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 or greater, and any of the following:
1.Compatible SATA Host Bus Adapter with external ports.
2.USB 2.0 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
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 “Apple Partition Map” in the dialog box and click “OK”.
1.6Click “Apply.” Your RAIDBank4 is ready to use!
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