Aleratec 11 HDD PortaCruiser Hard Disk Drive Duplicator and RAID User Guide

USER GUIDE
Aleratec®
HDD PortaCruiser™Part No. 350108 

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Aleratec, Inc.
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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 resid\
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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 housing. 
Refer servicing to authorized personnel only. 

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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................\
........................... 1
Product Features  ........................................................................\
...........................1
Key Items  ........................................................................\
.....................................2
HDD PortaCruiser Display Panel and Buttons  ....................................................3
Precautions...

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Table of Contents
Using the HDD PortaCruiser  ..................................................................... 30
Duplicator Mode  ........................................................................\
........................30
Advanced Setup Menu  ........................................................................\
.......30
Advanced Setup Menu: 8-01 ReScan Bus Delay  ......................................31
Advanced Setup Menu: 8-02 Read Error Skip...

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the HDD PortaCruiser. Please read this User Guide 
thoroughly before using this product. 
Product Features
The HDD PortaCruiser is a Hard Disk Drive Duplicator and Dual Disk RAID \
Controller. 
Duplicator Features
• 
1 to 1 SATA/IDE to SATA/IDE HDD duplicator
 
▪
Stand alone, no computer needed
 
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Complete cloning of partitions, boot sectors, and unallocated sectors
 
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LCD display shows full menu items and progress
 
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Supports SATA-to-SATA,...

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Introduction
Key Items
Display Panel(see page 3) Power Switch
Controller Buttons
SATA Target Drive  Connector
SATA Source Drive 
Connector
IDE Target Drive Port
IDE Target Power Port IDE Source Drive Port
IDE Source Power Port
Power ConnectorUSB Connector
Drive Status  
Indicator Lights (4) 

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

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Precautions
Before installing your HDD PortaCruiser, please read the following.
Installation
Avoid placing the HDD PortaCruiser in a location subject to:High humidity
• 
High temperature
• 
Excessive dust
• 
Mechanical vibration
• 
Direct sunlight
• 
Electromagnetic radiation
• 
Choose a Good Location
Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.
1. 
Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a p\
lace 
2. 
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical...