CRU ToughTech Secure 128 mini-Q with WriteLock User Manual

User Manual for

ToughTech® mini Q

(Revised May 14, 2012)

Models covered:

ToughTech mini-Q

ToughTech mini-Q with WriteLock™

ToughTech mini-Q with WriteProtect

ToughTech Secure mini-Q

ToughTech Secure mini-Q with WriteLock

ToughTech Secure mini-Q with WriteProtect

Features

• Fast speed – ToughTech mini-Q uses fast SATA drives and an Oxford 934 chipset to maximize data

speeds.

• Widely Compatible –ToughTechs work right out of the box with no new drivers needed. They work

with any modern operating system including Mac OS X, Windows XP/Vista/7 and most Linux
distributions.

• Easy to connect – ToughTech mini-Q offers four different connection options: FireWire 800, FireWire

400 (via included convertor cable), eSATA, and USB 2.0. Cables for each connection type are
included.

• Shock absorption –ToughTech mini-Q features ToughMount™ Anti-Shock Protection. ToughMount

shock-dampening strips are mounted between the drive tray and outer shell, absorbing minor shocks
and reducing enclosure noise.

• Cool and quiet – ToughTech’s aluminum case draws heat away from the hard drive. The entire

product acts like a heat dissipater, helping to keep your drive cool. And because it doesn't need a fan,
ToughTech is quiet.

• More portable than ever – Not much bigger than a pack of playing cards, ToughTech mini-Q fits easily

in a shirt pocket or briefcase making it ideal for travel. You don’t even need to use an AC adapter
when connecting to a powered FireWire host, or when using the included USB power cable.
Nevertheless, an auto-ranging AC adapter is included for your convenience.

• Government-strength encryption – The Secure models include a hardware-based real time

encryption engine using AES, the government approved encryption standard. Just plug in the
hardware key and your ToughTech Secure is usable like any other external drive with no speed loss.
If your product is lost or stolen, you can rest assured that no one will be able to access the data
without the key.

• Optional write-protection – ToughTech mini models with WriteLock and WriteProtect allow you to
enable and disable write protection to ensure the security of your important data.

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Front of ToughTech Secure mini

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Table of Contents

1. Pre-Installation Steps 2

1.1 Accessories

1.2 Identifying parts of the unit

1.3 Warnings and notices

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2. Installation steps 3

2.1 Hard Drive Installation

2.2 Connecting to a computer 6

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3. Write-Protection information 7

4. Encryption Information 8

5. Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems 9

6. Encryption FAQs 11

7. General FAQs 12

8. Technical Specifications 13

1. Pre-Installation Steps

1.1 Check the accessories with your ToughTech mini-Q.

Please contact CRU if any items are missing or damaged. The box should contain:

ToughTech mini-Q Quantity

ToughTech enclosure 1

eSATA cable 1

USB data/power cable 1

FireWire 800 cable 1

FireWire 800 to 400 cable 1

Packet of screws for hard drive 1

AC adapter 1

Quick Start Guide and Warranty info 1

1.2 Identify the parts of your ToughTech mini-Q.

= Power/Access indicator LED

B = Write-protection enable button for WriteLock and WriteProtect models

(also serves as write-protection disable button for WriteProtect model)

C = Write-protection LED (for models with WriteLock and WriteProtect)
D = Encryption key slot & LEDs
E = eSATA & USB2 combo port
F = FireWire 800 (1394b) ports
G = Power input (from AC adapter)

Front of ToughTech mini-Q

ToughTech Secure mini-Q Quantity

ToughTech enclosure 1

eSATA cable 1

USB data/power cable 1

FireWire 800 cable 1

FireWire 800 to 400 cable 1

Packet of screws for hard drive 1

AC adapter 1

Quick Start Guide and Warranty info 1

Encryption Keys 3

Rear connections

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1.3 Warnings and Notices

The main circuit board of the HDD enclosure is susceptible to static electricity. Proper grounding is
required to prevent electrical damage to the enclosure or other connected devices, including the
computer host. Always place the HDD enclosure on a smooth, flat surface and avoid all dramatic
movement, vibration and percussion.

Do NOT allow water to enter the HDD enclosure.

Avoid placing the HDD enclosure close to magnetic devices (such as a speaker), high-voltage
devices (such as a hair dryer), or near a heat source, including any place where the product will be
subject to direct sunlight.

The operating system may NOT detect the HDD enclosure if it does not support the interface of your
HDD enclosure. If so, installation of an appropriate driver on the host computer is required.

Ensure that only a 9.5mm high 2.5” SATA hard drive is used in the enclosure. Thicker hard drives
will not fit properly in ToughTech, possibly resulting in damage to ToughTech or drive.

2. Installation Steps

2.1 Hard drive installation

These instructions are only necessary if you’re installing your own hard drive inside the
ToughTech mini. If you purchased the product with a hard drive pre-installed, you may skip to the
next section (Connecting ToughTech to a Computer).

2.1.1 If the rear panel is secured with screws, remove them using a small Phillips screwdriver. (For your

convenience, empty enclosures are usually shipped with these screws already removed. They should be
located in the same plastic bag as the hard drive screws.)

2.1.2 Carefully slide the drive tray out from the enclosure.

WARNING: The circuit board is
susceptible to static electricity. Proper
grounding is required to prevent
electrical damage. Keep the circuit
board away from water.

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2.1.3 One drive screw may already be inserted into the circuit board to prevent movement during

shipment. You’ll need to remove this screw before you can install the hard drive. The screw is held in
place by a plastic nut.

2.1.4 You are now ready to install your 2.5” SATA drive. Line up the drive’s interface with the SATA

interface on the circuit board.

2.1.5 You may need to angle the drive as you push it into place. After connecting the drive to the SATA

interface on the circuit board, the drive should lay flat on the board.

2.1.6 Secure the drive in place using the included screws. Drive the screws through the bottom of the

circuit board and into the hard drive.

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