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USER GUIDE
Aleratec
1:1 HDD Cruiser™
Part No. 350103
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Copyright/Model Identification The content of this manual is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. This manual is copyright with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual and the software described within may not be copied, except in the normal use of the product(s) described within or to make a backup copy. Copyright© 2010 Aleratec, Inc. 9851 Owensmouth Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A. www.aleratec.com Aleratec® is a registered trademark and
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Radio/TV Interference Statement The equipment described in this guide emits radio frequency energy. If it is not installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause interference with radio or television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
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Safety Regulations WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to authorized personnel only. www.aleratec.com
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Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................1 Product Features ...................................................................................................1 Key Items .............................................................................................................2 1:1 HDD Cruiser Front Panel ..............................................................................3 1:1 HDD Cruiser Copy
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the 1:1 HDD Cruiser. Please read this User Guide thoroughly before using this product. Product Features The 1:1 HDD Cruiser is a Hard Disk Drive Duplicator and Hard Disk Drive Sanitizer. • Sanitizes/Wipes drives clean with the choice of three Overwrite patterns: ▪ One Pass ▪ Three Pass with Verify ▪ Seven Pass per DoD 5220.22M • Secure Erase • Duplicates/Makes HDD copies • Quick load drive bays • Supports 3.5” SATA HDDs Optional 2.5” SATA HDD Adapter ava
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Introduction Key Items Display Panel (see page 4) Controller Source Drive Target Drive Drive Bays (2) Power Switch www.aleratec.com 2
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Introduction 1:1 HDD Cruiser Front Panel 1 2 3 1 Drive Bays Drive bays with quick loading doors. 2 Drive Bay Door The drive bay handle/tab is used to open the individual drive bays. 3 Drive LEDs Each HDD bay has a blue power light that will be on when there is an HDD properly inserted in the drive bay. Each HDD bay has an orange drive activity light that will light when the HDD is being used. Do not remove a drive when this light is on, otherwise you may loose your data. www.aleratec.com 3
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Introduction 1:1 HDD Cruiser Copy Controller Display Panel and Buttons (Actual display may vary from illustration) 1 2 3 HDD Cruiser ENT ESC 1-1 ver: 4 5 1. LCD display shows all functions and messages 2. ENT button is used to execute a selected function, or enter a menu 3. ESC button is used to cancel a selected function, or exit a menu 4. UP arrow is used to scroll backward through functions or menus 5. DOWN arrow is used to scroll forward through functions or menus www.aleratec.com 4
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Precautions Before installing your 1:1 HDD Cruiser, please read the following. Installation Avoid placing the 1:1 HDD Cruiser in a location subject to: • High humidity • High temperature • Excessive dust • Mechanical vibration • Direct sunlight • Electromagnetic radiation Choose a Good Location 1. Allow adequate clearance for moving parts. 2. Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. 3.
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Overview Power Up Sequence During the normal power-up sequence of the 1:1 HDD Cruiser, the following information will be displayed. • Figure 1 shows the firmware version HDD Cruiser ENT ESC 2051F ver:A.14H • Figure 2 shows the memory initialization Initialize SDRAM ENT ESC • Figure 3 shows the scanning of the drives Detect Drives ENT ESC Please wait... • Figure 4 shows the number of drives loaded. Detect Drives ENT ESC Found 0 Devices • Figure 5 shows the first function. 1. Copy HDD E
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Overview Main Menu There are ten main menu items that can be seen in the 1:1 HDD Cruiser Copy Controller Display Panel. These are: 1. 6. 1. Copy HDD 6. Secure Erase ENT ESC ENT ESC 2. 2. Compare HDD 7. Overwrite 7. ENT ESC ENT ESC 3. 3. PreScan Source 8. Setup 8. ENT ESC ENT ESC 4. ReScan Bus 9. USB Mode 4. 9. ENT ESC ENT ESC 5. 5. Source Size 10. Adv Setup 10. ENT ESC ENT ESC Note: The Advanced Setup function is a hidden menu. To access this menu, press ESC for 3 seconds.
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Overview Subfunctions The “Setup” menu has nine (9) subfunctions. These are: 8-01 Language 8-02 Copy Size 8-03 Startup Menu 8-04 Auto Compare 8. Setup ESC ENT 8-05 Copy with Size 8-06 Button Sound 8-07 Device Info 8-08 System Info 8-09 Fast Copy www.aleratec.com 8
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Overview The “Advanced Setup” menu has ten (10) subfunctions. These are: 10-01 Detect HDD Delay 10-02 Read Error Skip 10-03 Update Firmware 10-04 Compare Firmware 10. Adv Setup ESC ENT 10-05 Quick Erase HDD 10-06 H/W Diagnostic 10-07 Load Default 10-08 Link Option (for USB Mode) 10-09 USB Auto Link 10-10 Copy HPA www.aleratec.com 9
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Using the 1:1 HDD Cruiser Loading the Hard Drives 1. Open the drive tray doors by lifting the tab on the left side of each drive bay you wish to use. 2. Take the Hard Disc Drive (HDD) and align the drive’s SATA plug to the lower right hand side of the drive bay. 3. Slide the HDD into the drive bay until it stops. The drive will still be about 1 inch outside of the bay. When the door is closed it will push and plug the HDD into the duplicator. 4. Swing the drive bay door closed and press
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Using the 1:1 HDD Cruiser Removing Hard Drives 1. Open the drive tray doors by pulling the handle/tab on the left side of each drive tray door. Note: Do not attempt to remove the hard drive if the drive activity LED is on. 2. To disengage the HDD, swing the drive tray door to the full open position. 3. Pull drive out toward you, and remove drive. www.aleratec.com 11
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Using the 1:1 HDD Cruiser Main Menu Copy HDD The “Copy HDD” function performs an actual copy from a source HDD to one or more target HDDs. The target HDDs must be at least as large as the source. The 1:1 HDD Cruiser will copy every block of capacity on the source HDD. 1. Load the source HDD and the target HDDs into the 1:1 HDD Cruiser. The system will auto-detect the hard drives. After the drives have been detected, a screen similar to the one below will be displayed. 1. Copy HDD ENT ESC
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Using the 1:1 HDD Cruiser 4. Once duplication is complete, a job status screen will be displayed. 1. Copy HDD ENT ESC OK:1 Fail: 0 www.aleratec.com 13
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Using the 1:1 HDD Cruiser Main Menu Compare HDD The “Compare HDD” function performs a comparison of data from the source hard drive to the data on the target hard drives. 1. With the source and target HDDs loaded use the arrow buttons ( or) to select “Compare HDD”. The following screen will be displayed. 2. Compare HDD ENT ESC 2. Press ENT to begin the comparison. The system will auto-detect the hard drives. Detect Drives ENT ESC Please wait... During the compare process, the 1:1 H
