Introduction – Dulce Systems Duo-eSATA User Manual
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Duo-eSATA 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.
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.
PCI-e Host Adapter Port Assignment .................................................... 11
3.5.
Performance.......................................................................................... 12
4.
Installation ................................................................................................... 13
4.1.
Power Cable Connection ...................................................................... 13
4.2.
eSATA Controller Installation ................................................................ 14
4.3.
Making the Connections ........................................................................ 14
4.3.1.
Mac Connection .............................................................................. 15
4.3.2.
Windows PC Connection ................................................................ 15
4.4.
Driver Installation .................................................................................. 16
4.4.1.
Mac Pro – Expansion Slot Utility Settings ....................................... 16
4.4.2.
Mac Driver Installation .................................................................... 17
4.4.3.
Windows Driver Installation ............................................................ 17
5.
Formatting and Partitioning ......................................................................... 18
5.1.
Apple OS X Formatting ......................................................................... 18
5.1.1.
Erase an Existing RAID Set and Partition ....................................... 18
5.1.2.
Create a New RAID Set. ................................................................. 19
5.1.3.
Change the Icon ............................................................................. 20
5.2.
Windows XP / Vista Formatting ............................................................. 21
6.
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................... 23
7.
Product Registration .................................................................................... 24
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Duo-eSATA 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.