Aleratec 15 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE SATA Hard Disk Duplicator User Guide

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Precautions
Before installing your 1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA, please read the following.
Installation
Avoid placing the 1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA in a location subject to:
• High humidity
• High temperature
• Excessive dust
• Mechanical vibration
• Direct sunlight
• Electromagnetic radiation
Power
This product has a manually switchable power supply. Make	sure	that	the	power	
supply	is	set	to	the	proper 	voltage	for	your	region.
Choose a Good Location
1. Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.
2. Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place 
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
3. Disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet if the product is not used for an 
extended period of time. 
4. Proper care will help assure maximum product life. Improper operating 
environment and misuse may void the warranty. 
Operation
Do not move the 1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA during operation. This may 
cause a malfunction or other undesirable results.
Avoid exposing the unit to sudden changes in temperature as condensation may form 
inside the 1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA. Should the surrounding temperature 
suddenly rise while the 1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA is on, wait at least one 
hour before turning off the power. Operating the duplicator immediately after a 
sudden increase in temperature may result in a malfunction.
Transportation
Keep the original packing materials for future moving or shipping of the 1:5 HDD 
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Overview
Power Up Sequence
During the normal power-up sequence of the 1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA, the 
following information will be displayed.
• Figure 1 shows the firmware version
• Figure 2 shows the memory initialization
• Figure 3 shows the scanning of the drives
• Figure 4 shows the number of drives loaded. 
• Figure 5 shows the first function. 
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HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA2055PF ver:A.24Q
Initialize SDRAMENTESC
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Detect DrivesPlease wait...ENTESC
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Detect DrivesFound 0 DevicesENTESC
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1. Copy HDDENTESC
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Overview
Main Menu
There are eleven main menu items that can be seen in the 1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser 
IDE/SATA Controller Display Panel. These are:
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Note: The Advanced Setup function is a hidden menu. To access 
this menu, press ESC for 3 seconds. After you have completed any 
desired adjustments, press ESC to exit Advanced Setup.
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1. Copy HDDESC
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2. Async Copy HDD
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3. Compare HDD
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4. Async Compare
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5. PreScan Source
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6. Rescan BUSESC
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7. Source Size
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8. Secure Erase
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9. Overwrite
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10. Setup
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11. Adv Setup  
						

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Subfunctions
The “Setup” menu has 13 subfunctions. These are:
Language
Copy Size
Startup Menu
Auto Compare
Button Sound
Device Info
System Info
Fast Copy
Auto Start Drive
Auto Start Timer
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10. Setup
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Tolerance Size
BootTime Delay
Quick Compare
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Overview
The “Advanced Setup” menu has nine subfunctions. These are:
Read Error Skip
Update Firmware
Compare Firmware
Quick Erase HDD
Full Erase HDD
 
 
H/W Diagnostic
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11. Adv Setup
Load Default
Copy HPA
Burn In   
						

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Using the 1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA 
Loading and Unloading Hard Drives
A.  Loading IDE Hard Drives
1. Remove the top cover of an included IDE HDD Tray by sliding it toward the 
rear of the tray.  
2. Connect the tray’s Molex power connector to your IDE hard drive’s power port. 
3. Connect the tray’s IDE (PATA) data connector to your IDE hard drive’s data 
(PATA) port.
4. Carefully fold the PATA ribbon cable underneath the hard drive and place the 
hard drive into the tray. 
5. Press down gently until the hard drive is fully within the tray.
6. Slide the top cover back onto the tray until it snaps into place.
7. Unlock the HDD Bay.
8. Insert the tray into the HDD Bay and push in firmly until the tray is flush.
9. Lock the HDD Bay.
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Loading and Unloading Hard Drives
B.  Loading SATA Hard Drives
1. Remove the top cover of an included SATA HDD Tray by sliding it toward the 
rear of the tray. 
2. Carefully place the hard drive into the tray with the top of the drive facing up 
and the drive’s SATA port facing the back of the tray. 
3. Align the hard drive’s SATA port with the tray’s SATA connector.
4. Gently slide the hard drive toward the rear of the tray until the SATA connector 
is fully docked. 
5. Slide the top cover back onto the tray until it snaps into place.
6. Unlock the HDD Bay.
7. Insert the tray into the HDD Bay and push in firmly until the tray is flush.
8. Lock the HDD Bay. 
C.  Unloading Hard Drive Trays from the Unit
1. Unlock the HDD Bay. 
2. Pull the HDD Tray handle up and gently pull the tray out.
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Loading and Unloading Hard Drives
 
Note: If you are duplicating, the source hard disk drive goes in the top 
bay.
Source Drive
Target Drives  
						

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Main Menu
Copy HDD
The “Copy HDD” function performs an actual copy from a source HDD to one or 
more target HDDs. The target HDDs must be at least as large as the source. The 
1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA will copy every block of capacity on the source 
HDD. 
1. Load the source HDD and the target HDDs into the 1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser 
IDE/SATA. The system will auto-detect the hard drives. After the drives have 
been detected, a screen similar to the one below will be displayed. 
Note: Before copying be sure that the capacity of the target HDD is 
equal to or larger than the source hard drive. 
2. Press ENT to start copying. The system will auto-detect the hard drives. The 
following information will be displayed. 
3. During the copy process the 1:5 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA will display 
progress information.
The amount of data remaining to be transferred (shown in gigabytes), and time 
will be displayed as the percentage of completion increases. 
Note: The copying speed, capacity and duration may vary from one 
source hard drive to another. 
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1. Copy HDD149.1GB
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Copy- 36MB/s 0%235.7GB 1:48  
						

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4. Once duplication is complete, a job status screen will be displayed.
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1. Copy HDDOK:1 Fail: 0