MicroNet Technology 5 manual Host Computer Setup, Volume Setup on Apple Macintosh

5-Host Computer Setup

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 10.5 or greater, and any of the following:

•Compatible eSATA Host Bus Adapter

•A USB 2.0 port

•A FireWire 400 or 800 port

!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.

1.1Launch the “Disk Utility” application located under Applications/Utilities folder

1.2Highlight your new drive and select the “Partition” tab

1.3Select the new partition map type

1.4For each partition in the volume scheme, select the desired file system format and volume name (optional)

1.5Click the “Options” button. Select “GUID Partition Table” in the dialog box and click “OK”

1.6Click “Apply.” Your RAIDBank5 is ready to use!

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