Aleratec 350108 User's Guide

USER GUIDEAleratec®HDD PortaCruiser™Part No. 350108

www.aleratec.com4PrecautionsBefore installing your HDD PortaCruiser, please read the following.InstallationAvoid placing the HDD PortaCruiser in a loc

www.aleratec.com5OverviewPower Up SequenceDuring the normal power-up sequence of the HDD PortaCruiser, the following information will be displayed.Fig

www.aleratec.com6OverviewUnderstanding RAIDRAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a system composed of many hard drives; that is, multiple phy

www.aleratec.com7OverviewDuplicator Main MenuIn Duplicator mode, there are eight main menu items that can be seen in the HDD PortaCruiser Copy Control

www.aleratec.com8OverviewDuplicator SubfunctionsThe “Setup” menu has eight (8) subfunctions. These are:6-01 Language6. Setup ENTESCRESETMUTE6-02 DMA

www.aleratec.com9OverviewThe Duplicator “Advanced Setup” menu has eight (8) subfunctions. These are:8-01 ReScan Bus Delay8-02 Read Error Skip8-03 Quic

www.aleratec.com10OverviewDual Disk RAID (USB) Mode Main MenuIn USB mode, the options seen in the HDD PortaCruiser Display Panel depend on the RAID mo

www.aleratec.com11OverviewRAID0 Mode1.2.3.4.RAID1 Mode1.2.3.4.1. Duplicator Mode ENTESCRESETMUTE2. Information ENTESCRESETMUTE4. Initial RAID0 ENT

www.aleratec.com12Using the HDD PortaCruiser Loading the Hard DrivesIDE Drives Use an IDE cable (not included) to connect the source/target hard drive

www.aleratec.com13Using the HDD PortaCruiser Removing Hard DrivesRemove the IDE and power cables (for IDE drives) or slide the hard drive away 1. from

www.aleratec.comCopyright/Model IdentificationThe content of this manual is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Th

www.aleratec.com14Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator Mode Main Menu: Copy HDDThe “Copy HDD” function performs an actual copy from the source HDD to

www.aleratec.com15Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeMain Menu: Compare HDDThe “Compare HDD” function performs a comparison of data from the so

www.aleratec.com16Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeMain Menu: PreScan SourceThe “PreScan Source” scans the source hard drive to determine if

www.aleratec.com17Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeMain Menu: ReScan BusThe “ReScan Bus” function causes the HDD PortaCruiser to redetect con

www.aleratec.com18Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeMain Menu: Source HDD SizeThe “Source Size” function is used to display the capacity of th

www.aleratec.com19Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeMain Menu: USB RAID ModeThis function allows you to switch to the Dual Disk RAID Controlle

www.aleratec.com20Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeSetup MenuThe “Setup” menu contains conguration options for the HDD PortaCruiser. It is s

www.aleratec.com21Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeSetup Menu: 6-01 LanguageThis option allows you to select the language that is used for th

www.aleratec.com22Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeSetup Menu: 6-02 DMA ModeThis function is used to specify the Ultra DMA mode. Use the arr

www.aleratec.com23Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeSetup Menu: 6-03 Copy SizeThis function is used to specify the amount of source disk data

www.aleratec.comRadio/TV Interference StatementThe equipment described in this guide emits radio frequency energy. If it is not installed in accordanc

www.aleratec.com24Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeSetup Menu: 6-04 Startup MenuThis option lets you select any of the functions (except “Set

www.aleratec.com25Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeSetup Menu: 6-05 Auto CompareThis option allows you to choose whether or not to automatica

www.aleratec.com26Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeSetup Menu: 6-06 Copy with DetectThis option allows you to choose whether or not to automa

www.aleratec.com27Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeSetup Menu: 6-07 Button SoundThis option allows you to enable or disable the beeping sound

www.aleratec.com28Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeSetup Menu: 6-08 Device InfoThis option displays information about any hard drives connect

www.aleratec.com29Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeSetup Menu: 6-09 System InfoThis function displays information about the HDD PortaCruiser,

www.aleratec.com30Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeAdvanced Setup MenuThe “Adv Setup” menu contains additional conguration options for the H

www.aleratec.com31Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeAdvanced Setup Menu: 8-01 ReScan Bus DelayThis function is used to set the time interval b

www.aleratec.com32Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeAdvanced Setup Menu: 8-02 Read Error SkipThis function can be enabled to ignore any error

www.aleratec.com33Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeAdvanced Setup Menu: 8-03 Quick Erase HDDThis function is used to erase the data of a hard

www.aleratec.comSafety RegulationsWARNINGTo prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not

www.aleratec.com34Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeAdvanced Setup Menu: 8-04 H/W DiagnosticThis function is used to test various components o

www.aleratec.com35Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeAdvanced Setup Menu: 8-05 Load DefaultThis function is used to restore all factory setting

www.aleratec.com36Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeAdvanced Setup Menu: 8-06 Link OptionThis function is used to decide if “7.USB RAID Mode”

www.aleratec.com37Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeAdvanced Setup Menu: 8-07 USB Auto-LinkThis function sets the HDD PortaCruiser to immediat

www.aleratec.com38Using the HDD PortaCruiser Duplicator ModeAdvanced Setup Menu: 8-08 Copy HPAIf the source hard disk contains a Host Protected Area (

www.aleratec.com39Using the HDD PortaCruiser Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) ModeMain Menu: Duplicator Mode Option This function allows you to switch

www.aleratec.com40Using the HDD PortaCruiser Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) ModeMain Menu: Information OptionThis function displays information about

www.aleratec.com41Using the HDD PortaCruiser Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) ModeMain Menu: Change RAID Mode OptionThis function allows you to choose

www.aleratec.com42Using the HDD PortaCruiser Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) ModeMain Menu: Change RAID Mode OptionChanging to Normal Mode - continued

www.aleratec.com43Using the HDD PortaCruiser Changing to RAID0 ModeThe system will prompt you to conrm that you wish to change modes.4. Use the arrow

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www.aleratec.com44Using the HDD PortaCruiser Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) ModeMain Menu: Change RAID Mode OptionChanging to RAID1 Mode - continued

www.aleratec.com45Using the HDD PortaCruiser Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) Mode – Normal OnlyMain Menu: D1 Drive Select Mode OptionThis function all

www.aleratec.com46Using the HDD PortaCruiser Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) Mode – JBOD OnlyMain Menu: Initial JBOD OptionThis function allows you to

www.aleratec.com47Using the HDD PortaCruiser Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) Mode – RAID0 OnlyMain Menu: Initial RAID0 OptionThis function allows you

www.aleratec.com48Using the HDD PortaCruiser Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) Mode – RAID1 OnlyMain Menu: Initial RAID1 OptionThis function allows you

www.aleratec.com49SpecificationsPower Requirements Voltage: 100-240VCurrent: 50-60HzDimensions(depth x width x height)D: 150mm W: 116mm H: 27mm (5.9”

www.aleratec.com50Technical SupportAfter reading this User Guide, if you need additional assistance with this product, please contact Aleratec Technic

www.aleratec.com51Service and Support Aleratec, Inc., Limited WarrantyThis Limited Warranty covers defects encountered in the course of normal use of

www.aleratec.com52Service and SupportPlease Note:This Warranty is valid only within the United States and Puerto Rico, and applies only to products th

www.aleratec.com53Service and SupportTo Obtain Warranty Service:You must ship your subsystem to the authorized dealer where your subsystem was purchas

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www.aleratec.com54Technical Support FAX Back FormAleratec, Inc.Technical Support Fax Back FormPlease record the following information to help expedite

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Document Number: 9399065_ENG_Rev. C Copyright © 2009 Specifications subject to change without notice. Aleratec, Inc.9851 Owensmouth AvenueChatsworth,

www.aleratec.com1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the HDD PortaCruiser. Please read this User Guide thoroughly before using this product. Product

www.aleratec.com2IntroductionKey ItemsDisplay Panel(see page 3)Power SwitchController ButtonsSATA Target Drive ConnectorSATA Source Drive ConnectorIDE

www.aleratec.com3IntroductionHDD PortaCruiser Display Panel and Buttons(Actual display may vary from illustration)LCD display shows all functions and