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Aleratec 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser
IDE/SATA™
Hard Drive Duplicator and Sanitizer
Part No. 350124

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  • Page 1 ® USER GUIDE Aleratec 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA™ Hard Drive Duplicator and Sanitizer Part No. 350124...
  • Page 2 Copyright© 2013 Aleratec, Inc. 9851 Owensmouth Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A. Aleratec® is a registered trademark and 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA™ is a trademark of Aleratec, Inc. Check out Aleratec Online! • Blog.Aleratec.com • Facebook.com/Aleratec • Twitter.com/Aleratec...
  • Page 3 TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and/or modifications made to this equipment, without the approval of manufacturer, could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. www.aleratec.com...
  • Page 4 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. www.aleratec.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ....................1 Product Features ....................1 Key Items ......................2 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Front Panel ..........3 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Copy Controller Display Panel and Buttons ..4 Duplicator Stand Installation Instructions ............4 Precautions ....................5 Installation ......................5 Choose a Good Location ..................5 Operation ......................5...
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  • Page 7: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA. Please read this User Guide thoroughly before using this product. Product Features The 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA is a Hard Disk Drive Duplicator and Hard Disk Drive Sanitizer. •...

  • Page 8: Key Items

    Introduction 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Key Items Display Panel (see page 4) Controller Source Drive Bay Target Drive Bays (11) Drive Bay Locking Switches Power Switch www.aleratec.com...

  • Page 9: 1:11 Hdd Copy Cruiser Ide/Sata Front Panel

    Introduction 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Front Panel Drive Bays Drive bays for HDD trays. 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.

  • Page 10: 1:11 Hdd Copy Cruiser Ide/Sata Copy Controller Display Panel And Buttons

    Introduction 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Controller Display Panel and Buttons (Actual display may vary from illustration)  Cruiser IDE/SATA 1-11 ver:  LCD display shows all functions and messages ENT button is used to execute a selected function, or enter a menu...

  • Page 11: Precautions

    Avoid exposing the unit to sudden changes in temperature as condensation may form inside the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA. Should the surrounding temperature suddenly rise while the 1:11 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.

  • Page 12: Overview

    Overview Power Up Sequence During the normal power-up sequence of the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA, the following information will be displayed. • Figure 1 shows the firmware version  HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA 2055PF ver:A.24Q  • Figure 2 shows the memory initialization ...

  • Page 13: Main Menu

       11. Adv Setup   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. www.aleratec.com...

  • Page 14: Subfunctions

    The “Setup” menu has 13 subfunctions. These are: Language Copy Size Startup Menu Auto Compare Button Sound Device Info System Info 10. Setup   Fast Copy Auto Start Drive (Not Supported) Auto Start Timer (Not Supported) Tolerance Size BootTime Delay Quick Compare www.aleratec.com...
  • Page 15 Overview The “Advanced Setup” menu has nine subfunctions. These are: Read Error Skip Update Firmware Compare Firmware Quick Erase HDD 11. Adv Setup   Full Erase HDD H/W Diagnostic Load Default Copy HPA Burn In www.aleratec.com...

  • Page 16: Using The 1:11 Hdd Copy Cruiser Ide/Sata

    Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Loading and Unloading Hard Drives A. Loading IDE Hard Drives Remove the top cover of an included IDE HDD Tray by sliding it toward the rear of the tray. Connect the tray’s Molex power connector to your IDE hard drive’s power port.

  • Page 17: Removing Hard Drives

    Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Loading and Unloading Hard Drives B. Loading SATA Hard Drives Remove the top cover of an included SATA HDD Tray by sliding it toward the rear of the tray. 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.
  • Page 18 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Loading and Unloading Hard Drives Source Drive Target Drives (11) Note: If you are duplicating, the source hard disk drive goes in the top bay. www.aleratec.com...

  • Page 19: Main Menu

    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 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA will copy every block of capacity on the source HDD.
  • Page 20 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Once duplication is complete, a job status screen will be displayed.  1. Copy HDD OK:1 Fail: 0  www.aleratec.com...

  • Page 21: Async Copy Hdd

    Press ENT to start copying. The system will auto-detect the hard drives. The following information will be displayed.  Detect Drives Please wait...  During the copy process the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA will display progress information.  Copy- 36MB/s 235.7GB 1:48 ...

  • Page 22: Compare Hdd

     Press ENT to begin the comparison. The system will auto-detect the hard drives.  Detect Drives Please wait...  During the compare process, the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA will display progress information.  Comp-23MB/s 236.9.9GB 51:12  When the comparison is completed, a job status screen will be displayed.

  • Page 23: Async Compare

     Press ENT to begin the comparison. The system will auto-detect the hard drives.  Detect Drives Please wait...  During the compare process, the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA will display progress information.  Comp-23MB/s 236.9.9GB 51:12  When the comparison is completed, a job status screen will be displayed.

  • Page 24: Prescan Source

    5. PreScan Source  Press ENT to begin the scan. The system will auto-detect the hard drives.  Detect Drives Please wait...  During the PreScan process, the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA will display progress information.  Scan-52MB/s 236.4GB 1:15:04 ...

  • Page 25: Rescan Bus

    Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu ReScan Bus The “ReScan Bus” function causes the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA to redetect connected hard drives. This can be used when you change drives without restarting the system. Use the arrow buttons (or) to select “ReScan BUS”. The following screen will be displayed.

  • Page 26: Source Hdd Size

    Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Source HDD Size The “Source size” function is used to display the capacity of the source hard drive. With the source HDD loaded, use the arrow buttons (or) to select “Source size”.

  • Page 27: Secure Erase

    Secure Erase The “Secure Erase” function will sanitize (wipe clean of all data) the hard disk drives connected to the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA using algorithms programmed by the hard drive manufacturer. Since this function is native to the hard drive, it is very fast and reliable.
  • Page 28 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA You can now scroll up and down for the individual status of each drive.  1 HDD CH:0 Wipe successful  www.aleratec.com...

  • Page 29: Overwrite

    The “Overwrite” function will sanitize (wipe clean of all data) the hard disk drives connected to the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA. Load up to 12 HDDs into the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA. The system will auto-detect the hard drives. Using the arrow buttons (or) select “Overwrite”.
  • Page 30 To perform a “Seven Pass Overwrite”, scroll to “7 Pass” and press ENT. The following screen will be displayed.  Overwrite 7 Pass 5220.22-M  This method will write over the entire capacity of the hard drives connected to the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA seven different times. www.aleratec.com...

  • Page 31: Setup

    Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Setup The “Setup” menu contains configuration options for the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA. It is suggested to use the factory defaults for optimum performance. Use the arrow buttons (or) to select “Setup”. Press ENT to select. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 32 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Setup Setup: Language This option allows you to select the language that is used for the display. Use the arrow buttons (or) select “Setup”. The following screen will be displayed.  10. Setup ...
  • Page 33 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Setup Setup: Copy Size This function is used to specify the amount of source disk data to copy to the target drives. Use the arrow buttons (or) select “Setup”, then press ENT. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 34 Setup: Startup Menu This option lets you select any of the functions (except “Setup”) as the initial function that appears when the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA is powered Use the arrow buttons (or) select “Setup”. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 35 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Setup Setup: Auto Compare This option allows you to choose whether or not to automatically compare the source and target hard drives after every copy operation. Use the arrow buttons (or) select “Setup”. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 36 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Setup Setup: Button Sound This option allows you to enable or disable the beeping sound heard when you press a button. Use the arrow buttons (or) select “Setup”. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 37 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Setup Setup: Device Info This option displays information about any hard drives connected to the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA. Use the arrow buttons (or) to scroll to “Setup”. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 38 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Setup Setup: System Info This function displays information about the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/ SATA, including the current firmware version. Use the arrow buttons (or) to select “Setup”. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 39 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Setup Setup: Fast Copy The “Fast Copy” option allows you to choose whether to copy the entire source hard disk, or only the used space. Use the arrow buttons (or) to select “Setup”. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 40 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Setup Setup: Auto Start Drive - (Not Supported) Setup: Auto Start Timer - (Not Supported) Setup: Tolerance Size This function is to set the HDD capacity tolerance between the source and target. Use the arrow buttons (or) to select “Setup”. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 41 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Setup Setup: Boot Time Delay If HDD can not be detected during duplicate controller boot up, this function can adjust the timer. Use the arrow buttons (or) to select “Setup”. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 42 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Setup Setup: Quick Compare If target HDD has too many errors, the duplicate controller will ignore it and keep comparing other target HDDs. Use the arrow buttons (or) to select “Setup”. The following screen will be displayed.

  • Page 43: Advanced Setup

    Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Advanced Setup The “Adv Setup” menu contains additional configuration options for the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA. Press and hold the ESC button for 3 seconds to enter Adv Setup. The following screen will be displayed.

  • Page 44: Adv Setup

    This function can be enabled to ignore any error that occurs during copying. By default, the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA will halt the copy operation when it encounters an unreadable area of the source hard disk and display an error.
  • Page 45 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Adv Setup Adv Setup: Update Firmware This function is used to update the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA firmware to a later version. Note: Firmware updates are available from Aleratec technical support. 1.a CD method Open the case of the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA .
  • Page 46 This function is used to compare the firmware version currently installed with one on a DVD/CD disc. Note: Use “Compare Firmware” after updating the firmware from e-mail or from the Aleratec web site. This function is used after performing a firmware update on the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/ SATA.
  • Page 47 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Adv Setup Adv Setup: Quick Erase HDD This function is used to erase the data of a hard drive quickly. Warning: Backup any important data before using this function. Press and hold ESC for about three seconds to access the “Adv Setup”...
  • Page 48 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Adv Setup Adv Setup: Full Erase HDD This function is used to fully erase all data on the HDD. Warning: Backup any important data before using this function. Press and hold ESC for about three seconds to access the “Adv Setup”...
  • Page 49 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Adv Setup Adv Setup: H/W Diagnostic This function is used to test various components of the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA. Press and hold ESC for about three seconds to access the “Adv Setup”...
  • Page 50 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Adv Setup Adv Setup: Load Default This function is used to restore all factory settings of the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA back to their original defaults. Press and hold ESC for about three seconds to access the “Adv Setup”...
  • Page 51 Note: The HPA is a hidden data region defined in ATA/ATAPI-4. This area is not usually accessible to the operating system or software applications. The 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA supports the copying of data from this hidden area. www.aleratec.com...
  • Page 52 Using the 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA Main Menu Adv Setup Adv Setup: Burn In This function is used to burn in all HDD Press and hold ESC for about three seconds to access the “Adv Setup” menu. The following screen will be displayed.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    (length x width x height) Weight 15.9 Kilograms Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Troubleshooting If your 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA is not performing as expected, refer to the symptoms below, and follow the suggested corrective action. Symptoms Corrective Actions LCD Display...

  • Page 54: Technical Support

    Technical Support After reading this User Guide, if you need additional assistance with this product, please contact Aleratec Technical Support. Our technical staff will be happy to assist you, but they may need your help to better assist you. Contacting support without all the necessary information can be both time consuming and frustrating.

  • Page 55: Service And Support

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  • Page 58: Technical Support Fax Back Form

    Firmware Version: ________________ HDD Brand and Model: _______________ To: Technical Support Group FAX: 1-818-678-0483 FROM: ________________________ FAX: _______________________________ E-MAIL ____________________________ RE: ___________________________ TEL: _______________________________ DATE: __________________ # OF PAGES: _______________________________ I am experiencing the following issues with my 1:11 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ By answering these questions, your problem will be solved more rapidly.
  • Page 59 Document Number: 350124_ENG_Rev. A Copyright © 2013 Specifications subject to change without notice. Aleratec, Inc. 9851 Owensmouth Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A. www.aleratec.com...

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