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RTX1-Bay-3Q User Manual A9-110-0001 REV 2.0
RTX® 1-Bay 3Q
USER MANUAL
Revised March 4, 2013
Covers Models: RTX110-3Q, RTX Secure 110-3Q, RTX 111-3Q, RTX Secure 111-3Q,
RTX112-3Q, RTX115-3Q, and RTX115DC-3Q (Digital Cinema)
Features
• Fast data connection options: USB 3.0, eSATA, and dual FireWire 800.
• Sturdy aluminum case provides excellent heat dissipation and rugged durability.
• Key lock secures drives during transport
• Models with encryption include a hardware-based real time encryption engine using AES,
the government approved encryption standard.
• Reliable 40mm cooling fan
• LEDs for drive power and access
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RTX1-Bay-3Q User Manual A9-110-0001 REV 2.0
Quick Start Guide and Warranty Information
Table of Contents
1. Pre-Installation Steps 2
1.1 Accessories 2
1.2 Identifying Parts 3
2. Installation Steps 3
2.1 Installing Hard Drives 3
2.2 Connecting and Powering RTX1-bay-3Q 4
3. Encryption information (models with encryption only) 4
4. Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Sys tems 5
4.1 Usage with Mac OS X 5
4.1.1 Formatting a Drive 5
4.1.2 Mounting and Unmounting Volumes 5
4.1.3 Creating a Boot Drive 5
4.2 Usage with Windows Operating System s 6
4.2.1 Formatting a Drive 6
4.2.2 Mounting and Unmounting Volumes 7
5. Warnings and Notices 7
6. Frequently Asked Questions 7
7. Technical Specifications 9
1. Pre-Instal lation Steps
1.1 Accessories
Check the accessories with your RTX1-Bay-3Q. The box should contain the following items:
FireWire 800 to 400 cable 1
AC adapter & power cord 1
Key set for bay lock 1
Set of encryption keys 1
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RTX1-Bay-3Q User Manual A9-110-0001 REV 2.0
RTX115-3Q and
RTX115DC-3Q
Fan Error LED
Disable Swi
1.2 Identifying Parts
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of RTX1-Bay-3Q. This will help you to better
understand the remaining instructions.
Key Lock
RTX Secure 110-3Q
Ejection Handle
Key Lock
(RTX112-3Q only)
RTX Secure 111-
and 112-3Q
Carrier Handle
Drive Ready/Error LED
(RTX Secure 110 and
RTX Secure 111-3Q only)
Drive Activity
Key Lock
Carrier Handle
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2. Instal lation Steps
2.1 Installing a Hard Drive
2.1.1 RTX100-3Q and RTX Secure 110-3Q
a) Pull the ejection handle, open the door.
b) Slide in your SATA hard drive, connector-end first.
c) Shut the door until you hear it click.
2.1.2 RTX111-3Q, RTX Secure 111-3Q, and RTX112-3Q
a) Slide the drive carrier out of the RTX.
b) The carrier’s cover is held in place by a screw on the rear of the carrier. Remove the screw, then
remove the cover.
c) Slide the drive in from the front of the carrier.
d) Mate the connection on the drive with the connection on the drive carrier circuit board.
e) Flip the drive/carrier assembly over, while holding the HDD in place. Secure the drive in place with
the provided screws