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The Data Equipment Expert

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Content Index

Disclaimer of Warranties

Disclaimer of Warranties 3

Before You Start

Important Notice 4

Safety Precautions 5

Content Index

Content Index 4

Chapter ① - Product Introduction

Features 6

Product Overview 7

2.1 System Overview 7

2.2 LCD Configuration 7

Function Table 8

Chapter ➁- Function Introduction

Copy 11

Compare 11

Copy+Compare 11

Erase 12

4.1 Quick Erase 12

4.2 Full Erase 12

4.3 DoD Erase 12

4.4 DoD Erase Comp 13

4.5 Secure Erase 14

Utility 14

5.1 Show Disc Info. 14

5.1.1 Model Number 14

5.1.2 Version of Firmware 14

5.1.3 Serial Number 14

5.1.4 Device Power Cycle 15

5.1.5 Power-on Hours 15

5.1.6 Reallocation Event Count 15

5.1.7 Off-Line Scan Uncorrectable

Sector Count 15

5.1.8 Seek Error Rate 16

5.1.9 Temperature 16

5.2 Update System 17

5.3 System Info. 17

5.4 Set Target HDD

Capacity 17

5.5 Read Speed 18

5.6 Write Speed 18

Setup 18

6.1 Copy Area 18

6.1.1 System and Files 18

6.1.2 All Partitions 19

6.1.3 Whole HDD 20

6.1.4 Percentage(%) 20

6.2 Skip Error 21

6.3 Language 21

6.4 Advanced Setup 21

6.4.1 Unknown Format 21

6.4.2 Erase Master 22

6.4.3 Erase Pattern 22

6.4.4 Wait HDD Time 23

6.4.5 Copy HPA Area 23

6.4.6 Clear HPA at

ERASE 24

6.4.7 Transfer Rate 25

6.4.8 Stop Motor Time 25

6.5 Restore Default 25

Chapter ➂- Specification

Specification 26

Disclaimer of Warranties

All HDD duplicators are made specifically for data backup with legal authorities from copyright owners. Any unauthorized action of copyright is strictly prohibited, and the original manufacturer disclaims all warranties or representations of illegal actions by users.

The manufacturer also disclaims any liability for any of losses or damages due to not be 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 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.

Before you start

Important Notice

Read the complete operation instruction carefully contributes to better

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operation.

Make sure the source device is correct and workable.

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To guarantee data consistency, strongly suggest the capacity of source

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and targets should be the same.

It is strongly suggest to use “Copy+Compare” to achieve a perfect

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duplication.

Safety Precautions

The warranty will expire if damage is incurred resulting from non-

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compliance with theses operating instructions.

Store the equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

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Please turn o the power before replace the socket.

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Never turn o the power while processing the rmware update.

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Use only approved power sources.

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The product is only suitable for operation in dry, dust free, clean

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environment.

Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter. Failure to do so may

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severely damage your duplicator.

Chapter

Features

High copy speed supports for duplication and comparison.

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Support reading/writing speed measuring function.

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Show the detailed information of HDD and its quality.

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Auto power control system helps to protect the HDD from any damage

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during the insertion and removal from the duplicator.

Support compatibility of multiple interfaces via external adapters:

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2.5”/3.5” IDE HDD, mSATA SSD , eSATA , iVDR , microSATA, cFAST.

Support HDD interfaces directly: 1.8" / 2.5"/ 3.5" SATA HDD and

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SSD.

Support 4 different duplication mode: Quick Copy (System and Files),

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All Partitions, Whole HDD, and Percentage.

Quick Copy mode supports formats: FAT16/32/64, NTFS, Linux (Ext2/

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Ext3/ Ext4), HFS/HFS+/HFSX, GPT, and Dynamic HDD. All Partitions and Whole HDD support all kinds of formats.

Support 4 ways of sanitization: Quick Erase, Full Erase, DoD Erase and

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Secure Erase.

Automatically detect and show the bad sector quantities of HDDs.

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Light weight for easy carrying.

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- Product Introduction

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Chapter

- Product Introduction

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Product Overview

2.1 System Overview

Source port

Backward

Forward

/ OK

Cancel / Back

2.2 LCD Configuration

PRO250

CARRY HDD MINI DUPLICATOR

HI-SPEED

Function

Time (mm:ss)

Red : Fail Green : Pass Yellow : Powering

Target port

Target HDD Total size (Source)

Copy progress % Copied processed size (Target)

Chapter

Function Table

Function Description

1. Copy

2. Compare

3.Copy +Compare

4. Erase

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To copy source HDD to multiple target HDDs. Refer to function [6.1 Copy Area] for 4 different copy modes selection.

To compare data bit for bit between source and target HDDs.

It makes copy first and then compare target HDD with source HDD to ensure data correctness.

4.1 Quick Erase

To erase HDD’s index table only, it takes short time to execute this function.

4.2 Full Erase

To erase the whole HDD content.

4.3 DoD Erase

To erase HDDs three times complying with USA Department of Defense (DoD) standard. It takes 3 times longer than full erase.

4.4 DoD EraseComp

To erase HDDs three times complying with USA Department of Defense (DoD) standard and bit by bit to check if data is completely erased. It takes 4 times longer than full erase.

4.5 Secure Erase

The international authorized high standard Secure Erase function. It is able to erase the area which is not loadable.

5. Utility

Chapter

5.1 Show Disk Info.

Select one port and enter

the function.

5.2 Update System

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 Capacity

To set capacity range.

5.5 Read Speed

To show the speed of reading.

5.6 Write Speed

To show the speed of writing.

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5.1.1 Model Number

To s how HDD's model number.

5.1.2 Version of Firmware

To s how HDD's firmware version.

5.1.3 Serial Number

To show the serial number of HDD.

5.1.4 Device Power Cycle

To show the count of HDD's tur ning on and off.

5.1.5 Power-on Hours

To show the total hours of HDD power-on.

5.1.6 Reallocation Event Count

It represents the count of failing to save data.

5.1.7 Off-Line Scan Uncorrectable Sector Count

To show the sector volume that is uncorrectable when

scanned off-line. The more the uncorrectable sector volume is, the more serious the HDD's damage is.

5.1.8 Seek Error Rate

To show the error rate of searching for data. It can represent

the damage rate of data stored in the HDD.

5.1.9 Temperature

To show the temperature of HDD.

5.2.1 Update BIOS

To update the system firmware via the HDD.

5.2.2 Create Update HDD

To format the HDD with a 2GB FAT partition in order to quickly

save the new firmware in the HDD.

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6. Setup

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6.1.1 System and Files

To c opy source HDD's data area only.

6.1.2 ALL Partitions

6.1 Copy Area

6.2 Skip Error

Set to ignore error of source HDD while copying.

6.3 Language

English / Japanese

6.4 Advanced Setup

6.5 Restore Default

Back to original manufacturer setting.

To c opy source HDD's all partitions.

6.1.3 Whole HDD

To copy the whole source HDD.

6.1.4 Percentage(%)

To copy percentage range of source HDD.

6.4.1 Unknown

Format

Set to Copy or Skip Unknown.

6.4.2 Erase Master

Set to erase source or not.

6.4.3 Erase Pattern

Set Erasing pattern.

6.4.4 Wait HDD Time

Auto start time after plugging HDD.

6.4.5 Copy HPA Area

Setup to copy HPA setting or not.

6.4.7 Clear HPA at ERASE

6.4.7 Transfer Rate

Select the proper transfer rate from UDMA2~UDMA7.

6.4.8 Stop Motor Time

Auto running time after stopping motor.

6.4.1.1 Copy Unknown

6.4.1.2 Skip Unknown

6.4.2.1 Disable

6.4.2.2 Enable

6.4.3.1 ONE Byte

6.4.3.2 Big Random Data

Copy and Setting

No, keep HPA

No, Clear HPA

No, Setting HPA

Clear HPA Setting

Keep HPA Setting

Chapter

Copy

It copies data from the source HDD to the target HDD. Please ensure you have selected the copy mode require before executing the copying process. Refer to function [6.1 Copy Area] for details.

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Copy Process

Total data capacity

Copied data capacity

Copie Time

Copy 2047M 0:26 50% 1037M

Copy Process %

Copy Result

Pass 0:58 No Bad Sector!

The default setting is the quick copy mode “System and Files”.

Note

Compare

It is used to check if the data on the target HDD is identical to the source HDD after the duplication is nished.

Copy+Compare

It executes the copying first, and then it compares the target copied with the source to check the correctness of the duplication.

Chapter

Erase

There are Quick Erase, Full Erase, DoD Erase, DoD EraseComp , and Secure Erase, totally 5 kinds of erasing modes. Select the appropriate

erase method when you would like to dispose or reuse the HDDs.

•Users can go to Function [6.4.2 Erase Master] to select if

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erasing the source HDD. The default setting is “Disable” to erase the source HDD.

•This function can be stopped while processing by pressing [ESC] for about 3~4 seconds.

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4.1 Quick Erase

This function only erases the HDD index. It is the quickest way to erase HDD. It will damage the data in the HDD. Please make sure you backup all important data before using this function.

4.2 Full Erase

This function will erase all HDD sectors. It will take longer time than quick erase. It will damage the data in HDD, please make sure you backup all important data before using this function.

4.3 DoD Erase

This is to comply with the U.S.A. Department of Defense (DoD 5220) standard to fully erase the HDD three times bit by bit to rewrite HDD and guarantee all data is erased. It will damage the data in HDD, please make sure you backup all important data before using this function.

Steps of DoD Erase:

The system will start executing DoD Erase after pressing OK.

DoD Erase Prepare Pattem

Erasing

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Erasing 1 HDD DoD Erase 2:05

[02] 465G Erase[00] 4818M

The system will show the result after finishing

DoD Erase Pass: 5 Fail: 0

4.4 DoD Erase Comp

As well as DoD erase, this function will also execute compare function to make sure the random bit was correctly written. This function erases each sector of the HDD three times: the first time with zeros (0x00), second time with 0xFF and the third time with random characters, performs a bit by bit check to see if data is completely erased. It will damage the data in HDD, please make sure you backup all important data before using this function.

DoD EraseComp Method

The erasing time of DoD Erase mode is three times longer than Full Erase mode, and the

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time of DoD EraseComp is four times longer than Full Erase mode.

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4.5 Secure Erase

The international authorized high standard Secure Erase function. It overwrites every single track on the hard drive with "00". Even PA/DCO or other data area which are not able to load, can be erased all together.

•Please do not disrupt during Secure Erase, otherwise it would cause

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irretrievable error on HDD, which turns the HDD unusable.

Utility

5.1 Show Disc Info.

The function will show basic information of both source and target HDDs.

5.1.1 Model Number

This function is to show HDD’s model number.

[Disc Info.]

1.Model Number

Model: WDC WD 5000BPVT-00HXZT3

5.1.2 Version of Firmware

This function is to show HDD’s rmware version.

[Disc Info.]

2.Version of Fir

Version

01.01A01

5.1.3 Serial Number

This function is to show the serial number of HDD.

[Disc Info.]

3.Serial Number

Serial NO: WD-WXB1A91M3998

Chapter

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5.1.4 Device Power Cycle

This function is to show the count of HDD's turning on and o.

[Disc Info.]

4.Device Power C

[Device Power C] 99

5.1.5 Power-on Hours

This function is to show the total hours of HDD powering-on.

[Disc Info.]

5.Power-on Hours

[Power-on Hours] 18

5.1.6 Reallocation Event Count

This function is to show the count of reallocating event. When the HDD fails to save data, it will need to redefine the location to store data. Therefore, more count of reallocation event represents more

error times.

[Disc Info.]

6.Reallocation E

[Reallocation E] 0

5.1.7 Off-Line Scan Uncorrectable Sector Count

This function is to show the sector volume that is uncorrectable when scanned off-line. The more the uncorrectable sector volume is, the more serious the HDD's damage is.

[Disc Info.]

7.Off-Line Scan

[Off-Line Scan] 0

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5.1.8 Seek Error Rate

This function is to show the error rate of searching for data. It can represent the damage rate of data stored in the HDD.

[Disc Info.]

8.Seek Error Rat

[Seek Error Rat] 0

5.1.9 Temperature

This function is to show the temperature of HDD.

[Disc Info.]

9.Temperature

[Temperature] 22 C

5.2 Update System

This function is to execute rmware updating of system. You can follow the following steps to update the system rmware.

Select Function [5.2.2 Create Update HDD]

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[Update System]

2.Create Update

Create Update HDD (create a 2GB FAT partition)

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(The purpose is because 2GB FAT HDD Partition can speed up the update process.)

Do FORMAT HDD#1 Confirm ?

Chapter

Download the BIOS from the PC to your HDD.

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HDD

USB

HDD Enclosure PC

Plug the HDD into Port 1of the duplicator, select Function 5.2.1

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to update BIOS, and wait for about 1 minute to finish the update process.

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[Update System]

1.Update BIOS

5.3 System Info.

This function shows the duplicator information such as model name and

rmware version.

HDD Dupe 1-1 Ver: 2.31.0

5.4 Set Target HDD Capacity

The function is used to reset target HDDs' capacity range when reading or writing HDDs to save processing time.

Set Capacity Complete !

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5.5 Read Speed

This function is to measure the reading speed of the HDD by reading the whole HDD.

R 2:30 465G

89.0M/S 12.8G

5.6 Write Speed

This function is to measure the writing speed of the HDD by writing the whole HDD.

W 1:08 465G

89.6M/S 4423M

•This function will delete the content in HDD, so please make sure you

Note

have backup data before executing this function.

Setup

6.1 Copy Area

This setting is to select the copy mode you would like to use.

6.1.1 System and Files

It copies the 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 free space, the copy will be processed.

[Copy Area] System and Files

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Source HDD 320GB

Data : 20GB Partition1 : 90GB

•System and Files only supports FAT, NTFS, and LINUX (ext2/ ext3/

Note

Tatget HDD 320GB

When choosing “System and Files Copy”, only 20G data will be copied, and it just takes 6.2% time compared to “Whole HDD Copy”. The target HDD will be exactly the same as source HDD after copy.

ext4).

6.1.2 All Partitions

This mode will copy all of the partitions areas bit by bit including the free space.

•The capacity of target HDD has to be larger than the capacity of all

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partitions of the source HDD.

[Copy Area] All Partitions

Source HDD 320GB

Data : 20GB Partition1 : 90GB

Tatget HDD 320GB

When choosing “All Partitions Copy”, only 120G data will be copied, and it just takes 37.5% time compared to “Whole HDD Copy”. The Target HDD will be exactly the same as source HDD after copy.

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6.1.3 Whole HDD

This mode will copy the entire HDD, regardless of content, format, partition or free space. This mode will take much more time to duplicate the source HDD completely.

[Copy Area] Whole HDD

Source HDD 320GB

Data : 20GB Partition1 : 90GB

• After copy, the remaining space in the copied HDD can be used by PC

Note

for further partitioning.

Tatget HDD 320GB

When choosing “Whole HDD Copy”, completed 320GB HDD will be copied, and it takes the longest time. The target HDD will be exactly the same as the source HDD after copy.

6.1.4 Percentage(%)

This mode will copy the percentage selected of source HDD. Only copy the selected area, other area or data will not be copied. Duplication time is aected by "transfer rate of HDD".

[Copy Area] Percentage(%)

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Source HDD 500GB Data:250GB Partition:250GB

25%

32%

500GB

Tatget HDD 500GB

Only percentage range from25% to 32% will be copied.

25%

32%

6.2 Skip Error

This function sets the volume of errors that is acceptable for you to skip during the copy process.

[Skip Error] 0

• If it’s critical that there are no errors on the HDD, then the error counter

Note

should be set to 0.

6.3 Language

Select preferred language.

6.4 Advanced Setup

6.4.1 Unknown Format

This function is used to select if copying the areas with unknown format.

6.4.1.1 Copy Unknown

The setting copies all the unknown area even if the format is not identied.

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[Unknown Format] Copy Unknown

6.4.1.2 Skip Unknown

The setting skips the unknown format area during copy process.

[Unknown Format] Skip Unknown

6.4.2 Erase Master

This function is to set if erasing the source or not when executing erasing function.

[Erase Master] Disable

[Erase Master] Enable

6.4.3 Erase Pattern

Select different erase method during the third time writing data for functions [4.3 DoD Erase] and [4.4 DoD EraseComp].

6.4.3.1 ONE Byte

A random character to be written into every byte.

3737373737 3737373737 3737373737

[Erase Pattern] ONE Byte

3737373737 3737373737 3737373737 3737373737 3737373737

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6.4.3.2 Big Random Data

A set of dierent random character to be written into a set of area. This erase pattern method is safer for preventing from data recovered.

26A5C8781 BF51337E81 AA9641D3B 5CDA756B1 3BAFF21FF4

[Erase Pattern] Big Random Data

1FBAC4C99 7EDAF1237 7F51C59C3

6.4.4 Wait HDD Time

You can select auto-start time after plugging in HDD, able to set the waiting time from 0 to 30 seconds.

[Wait HDD Time] 15 seconds

6.4.5 Copy HPA Area

This function will aect 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.

[Advanced Setup]

5.Copy HPA Area

[Copy HPA Area] Copy and Setting

Chapter

Copy and Setting: Yes, copy. Copy data from source to target including

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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.

No, Keep HPA: No, don't copy. Copy data from source to target and keep

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the target HPA setting during Copy.

No, Clear HPA: No, don't copy. Copy data from source to target and

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remove the target HPA setting during Copy.

No, Setting HPA: No, don't copy. Copy data from source to target and set

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the target HDD the same HPA setting as the source HDD during Copy.

HPA area, host protected area, hidden protected area, is kept invisible

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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.

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6.4.6 Clear HPA at ERASE

You can select the best transfer rate from UDMA 2 to UDMA7 for your HDD duplication process. If you are not condent on the HDD quality or you nd a high failure rate on copy or compare. It is recommended to slow down the UDMA mode.

[Advanced Setup]

6.Clear HPA at E

Clear HPA Setting: Yes, copy. During erase tasks, delete HPA setting of all

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targets. It will clear the HPA setting rst and then do erase.

Keep HPA Setting: No, don't copy. During erase tasks, it will not execute

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erase in HPA area, will keep the setting and the data as original.

[Clear HPA at E] Clear HPA Settin

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6.4.7 Transfer Rate

[Transfer Rate] UDMA 5

6.4.8 Stop Motor Time

When the system nishes executing functions, the motor won’t stop running immediately. This function is used to set the time of motor stopping after nishing function executing from 1 to 20 seconds.

[Stop Motor Time] 8 Seconds

6.5 Restore Default

This function is to go back to the manufacturer's default setting.

Chapter

- Specication

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Product Name

Product Number

Targets

Support HDD Interface Directly

Control Button

Compatible HDD/SSD via Adapter

Duplication Mode

Support OS

Support Format

Capacity

Power Supply

Temperature Range

Humidity Range

Safety & Certification

The actual speciﬁcation may subject to change without notice.

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Working

Storage

Working

Storage

Carry Mini Super High Speed HDD Dupe

PRO250

1:1 (2-port)

1.8”/2.5”/3.5” SATA HDD and SSD

4 push buttons(▲, ▼ , OK, ESC )

All major brand of 2.5"/3.5" IDE HDD, mSATA SSD, eSATA, microSATA, iVDR, cFAST

1.Quick Copy (System and Files only)

2.All Partitions Copy

3.Whole HDD Copy

4.Percentage Copy

All (Windows, Linux, RAID, etc)

Quick Copy (System and Files): FAT16/32/64, NTFS, Linux(Ext2/Ext3/Ext4), Mac(HFS/HFS+/HFX), GPT, Dynamic

All Partitions/ Whole HDD/Percent Copy: Supports all format

Up to 3TB

12V 5A

5 ºC ~45ºC

-20 ºC ~85 ºC

20%~80%

5%~95%

CE, FCC, RoHS

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