Aleratec 15 HDD Cruiser Hard Disk Drive Duplicator and Sanitizer User Guide

USER GUIDE
Aleratec
1:5 HDD Cruiser™
Hard Drive Duplicator and Sanitizer
Part No. 350104
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Copyright/Model Identification
The content of this manual is for informational purposes only and is subject to 
change without notice. 
This manual is copyright with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual 
and the software described within may not be copied, except in the normal use of the 
product(s) described within or to make a backup copy.
Copyright© 2013
Aleratec, Inc.
9851 Owensmouth Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A.
Aleratec® is a registered trademark and 1:5 HDD...

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Radio/TV Interference Statement
The equipment described in this guide emits radio frequency energy. If it is 
not installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause 
interference with radio or television reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential...

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Safety Regulations
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit 
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. 
Refer servicing to authorized personnel only. 
 
Make	sure	that	the	manually	switchable	power	
supply	is	set	to	the	proper	voltage	for	your	region.  

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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................1
Product Features ...................................................................................................1
Key Items  .............................................................................................................2
1:5 HDD Cruiser Front Panel  ..............................................................................3
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the 1:5 HDD Cruiser. Please read this User Guide 
thoroughly before using this product. 
Product Features
The 1:5 HDD Cruiser is a Hard Disk Drive Duplicator and Hard Disk Drive Sanitizer. 
• Sanitizes/Wipes up to 6 drives clean with the choice of three Overwrite patterns: 
 ▪One Pass
 ▪Three Pass with Verify
 ▪Seven Pass per DoD 5220.22M
• Secure Erase
• Duplicates/Makes up to 5 HDD copies at once
• Quick load drive bays
• Supports 3.5” SATA HDDs...

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Introduction
Key Items
Display Panel(see page 4)
Power Switch
Controller
Drive Bays  (5)
Source Drive Bay  (1)  

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Introduction
1:5 HDD Cruiser Front Panel
1 Drive Bays
Drive bays with quick loading doors. 
2 Drive Bay Door
The drive bay handle/tab is used to open the individual drive bays. 
3 Drive LEDs
Each HDD bay has a green power light (       ) that will be on when there is an 
HDD properly inserted n the drive bay.
Each HDD bay has an orange drive activity light (       ) that will light when the 
HDD is being used. Do not remove a drive when this light is on, otherwise you 
may loose your...

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Introduction
1:5 HDD Cruiser Copy Controller Display Panel and Buttons
(Actual display may vary from illustration)
1. LCD display shows all functions and messages
2. ENT button is used to execute a selected function, or enter a menu 
3. ESC button is used to cancel a selected function, or exit a menu
4. UP arrow is used to scroll backward through functions or menus
5. DOWN arrow is used to scroll forward through functions or menus
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