Logicube ZCLONE User Manual

ZClone™ User’s Manual

Logicube, Inc.

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Version: 1.1

Date: 08/06/12

MAN-ZCLONE

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Table of Contents

ZCLONE™ USER’S MANUAL I

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION I

L

OGICUBE DISCLAIMER

W

ARRANTY

ROHS C
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OGICUBE TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS I

1. INTRODUCTION TO THE LOGICUBE ZCLONE 1

I

NTRODUCTION

Features 1

2. GETTING STARTED 5

O

VERVIEW OF THE ZCLONE

A

PPLYING POWER TO THE ZCLONE

C

ONNECTING

C

ONNECTING

C

ONNECTING

C

ONNECTING OTHER DRIVE TYPES

T

HE USER INTERFACE

Touch Screen 8
Buttons 9
Light Tower 9

I

ERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

1

3.5” S

2.5” S
USB D

Buzzer 9
Installing and Removing the Light Tower 9

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III

III

5

6

ERIAL

ATA (SATA) D

ERIAL

ATA (SATA) D

RIVES

7

8

8

RIVES

6

RIVES

7

3. QUICK START 11

Q

UICK START GUIDE

Performing a Clone 11
Performing a Wipe 11
Performing a Hash 12

4. MODES OF OPERATION 13

M

ODES OF OPERATION

Clone 13

Mode 14
Master 14
Selecting Master drives or images 14
Settings 16
HPA/DCO 20
Target 21
Selecting Target drives or images 21

Wipe 23
Hash 26

Hash Method 27

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13

Hash Values 27

Logs 28
ZClone Statistics 29
System Settings 30

5. SYSTEM SETTINGS 31

S

YSTEM SETTINGS

Restart/Power Off 31
Software Updates 32
User Profile Configurations 32

6. UPDATING THE ZCLONE SOFTWARE 33

L

OADING NEW SOFTWARE

Software Loading Instructions 33

Via the web 33
Via software file download 34

7. REMOTE OPERATION 36

I

NTRODUCTION

Web Interface 36
Command Line Interface (CLI) 36

Installing Telnet in Windows Vista or 7 37

Connecting via Telnet 37
Connecting via SSH 38
Connecting via Serial Port 39

8. COMMAND LINE INTERFACE MENUS 41

I

NTRODUCTION

Command Line Interface Menus 41

9. OPTIONAL ADAPTERS 44

31

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36

41

I

NTRODUCTION

2.5” SAS/SATA Extension Adapter 44

3.5” and 2.5” Parallel ATA (PATA/IDE) Drives 44

1.8” Parallel ATA (PATA/IDE) Drives 45

1.8” ZIF Drives 45

1.8” microSATA Drives 45
mSATA (mini-SATA) Drives 46
eSATA Drives 46
Flash Memory Cards 47

10. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 48

FAQS 48

11. INDEX 49

T

ECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION

S

OFTWARE ATTRIBUTION

44

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1. Introduction to the Logicube ZClone

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Logicube ZClone™. ZClone is the next generation in our
series of advanced, professional hard drive duplication solutions. An ultra-fast, multi-target,
multi-task duplicator, the ZClone delivers advanced technology with an intuitive, easy to use
interface. Designed for volume duplication the ZClone provides IT professionals a fast and
efficient solution for day-to-day hard drive imaging tasks.

Features

• High-speed cloning. The ZClone will clone at speeds of 15GB/min (based

on a 1 to 1 mirror clone using solid state drives. Speeds will vary
depending on type of drives and number of targets)

• Supports 3.5” and 2.5” SAS/SATA hard drives, USB enclosures and

thumb drives. Optional support available for 1.8/2.5/3.5” IDE drives,
eSATA, microSATA, mSATA, 1.8” IDE ZIF drives, and flash media

• Multi-target cloning. 8 dedicated 3.5” SAS/SATA bays, 2 3.5” SATA-only

bays, one internal image storage drive, for maximum of 10 targets
(clone from internal image master to 10 SATA drives or 8 SAS drives)

• Cable-free, slide-in bays provide fast, worry-free, insertion/removal of

drives

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• Supports multiple master/source and target drives; user can assign any

bay as a master/source drive

• Supports cloning from an image; either stored within ZClone or clone

from an external network drive location

• Network sharing. Allows network access (upload/download) to drive

images and log files

• Multi-session capability. Allows user to perform multiple tasks,

including cloning, wiping or hashing concurrently

• Supports cloning USB enclosures and USB thumb drives. 6 USB 2.0

ports. Optional support for USB 3.0 will be available in a future release

• Supports NTFS/FAT32/Linux file systems

• Supports large capacity drives (>2TB)

• Wipe feature. DoD, Secure Erase and custom pass settings.

• Bad sector handling. Scan for bad sectors on the source drive, abort or

skip and log for review

• Color touch screen display provides an intuitive and easy to use

interface

• Hash verification (SHA1, SHA256 or MD5) allows the user to clone and

verify the exact replication of the source drive. Optional High-Speed
Hash Verification will be available in a future release

• Multiple cloning modes:

• Mirror Copy (bit for bit copy)

• CleverCopy (copies only data areas, skips blank sectors, scales

partitions to target, supports most O/S including Linux)

• Multi-Image Master: Store multiple images on ZClone’s internal

storage or on a network location and clone to selected targets

• Partition Cloning: For multiple partition drives, ZClone

automatically selects the optimum cloning method (Clever or
Mirror)

• Remote operation. ZClone allows you to control all operations from a

remote computer using a web browser or CLI interface.

• Advanced administrative functions allow an administrator to

create/manage image repositories, manage network settings, create
user profiles, save configurations, manage drive bay assignments

• Audit trail/log report

• Optional light stack & audible beeper alerts user when tasks complete

or when attention required

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INTRODUCTION

Caution:

Avoid dropping the

Logicube ZClone

or subjecting it to sharp jolts.

System description

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• HPA/DCO support. Clone or wipe HPA/DCO areas of a drive

• Rackmount. The ZClone can be mounted in a 23” rack using off-the-

shelf mounting hardware

The complete ZClone system includes the following:

• The Logicube ZClone unit

• 10 2.5” SATA drive caddies. Caddies are shipped inside the

ZClone drive bays.

• Power cord

• A CD-ROM containing:

• A backup copy of the software that is already pre-

installed on the Logicube ZClone.

• A copy of this manual.

When in use, place it on a flat surface.

Caution: Keep the unit dry. If you need to clean your Logicube ZClone, use a
lightly damp, lint free cloth. Avoid using soap or other cleaning agents
particularly those containing bleach, ammonia, alcohol or other harsh
chemicals.

Caution: Do not attempt to service the Logicube ZClone. Doing so may void the
warranty. If your unit requires service, please contact Logicube Technical
Support for assistance.

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Overview of the ZClone

2. Getting Started

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GETTING STARTED

Applying power to the ZClone

The ZClone has a power supply located in the back of the device. Attach the included power
cable to the ZClone’s power supply and make sure the switch on the power supply is set to the
‘ON’ position.

The ZClone also has a power button located in the front of the device and is used to turn the
ZClone on and off. When the ZClone is turned on, the power button shows a green light.

Connecting 3.5” Serial ATA (SATA) Drives

The ZClone has hot swappable drive bays located in the front of the unit. There are ten (10) 3.5”
drive bays labeled M1, M2, A1 through A4, and B1 through B4.

Each drive bay is hot swappable and drives can be removed or added as long as there is no activity
on the drives.

1. Open the drive bay of your choice by gently pulling the release latch.

2. Carefully swing the drive bay door open all the way to the right.

3. Insert the 3.5” drive face up (SATA ports should be facing in toward the drive bay) and

push it mostly in. Do not push it in all the way.

4. To push the SATA drive all the way in, close the drive bay door. You should hear a ‘click’

when the drive bay door is closed all the way.

NOTE: The drive bay doors have two LEDs. The green LED shows that the drive is connected
and has power. A blinking amber LED should light up showing there is activity on the drive.
This amber LED will light up when you initially connect a drive and will also blink when the
drive is being used for a process (for example cloning or wiping).

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GETTING STARTED

Connecting 2.5” Serial ATA (SATA) Drives

2.5” Serial ATA (SATA) drives are connected by using the 2.5” SATA drive caddies (included).
Simply slide in the 2.5” SATA drive into the 2.5” SATA drive caddy, and then insert the caddy
into one of the ZClone drive bays.

Connecting USB Drives

USB drives can be connected to the front of the ZClone. Up to 6 USB drives can be
connected (U1 through U6) and each USB port can be used as a Master or Target drive. You
can clone from USB to one of the drive bays, drive bay to USB, USB to Image, or Image to
USB.

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GETTING STARTED

Connecting Other Drive Types

ZClone supports other drive types, including IDE, mSATA, microSATA and eSATA that require
optional adapters. More information on the types of drives supported and available optional
adapters can be found in Chapter 9: Optional Adapters.

The user interface

The user interface (UI) has been designed to quickly and easily input commands. It is simple and
intuitive showing common icons such as tasks, modes of operation, and scroll icons on the
screen.

Touch Screen

The ZClone features a color LCD Touch Screen that allows the user to quickly
input commands. The screen is bright and easy to read.

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Buttons

Light Tower

GETTING STARTED

There are three buttons on the front panel.

• Reset – This button is used to reset or reboot the ZClone.

• Mute – This button, when pressed, stops the buzzer from the optional

light tower.

• Power – This button is used to turn the ZClone on and off.

The ZClone is compatible with an optional light tower that may be
purchased from Logicube. The light tower has three lights and a speaker to
allow visual and audible notification of the progress of tasks performed.

The GREEN light on the light tower indicates a successful task completed.

The AMBER light is on when there is activity on the ZClone.

The RED light will come on if a problem is encountered during any task. If
this occurs, check the screen for an error message and instructions on what
to do next.

Buzzer

In addition to the indicator lights, the light tower also has an
audible buzzer to alert the operator of the following
conditions:

The buzzer will sound when the ZClone successfully
completes a task or if a problem is encountered during any
task.

NOTE: The buzzer will be off by default and can be enabled
or disabled via the CLI (Command Line Interface). The CLI is
further explained in Chapter 7: Remote Operation and
Chapter 8: Command Line Interface Menus.

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Installing and Removing the Light Tower

The light tower is attached to the back of the ZClone and
can be removed if desired. This will not affect the
performance of the unit.

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GETTING STARTED

1. To install the light tower on the ZClone, it first needs to

be attached to the back of the unit with four supplied
thumb-screws attached to the light tower.

2. Attach the light tower’s connector to the six-hole

Molex™ connector that is located on the back of the
unit.

3. Light bar removal is the opposite of installation.

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3. Quick Start

Quick Start Guide

The following instructions give a basic overview and steps on how to perform a clone. Details on
each operation, menu, or selection can be found in Chapter 4. Modes of Operation.

Performing a Clone

Follow these steps to perform a clone:

1. Select Clone from the modes of operation on the left side.

2. Tap the Mode icon and select Drive to Drive, Image to Drive or

Drive to Image.

3. Tap the Master icon and choose the master drive or repository

image.

4. Tap the Settings icon and select Clever or Mirror.

5. Change any of the optional settings (Partition Resize Settings, Mirror

Settings, HPA/DCO, and Verification).

6. Tap the Target icon and select one or more target locations or

select the repository to be used.

7. Tap the Start icon to start the cloning task.

Performing a Wipe

Follow these steps to perform a wipe:

1. Select Wipe from the modes of operation on the left side.

2. Tap the Target icon and select one or more target locations.

3. Tap the Settings icon and choose the type of wipe you would like to

4. Tap HPA/DCO to wipe the HPA or DCO area of the drive.

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perform (Secure Erase or wipe mode). If wipe mode is selected,
choose the type of wipe mode to perform (DoD or Custom).

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QUICK START

5. Tap the Passes icon to edit the number of passes and what gets

written on each pass.

6. Tap the Start icon to start the wipe task.

Performing a Hash

Follow these steps to perform a hash:

1. Select Hash from the modes of operation on the left side.

2. Tap the Target icon and select one target location.

3. Tap the Settings icon to select the hash method or algorithm.

Choose from SHA-1, SHA-256 or MD5 (SHA-1 or SHA-256 are the
recommended algorithms).

4. Leave the expected hash value at zeros to hash the drive.

5. Change any of the optional settings (LBA settings or percentage of

the drive to be hashed).

6. Tap the Start icon to start the hash task.

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4. Modes of Operation

Modes of Operation

There are six (6) modes of operation available on the ZClone. The left side of the screen shows
the different modes that can be set.

CLONE – Performs a clone to and from drives and/or images (drive to drive, image to drive,
or drive to image).

WIPE – This mode is used to wipe drives. Drives can be wiped using Secure Erase, DoD, or a
custom wipe setting.

HASH – This mode will perform a SHA1, SHA-256, or MD5 hash of a drive.

LOGS – This mode will display logs of each task that has been performed on the ZClone.

ZCLONE STATISTICS – This will display information about the ZClone including the current

software installed.

SYSTEM SETTINGS – This mode allows changes to the system settings on the ZClone which
includes restart options, software updates, and configuring and viewing user
profiles/configurations.

NOTE: Configuring/viewing user profiles/configurations will be available via the user
interface in a future update. Managing repositories (not shown on Graphical User
Interface (GUI)) and configuring/viewing user profiles can be performed by using the
Command Line Interface (CLI). The CLI is further explained in Chapter 7: Remote
Operation and Chapter 8: Command Line Interface Menus.

Clone

This mode allows you to clone one drive to one or more drives, one drive to
an image, or an image to one or more drives. There are different cloning
methods and settings to choose from. These selections should be
performed in order from left to right.

There are four selections when performing a Clone:

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MODES OF OPERATION

Mode

– Tap this icon to choose between the

following cloning modes:

• DRIVE TO DRIVE – Allows cloning from one Master

drive to one or more Target drives.

• IMAGE TO DRIVE – Allows cloning from one image

file to one or more Target drives.

• DRIVE TO IMAGE – Allows cloning from one Master

drive to one image drive.

Master

– Tap this icon to select which drive or

image file will be used as the Master drive or image. When
‘DRIVE TO DRIVE’ or ‘DRIVE TO IMAGE’ is chosen from the
previous selection, this will show the different drives
connected to the ZClone. When ‘IMAGE TO DRIVE’ is chosen
from the previous selection, this will show the repository
screen which contains the different images located on the
ZClone’s repository drive.

Note:

show as unavailable for other additional tasks.

If a drive has been selected for a previous task, it will

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Selecting Master drives or images

If ‘DRIVE TO DRIVE’ or ‘DRIVE TO IMAGE’ was chosen as the
mode the following screen will appear. This will allow you to

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MODES OF OPERATION

select a Master drive. It will display all available drives that
are connected. If a drive has been selected for a different
task, it will be greyed out and cannot be selected.

You can also tap the ‘MORE INFO’ icon to see more
information on the drive. The drive details window will
appear showing information about the drive such as the
which bay it is connected to, the model, size, cylinders,
heads, sectors, etc.

If ‘IMAGE TO DRIVE’ was chosen as the mode the following
screen will appear. This will allow you to select from a list of
repositories configured for the ZClone. Select a repository
location from the list then tap the OK icon.

drive is listed as ‘Default’.

ZClone’s internal

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MODES OF OPERATION

Once a repository is selected, you can select the image to
be cloned.

You can also select ‘MORE INFO’ to see more information
about the image. When selected, a screen will appear
showing details on the selected image file.

Settings

– Tap this icon to change the clone

settings. The following screen will appear:

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MODES OF OPERATION

•

– Select between Clever and

Mirror. Clever clone copies data sectors, skips blank sectors,
and resizes partitions. Mirror clone performs a bit-by-bit
copy of the drive

• The Partition Resize Settings or Mirror Settings window will

show the different clone settings available based on which
clone method (above) was chosen.

 If Clever was chosen, the following screen will

appear showing a list of partitions seen on the
Master drive.

 Tap Partition Resize Settings to bring up

the Clever Clone Partition Resize window.
This screen displays each partition on the
selected Master drive, the Filesystem, and
for each partition, a resize percentage bar

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MODES OF OPERATION

to set the percentage to resize each
partition.

Notes on Clever Clone Partition Resize:

Setting the slider/percentage to 0% will instruct
the ZClone to keep the same partition size.

The percentage value, when set from 1 to 100
will determine what percentage of the Target
drive(s) will be used. For example, setting the
percentage value to 100% would instruct the
ZClone to use the entire Target drive for that
partition.

 If Mirror was chosen, the following screen will

appear showing a percentage of the Master drive to
copy. By default, it will be set to 100% to copy the
entire Master drive.

 Tap Mirror Settings to bring up the Mirror

Clone Advanced Settings window. This

screen displays an option to select whether
the Master drive is a RAID configuration or
a NON RAID configuration. There are also 3
other parameters that can be set:

• LENGTH – Set the percentage or

number of blocks to clone.

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MODES OF OPERATION

• MASTER START – Set the

percentage or number of blocks
from the start of the Master.

• TARGET START – Set the percentage

or number of blocks from the start
of the Target(s).

NOTE: To enter an LBA number (number of blocks),
press and hold one of the left or right arrows on the
Length, Master Start, or Target Start. A window will
appear similar to the one below allowing you to enter a
specific number of blocks.

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MODES OF OPERATION

HPA/DCO

– Tap this to bring up the HPA/DCO

window. Select YES to unlock and copy a Host Protected
Area (HPA) or Device Configuration Overlay (DCO). Some PC
manufacturers will employ a utility that creates a HPA or
DCO configuration on a hard drive. These configurations are
designed to change drive characteristics such as drive
capacity, speed and other settings as they are reported to
the PC BIOS.

HPA – Host Protected Area can limit the size of a hard
drive, but it can also change many other settings such as
speed and S.M.A.R.T. status.

DCO – Device Configuration Overlay limits the size of a
drive only. For example, a 160GB drive can be made to look
like a 100GB drive to a PC.

• VERIFICATION METHOD – Select this to choose a

verification method. SHA-1 and SHA-256 are recommended.
There are 4 different options:

NONE (default) – No verification.

SHA-1 – Select this to verify the Target drives using the

SHA-1 algorithm.

SHA-256 – Select this to verify the Target drives using
the SHA-256 algorithm.

MD5 – Select this to verify the Target drives using the
MD5 algorithm.

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Target

– Tap this icon to select which drive(s)

or image file will be used as the Target drive or image.
When ‘DRIVE TO DRIVE’ or ‘IMAGE TO DRIVE’ is chosen
from the Mode settings, this will show the different drives
connected to the ZClone. When ‘DRIVE TO IMAGE’ is chosen
from the Mode settings, this will show the repository screen
which contains the different images located on the ZClone’s
repository drive.

Note:

If a drive has been selected for a previous task, it will

show as unavailable for other additional tasks.

Selecting Target drives or images

If ‘DRIVE TO DRIVE’ or ‘IMAGE TO DRIVE’ was chosen as the
mode the following screen will appear. This will allow you to
select one or more Targets. It will display all available drives
that are connected. If a drive has been selected for a
different task, it will be greyed out and cannot be selected.

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You can also tap the ‘MORE INFO’ icon to see more
information on the drive. The drive details window will
appear showing information about the drive such as the
which bay it is connected to, the model, size, cylinders,
heads, sectors, etc.

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If ‘DRIVE TO IMAGE’ was chosen as the mode the following
screen will appear. This will allow you to select a repository
which contains previously cloned images to the repository.

Once a repository is selected, you can create a new image
file by tapping the Create A New File icon or overwrite an
existing image by tapping the image to highlight it, then
aping OK.

You can also select ‘MORE INFO’ to see more information
about the image. When selected, a screen will appear
showing details on the selected image file.

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Wipe

This mode allows you to wipe (or sanitize) one or more drives. There are
two main settings: Secure Erase and Wipe Mode.

At this time, the Secure Erase has limitations listed below.
Improvements and updates to he Secure Erase feature will be available in a
future software release.

• Drive bays A1 through A4 and B1 through B4 support Secure Erase on
SAS drives only.

• Drive bays M1 and M2 support Secure Erase for SATA drives only but
must be configured as Target only bays (by default, they are configured
as Master only bays). This can be done via Command Line Interface (CLI).
The CLI is further explained in Chapter 7: Remote Operation and Chapter
8: Command Line Interface Menus.

DoD Wipe and Wipe using custom passes are not affected by the
limitations above.

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• Secure Erase – Choose ‘ON’ to turn Secure Erase on. Most newer

drives support this function. Secure Erase will send an AT (attention)
command to the hard drive instructing it wipe or reset itself to the
specifications that the hard drive manufacturer has set. For
information on what happens when the Secure Erase command is
sent, please contact the drive manufacturer. If you are unsure if the
drive supports this function, please contact the drive manufacturer.

NOTE: For SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives, Secure Erase sends a
‘Format’ command. For SATA (Serial-ATA) drives, Secure Erase
sends a ‘Security Erase Unit’ command. For SATA drives that
support ‘Enhanced Security Erase Unit’ commands, the enhanced
command will be sent. For questions on how each drive supports
these features, or what the drive will do with these commands,
please contact the drive manufacturer .

• Mode – Selecting this will open the Wipe Mode window allowing

you to choose 3 options:

 NONE – Choosing this will instruct the ZClone not to

perform a wipe using Wipe Mode.

 DOD – Choosing this will instruct the ZClone to perform a

wipe conforming to the DoD M-5220 standards. This will
open a new window allowing you to specify what value will
be written on the 7th and final pass.

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 CUSTOM – Choosing this will open the Custom window

allowing you to specify how many passes you would like
performed and what values each pass will be written on
each of the passes selected.

NOTE:

CUSTOM mode will bring up the following window.

Editing one or more of the passes in DOD or

• SKIP – Allows you to skip the pass.

• RANDOM – Instructs the ZClone to perform

a random pattern or value.

• VALUE – Allows you to select a specific hex

value to be written. The values can range
anywhere from 00 to FF.

 LBA SETTING – This setting will only be used if Wipe Mode is

selected. This range or percentage determines what
percentage or LBA range will be wiped on the Target
drive(s).

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Hash

This mode allows you to hash one drive using the SHA-1, SHA-256, or MD5
algorithm. The recommended algorithm is SHA-1 or SHA-256.

– Tap this icon to select which drive(s) will be hashed or

verified.

Note:

If a drive has been selected for a previous task, it will show as

unavailable for other additional tasks.

– Tap this icon to change the hash settings. The following

screen will appear:

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- This icon brings up the hash method and

values screen as seen below.

Hash Method

Select one of the following hash methods:

SHA-1 – Select this to hash or verify the Target drives
using the SHA-1 algorithm.

SHA-256 – Select this to hash or verify the Target drives
using the SHA-256 algorithm.

MD5 – Select this to verify the Target drives using the
MD5 algorithm.

NOTE: The recommended method is SHA-1 or
SHA-256.

Hash Values

By default, this value will have 0s (zeros). If this is not
changed, or no value is entered/edited, this will instruct the
ZClone to hash the Target drive using the selected algorithm
in the previous step. If a value is entered/edited, the ZClone
will hash the selected Target drive(s) and verify hash with
the value entered/edited.

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- The LBA icon will bring up the LBA

settings. On this screen you will be able to adjust a percentage

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or the number of blocks of the drive to hash. If the length is set
less than 100%, you can also set the starting percentage or
block to hash from.

When the ZClone finishes hashing the drive(drives) the
following screen will appear showing the task completed.

Logs

Tap the ‘info’ icon on the left of the completed screen (above) to see
both the expected hash value and the computed hash value.

Selecting this will bring up a list of all the log files for previous tasks (clone,
wipe and hash). Each log file can be selected and viewed on-screen.

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Use the up and down scroll arrows to scroll through the list of log files. Tap
the desired log file to highlight it and tap the View icon to view the contents
of the log file.

Use the up and down scroll arrows to view the contents of the log file.

NOTE: To print the log files, use the web interface as described in Chapter
7: Remote Operation and click the print icon on the bottom left corner of
the screen. Your browser’s print menu will appear and you can print the log
files to a configured printer on your PC.

ZClone Statistics

Selecting this will show information about the ZClone including the version
and serial number.

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The Advanced Drive Statistics tab shows advanced statistics on each of the
drives attached. The information displayed is the S.M.A.R.T. (Self­Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) information taken directly
from what the drive is reporting. You can use the left and right scroll arrows
to switch between drives. The up and down scroll arrows scroll through the
different information.

System Settings

Detailed information on this mode can be found in Chapter 5: System
Settings.

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System Settings

This mode allows changes to be made to the ZClone’s system settings to allow
administrative access and function. There are 5 settings available.

5. System Settings

Restart/Power Off

Allows the ZClone to either be restarted or turned off. Depending on the
choice, one of two screens will appear:

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Software Updates

Software updates can be performed either from a network location or from
a USB drive.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

Detailed information on updating the software can be found in Chapter 6:
Updating the ZClone Software.

User Profile Configurations

This selection is reserved for future use.

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Loading New Software

New and improved software will be released from time to time. There are two ways to
update the software on the ZClone: From the web via a network connection or from a
USB drive.

6. Updating the ZClone Software

Software Loading Instructions

There are two methods of how to update the ZClone software:

A. Via the web through an internet connection

B. Via software file download onto a USB drive.

Via the web

1. Connect the ZClone to a network with Internet access.

Attach a network cable to the back of the ZClone.
NOTE: The ZClone is DHCP enabled by default.
Please contact your IT department if you are
unsure if your network supports DHCP.

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2. From the main menu on the ZClone, tap the System

Settings icon.

3. Tap Software Updates on the top of the menu. A

screen will appear showing the current version of
software installed towards the top of the screen.

4. Select From Network. The ZClone will check for a

newer version on the web. If one is found, it will
display the version on the screen and the Update
icon will be selectable.

5. Tap the Update icon to begin the update. A

confirmation screen will appear. Tap Yes to
continue the update.

6. Do not interrupt the update process. It may take

several minutes. Once completed, a ‘Successful’
screen will appear.

7. Verify the software version at the top of the

‘Software Updates’ screen.

8. Reboot the ZClone by either turning the unit off

then back on using the Power button or by going
through the System Settings menu (Restart/Power
Off option).

Via software file download

The latest software can also be downloaded from
Logicube’s website and be placed onto a USB drive (for
example, a USB flash or thumb drive).

NOTE: It is recommended to use a blank USB drive.

1. Download the latest software from the following FTP

site: ftp://zclone.logicube.com or ftp://209.239.228.34.

The software file will always be a single file with a *.deb
extension.

2. Copy this *.deb file to the root of a USB drive (the file

must not be in any folder). Do not connect the USB
drive yet. The ZClone will instruct you when to connect
the USB drive.

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3. From the main menu on the ZClone, tap the System

Settings icon.

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4. Tap Software Updates on the top of the menu. A screen

will appear showing the current version of software
installed towards the top of the screen.

5. Connect the USB drive containing the software to the

USB port labeled U6.

6. Select From USB Drive. The ZClone will then check for

the version of the software on the USB drive and will
display that version on the box next to the selected
location.

7. Tap the Update icon to begin the update. A

confirmation screen will appear. Tap Yes to continue
the update.

8. Do not interrupt the update process. It may take several

minutes. Once completed, a ‘Successful’ screen will
appear.

9. Verify the software version at the top of the ‘Software

Updates’ screen.

10. Reboot the ZClone by either turning the unit off then

back on using the Power button or by going through the
System Settings menu (Restart/Power Off option).

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7. Remote Operation

Introduction

The ZClone comes with a network connection in the back of the unit. Connecting the ZClone
to a network allows remote access to the ZClone from any computer within the same
network.

The ZClone is setup with a Zero Configuration Network (Zeroconf). There are two ways to
access the ZClone:

• Web interface – A graphical interface where the screens are exactly the way you

would see it on the ZClone

• Command Line Interface (CLI) – A text only command line interface that can be

accessed one of three ways:

i. Telnet (via a network connection)

ii. SSH (Secure Shell via a network connection)

iii. Serial Port (via the RS-232 serial port)

Web Interface

Using a web browser, go to the IP address or the name of the ZClone with
its serial number. For example, browse to http://192.168.1.100 or

http://zclone-XXXXXX/ where XXXXX is the 6 digit serial number of the

ZClone. The ZClone’s web interface will appear on the browser screen. All
screens and operations available on the ZClone will be available on the
browser.

Note: On some browsers or other Operating Systems, the ZClone will need
to be accessed by browsing to http://zclone-XXXXXX.local/.

The ZClone can be controlled by clicking on the icons appearing on the
browser window.

Command Line Interface (CLI)

The ZClone also has a CLI, or Command Line Interface. This interface has no
graphical content and is all command line (text) based. This type of
connection requires a telnet client, SSH client, or terminal client. There are

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several telnet, SSH, and terminal clients available from different software
companies. Microsoft Windows also has a built-in Telnet client that can be
used.

NOTES:

Windows XP has a built-in Telnet client and a built-in terminal client, but
no built-in SSH client.

Windows Vista and 7 has a built-in Telnet client but is not installed by
default. Installing it may require assistance from your IT department.
You can also use any other Telnet program of your choice. Windows
Vista and 7 do not have built-in terminal or SSH clients.

The instructions in this manual only refer to the clients that come with
Windows. There are many third party Telnet, SSH, and Terminal clients
available. For instructions and support for third party clients, please
contact the software manufacturer.

Installing Telnet in Windows Vista or 7

By default, Telnet is not installed with Windows, but you
can install it by following the steps below.

1. Click Start > Control Panel and select either Programs &

Features (for Windows Vista) or Programs (for
Windows 7).

2. Click Turn Windows features on or off. If you are

prompted for an administrator password or
confirmation, type the administrator password or
provide confirmation (for assistance with administrator
passwords, check with your IT department).

3. In the Windows Features dialog box, select the Telnet

Client check box.

4. Click OK. The installation might take several minutes.

Connecting via Telnet

Once Telnet is installed, follow the steps below to connect using the
Windows Telnet client.

1.

Connect the ZClone to the network by attaching a network cable (CAT 6
type) to the RJ45 connector in the back of the ZClone.

2.

Turn the ZClone on and allow it to boot up completely.

3.

Open the Telnet client.

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a. For Windows XP, click Start > Run. The Run window should

appear. Type telnet in the Open: field and press Enter. The
Telnet window should appear.

b. For Windows Vista or 7, click Start and in the Search field, type

Telnet. Telnet should appear in search results.

4.

Type open followed by the IP address or name of the ZClone. For
example open 192.168.1.100 or open zclone-XXXXXX where XXXXXX is
the 6 digit serial number of the ZClone, then press Enter. The ZClone
login screen should appear.

Note: On some Operating Systems, the ZClone will need to be
accessed by opening zclone-XXXXXX.local.

5.

Login with the username “it” (without the quotes) and the password
“it” (without the quotes).

6.

You should be logged in and see the following prompt in the Telnet
window:

7.

You can now control and manage the ZClone remotely via the command
line interface. The available commands are listed in Chapter 8:
Command Line Interface Menus

Connecting via SSH

Connecting to the ZClone via SSH (Secure Shell) is very similar to connecting
via Telnet. Since Windows does not have a built-in SSH client, you will need
to download and install one if you want to connect via SSH. For instructions
and support on how to use third party SSH clients, please contact the SSH
client’s manufacturer.

1.

Connect the ZClone to the network by attaching a network cable (CAT 6
type) to the RJ45 connector in the back of the ZClone.

2.

Turn the ZClone on and allow it to boot up completely.

3.

Open the SSH client and select an SSH connection.

4.

Connect to the ZClone either by IP address or by name. The name of the
ZCloen will be zclone-XXXXX where XXXXX is the serial number of the
ZClone).

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Note: On some Operating Systems, the ZClone will need to be
accessed by opening zclone-XXXXXX.local.

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5.

Login with the username “it” (without the quotes) and the password
“it” (without the quotes).

6.

You should be logged in and see the following prompt in the Telnet
window:

7.

You can now control and manage the ZClone remotely via the command
line interface. The available commands are listed in Chapter 8:
Command Line Interface Menus

Connecting via Serial Port

REMOTE OPERATION

Connecting to the ZClone via Serial port requires a terminal client. Windows
XP has a built-in terminal client called Hyperterminal. Windows Vista and 7
do not have a built-in terminal client. Since these two versions of Windows
do not a built-in terminal client, you will need to download and install one if
you want to connect via the serial port. For support on how to use third
party terminal clients, please contact the terminal client’s manufacturer.

The instructions below are for Hyperterminal in Windows XP. If you are
using a third party terminal client, you will need the following settings:

Settings:

Port speed: 115200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None

1. Go to Start - Programs - Accessories - Communication - Hyperterminal.

2. 2. Choose “File - New Connection” or follow the connection wizard if it

comes up automatically.

3. Set a name for the Connection.

4. In the next screen, choose the COM Port assigned to the ZClone. You

can also refer back to Windows Device Manager to determine the
correct port. Typically, it is the highest COM Port assigned.

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5. In the next screen, set Bits Per Second: 115200, Data Bits: 8, Parity:

None, Stop Bits: 1 and Flow Control: None. Click OK when finished.

6. The ZClone CLI should appear. Login with the username “it” (without

the quotes) and the password “it” (without the quotes).\

7. You should be logged in and see the following prompt in the Telnet

window:

8.

You can now control and manage the ZClone remotely via the command
line interface. The available commands are listed in Chapter 8:
Command Line Interface Menus

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Introduction

This chapter shows the different commands in each of the Command Line Interface (CLI)
menus. The CLI allows for remote management of the ZClone via Telnet, SSH, or
Terminal clients. The CLI is designed for advanced users and is a non-graphical interface
for the ZClone.

8. Command Line Interface Menus

Command Line Interface Menus

The following details each of the Command Line Interface (CLI) menus.
Below is a visual diagram of the menus.

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Top level menu – The commands below are available in the top level menu.

it@zclone>

help Show available commands
quit Disconnect
logout Disconnect
exit Exit from current mode
history Show a list of previously run commands
enable Turn on privileged commands
command Zclone menu

Command level menu – The commands below are available in the Command level menu.

it@zclone(command)>

help

quit
logout
exit
history
config
show
Software

Show available commands
Disconnect
Disconnect
Exit from current mode
Show a list of previously run commands
configure unit
show information
software tasks

Config level menu – The commands below are available in the Config level menu which include
configuring the database, network, user, repository, drive bays, tasks, buzzer, printer, and
temperature.

it@zclone(command-config)>

help

quit
logout
exit
history
db
net
user
repo
bay
task

export

Show available commands
Disconnect
Disconnect
Exit from current mode
Show a list of previously run commands
configure database
configure network
configure user
repo - configure a repository; use --help|-h for more info
bay - configure bay role; use --help|-h for more info
task - configure a task; use --help|-h for more info

export - configure a filesystem export; use --help|-h for more
info

buzzer

buzzer [success|error] [on|off] - configure the light tower
buzzer for an event

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printer - configure a printer; use --help|-h for more info

temperature

temperature [disk|system] [<temperature>] - set the
temperature threshold in degrees celcius

Show level menu – The commands below are available in the Show level menu which include
showing the bay status, task configuration or status, repository list (or contents of one), or the
configuration

it@zclone(command-show)>

help
quit
logout
exit
history
bay

task

Show available commands
Disconnect
Disconnect
Exit from current mode
Show a list of previously run commands
bay - show bay status

task [config <task id>| status <task id>| list] - show task
configuration or status

repo

repos [list | <repo name>]; list repositories or the contents
of one

config

config; show configuration

Software level menu – The commands below are available in the Software level menu which
include showing the software version currently installed, checking for software updates (both
via web and USB), and updating the software (both via web or USB).

it@zclone(command-sw)>

help
quit
logout
exit
history
version
check
update

Show available commands
Disconnect
Disconnect
Exit from current mode
Show a list of previously run commands
version - show software version
check [www|usb] - check for software updates
update [www|usb] - update software

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9. Optional Adapters

Introduction

Logicube has many different adapters that allow you to tackle almost any drive cloning job.
This chapter lists the available optional adapters that can be used with the ZClone. Please
refer to our ZClone Adapter Guide (available on our website) for illustrations on how these
adapters connect to ZClone.

2.5” SAS/SATA Extension Adapter

The 2.5” SAS/SATA Extension Adapter (P/N F-ADP-SATA-X-ZC) allows the
connection of 2.5” SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) or SATA drives. The adapter is
inserted into one of the ZClone drive bays. Up to 8 drives can be connected
to ZClone using this adapter (Drive bays labeled A1 through A4, and B1
through B4). This extension adapter is required for of the majority of the
other drive adapters listed in this section.

3.5” and 2.5” Parallel ATA (PATA/IDE) Drives

3.5” and 2.5” PATA/IDE drives can be connected using the 3.5” adapter
shown above. The 3.5” adapter connects to the SATA/SAS Extension
Adapter.

Technical Note: If PATA/IDE drives are not being detected by the ZClone,

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change the jumper settings on the drive to ‘Master’ or ‘Single Master’.

NOTE: The SATA/SAS Extension Adapter is required when using this adapter
and can only be used on Drive bays A1 through A4 and B1 through B4)

1.8” Parallel ATA (PATA/IDE) Drives

1.8” PATA/IDE drives can be connected using the 1.8” adapter shown above.
This 1.8” adapter connects to the SATA/SAS Extension Adapter.

NOTE: The SATA/SAS Extension Adapter is required when using this
adapter.

OPTIONAL ADAPTERS

1.8” ZIF Drives

1.8” ZIF Drives can be connected using the adapter shown above. This ZIF
adapter connects to the SAS/SATA Extension Adapter.

NOTE: The SATA/SAS Extension Adapter is required when using this adapter
and can only be used on Drive bays A1 through A4 and B1 through B4).

1.8” microSATA Drives

1.8” microSATA drives can be connected using the adapter shown above.
This microSATA adapter connects to the SAS/SATA Extension Adapter

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NOTE: The SATA/SAS Extension Adapter is required when using this adapter
and can only be used on Drive bays A1 through A4 and B1 through B4).

mSATA (mini-SATA) Drives

mSATA (mini-SATA) drives can be connected using the adapter shown
above. This mSATA adapter connects to the SAS/SATA Extension Adapter.

NOTE: The SATA/SAS Extension Adapter is required when using this adapter
and can only be used on Drive bays A1 through A4 and B1 through B4).

OPTIONAL ADAPTERS

eSATA Drives

eSATA drives can be connected using the SAS/SATA Extension Adapter. The
SAS/SATA cable included with the Extension Adapter will need to be
removed and replaced with the eSATA cable. Connect the SATA end of the
eSATA cable to the Extension Adapter and connect the eSATA end of the
cable to the eSATA drive. Power to the eSATA drive should come with the
drive (typically some type of external AC adapter or power cable).

NOTE: The SATA/SAS Extension Adapter is required when using this adapter
and can only be used on Drive bays A1 through A4 and B1 through B4).

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Flash Memory Cards

Flash memory cards can be connected using the adapter shown above. This
multi-card reader connects to one of the USB ports in the front of the
ZClone.

NOTE: Third party multi-card readers are not supported and may not work
with the ZClone.

The multi-card reader supports the following formats:

• CF (CompactFlash)

• SD/SDXC/MMC

• Micro SD

• Memory Stick (MS)

• Memory Stick Duo (M2)

• X-Card

NOTE: Attach only one flash memory card to the multi-card reader at a
time.

OPTIONAL ADAPTERS

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10. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs

Q. What is the duty cycle of the ZClone drive bays?
A. The ZClone drive bays are rated for 50,000 insertions.

Q. How many concurrent tasks can the ZClone run?
A. The ZClone can run up to 5 concurrent tasks.

Q. Do Target drives have to be formatted and partitioned prior to cloning?
A. No. Target drives do not need to be formatted, partitioned or otherwise modified prior to cloning.

The Logicube ZClone disregards everything on the Target drive, reformatting and partitioning it
during cloning.

Q. Will Clever Clone work with Linux partitions?
A. Yes. ZClone’s Clever Clone will work with Linux partitions.

Q. Will Clever Clone work with Hierarchical File System (HFS)?
A. No. For Hierarchical File Systems, Mirror mode must be used.

Q. Can you connect multiple ZClone units with just one Master drive?
A. The ZClone cannot be ‘daisy chained’ with other Zclone units. However, you can create an image to a

network location (repository location on a network) and use multiple ZClones, all connected to the
same network and access the image on the network location at the same time. Cloning speeds will
depend on the network speeds and network traffic.

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11. Index

2.5, 7, 44

2.5” Serial ATA (SATA), 7

3.5, 6
BIOS, 20
Buttons, 9
Buzzer, 9
CD-ROM, 3
Clever Clone, 17
CLI Menus, 41
Clone, 13
Connecting via serial port, 39
Connecting via SSH, 38
Connecting via Telnet, 37
Disclaimer, Liability Limitation, I
Disclaimer, Liability Limitations, I
Disk Control Overlay (DCO), 20
Display, LCD, 8
Drives, 1.8, 45
Drives, mSATA, 46
Drives, Parallel ATA (PATA/IDE), 44
EU, EUROPEAN UNION, III
Features, 1
Flash memory cards, 47
Hash, I, II, 2, 12, 26, 27
Host Protected Area (HPA), 20
Indicator Lights, 9
Log files, 28
Master, 14

Mirror Clone, 17
Modes, 13
network connection, 36
OmniSCSI™, Logicube, 3
Optional Adapters, 44
Overview, 5
Power, 6
Quick Start, 11
Remote operation, CLI, 36
Remote Operation, Web Interface, 36
RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC), III
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and

Reporting Technology), 30
Screen, Touch, 8
Software Updates, 32, 33
System Description, 3
System Settings, 31
Technical Support, Logicube, III, 51
Telnet, 37, 38
Touch Screen, 8
USB Drives, 7
User interface (UI), 8
Warranty, Parts and Labor, I, III
Website, Logicube, III
Windows Vista, 37
Windows XP, 37
Wipe, I, 2, 11, 23, 24, 25
ZClone, 1

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Technical Support Information

For further assistance please contact

Logicube Technical Support at: [phone] 8488 7am-5pm PST, M-F (excluding US

legal holidays)

or by email to [email protected]

Software Attribution

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (http://www.ubuntu.com)
Linux Kernel (3.2.14) (GPL v2) (http://www.kernel.org) (modified)
libcli (1.9.5) (LGPL v2.1) (https://github.com/dparrish/libcli) (modified)
monitorix (2.5.2) (GPL v2) (http://www.monitorix.org) (modified)

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