MTS-SAS Series High-speed SAS/SATA Hard Disk Duplicator & Eraser User Manual V2.0

Index Product Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................ 1 Important Notice................................................................................................................................................ 2 Notice Symbols .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Function Table .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Product Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Product Features ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Hardware Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Start to Copy .................................................................................................................................................... 11 Setup before Copy/Compare ........................................................................................................................... 13 HPA Copy and Setting....................................................................................................................................... 17 Troubleshooting When Duplication Fails ......................................................................................................... 18 Confirm Accuracy by Comparison .................................................................................................................... 19 Data Sanitization .............................................................................................................................................. 20 Setting of Erase Function ................................................................................................................................. 21 Clear HPA at ERASE .......................................................................................................................................... 25 Other Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 26 2 Methods for BIOS Update ............................................................................................................................. 28 Real-time PC-Monitoring ................................................................................................................................. 29 Operation of PC-Monitoring ............................................................................................................................ 31 How to Output Log Report ............................................................................................................................... 32 Advanced Function .......................................................................................................................................... 35 Explanation of Log Report ................................................................................................................................ 36 Specification Table ........................................................................................................................................... 37

 Product Disclaimer The manufacturer is not accountable for any incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to property harm, loss of time or data from use of any our product, or any other damages attributable to product malfunction or failure of including without limitation, those attributed to: (1) reliance of the materials provided, (2) costs of product replacement, (3) loss of use, data or profits, (4) delays or business interruptions, (5) any principle of legal responsibility arising from or in reference to the use, overall performance, delays in servicing, or lack of ability to render service of any our product. The manufacturer makes every effort to ensure proper function of all products. However, the customer is responsible to verify that the output of our product meets the customer’s quality requirement. The customer further acknowledges that improper use of our products, software program, and/or hardware issues can cause loss of data, defective formatting, or unreliable data loading. The manufacturer will make efforts to resolve or repair any issues recognized by customer either within the warranty period or on a time and materials basis. Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Warranty The manufacturer provides a basic one-year parts and labor warranty for all of its products, excluding cables, adapters, and other consumable items. An extended warranty may be purchased. Telephone and email support is available for the life of the product as defined by the manufacturer. All warranties are region specific and will be defined per the market region in which the product was purchased.

Piracy Statement The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for copyright infringement or misuse of any our equipment. Copying any form of data (audio, video, or software) without the permission of the copyright holder is illegal. It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure that the legal copyrights of the copyright owners are respected.

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 Important Notice             

Carefully read the entire manual before operating. Make sure the source device is correct and functioning. Equal capacity of source and target is recommended for guaranteed data consistency. Using the Copy+Compare function provides the most flawless duplication. Damage incurred due to noncompliance with U-Reach operating instructions will void the warranty. Store the equipment safely when not in use and keep out of the reach of children. Please turn off duplicator before replacing the socket. Never turn off the power while firmware is updating. Use only approved, stable power sources. Use product only in a clean, dry, dust free, and ventilated area. Liquids or foreign debris can severely damage your duplicator. It is typical for the machine to heat up during operation. While in use, do not move the duplicator or remove HDDs. Static electricity may cause duplication error. Please pay attention to the duplicator’s environment and operator’s equipment. Purchasing static electricity elimination equipment to avoid static electricity shock while in high static electricity areas is highly advised.

 Notice Symbols Special items, procedures, or notes should be noticed by users before operation.  Note: Note Refers to related operations on the duplicator, special details, tips to know, suggestions or more effective operation.

 Caution: Caution Refers to operations that need to be followed or to be cautious to avoid mistakes.

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 Function Table Function

Descriptions

1. Copy

Copy data from source HDD to targets. (There are four copy modes for selection at function "6.2.1 Copy Area")

2. Compare

Comparison between the source and targets to make sure copy accuracy.

3. Copy +Compare

Execute compare function automatically after copy. 4.1 Quick Erase Erase the INDEX of HDD, and take very short time. 4.2 Full Erase Ease the whole HDD once. 4.3 DoD Erase Overwrite HDDs three times complying with USA Department of Defense (DoD5220.22-M) standard. 4.4 DoD EraseComp Erase HDDs three times complying with USA Department of Defense (DoD) standard and bit-by -bit to check if data is completely erased.

4. Erase

4.5 7-Pass Erase Overwrite HDDs three times complying with USA Department of Defense (DoD5220.22-M(ECE)) standard. 4.6 Secure Erase This function sends an ATA Secure Erase command. It overwrites every single track on the hard drive. Complies with NIST800-88 Standards. 4.7 Enhanced Secure Erase Only devices support Enhanced Secure Erase are available to execute this function. 4.8 NSA Erase Overwrite all HDD data complying with NSA cleaning standard.

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4.9.1 Skip Error Set to ignore error of source HDD while erasing. (Set number from 0~65535 or unlimited) 4.9.2 Timeout Time Setup the time that duplicator wait for HDD to response the comment. 4.9.3 Timeout Retry If the HDD did not response, how many time the duplicator should retry. 4. Erase

4.9 Erase Setup

4.9.4 Erase Master Setup to erase source port 4.9.5 Erase Pattern You can select overwrite data to be 1byte or Big random data. Release Clear HPA Setting and data during HDD erase. 4.9.6 Clipping Release

No Release Keep HPA Setting and data during HDD erase. Temporary Release Keep HPA Setting but erase data during HDD erase.

5.1 Show Disk Info. Show HDD’s basic information such as HDD model name and capacity.

5. Utility

5.2 Update System

5.2.1 Update BIOS Update the system firmware via the HDD. 5.2.2 Create Update HDD Format the HDD with a 2GB FAT partition in order to quickly save firmware in the HDD.

5.3 System Info. This function will show information of the duplicator system, including controller model number and software version. 4

6.1 Start-up Menu Select which function is shown first when the system is turned on. Select from the first layer menu 1 -7. System and Files Set to copy source HDD's data area only.

6.2.1 Copy Area 6. Setup

ALL Partitions Set to copy source HDD's Percentage (%) Set up percentage range of HDD for copy Whole HDD Set to copy the whole source HDD.

6.2.2 Skip Error Set to ignore error of source HDD while copying. (Set number from 0~65535 or unlimited) 6.2.3 Minimum Speed Set to check HDDs’ minimum speed as 10, 20, 6.2 Copy 30~300MB/Sec or don’t check. Setup 6.2.4 Check Source Minimum Speed Set to check minimum speed including source HDDs or not. 6.2.5 Unknown Format Copy unknown area when the device can not identify the format. Do Not Keep Target HPA Copy HPA Clear Target HPA 6.2.6 Copy HPA Area

Setting Target HPA Copy HPA setting from source HDD to target. Copy and Setting Copy HPA setting and data from source HDD to target.

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6.3.1 Wait HDD Time Auto start time after plugging in HDD. Able to set from 0 to 30 seconds. 6.3.2 Lock Key After keys locked, only OK and ESC key are working.

6.3 Advanced 6.3.3 Transfer Rate Setup Select the proper transfer rate UDMA2-7. 7 is the fastest.

6.3.4 Stop Motor Time Set the time waited for the motor to stop from 1-~20 seconds after executing function. 6.4 Language Select preferred language, English or Japanese. 6.5 Restore Default Back to original manufacturer setting. 7.1 Out Today Report Output today’s log records 7.2 Out Recent Report Output the log records in recent 1 day to 28 days 7.3 Out Period Date Output the log records in a specific date range 7. Log Manager

7.4.1 Clear ALL Log Clean out the log records after entering password. 7.4 Advanced 7.4.2 Setup Password Function Set up the password for cleaning log records 7.4.3 Adjust Clock Adjusts system time clock on LCD screen.

*Above functions and features subject to change without notice.

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 Product Overview The MTS series is an ultra-high speed duplicator and each SATA port is independent. That's why no matter how many targets are running, it provides the same performance speed, far beyond PC-based duplicators capabilities. The MTS series HDD duplicator is specially designed for professional use. The smart Quick Copy mode supports FAT16/32/64, Windows NTFS, Linux ext2/3/4, and Mac HFS/HFS+/HFSX formats which can copy only data contained area that provides increase production efficiency. Furthermore, the innovative interface design can help you effortlessly swap HDDs during operation, while also reducing time and effort throughout repairing. Complies with the U.S. Department of Defense's erasing standard (DoD 5220.22 M) and Secure Erase (NIST 800-88). It is important to ensure that data contained on discarded HDDs cannot be retrieved and can be securely transferred.

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 Product Features Ultra High Speed Ultra high transmission speed for each port operating individually.

Quick Copy Mode Supports FAT16/32/64, ext2/3/4, NTFS, HFS/HFS+/HFSX, GPT, and Dynamic HDD format. It will only copy the data and system area, which highly enhances copy efficiency.

4 Copy Modes Four copy modes to meet different requirements: Systems and Files, All Partition, Whole HDD, and Percentage Copy.

7 Sanitizing Modes Quick Erase, Full Erase, DoD Erase, 7 Pass Erase, Secure Erase, Enhanced Secure Erase, and NSA Erase.

Log Report Management Exclusive Log management records details on each port such as serial number and source HDD’s flow for improved production control.

Ultra-High Speed Data Compare The superior hardware bit-by-bit Compare function is the most secure way to guarantee absolutely accurate data duplication. Auto compare CRC during copy displays results after task’s conclusion.

Support 3.5", 2.5" and 1.8" HDD Both SAS and SATA exist without requiring an additional adapter or manual change interface cable.

Auto Power-Down System Protects the HDD from damage during hot removal from the duplicator. 8

 Hardware Overview Front View

Back View

Grounding Port

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PC Link

Power Switch and Power Supply

LED Indicator

LCD Configuration

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 Start to Copy Step 1: Prepare Source & Targets Prepare source and target devices. (It’s strongly recommended the source and target be the same capacity.)

Caution Various adapters are required for copy devices with different interfaces, e.g. IDE, eSATA, mSATA, etc.

Step 2: Place Source & Targets Place source device in source port and target devices in remaining port(s).

Step 3: Enter Function "1.Copy" Use ▲ ▼ to select "1.Copy", and then press . Duplication will begin. Note

1. If the user sets “6.3.1 Wait HDD Time” at 3-30 seconds, the machine will start duplicating automatically after HDDs initialize. 2. If the user sets “6.3.1 Wait HDD Time” at “wait key to start,” users need to press to start duplication.

The information below will be displayed on LCD during duplication.

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The Slowest Port

Note

Press▲▼simultaneously for 5 seconds to halt operation of the slowest device. It is possible to use “Real-Time Monitor” feature to check the operation speed of each port.

Step 4: Completion! Quantity of copy OK/Fail and duplication time will be displayed on LCD after duplication has completed. During duplication process every port captures, in real-time, a calculated CRC code and a message is shown on LCD screen.

Note

CRC code: During duplication, each port will simultaneously record written message and compare CRC code between source and targets. The result will confirm a pass (green light) or fail (red light).

Caution The user is responsible for verifying the targets’ quality. Please pick a few completed targets and test in a mass production environment for quality control.

How to skip bad sectors? Select “6.Setup6.2.2 Skip Error”, you can set the number of bad sectors that you accept to skip during Copy process. If the device is critical of content correctness, it is strongly recommended the skip bad sector remain at ”0”.

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 Setup before Copy/Compare Please pay attention to the following settings before proceeding with copy: I. Set Copy Area of Source HDD II. Set Tolerance of Bad Track III. Auto Skip Lower-Speed HDD IV. Auto Skip Lower-Speed Source

I.

Set Copy Area of Source HDD

Using appropriate copy modes can greatly reduce operation time and increase efficiency. There are four copy modes with different copy areas at “6.2 Copy Setup”  “6.2.1 Copy Setup”

➊ System and Files: (Quick Copy data area only) Allows user to copy source device’s System and Files, instead of the entire device. The system will analyze the source HDD and identify the data area to copy. As long as the source HDD’s data is within the target HDD’s space, the copy will be processed. FAT16/32/64, NTFS, ext2/ext3/ext4, HFS/HFS+/HFSX are supported for this copy mode.

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Source

Duplication

Target

Partition1 (150GB) Data 30G Partition2 (200GB) Data 90G 500GB

500GB

150GB

150GB

Undefined

Undefined

Only 120G data area will be copied, it takes 12 minutes

➋ ALL Partitions Copies all partition’s data, bit-by-bit, regardless of existing data. The target device’s capacity must be larger than the partition’s capacity.

Source

Duplication

Target

Partition1 (150GB) Data 30G Partition2 (200GB) Data 90G 500GB

500GB

150GB

150GB

Undefined

Undefined

Only 350G partition area will be copied, it takes 48 minutes

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➌ Whole HDD Copies the whole source device, irrespective of content, format, partition or empty space. This mode does not analyze the data.

Source

Duplication

Target

Partition1 (150GB) Data 30G Partition2 (200GB) Data 90G 500GB

500GB

150GB

150GB

Undefined

Undefined

Entire 500GB HDD will be copied.

➍ Percentage (%) Copy the selected percentage range of source HDD.

Source

Duplication

Target

25％

25％

32％

32％ 500GB 150GB Undefined

Only copies the selected area, other area or data will not be copied.

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 How to select the proper copy area? Example: There are two partitions in one 500G HDD. System and files

All Partitions

30GB Data

30GB Data

100GB

250GB

Whole HDD

100GB 60GB Data

30GB Data 100GB

70GB 60GB Data

250GB

250GB

70GB 60GB Data

190GB 500GB 150GB Undefined

190GB 500GB

500GB

150GB

150GB

Undefined

Undefined

Copy / compare area

Copy / compare area

Copy / compare area

30G+60G= 90G

100G+250G= 350G

500G

Caution It is recommended to execute Compare after Copy to confirm the accuracy. It is recommended to copy data by function “3.Copy+Compare”.

II.

Set Tolerance of Bad Track

Select "6.2.2 Skip Error" function to set the number of errors that you wish to skip during tasks. If the device is critical of content correctness, it is greatly recommended to set “Skip Bad Sector” at "0". Bad sectors can be set as unlimited or at a value from 0 to 65,535.

III. Auto Skip Lower-Speed HDDs Enter "6.2.3 Minimum Speed" to set desired minimum speed of target devices. The system will isolate any device that cannot achieve minimum speed. Users can choose “Don’t care” or set the speed value amongst 10/20/40/60~300MB/second.

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IV. Auto Skip Lower-Speed Source Enter "6.2.4 Check Source Minimum Speed". This setting enables/disables Speed analysis of the Source Port.

 HPA Copy and Setting Enter function "6. Setup"-->"6.2 Copy Setup"-->"6.2.6 Copy HPA Area"

I.

Do not copy HPA

➊ Keep target HPA : Keep target HDD original HPA/DCO setting and data. ➋ Clear target HPA: Clear target HDD HPA/DCO setting and data.

II.

Setting Target HPA

Do not copy source HPA/DCO area, but set the target HPA/DCO as the same as the source.

III. Copy and Setting Copy source HPA/DCO area, and set the target HPA/DCO as the same as the source. Source

Keep Target HPA

455.75 GB

465.75 GB

30GB

20GB

Clear Target HPA

485.75 GB

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Setting Target HPA

Copy and Setting

455.75 GB

455.75 GB

30GB

30GB

 Troubleshooting When Duplication Fails 

Check if too many bad tracks on HDDs can cause duplication failures. Check the setting of function "6.2.2 Skip Error".

 

Make sure all data cables are properly and firmly connected. Make sure the capacity of source HDD is smaller than target. Check the function for capacity at “5.1 Show Disk Info". Press ▲ ▼ to check HDD info connected to each port.

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 Confirm Accuracy by Comparison Step 1: Prepare Source and Targets Prepare the source HDD and target HDDs to compare after duplication is completed.

Step 2: Place Source and Targets Place the source HDD to source port, target HDDs to rest of the ports.

Step 3: Enter "2.Compare" Use ▲ ▼ to select “2.Compare” then press . Data compare will proceed. Caution The user is responsible for verifying the targets’ quality. Please pick a few completed targets and test in a mass production environment for quality control.

Note

It is recommended to execute Compare and Copy to confirm the accuracy.

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 Data Sanitization Caution 1.It will erase the data in HDD, please make sure you backup all important data before using this function. 2.To cancel operation of any erasing mode, press key and hold continuously for 3 seconds to exit any erasing tasks.

Step 1: Prepare HDDs Prepare HDDs for disposal.

Step 2: Place HDDs Insert HDDs for disposal into target ports. Note

Function "4.9.4 Erase Master" is to determine erase source HDD or not. The default setting is "Disable" disposal source HDD.

Step 3: Enter function "4. Erase" Use ▲ ▼ to select the mode of erasing method, and then press . Data Erase will proceed. Note

During erasing, press ▲ ▼ to view the status of each port. Press to see the details for each port, including write speed and percentage of completion.

Caution The user is responsible for verifying the targets’ quality. Please pick a few completed targets and test in a mass production environment for quality control.

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 Setting of Erase Function There are several erase methods: Quick Erase, Full Erase, DoD Erase, DoD Erase & Compare, 7-Pass Erase, Secure Erase, Enhance Secure Erase, and NSA Erase.

I. Quick Erase The function will ONLY erase the index of the HDD. It is the quickest way to erase HDD.

II.

Full Erase (Entire HDD Area)

The function will erase the whole sectors on the target HDD. It will take longer time than quick erase. Complies with NIST800-88 Standards.

III. DoD Erase (DoD5220.22 M) This is to comply with the U.S.A. Department of Defense (DoD5220) standard to fully erase the HDD three times bit-by-bit to overwrite HDD data and guarantees data not recoverable. This DoD erase method will erase HDD over each sector three times: the first time with zeros (0x00), second time with FF(0xFF) and the third time with random characters.

IV. DoD Erase & Compare (DoD5220.22 M) Besides DoD erase 3 times, this function will also execute comparison to make sure the random bit is correctly written.

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DoD EraseComp Method:

Note

V.

1.The erasing duration of DoD Erase mode is 3 times longer than full erase mode. 2.The duration of DoD EraseComp is 4 times longer than full erase mode.

7-Pass Erase

The mode is a DOD 7-pass and complies with the DoD5220.22-M (ECE) standard. It fully erases the HDD for 7 times bit-by-bit to overwrite HDD data and guarantees data not recoverable. The 7-Pass Erase mode spends 7 times longer than full erase mode.

VI. Secure Erase This function sends an ATA Secure Erase command. It overwrites every single track on the hard drive. Even HPA/DCO or other data area which are not able to load, can be erased all together. Complies with NIST800-88 Standards.

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VII. Enhance Secure Erase Only devices support Enhanced Secure Erase are available to execute this function.

Caution Please DO NOT disrupt Secure Erase/Enhanced Secure Erase during operation. Otherwise, it might cause error on reading the HDDs which cannot be identified by the duplicators and computers. If fails, please execute secure erase mode again.

VIII. NSA Erase The NAS erasing mode will overwrite all HDD data, complying with NSA approved standard, NSA clearing and sanitizing standards.

How to select erase pattern? The erasing settings enable to select overwrite data pattern at “4.9.5 Erase Pattern”. It will affect the following erase mode: (1) Quick erase (2) Full erase (3) 3rd loop overwrite method of DoD erase. ① One byte -Overwrite by one fixed data

② Big random data -Overwrite by random data

How to skip bad sectors? Enter function “4.9.1 Skip Error”, you can set the number of bad sectors that you accept to skip during erase process.

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How to set up Timeout time and Timeout Retry ➊ Function “4.9 Erase Setup” “4.9.2 Timeout Time” Setup the time that duplicator wait for HDD to response the command. Example Setting： 30s Erase Command

Show Error 30s

Start→

❷ Function “4.9 Erase Setup” “4.9.3 Timeout Retry” If the HDD did not response, how many times the duplicator should retry. Example Setting： 2 Erase Comman d Waiting 30s Start→

Note

Erase Command Waiting 30s Retry 1→

Erase Command

Show error

Waiting 30s Retry 2→

Timeout time and Timeout retry will implement based on HDD working status.

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 Clear HPA at ERASE Function “4. Erase”--> “4.9. Erase Setup”--> “4.9.6 Clipping Release” This function will affect the HPA setting of target HDDs during Erase. The default setting is "Release".

I. Release Clear HPA setting of all targets. It will clear the HPA setting first and then do erase. [Clipping Release] Release

II. No Release During erase tasks, it will not execute erase in HPA area and keep the original setting.

[Clipping Release] No Release

III. Temporary Release During erase tasks, it will execute erase in HPA area but keep the HPA setting. [Clipping Release] Temporary Release

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 Other Settings I. How to check the system firmware version? Enter function "5.3 System Info" and press , the firmware version shown on the screen.

II. How to change interface language? Enter function "6.4 Language" to change. Select preferred language, English or Japanese.

III. How to change the first start-up function? Enter function "6.1 Start-up Menu" to reset selected function as the first to show on LCD. Choose the most frequently used one as start-up item. Select from function 1 to 7. (1.Copy/2.Compare/3.Copy+Compare/4. Erase/5. Utility/6. Setup/7.Log Manager) Reboot the system and the setting will effective immediately.

IV. How to restore all settings back to factory default? Enter function "6.8 Restore Default" and press . The system will clear all parameter back to the original factory default settings.

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V. How to lock duplicator’s operation buton? Enter function "6.3.2 Lock Key," select “Do Lock Key,” and then reboot the system. You can only use and so the operator can use certain function only. To unlock key, the users just press 4 input keys //UP ▲ /Down ▼ and hold for more than 3 seconds. The screen will show "UNLOCK KEY" and jump to function table. And then, go back to the function “6.7.5 Lock Key” to reset “Do NOT Lock Key”.

VI. How to setup HDD transfer rate on the machine? Enter function "6.3.3 Transfer Rate." Select proper transfer rate from UDMA2~7. The default is UDMA 7.

VII. How to setup motor stopping time on the machine? Enter function "6.3.4 Stop Motor Time." When tasks are finished, the machine will auto stop motor. The users can set auto stopping time from 1 to 20 seconds. The default is 5 seconds.

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 2 Methods for BIOS Update I. Update by USB Step 1: Create an Update USB Connect one USB drive to PC. Download the latest firmware and save it to the USB drive. Unzip BIOS, and save it to the root directory. Note

Make sure the partition format of USB drive is FAT16/32.

Step 2: Enter "Update BIOS" Insert USB drive into USB port of the duplicator, then select and enter function "5.2.1 Update BIOS". Update will be completed in one minute. Caution Please do not disrupt during BIOS update, otherwise it would cause irretrievable error on duplicator. We are not held responsible for any damages.

II. Update by HDD Step 1: Create an Update HDD Place one HDD to the duplicator. Select function "Create Update HDD". Step 2: Format BIOS HDD Click to format the BIOS hard disk. One FAT, 2GB partition will be formatted in HDD. That would reduce searching time, and speed up firmware update. Caution The data saved in this HDD will be erased.

Step 3: Download Firmware Connect the BIOS HDD to PC. Download the latest firmware from PC. Unzip BIOS, and save it to the root directory.

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Step 4: Enter "Update BIOS" Place the BIOS HDD into source port (first port). Enter function "5.2.1 Update BIOS". Update will take about a one minute to complete. Caution Please do not disrupt during BIOS update, otherwise it would cause irretrievable error on duplicator. We are not held responsible for any damages.

 Real-time PC-Monitoring Real-time PC-Monitoring is a convenient tool to monitor real-time status of each working port.

Software Installation The related driver and software icons for MTS series are descripted as followings:  LV07H: PC-Monitoring driver for HDD duplicators.  PL-2303: USB-to-Serial program connects USB-port of your computer to the duplicator.

Step 1: Please copy both “LV07H” Step 2: Click on the icon “PL-2303”

and “PL-2303”

to your PC.

to start installation.

Step 3: Make sure the installation is completed.

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Start to Launch PC-Monitoring Step 1: Please confirm that driver “PL-2303”

has been installed properly.

Step 2: Prepare USB cable to connect between computer and the duplicator.

Step 3: Turn on the power of the duplicator. Step 4: Launch LV07H by double clicking on software icon "LV07H ".

Caution 1. Before Step4, make sure the duplicator is boot up completely. 2. There will be some config files when you execute LV07H. Therefore, please make sure you are executing it on PC, not through the optical drive.

Step 5: When the following screen is shown, the duplicator is linked to the computer successfully, ready to use real-time monitoring function.

Step 6: If the status is not shown normal online status, please check step 1-4 again.

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 Operation of PC-Monitoring Note

Please select one computer to do PC-Monitoring only. It will prevent PC operating other tasks at the same time. The information of PC-Monitoring can be instantly synchronized.

Step 1: The status of duplicator shows on-line, and then open monitoring screen. The program is ready to work when the status shows STANDBY.

Step 2: Execute tasks of copy/compare on the duplicator. After placing source & target HDDs into duplicator, execute jobs for duplicator. The program shows all related information of HDDs. It is able to monitor detail information of every HDD through PC-Monitoring, e.g. HDD model, S/N, copy speed, and etc. It is able to record and monitor all the function and work progress during operation. Note

Copy speed is varies during operation.

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Step 3: After duplication, the program will show average speed of each HDD.

 How to Output Log Report Log Report is a very important management tool to assist users in monitoring, recording and managing the whole duplication process and results. It shows all the information details for each port, which is a powerful tool for sorting out the slowest writing HDD and keeping the operation running efficiently.

I. Output Log by USB Drive The USB port of duplicator is able to perform firmware update and also for exporting Log Report. After finishing all the task of duplicator, enter function "7. Log Manager", and then choose among 3 options, to export log report of day, to recent log report or to select a period of time. Note

1. The USB has to be FAT16/FAT32 format. 2. It shows how many logs have been record on LCD. (E.g. #1-#6 means there are 6 logs.)

➊ Export Log Report of Today Export log report of today via USB port to a USB drive.

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➋ Export Recent Log Report To output the log report in recent 1 to 28 days via USB port to a USB drive.

➌ Export Report from a Period of Time To output the log report of a period time via USB port to a USB drive.

II. Output log by program LV07H After finishing all tasks of duplicator, press key on duplicator. The status shown on LV07H is STANDBY. Step1: Click in the field of LV07H screen .

Step2: Select Date Range After entering , select the date range for log report

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Step3: Generate Report After selecting the date range, clicking the tab for log report. The duplicator is able to record up to 30,000 records of operation information of HDD. One single HDD operation is saved as one record. For example, there are 26 records saved for a 1-25 duplication task.

Note

If there is no record saved at the selected period of time, or record had been wiped out, the program would show "No match records!"

Step4: Save Log as Text File On the top-left tab of Log Data screen, select and .

Step5: Save Log to the Specific Location Specify a location and a name to save the log.

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Step6: To Complete Output Log Reports After successful creating and saving the log, the report has been output to the location. Caution It can save up to 30,000 logs at one time. One HDD record is equal to one recorded log. (E.g. duplication from 1 to 21 HDDs will be recorded to 21 logs.)

 Advanced Function Users need to enter password before enter “7.4 Advanced function.” The default setting is "123456". Caution Press ▲ ▼ to select password and press .

I. Function "7.4.1 Clear ALL Logs" After entering the password, the log report saved in duplicator can be wiped out.

Note

Please close PC-Monitoring program LV07H or disconnect PC from duplicator while clearing log report.

II. Function "7.4.2 Setup Password" Users can reset password to protect log records by using ▲ ▼ to input password.

III. Function "7.4.3 Adjust Clock" Use ▲ ▼ to adjust the correct date and time on the system.

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 Explanation of Log Report

Machine Info.

Source HDD Info.

Copy Area and Check Sum Result

Date

Time(Execution Time)

Model No.

Revision

Port No.

S/N

Capacity (Sectors)

Write Speed

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Power-on Hours

Power Cycle

 Specification Table Series

MTS Series SATA HDD Duplicator Interface without adapter: 1.8"/2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD, SSD (directly support)

Compatible HDD Interface

Interface via optional adapter: 2.5"/3.5" IDE HDD, mSATA SSD, micro SATA, eSATA, iVDR HDD compatible: All major HDDs brands, 2.5"/3.5" SATA SSD

OS

OS supported: All (Windows, Linux, RAID, other stand-alone systems)

Operation Type

Stand-alone operation

Display

Backlight monochrome LCD display

Status LED

LED(Red/Green/Yellow) on each slot: Yellow(powering), Green (pass), Red(fail)

Keys

4 push keys ( ▲ / UP, ▼ / Down, OK/ Confirm, ESC/ Exit)

Copy Function

Quick Copy (System & Files area): Support FAT16/32/64, NTFS, Linux (EXT2/ EXT3/ EXT4), Mac (HFS/HFS+/HFSX), GPT, Dynamic ALL Partitions/ Whole HDD/ Percentage Copy: support all formats

Compare

High speed bit-by-bit data comparison

Erase

Quick Erase, Full Erase, DoD Erase, DoD 7 Pass Erase, Secure Erase, and Enhanced Secure Erase. Working temperature 5℃~45℃ (41℉~113℉)

Temperature Storage temperature

-20℃~85℃ (-4℉~185℉)

Humidity

Working humidity: 20%~80%; Storage humidity: 5%~95%

Certification

FCC, CE, RoHS

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