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Using the HDD PortaCruiser 
Duplicator Mode
Advanced Setup Menu: 8-05 Load DefaultThis function is used to restore all factory settings of the HDD PortaCr\
uiser 
back to their original defaults. 
Press and hold 
1.  ESC for about three seconds to access the “Adv Setup” 
menu. The following screen will be displayed. 
Use the arrow buttons (
2.  or) to select “Load Default”. The following 
screen will be displayed. 
Press 
3.  ENT to proceed to the following screen:
Press ENT to confirm loading defaults, or press  ESC to cancel.
When all settings are restored to their original defaults the following \
4. 
information will be displayed. 
ENT
8. Adv Setup
ESC
RESET
MUTE

ENT
8-05. Adv Setup
Load Default
ESC
RESETMUTE

ENT
Load Default
Config? Yes
ESC
RESETMUTE

ENT
Load Default
OK
ESC
RESETMUTE

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Using the HDD PortaCruiser 
Duplicator Mode
Advanced Setup Menu: 8-06 Link OptionThis function is used to decide if  “7.USB RAID Mode” will be disp\
layed in the 
display panel.  
Press and hold 
1.  ESC for about three seconds to access the “Adv Setup” 
menu. The following screen will be displayed. 
Use the arrow buttons (
2.  or) to select “Link Option”. The following 
screen will be displayed. 
Press 
3.  ENT to display the available options. The default is “Menu ON” 
which specifies for “7.USB RAID Mode” to appear in the main menu.
If set to “OFF”, “7.USB RAID Mode” will not appear in the ma\
in menu. 
After changing a setting, remember to press  ENT to save it. 
ENT
8. Adv Setup
ESC
RESET
MUTE

ENT
8-06. Adv Setup
Link Option
ESC
RESETMUTE

ENT
Link Option
Menu ON
ESC
RESETMUTE

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Using the HDD PortaCruiser 
Duplicator Mode
Advanced Setup Menu: 8-07 USB Auto-LinkThis function sets the HDD PortaCruiser to immediately enter Dual Disk R\
AID 
Controller (USB) mode on startup. This allows direct control of the unit 
from a 
PC. 
Press and hold 
1.  ESC for about three seconds to access the “Adv Setup” 
menu. The following screen will be displayed. 
Use the arrow buttons (
2.  or) to select “USB Auto-Link”. The following 
screen will be displayed. 
Press 
3.  ENT to display the available options. The default is “OFF”.
Use the arrow buttons (
4.  ) to toggle the option “ON” or “OFF”. If 
set to “ON” the unit will immediately enter USB mode on startup. After 
changing a setting, remember to press  ENT to save it. 
ENT
8. Adv Setup
ESC
RESET
MUTE

ENT
8-07. Adv Setup
USB Auto-Link
ESC
RESETMUTE

ENT
USB Auto-Link
OFF
ESC
RESETMUTE

ENT
USB L.H Mode
D1:HDD  D2:HDD
ESC
RESET
MUTE

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Using the HDD PortaCruiser 
Duplicator Mode
Advanced Setup Menu: 8-08 Copy HPA
If the source hard disk contains a Host Protected Area (HPA), this option allows 
you to choose whether or not to copy data within the HPA. Press and hold 
1.  ESC for about three seconds to access the “Adv Setup” 
menu. The following screen will be displayed. 
Use the arrow buttons (
2.  or) to select “Copy HPA”. The following 
information will be displayed. 
Press 
3.  ENT to display the current configuration setting. A screen similar to 
the following will be displayed. 
Use the arrow buttons (
4.  ) to toggle the option “On” or “Off”. After 
changing a setting, remember to press  ENT to save it. 
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 
HDD PortaCruiser supports the copying of data from this hidden area.
ENT
8. Adv Setup
ESC
RESET
MUTE

ENT
8-08. Adv Setup
Copy HPA
ESC
RESETMUTE

ENT
Copy HPA
Off
ESC
RESETMUTE

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Using the HDD PortaCruiser 
Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) Mode
Main Menu: Duplicator Mode Option 
This function allows you to switch to the Duplicator mode. 
Use the arrow buttons (
1.  or) to select “Duplicator Mode”. The 
following screen will be displayed.
Press 
2.  ENT to select. The system will prompt you to confirm that you wish 
to change modes. 
Use the arrow buttons (
3.  ) to select “Yes” and press ENT to select. The 
following screen will be displayed. The unit is now back in Duplicator 
Mode. 
ENT
Back to Stand Alone Mode?
No
ESC
RESET
MUTE

ENT
Duplicator Mode
ESC
RESETMUTE

ENT
1. Copy HDD
Copy Size
ESC
RESETMUTE

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Using the HDD PortaCruiser 
Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) Mode
Main Menu: Information Option
This function displays information about the HDD PortaCruiser and any 
attached hard drives.Use the arrow buttons (
1.  or) to select “Information”. The following 
screen will be displayed.
Press 
2.  ENT to select.  The system will prompt you to choose the desired 
device.
Use the arrow buttons (
3.  or) to select between System, Drive1 and 
Drive2 and press ENT to select.  
For System information, USB Mode and firmware version will be 
displayed.
For Drive information, drive model information and capacity will be 
displayed.
ENT
Information
ESC
RESET
MUTE

ENT
Information
System
ESC
RESETMUTE

ENT
USB Mode:   Normal
F/W ver:   092C
ESC
RESET
MUTE

ENT
Hitachi HD572168
Capacity: 76.3GB
ESC
RESETMUTE

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Using the HDD PortaCruiser 
Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) Mode
Main Menu: Change RAID Mode OptionThis function allows you to choose the RAID mode for the Dual Disk RAID \
Controller.
Use the arrow buttons (
1.  or) to select “Change RAID Mode”. The 
following screen will be displayed. 
Press 
2.  ENT to select. The system will prompt you to choose the desired 
mode.  
Use the arrow buttons (
3.  ) to select between Normal, JBOD, RAID0, 
and RAID1, and press ENT to select.  
Changing to Normal Mode
The system will prompt you to confirm that you wish to change 
4. 
modes.
Use the arrow buttons (
5.  or) to select “Yes” and press ENT 
to select. The system will then prompt you to confirm that you 
understand data may be lost.
ENT
Change RAID Mode
RAID0
ESC
RESET
MUTE

ENT
Change RAID Mode
ESC
RESETMUTE

ENT
Change to Normal Mode?
No
ESC
RESETMUTE

ENT
Data May Be Lost
Continue?  No
ESC
RESET
MUTE

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Using the HDD PortaCruiser 
Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) Mode
Main Menu: Change RAID Mode Option
Changing to Normal Mode - continued Use the arrow buttons (
6.  ) to select “Yes” and press ENT to select.  
The new main screen will be shown which displays the new mode 
and capacity.  
Changing to JBOD Mode The system will prompt you to confirm that you wish to change 
4. 
modes.
Use the arrow buttons (
5.  or) to select “Yes” and press ENT 
to select. The system will then prompt you to confirm that you 
understand data may be lost.
Use the arrow buttons (
6.  ) to select “Yes” and press ENT to select.  
The new main screen will be shown which displays the new mode 
and capacity.  
ENT
USB Mode: Normal
D1:HDD  D2:HDD
ESC
RESET
MUTE

ENT
Change to JBOD Mode?
No
ESC
RESETMUTE

ENT
Data May Be Lost
Continue?  No
ESC
RESET
MUTE

ENT
USB Mode: JBOD
RAID Cap: 228.9GB
ESC
RESETMUTE

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Using the HDD PortaCruiser 
Changing to RAID0 ModeThe system will prompt you to confirm that you wish to change modes.
4. 
Use the arrow buttons (
5.  or) to select “Yes” and press ENT to select. 
The system will then prompt you to confirm that you understand data may 
be lost.
Use the arrow buttons (
6.  ) to select “Yes” and press ENT to select.  
The new main screen will be shown which displays the new mode and 
capacity.
Changing to RAID1 Mode The system will prompt you to confirm that you wish to change modes.
4. 
Use the arrow buttons (
5.  ) to select “Yes” and press ENT to select.  
The system will then prompt you to confirm that you understand data may 
be lost.
ENT
Data May Be Lost
Continue?  No
ESC
RESET
MUTE

ENT
Data May Be Lost
Continue?  No
ESC
RESET
MUTE

ENT
USB Mode: RAID0
RAID Cap: 152.6GB
ESC
RESETMUTE

ENT
Change to RAID1 Mode?
No
ESC
RESETMUTE

ENT
Change to RAID0 Mode?
No
ESC
RESETMUTE

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Using the HDD PortaCruiser 
Dual Disk RAID Controller (USB) Mode
Main Menu: Change RAID Mode Option
Changing to RAID1 Mode - continued 
Use the arrow buttons (
6.  ) to select “Yes” and press ENT to select.  The 
system will then ask you whether or not you want to preserve the Source \
drive’s data.
If you would like to keep the Source drive’s data, use the arrow 
7. 
buttons () to select “Yes” and press ENT to select. The device 
will copy the source drive’s data to the target drive and a new main 
screen will be shown which displays the new mode and capacity.
ENT
Keep Source Data?
No
ESC
RESET
MUTE

ENT
USB Mode: RAID1
RAID Cap: 76.3GB
ESC
RESETMUTE

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