Greystone DataFast D-101 User Manual

DataFast™ D-10 1

Hand Held Duplication Unit

User’s Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1 Introduction...........................................................1-1

1-2 Features..................................................................1-2

1-3 Specifications ..........................................................1-3

Chapter 2: Setting Up Your D-101

2-1 Unpacking Your D-101 .........................................2-1

2-2 Setting Up Your D-101..........................................2-2

Chapter 3: Operation

3-1 Using the LCD Menu & Keypad...........................3-1

3-2 Main Menu Screen................................................. 3-2

3-2.1 Changing the Source and Target Drives .....3-2

3-2.2 Starting a Job.............................................. 3-3

3-2.3 Standard Jobs..............................................3-3

Smart Copy................................................. 3-4

Job Completion Status Display............. 3-5

Mirror Copy ...............................................3-6

Disk Test ....................................................3-7

Wipe Disk ..................................................3-8

3-2.4 SRCE=IN TARGET=EXT.........................3-8

Set System Options.....................................3-9

Maintenance Menu................................... 3-10

System Statistics menu........................3-10

View Log File......................................3-11

Set Time & Date ................................ 3-11

Update Software .................................3-11

Chapter 4: Remote Operation

4-1 Setup for Remote Operation ..................................4-1

4-2 Using the Remote Software Utility.........................4-2

4-2.1 Begin Drive 0 Operations with D-101 .......4-4

4-2.2 Select Remote Drive....................................4-5

4-2.3 Upload New Software to D-101 ................. 4-6

Contents

D-101 DataFast User’s Manual 1-1

Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Intr oduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the D-101 DataFast™ handheld
disk duplication unit from Greystone Peripherals, Inc. The
D-101 is the smallest, lightest and fastest duplication/diagnostic tool on
the market today. Designed for the computer professional that needs a
powerful portable solution, this hand held unit is the answer. Just place
your master drive in the unit and you can take it anywhere—and with the
D-101's bi-directional copy capability you can copy to or from a target
drive, whatever the job requires.

The D-101 unit allows you to selectively copy program software and data
from a master source drive to a target disk drive. Target drives that are
identical to the source drive may be “mirrored”, or duplicated exactly,
sector by sector. A ‘Smart Copy’ mode is used for faster copying, or for
dissimilar drives using a FAT16, FAT32, or NTFAT file system. The
D-101 is ideal for applications that require portability.

Prior to execution, copying jobs are set up according to the type (physical
details) of the source and target disk, selective or complete copying, and
mode of copying. Setup and execution of copy jobs is accomplished using
a six button keypad and a 4-line by 20-character LCD display. A menu
guides you easily through setup and copy jobs.

D-101 DataFast Handheld Duplicator Unit

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Introduction

1-2 Featur es

• Duplicates software from a master disk to a target disk drive

• Supports Ultra DMA ATA/EIDE/IDE drives

• Data transfer speeds over 400 MB/min through IDE
interface

• Copies all operating systems

• Bi-directional copying

• Copies Compaq and Winbook maintenance partitions

• Smart Copy mode duplicates only files, not unused space or
deleted files (all FAT file systems)

• Mirror mode copies even unknown file systems to drives
with identical cylinder, head and sector counts

• Duplicates drives larger than 8 GB

• Supports LBA, CHS addressing and Read/Write Multiple
modes

• Automatic parameter translation option to keep logical
cylinder count below 1024

• Wipeout mode fills each sector on disk with zeroes

• Verify option reads back copied data and compares with
original

• Data logging tracks job results

• Cooling fan to prevent over-heating and ensure data integrity

• Parallel port allows copy operations between D-101 drive
and a PC with IDE drives

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Introduction

1-3 Specifications

• Power Requirements: 110/220 Vac 1A 47-63Hz

• Dimensions: 6.5"(W) x 8.0" (D) x 1.85" – 2.75" (H)

• Weight: 1.5 lb

Serial Port

The serial port is reserved for factory test and technical support of the
D-101. A D-101 unit can connect to an ASCII terminal or to a host PC
by a serial port to serial port cable. The D-101 serial port is configured as:

• DOS COM1

• 9600 baud, 8-bit data, 1-stop bit, no parity

• IBM PC/AT-compatible DB-9 connector

Parallel Port

The parallel port is used to connect the D-101 to a host PC through a
standard IEEE-1284 parallel interface. A PC bootable floppy containing
remote software utilities is provided to enable copying between the
D-101 and a PC, and for D-101 software upgrades. The D-101 parallel
port is configured as:

• IEEE-1284 compatible

• DOS LPT1

• EPP mode (if supported by the connected PC.
Otherwise, bi-directional mode is used.)

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D-101 DataFast User’s Manual 2-1

Setting Up Your D-101

Chapter 2

Setting Up Your D-101

This chapter will guide you through the easy procedures for setting up
your D-101 hand held disk duplication unit. It includes the following
sections:

• Unpacking your D-101

• Setting up the system for operation

Once you have completed the setup procedures detailed in this chapter,
refer to Chapter 3 for operating instructions to get you up and running
quickly.

2-1 Unpacking Your D-101

Before setting up the D-101, verify that you have received all the items for
the system configuration you ordered. Please consult your dealer or
Greystone Peripherals if any item is damaged or missing.

1. One D-101 unit

2. One 40-pin data cable

3. One 4-pin power cable

4. One IEEE 1284 parallel cable

5. One AC power adapter

6. 3.5" D-101 utilities diskette

7. Registration card

8. User’s manual

Record the D-101 Serial Number

Now is a good time to record the serial number and date of purchase.
Locate the serial number on the unit and write it down in the space below
for future reference if needed.

D-101 Serial No.: _______________________________
Date of Purchase: _______________________________

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Setting Up Your D-101

2-2 Setting Up Your D-101

Proceed with the following instructions for easy set up of your D-101 disk
duplicating system.

SPECIAL NOTE

All drives, both master and target drives must be set
(following the drive manufacturer’s instructions) as
MASTER DRIVES. They must not be set as slave
drives, or set to cable select.

NOTE

The D-101 supports bi-directional copying. You can
designate the internal drive to be either the source
(master) or the target (destination) drive.

Target Drive

IDE Data

Ethernet

Power IN

D-101 Connector and Feature Locations

Target Drive

Power

Parallel Port

Serial Port

Cover to
Master Drive
Compartment

LCD Menu Display

Keypad

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Setting Up Your D-101

1. Carefully remove the master drive compartment cover from the
D-101. Note that the cover must remain attached to the unit
because of the cooling fan wire connection.

2. Slide the master drive into the D-101 case with the data and power
connectors accessible from the open end.

Cover

Cooling Fan
Wire Connection

Remove the Master Drive Compartment Cover

Master Drive

Data & Power
Connectors

Slide Master Drive into Drive Compartment