system up and running so you can get to work quickly.
For most typical video editing storage requirements, we have pre-configured the
PRO / Duo-FireWire for a much more streamlined installation. The storage is
pre-configured for RAID 0 (performance striping) and pre-formatted for Mac OS
X. Just simply follow the installation steps outlined in this manual, and you will
up and running in no time.