IT Series. HDD/SSD Duplicator. User Guide V5.1 IT300G / IT700G / IT1500G / IT700H / IT1500H

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1 IT Series HDD/SSD Duplicator IT300G / IT700G / IT1500G / IT700H / IT1500H User Guide V5.1 EN

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3 Content Index 3 Disclaimer of Warranties 4 Important Notice 4 Safety Precautions 4 Preparation Tips before You Start 5 Notice Symbols 5 1 Product Overview Overview 6 Features 7 Hardware 8 ➊ Appearance 8 ➋ LCD Configuration 9 ➌ How to use IDE module 9 ➍ How to dismantle SATA module 10 ➎ Interface adaptors for duplicator 10 Reminder Prepare before You Start 11 2 Function Table IT-G Series 12 IT-H Series 14 3 How to Copy HDDs Start to Copy 16 Set-up before Copy Tasks 17 ➊ Set Copy Area of HDD 17 1 System and Files 18 2 All Partition 19 3 Whole HDD 19 4 Percentage(%) 20 ➋ Set Tolerance of Bad Track 21 ➌ Auto Skip Lower-Speed HDDs 21 ➍ Auto Skip Lower-Speed Source 21 Troubleshooting of Copy Fails 21 HPA Setting 22 ➊ Copy HPA Area 23 ➋ Clear HPA at ERASE 24 ➌ Set Target HDD HPA 24 Content Index 4 How to Confirm Copy Accuracy Confirm Accuracy by Comparison 25 Setting of Compare Function 25 5 How to Erase HDDs Data Sanitization 28 Setting of Erase Function 28 ➊ Quick Erase 27 ➋ Full Erase 27 ➌ DoD Erase 28 ➍ DoD Erase Comp 28 ➀ Overwrite by fixed method 29 ➁ Overwrite by random method 29 ❺ Secure Erase 29 6 Update BIOS How to Update BIOS 30 ➊ Update by HDD 30 ➋ Update by USB Drive 31 7 PC-Monitoring the Work Status Real-Time PC-Monitoring How to Use Monitoring on Log 32 Preparation before Starting 32 Operation of PC-Monitoring 33 Log Report Browse Log Report through PC 33 Export Log Report 35 8 FAQ System FAQ 36 PC-Monitoring FAQ 37 9 Specification IT-G & IT-H Series 38 3

4 Warranty & Notice Disclaimer of Warranties All IT series duplicators are made specifically for data backup with legal authorities from copyright owners. Any unauthorized action of copyright is strictly prohibited, and the manufacturer disclaims all warranties or representations of illegal actions by users. The manufacturer also disclaims any liability for any loss or damage due to not being able to perform its undertakings or provide any of the services attributable to any events or circumstances beyond our control. Users agree and accept all statements above as soon as purchasing our products. This manual contains materials that should be intended for personal use, all right reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer. The information present in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. Important Notice Read the complete operation instruction carefully contributes to better operation. Make sure the source device is correct and workable. To guarantee data consistency, we highly recommend the capacity of source and targets should be the same. It is strongly suggested to use "Copy+Compare" to achieve a perfect duplication. Safety Precautions The warranty will expire if damage is incurred resulting from noncompliance with theses operating instructions. Store the equipment safely when not in used and keep out of the reach of children and infants. Please turn off the power before replace the socket. Never turn off the power while processing the firmware update. Use only approved power sources. The product is only suitable for operation in dry, dust free, clean environment. Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter. Failure to do so may severely damage your duplicator. 4

5 Preparation Tips before You Start Warranty & Notice Make sure to use stable power supply. Please use at clean & dry environment. Please keep the environment well ventilated. When the duplicator operates, it is normal for the machine to heat up. Please do not move the duplicator during operation to ensure better operation. Please do not remove HDDs during operation to avoid damage. Please use power supply of its original manufacturer to ensure working normal. Eliminate Static electricity: Static electricity may cause duplication error. Please pay attention to the duplicator environment and operators equipment. It is recommended to purchase static electricity elimination equipments to avoid static electricity shock when stay in high static electricity. Notice Symbols Special items, procedures, or notes should be noticed by users before operation. Note: It refers to related operations on the duplicator, special details, tips to know, suggestions or more effective operation. Caution: It refers to operations need to be followed or to be careful to avoid mistakes. 5

6 1 Product Overview Overview The IT series HDD duplicator is specially designed for professional use. The smart Quick Copy(System and Files) mode supports FAT16/32/64, NTFS(Windows), ext2/3/4(linux), HFS/HFS + /HFX(Mac) formats and can copy only data contained area, which therefore highly increases the production efficiency. Furthermore, the innovated design of interface can help you easily swap HDDs during operation and reduce the time and effort while repairing. The IT series has ultra high speed duplication, and each SATA interface is independent. That's why no matter are 1 target or 15 targets duplication, it has the same performance of high transmission speed, far beyond PC-based duplicators. Comply with the U.S. Department of Defense's erasing standard (DoD M) and Secure Erase (NIST800-88). It is important to make sure the data inside the disregarded HDD will not be retrieved and can be safely transferred. 6

7 Features Product Overview 1 Ultra High Speed Ultra high transmission speed for each port operating individually. Replaceable SATA Interface Module Revolutionary easily replaceable SATA interface module. Check accessories page. Easy to plug in and pull out HDDs, easy to replace new module, and connect IDE converter. Quick Copy Mode This mode can identify the HDD formats of FAT, NTFS, Mac(HFS, HFSX, HFS + ) and Linux. It will only copy the data and system contained area, which can highly enhance the copying efficiency. 4 Kinds Of Copy Modes The four different copy modes to meet different work situation needs, Systems and Files, All Partition, Whole HDD, Percentage Copy. 4 Erase Methods Quick Erase, Full Erase, DoD Erase, and Secure Erase. Auto Power Control System To protect the HDD from damage during removal from the duplicator. Ultra High Speed Data "Compare" Function The very special hardware bit-forbit "Compare" function is the most secure way to 100% guaranteed accuracy of data duplication. It takes the same speed as copying. There is no other duplicator that can do such a performance so fast and accurate. Support 3.5", 2.5" and 1.8" HDD Both 2.5"and 3.5" SATA co-exist without requiring an additional adapter or a manual change interface cable. Multi-interface Are Supported Duplicator supports 3.5"/1.8" IDE, esata, ivdr, microsata, msata, CF, SD, etc. via interface adaptor. (Please contact manufacturer for purchasing adaptors) Large Duplication Targets Quantity Support up to 15 targets duplication at the same time. 7

8 1 Product Overview Hardware ➊ Appearance Indication LED SATA module interface 2.5"/ 3.5" HDD are both adaptable into the HDD slot LCD Operation buttons Front view Fan Power supply Power switch USB port for PC-link Fan switch Back view 8

9 Product Overview 1 Yellow Green Red Indication LED on each slot Yellow: Powering Green: Pass Red: Fail LED Light Function ➋ LCD Configuration Number of target HDD Total size Forward Confirm/OK Port # of the slowest Backward copying HDD Time elapsed and Copied processed size copy progress Cancel/Back ➌ How to use IDE module? 9

10 1 Product Overview ➍ How to dismantle SATA module? 1 Disconnect disconnect connection cable. 2 loosen Loosen the screws. 3 Pull the module forward, and take it out. ➎ Interface adaptors for duplicator MADE IN TAIWAN 1.8" to 3.5" IDE CF to SATA msata to SATA CFast to SATA Micro SATA to SATA (Please contact manufacturer for purchasing adaptors) 10

11 Reminder Prepare before You Start Reminder Remember to assemble HDD holder to make sure HDD is fastened on the duplicator. It reduces vibration while motor in HDD operates. HDD holder Assemble the holder It is suggested to turn off fan when duplicate HDD other than 3.5", which reduces vibration while fan spinning. Make sure to use stable power supply. Please use at clean & dry environment. 11

12 2 Function Table IT-G Series Function Description 1. Copy Copy data from source HDD to targets. (there are four copy modes for selection at function 6.2) 2. Compare Comparison between the source and targets to make sure copy accuracy 3. Copy+Compare Execute compare function automatically after copy 4. Erase 5. Utility 6. Setup 4.1 Quick Erase Erase the INDEX of HDD, and take very short time 4.2 Full Erase Erase the whole HDD 4.3 DoD Erase Erase HDDs three times complying with USA Department of Defense (DoD) standard 4.4 DoD EraseComp Erase HDDs three times complying with USA Department of Defense (DoD) standard and bit by bit to check if data is completely erased. 4.5 Secure Erase The international authorized high standard Secure Erase function. It is able to erase the area which is not loadable. 5.1 Show Disk Info Shows HDD s basic information such as HDD model name and capacity Update BIOS To update the system firmware via the HDD. 5.2 Update System Create Update HDD To format the HDD with a 2GB FAT partition in order to quickly save firmware in the HDD. 5.3 System Info This function will show information of the duplicator system, including controller model number and software version. 6.1 Start-up Menu Select which function is shown first when the system is turned on System and Files Set to copy source HDD's data area only. 6.2 Copy Area Setup copy mode All Partitions Set to copy source HDD's Whole HDD Set to copy the whole source HDD Percentage(%) Set up percentage range of HDD for copy. 6.3 Skip Error Set to ignore error of source HDD while copying. ( Set to ignore error of source HDD.) 6.4 Minimum Speed Set to check HDDs minimum speed as 10,20,30.,300MB/second or don t check. 6.5 Check Source Minimum Speed Set to check source minimum speed or don t check. 6.6 Language Select preferred language. (English and Japanese are available for selection) 12

13 Function Table 2 6. Setup 7. Log Manager 6.7 Advanced Setup Unknown Format Erase Master Setup to erase source HDD or not Erase Pattern Copy Unknown Copy unknown area when the device can not identify the format. Skip Unknown Skip copy unknown area when the device can not identify the format. Disable Disable erase source HDD. Enable Enable erase source HDD. ONE Byte A random character to be written into every byte. Big Random Data A set of random character to be written into a set of area Wait HDD Time Auto start time after plugging in HDD. Able to set from 0 to 30 seconds Lock Key Do Not Lock Key After this function is selected, only OK and ESC key are working. Do Lock Key Transfer Rate Select the proper transfer rate UDMA is the fastest Stop Motor Time To set the time waited for the motor to stop from 1-~20 seconds after executing funciotn Adjust Clock Adjust system time clock. 6.8 Restore Default Back to original manufacturer setting. 7.1 Out Today Report: Output today s log records 7.2 Out Recent Report Output the log records in recent 1day to 28 days. 7.3 Out Period Data Output the log records in a specific date. 7.4 Advanced Function Clean out the log records and setup the password Clear ALL Log Delete all the log records after entering password Setup Password Reset new password for cleaning log records. 13

14 2 Function Table IT-H Series Function Description 1. Copy Copy data from source HDD to targets. (there are four copy modes for selection at function 6.2) 2. Compare Comparison between the source and targets to make sure copy accuracy 3. Copy+Compare Execute compare function automatically after copy 4. Erase 5. Utility 6. Setup 4.1 Quick Erase Erase the INDEX of HDD, and take very short time 4.2 Full Erase Erase the whole HDD 4.3 DoD Erase Erase HDDs three times complying with USA Department of Defense (DoD) standard 4.4 DoD EraseComp Erase HDDs three times complying with USA Department of Defense (DoD) standard and bit by bit to check if data is completely erased. 4.5 Secure Erase The international authorized high standard Secure Erase function. It is able to erase the area which is not loadable. 5.1 Show Disk Info Shows HDD s basic information such as HDD model name and capacity Update BIOS To update the system firmware via the HDD. 5.2 Update System Create Update HDD To format the HDD with a 2GB FAT partition in order to quickly save firmware in the HDD. 5.3 System Info This function will show information of the duplicator system, including controller model number and software version. 5.4 Set Target HDD HPA Set the target HPA area the same HPA setting as the source. 6.1 Start-up Menu Select which function is shown first when the system is turned on System and Files Set to copy source HDD's data area only. 6.2 Copy Area Setup copy mode All Partitions Set to copy source HDD's Whole HDD Set to copy the whole source HDD Percentage(%) Set up percentage range of HDD for copy. 6.3 Skip Error Set to ignore error of source HDD while copying. ( Set to ignore error of source HDD.) 6.4 Minimum Speed Set to check HDDs minimum speed as 10,20,30.,300MB/second or don t check. 6.5 Check Source Minimum Speed Set to check source minimum speed or don t check. 6.6 Language Select preferred language. (English and Japanese are available for selection) 14

15 Function Table 2 6. Setup 7. Log Manager Unknown Format Erase Master Setup to erase source HDD or not Erase Pattern Copy Unknown Copy unknown area when the device can not identify the format. Skip Unknown Skip copy unknown area when the device can not identify the format. Disable Disable erase source HDD. Enable Enable erase source HDD. ONE Byte A random character to be written into every byte. Big Random Data A set of random character to be written into a set of area Wait HDD Time Auto start time after plugging in HDD. Able to set from 0 to 30 seconds. 6.7 Advanced Setup Lock Key Do Not Lock Key After this function is selected, only OK and ESC key are working. Do Lock Key Copy and Setting (Yes, copy) Copy HPA Area No, Keep HPA (No, don't copy) Setup to copy HPA setting or not. No, Clear HPA (No, don't copy) No, Setting HPA (No, don't copy) Clear HPA at ERASE Clear HPA Setting Setup whether delete HPA or not at Erase Keep HPA Setting Transfer Rate Select the proper transfer rate UDMA is the fastest Stop Motor Time To set the time waited for the motor to stop from 1-~20 seconds after executing funciotn Adjust Clock Adjust system time clock. 6.8 Restore Default Back to original manufacturer setting. 7.1 Out Today Report: Output today s log records 7.2 Out Recent Report Output the log records in recent 1day to 28 days. 7.3 Out Period Data Output the log records in a specific date. 7.4 Advanced Function Clean out the log records and setup the password Clear ALL Log Delete all the log records after entering password Setup Password Reset new password for cleaning log records. 15

16 3 How To Copy HDDs How to Copy HDDs Start to Copy Step 1 Prepare a source HDD and target HDD (*it's strongly recommended to the size of source and target are the same) Source HDD Target HDD Note SATA interface applies on the duplicator, no matter SATA 1.0/2.0/3.0 are all supported. Assemble adaptors if user needs to copy device with other interface, e.g. IDE, esata, msata. Step 2 Place source HDD at source port, targets HDD to other ports. Step 3 Use to select "1. Copy" then press "OK". Duplication will proceed. Note When all the target HDD ports are plugged, duplicator would start copying automatically. If not all are plugged, the number of targets shows on LCD. Press "OK" to start. 16

17 The information below shows on LCD during duplication. How To Copy HDDs 3 Note The number shows in the ( ) is the port # of the slowest HDD. Press together for 5 seconds to stop operation on the slowest HDD. It is able to use "On-Time Monitor" feature to check operation speed of every port. Step 4 Quantity of copy OK/Fail and duplication time would show on LCD after duplication completes. Set-up before Copy Tasks Please pay attention to the following 2 settings before copy. ❶ Set Copy Area of HDD Choose appropriate copy area can greatly reduce operation time and have better efficiency. There are four copy modes with different copy area : 1 System and Files, 2 All available partition area, 3 Whole HDD, 4 User set the percentage range of HDD. 17

18 3 How To Copy HDDs High Time Efficiency Spend time in copying data area only Quick Copy Data Only Copy Area Whole Copy Whole HDD Time 100% bit-by-bit whole HDD copy Time Partition Copy All Partition Source Percentage Copy %Percentage Time based on % Copy source partition area to targets Copy selected percentage 1 System and Files (Quick Copy, Quick Compare) It will copy source HDD's System and Files instead of the whole HDD. The system will analyze the source HDD and identify the data area to copy. As long as the source HDD's data within the target HDD's space, the copy will be processed. FAT16/32/64, NTFS, ext2/3/4, HFS +, HFS, HFX are supported for this copy mode. Source Duplication Target Partition 1(150G) Data 30G Partition 1(200G) Data 90G 500GB 500GB Only 120G data area will be copied, it takes 12mintues. 18

19 How To Copy HDDs 3 2 ALL Partitions This mode will bit by bit copy all of the partitions no matter there is data exist or not. The capacity of target HDD has to be bigger than the partition required capacity Source Duplication Target Partition 1(150G) Data 30G Partition 1(200G) Data 90G 500GB 500GB Only 350G partition area will be copied, it takes 48mintues. 3 Whole HDD It is to copy the whole source HDD, no matter of the content, format, partition or empty space. This mode will take much more time to duplicate the source HDD completely. Source Duplication Target Partition 1(150G) Data 30G Partition 1(200G) Data 90G 500GB 500GB Entire 500GB HDD will be copied. 19

20 3 How To Copy HDDs 4 Percentage(%) Copy the percentage selected of source HDD. Source Duplication Target 25% 32% 25% 32% 500GB Only copy the selected area, other area or data will not be copied. Note Duplication time is affected by "transfer speed of HDD". Below is one example of copy area selection e.g. There are two partitions in one 500GB HDD. Data and OS(120GB) are saved in the partition. System and files All partition Whole HDD 500GB 500GB 500GB Copy/Compare area 30G+90G= 120G Copy/Compare area 150G+200G= 350G Copy/Compare area 500G Note It is recommended to execute "2.Compare" after Copy to confirm the accuracy. It is recommended to copy data by function "3.Copy+Compare". 20

21 How To Copy HDDs 3 ❷ Set Tolerance of Bad Track Select function 6.3 Skip Error to set the number of error you accept to skip during copy process. If the HDD is very critical for content correctness, it is strongly recommended to keep the Skip Error to be "0" ➌ Auto Skip Lower-Speed HDDs Set to check HDDs lowest tolerance speed. Users can choose Don t care or set the speed value among 10/20/30~300MB/Second. The system will skip any HDD which cannot reach the minimum speed. This setting enables to speed up copying and select HDD speed higher than the setting. ➍ Auto Skip Lower-Speed Source Users can choose Yes or No to check speed of source HDDs or don t check. Troubleshooting of Copy Fails Check if too many bad tracks on HDDs cause duplication failures. Check the setting of "6.3 Skip Error". Reset the number to 0 and copy error disks again. 21

22 3 How To Copy HDDs Make sure all data cables are properly and firmly connected. Make sure the capacity of source HDD is smaller than target. Check HDDs capacity by selecting "5.1 Show Disk Info" HPA Setting HPA area, host protected area, hidden protected area, is kept invisible space for booting area, recovery data or blocked bad-sector, etc. By creating HPA, it resets max sectors and keeps some space for HPA area. It reduces the reported size of HDD. 1500GB User Area HPA Setting 1000GB User Area 500GB HPA 500GB HPA space after setting 1500GB 22 User Area

23 How To Copy HDDs 3 Options about HPA settings have the following two type,: Do not keep source HPA area 1. No, Keep HPA: Copy data from source to target and keep the target HPA setting during Copy. 2. No, Clear HPA: Copy data from source to target and remove the target HPA setting during Copy. 3. No, Setting HPA: Copy data from source to target and set the target HDD the same HPA setting as the source HDD during Copy. 4. Clear HPA Setting at Erase: During erase tasks, delete HPA setting of all targets. It will clear the HPA setting first and then do erase. Keep source HPA area 1. Copy and Setting: Copy data from source to target including HPA area of source. It will not only set the target HDD the same HPA setting as the source HDD, but also copy the data in the HPA area. 2. Keep HPA Setting at Erase: During erase tasks, it will not execute erase in HPA area, will keep the setting and the data as original. ` ❶ Copy HPA Area This function will affect the HPA setting of target HDD during Copy. The default setting is "No, keep HPA". This setting enables to setup whether to copy hidden area of the source. The users can select from "Copy HPA area", "No, Keep HPA", "No, Clear HPA", or "No, Setting HPA ". 23

24 3 How To Copy HDDs ❷ Clear HPA at ERASE This function will affect the HPA setting of HDDs during Erase. The default setting is "Clear HPA Setting". This setting enables to setup whether to erase hidden area of the targets during erasing tasks. The users can select from "Clear HPA Setting", or "Keep HPA Setting". To set it as "Clear HPA Setting", the system will delete HPA area when erase targets. The system will not delete HPA area when set it as "Keep HPA Setting". ❸ Set Target HDD HPA Enter table "5.Utility", and select "4. Set Target HDD HPA". This function can set the target HPA area the same setting as the source. Note Please note that this function is not to copy source HPA area to target but only resetting target HPA as the same size. 24

25 How To Confirm Copy Accuracy? 4 How to Confirm Copy Accuracy Confirm Accuracy by Comparison Step1 Prepare source HDD and target HDD. Source HDD Target HDD Step 2 Place source HDD at source port, targets HDD to other ports. Step 3 Use to select "2.Compare" then press "OK". Data compare will proceed. Note When all the target HDD ports are plugged, duplicator would start copying automatically. If not all are plugged, the number of targets shows on LCD. Press "OK" to start. Setting of Compare Function It is able to set compare area of HDD at function 6.2 There are four different compare area for selection : 1 System and Files, 2 All available partition area, 3 Whole HDD, 4 Percentage Compare. Note It is recommended to execute Compare after Copy to confirm the accuracy. 25

26 5 How To Erase HDDs How to Erase HDDs Caution Please notice the data within the HDD will be erased after executing the function. To cancel operation of any erasing mode, press <ESC/X> key and hold continuously for 3 seconds to exit any erasing tasks. Data Sanitization Step 1 Prepare the HDD for erasure. Step 2 Insert the HDD into target port. Note Function Erase Master is to determine erase source HDD or not. The default setting is "Disable erase source HDD". Step 3 Use to select the desired erase method, then press "OK". Data Erase will proceed. Setting of Erase Function There are 4 erase methods: Quick Erase, Full Erase, DoD Erase, DoD Erase Comp and Secure Erase. 26

27 How To Erase HDDs 5 Safety Time Short Quick Erase Full Erase Safety Time Medium Safety Time Longer Source Safety Time Medium DoD Erase Secure Erase ❶ Quick Erase (System & Files) The function will ONLY erase the index of the HDD. It is the quickest way to erase HDD. It will damage the data in HDD, please make sure you have backup all Safety important data before using this function. Time Short Safety Time Longer ❷ Full Erase Full Erase DoD Erase The function will erase the whole sectors Source on the target HDD. It will take longer time than quick erase. It will damage the data in HDD, please make sure you have Secure backup all important data before using Erase this function. Safety Time Medium 27

28 5 How To Erase HDDs ❸ DoD Erase (DoD M) This is to comply with the U.S.A. Department of Defense (DoD5220) standard to fully erase the HDD three times bit by bit to rewrite HDD to guarantee the data was deleted. It will damage the data in HDD, please make sure you have backup all important data before using this function. ❹ DoD Erase Comp (DoD M) Besides DoD erase, this function will also execute compare function to make sure the random bit was correctly written. This way of erase is to erase HDD over each sector three times: the first time with zeros (0x00), second time with 0xFF and the third time with random characters. There is one final pass to compare random characters by reading. It will damage the data in HDD, please make sure you have backup all important data before using this function. Note The task time of DoD Erase mode is 3 times longer than Full Erase mode. The time of DoD Erase+Compare is 4 times longer than Full Erase mode. 28

29 Select random pattern ➀ Overwrite by fixed method How To Erase HDDs ➁ Overwrite by random method 26AE891DF 74519D55C E E 48AAB6890 DD51473D AA9A82BBE 55713C485 9CBFFA147 ❺ Secure Erase (NIST800-88) The international authorized high standard Secure Erase function, it complies with standard of secure erase (NIST800-88). It overwrites every single track on the hard drive with "00". Even HPA/DCO or other data area which are not able to load, can be erased all together. Caution Please DO NOT disrupts Secure Erase during operation. Otherwise, it might cause HDDs error, unreadable, unusable, which cannot be identified by the duplicators and computers. If fails, execute secure erase mode again. 29

30 6 Update BIOS Update BIOS How to Update BIOS There are 2 ways for BIOS update. ❶ Update by HDD Step 1 Prepare one HDD and connect it to source port, then select function "5.2.2 Create Update HDD". Step 2 Format the HDD. Note Before updating firmware, one FAT, 2GB partition will be formatted in HDD. That would reduce searching time, and speed up firmware update. The data saved in this HDD will be erased. Step 3 Download the latest firmware from PC and save it in HDD. 30

31 Update BIOS 6 Step 4 Insert HDD into source port (first port), select function Update BIOS. Update would complete in one minute. ❷ Update by USB Drive Only IT700H&G IT1500H&G are available for USB drive update. Step 1 Save the downloaded firmware into USB drive Note Make sure the partition format of USB drive is FAT16/32. Step 2 Insert USB drive into USB port at the front of duplicator, then select function Update BIOS. Update would complete in one minute. Caution Please do not disrupt during update, otherwise it would cause irretrievable error on duplicator. 31

32 7 PC-Monitoring The Work Status Real-Time PC-Monitoring How to Use Monitoring on Log PC-Monitoring brings convenience of PC-Monitoring and Log Report Export, so production management is easier, more efficient, and reducing labor cost. Preparation before Starting Step 1 Install Synchronous Monitor Software LV07H, and its driver PL Step 2 Make sure USB cable is connected between PC and duplicator. Step 3 After duplicator is booted up, open Synchronous Monitor Software LV07H. LV07H would show the information and status of the connected duplicator. Step 4 When the status shows ON LINE, the duplicator is connected successfully. Click the duplicator to start PC-monitoring. Step 5 If the status is not shown ON LINE, please check step 1~3 again. 32

33 PC-Monitoring The Work Status 7 Operation of PC-Monitoring Note Please use specific computer to do PC-Monitoring, and prevent PC operating other tasks. The information of PC-Monitoring can be instant synchronized. Step 1 The status of duplicator shows ON LINE, then open monitoring screen. The program is ready to work when the status show STANDBY. Step 2 After placing source/target HDD on duplicator, instruct jobs for duplicator. The program shows all related information of HDDs. It is able to monitor detail information of every HDD through PC-Monitoring. E.g. HDD model, S/N, copy speed. (Note: copy speed varies all the time during operation). It is able to PC-Monitor all the function and work progress during operation. Log Report Browse Log Report through PC Besides PC-Monitoring, LV07H can browse Log Report of duplicator through PC Step 1 After finishing all the task of duplicator, press ESC on duplicator. The status shown on LV07H is STANDBY. Click Log Data on the top of window, then select Open Log Window. 33

34 7 PC-Monitoring The Work Status Step 2 After entering Open Log Window, select the date or period of time for log report generation. Clear Log Report (function 7.4.1) After user entering password, the log report saved in duplicator can be wiped out. Please contact your merchandise for default password. Note Please close PC-Monitoring program LV07H or disconnect PC from duplicator while clearing log report. Step 3 After selecting the date or period of time for log report generation, log report would shows. The HDD Duplicator is able to record up to 30,000 records of operation information of HDD. One operation on a single HDD is saved as one record. E.g., there are 21 records saved when duplicate from one HDD to 20 targets. Note If there is no record saved at the selected period of time, or record had been wiped out, the program would show No match records! Background information of this log report Original Source Record: Manage and control the source, confirm the size of the data are consistent. Detailed task records: best reference for production and HR management. Time of execution HDD S/N Yield analysis: the pass and failure rate for yield records. 34

35 PC-Monitoring The Work Status 7 Note It can save up to 30,000 pcs of records. One instruction onto one HDD is recorded as one piece of log record. (e.g. duplication from 1 HDD to 21 targets will be recorded to 21 piece of log. Export Log Report The USB port at the front of duplicator is able to firmware update, and also for Log Report exportation. After finishing all the task of duplicator, enter function 7. Log Report Management then choose to export log report of day, recent log report, or select a period of time. Export log report of today Export Log Report of today via USB port to USB drive. Export recent log report To output the log records in recent 1day to 28 days via USB port to USB drive Export report from a period of time To output the log records of a period time via USB port to USB drive. Note The Log Reports that exported from PC-Monitoring program or USB port are both.txt file. It does not require any special software for exportation, which is for the convenience of user acquiring report for analysis. 35

36 8 FAQ System FAQ Questions LCD shows "HDD Too Small" What OS does duplicator support? Can duplicator copy IDE HDD, SSD, msata, etc? How long does it take to duplicate? How big the capacity of HDD does duplicator support? Can I interupt the copy task while it is not finished? Will it be safe if I remove the HDD right after copy process? Solution 1. The capacity of source HDD is bigger than target HDD. E.g., copy 500GB HDD to 250GB HDD 2. The capacity of source and target are the same, but internal capacity might be slightly different Duplicator copies any kinds of OS Yes, it can. As long as adaptor can adopt to SATA interface For example, duplicator supports 8.1GB/min copy speed. It takes around 2 min to copy Win8 OS(approx 12GB) For example, the duplicator supports up to 6TB HDD, and MBR/GBT format HDD Yes, the program (copy, compare and erase) can be stopped while it is in processing by pressing ESC for aobut 3~4 seconds Yes, the device will automatically cut off power of each port to protect HDD during removal from the duplicator. The power of each port will be only be output when the operation is started. 36

37 FAQ 8 What kind of format does duplicator support? FAT16/32/64, NTFS, ext2/3/4(linux), HFS/HFX/HFS + (Mac) are supported for Systems and Files Copy. If copy the format other than those above, it transfer to All Partition Copy. PC-Monitoring FAQ Questions Answer Why duplicator can not execute PC-Monitoring? Why the monitoring information of LV07H lags, and cannot catch up duplicator? Make sure USB cable is connected betwenn PC and duplicator. It is recommended to attach USB cable, after that open LV07H. PC-Monitoring consume most of process resource of PC. If PC process ability is low; runs other tasks at the same time, LV07H might lags. It is recommended to run with better process ability PC; not operating other program on PC 37

38 9 Specification IT-H & IT-G Series Product Name IT Professional HDD/SSD Duplicator Target 1:3 1:7 1:15 Model IT300G IT700G IT700H IT1500G IT1500H Buffer 128MB 256MB 512MB HDD Interface Operation Type Display Control Button LED Status Compatible HDD Duplication Mode vs Support Format Capacity 1.8"/2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD, SSD Optional, with adapter: 2.5"/3.5" IDE HDD, msata, esata, CFast Stand-alone operation Backlight Monochrome LCD 4 Push Buttons (,, OK, ESC) LED (Red/Green/Yellow) on each slot; Yellow(powering), Green(pass), Red(fail) All Major Brand of 2.5"/3.5" and SATA SSD System and files (Quick Copy): support formats of FAT16/32/64, NTFS, Linux (ext2/3/4), HFS/HFS + /HFX Whole HDD, All Partitions, Percentage Copy: Support all formats 15TB above Power consumption 200W 400W Power Supply Temperature Range Adjustable voltage 100V~240V, 50/60Hz. Working: 5ºC ~45ºC; Storage: -20ºC ~85ºC Humidity Range Working: 20%~80%; Storage: 5%~95% Safety FCC, CE, RoHS 38

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