Introduction – Dulce Systems HD Commander User Manual
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HD Commander 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.
Removing the Bezel............................................................................. 10
3.2.
Disk Modules, Indicators, Controls, Connections................................. 10
3.3.
PCI-e / PCI-x Host Adapter Port Assignment....................................... 12
4.
Installation................................................................................................... 14
4.1.
Disk Module Installation ....................................................................... 14
4.2.
RAID Controller Installation.................................................................. 14
4.3.
Host Adapter Installation...................................................................... 15
4.3.1.
PCI-e Controller Installation.......................................................... 15
4.3.2.
PCI-x Controller Installation .......................................................... 15
4.4.
Making the Connections ...................................................................... 16
4.4.1.
Mac Connection............................................................................ 17
4.4.2.
Windows PC Connection .............................................................. 17
4.5.
Driver Installation ................................................................................. 18
4.5.1.
Mac Pro – Expansion Slot Utility Settings..................................... 18
4.5.2.
Mac Driver Installation .................................................................. 19
4.5.3.
Windows Driver Installation........................................................... 19
5.
Formatting and Partitioning ......................................................................... 20
5.1.
Apple OS X Formatting ........................................................................ 20
5.1.1.
Erase an Existing RAID Set and Partition..................................... 20
5.1.2.
Create a New RAID Set................................................................ 22
5.1.3.
Change the Icon ........................................................................... 22
5.2.
Windows XP / Vista Formatting............................................................ 23
6.
Limited Warranty......................................................................................... 26
7.
Product Registration.................................................................................... 27
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HD Commander Installation and User’s Manual
1. Introduction
We appreciate your purchase of the HD Commander 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 storage system up and running so you can get to work quickly.