G-Technology G|SAFE RAID1 Storage Solution

I've been using this G|SAFE 1 TB storage solution for several months and thought I'd post about it.

G-SAFE is a storage solution from G-Technology which safeguards your important digital photos, audio and video libraries by simultaneously writing to two independent hard disk drives providing instant back up of files as you save them. Unlike single drive backup systems, if a drive failure occurs your images are safe and accessible. G-SAFE features two removable drive modules for easy replacement of disk drives and off-site backup of data.

G-SAFE features high-speed FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 interfaces for universal connectivity to Mac's and PC's and two removable hard drives mated to a sophisticated hardware RAID 1 (mirroring) engine designed to ensure 24x7 data protection. A front panel LCD is used to configure and monitor the health of the system.

What's especially cool about this product is the easy way you can create backups of your data or offsite storage using a spare drive (G Technology provides a spare 1 TB drive for the unit for about $125). From the manual:

9. USING G-SAFE FOR OFFSITE DATA BACKUP
With the addition of a third drive module it is possible to add a greater level of protection by storing a copy of your data offsite. By rotating drive modules offsite at regular intervals you can always have a copy of your data safe and secure. The process is simple, however to avoid data loss be sure to follow these instructions carefully.

1. Turn off G-SAFE and remove the drive module you will take offsite using the provided key. (You can remove either drive)

2. Place the drive for offsite storage in the protective leather pouch (leather pouch is included with purchase of additional drive modules for G-SAFE)

3. Turn on G-SAFE (the alarm will sound and the display will indicate a MISSING drive)

Drive 1: OK
Drive 2: MISSING

4. Mute the alarm by pressing the “MUTE” button on the front panel.

5. Insert the target drive module while the unit is on. (This could be the drive module you had stored offsite)

6. G-SAFE will ask if you would like to rebuild the array. (In this case G-SAFE will rebuild from Drive 1 (top) to Drive 2 (bottom)

Rebuild Drv1->2?
ENT=Y ESC=N 0S

7. Push the ENT button to begin the process or ESC button to cancel (the process will automatically cancel in 10 seconds)

8. G-SAFE will now rebuild the data to the target drive.

Rebuilding...
Drv1 -> Drv2 00%

10. Once the rebuild is complete, the LCD panel will display the following message.

Drive 1: OK
Drive 2: OK

COUPON
I was able to get 10% discount of my purchase from G Technology using this coupon code:
FCPUG10OFF