Glyph PortaGig - Manual

PortaGig Quickstart
The PortaGig is a bus-powered hard drive. With
its tiny enclosure, it’s small enough to fit into a pocket, and
powerful enough to support high track-count audio sessions.
With FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces, PortaGig is
compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux systems
supporting FireWire or USB. Designed with a fanless, light
aluminum enclosure, it allows you to work on the road
easily and reliably. If bus power is not available or is
insufficient, you can use the optional power supply.
Features at a Glance
• Interfaces:
FireWire 400 (6-pin) USB 2.0 / 1.1 (B)
• Includes: FireWire 400 cable (6-pin to 6-
pin), USB 2.0 cable, leather sleeve,
• Warranty:
1 Year
Compatibility
• Mac OS
FireWire 400 requires OS 8.6 or later
USB 2.0 requires OS 10.1 or later; USB 1.1 requires OS 8.6 or later
• Windows
FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 / 1.1 require Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need any drivers to use the PortaGig?
No drivers are required for FireWire on Mac or Windows. No drivers are required for USB on Mac OS or
Windows XP/2000. A driver is required for USB on Windows 98/SE, and is available for download from
www.glyphtech.com . Look under in the support/downloads section of the web site.
Q: How do I connect the PortaGig to my FireWire equipped computer?
Either of two ways: 1) Connect the FireWire port on the drive to a FireWire 400 port on your computer using a
standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire 400 cable. Or 2) Connect the FireWire port on the drive to a FireWire 800 port
on your computer using a 9-pin to 6-pin Bilingual cable (contact Glyph support for details).
Q: How do I connect the PortaGig to my USB equipped computer?
Use the supplied USB 2.0 cable. The cable has a B connector on the drive end. The other end plugs into either a
USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port on your computer. Performance on a USB 1.1 port will be far less than on a 2.0 port;
use (or obtain) a USB 2.0 port on your computer for best performance.
Q: I’m still running Mac OS 9 or Win/ME. Can I still use the PortaGig?
Yes. You can connect the FireWire port on the drive to your Mac OS 8.6/9 or Windows 98SE/ME computer. Or
you can use the USB port on the netDrives if your computer has a USB port. For USB with Windows 98SE/ME