Acard ACP-2212P User manual

ACP-2212P User Manual
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ACP-2212P User Manual
Index
Chapter 1 Overvie …………………………………………………………………3
1.1 ntroduction ………………………………………………………………………3
1.2 Features …………………………………………………………………………3
1.3 Specification………………………………………………………………………4
1.4 Packaging…………………………………………………………………………4
1.5 Quick setup ………………………………………………………………………6
1.6 Hard Disk Compatibility ………………………………………………………6
Chapter 2 Installation ……………………………………………………………
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2.1 Hard Disk nstallation ……………………………………………………………8
2.2 Connecting the ACP-2212P to the Computer ………………………………10
Chapter 3 Setup & Operation …………………………………………………
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3.1 External Appearance …………………………………………………………12
3.2 RA D Mode nstructions ………………………………………………………13
3.3 LED ndicator ……………………………………………………………………15
3.4 ACP-2212P One Touch Backup Setup………………………………………16
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………
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Appendix 1 ACP-2212P Application …………………………………………
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Appendix 2 About RAID …………………………………………………………
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Appendix 3 Concerns the installation of the Windo s system recovery
and backup assembly ……………………………………………………………
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Chapter 1 Overvie
1.1 Introduction
The ACP-2212P is the world's first ultra-slim disk mirror and backup product.
Two 2.5" SATA HDDs are used for storage and a single HDD can be used as
a backup storage device without requiring external power. t can be connected
to a computer for use through the user-friendly USB interface without requiring
rebooting of the computer. The ACP-2212P is suitable for general consumers
such as individual users, students or office workers and can be used at home,
at the office or on the move. These make it the perfect storage solution for
notebook users. The ACP-2212P can be connected externally to store
important user data and in Mirror Mode a complete backup is retained even if
one of the hard disks fails. Excellent product compatibility ensures that the
ACP-2212P can be used with most 2.5" SATA hard disks on the market. The
ACP-2212P Mirror Smart Mini (MSM) comes with a streamlined design that
suits all notebook styles currently on the market. The fashionable styling will
not only make you the envy of other users but also emphasize your expertise
in storage solutions.
1.2 Features
● Built-in ACARD ARC286 system engine chip
● No external power supply needed when used in single disk mode.
● Support for RA D 1 and Normal function (Setting change by Utility)
● Support for 2.5” SATA hard disks
● Supports automatic hard disk rebuilding
● Supports hot-swapping on USB enabled server systems
● Dual-color LED status display for hard disk and RA D functionality
● OTB (One Touch Backup) button design*
● Alarm sounds when system is damaged
● Built-in Flash ROM for faster firmware updates
* OTB is only available when used with eSBR software (easy storage, easy backup,
easy recovery)

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1.3 Specifications
● ACARD ARC286 USB to SATA control chip
● RA D Modes: RA D 1 and Normal
● Supports automatic hard disk rebuilding
● System nterface:
◆ Support for USB 2.0 B-Type with data transfer rates of up to 480Mb/Sec
● Hard Disk nterface:
◆ Support for two 2.5” SATA interfaces with data transfer rates of up to
1.5Gbps
● Error Notification: Built-in buzzer and LED indicator
● Built-in 64KB Flash ROM
● Supported Operating Systems: Windows ME/2000/NT/XP/Server 2003/
Vista, Linux, Mac OS etc.
● Dimensions: 163mm (W) x 16mm (H) x 163mm (D)
● Power Supply: nput: 100V~220V/2A; Output: 5V/2A
● Temperature:
◆ Operating: 5°C~40°C (No condensation)
◆ Non-Operating: 5°C~50°C
1.4 Packaging
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● ACP-2212P x 1
● HDD Rack x 2
● Screwdriver x 1
● Packet of Screws x 1
● Support CD-ROM (eSBR, Mirror Utility, Ha! DVD) x 1
● User Manual x 1
● USB 2.0 Cable x 1
● Power Supply x 1

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Precautions
1. This product’s power supply can’t be connected to the computer
2. After a new installation the hard disk must be formatted before use. f data is
already stored on the device, its integrity can’t be guaranteed when
changing the RA D mode.
3. Loss of data due to computer viruses, power outages or human error is
unavoidable.
4. This product does not support disk hot-swapping. f a hard disk malfunctions
and needs to be replaced, please turn off the device before replacing the hard
disk.
5. n actual use the capacity of hard disk 1 (source) must be smaller or equal to
the capacity of hard disk 2 (target)
6. The eSBR utility software supports the built-in backup software in Windows
2000/XP/Vista. Please check regularly with the ACARD Technology website at
http://www.acard.com
7. Please read the manual carefully before making advanced configuration
changes to the software. Expert assistance is recommended.
8. The Ha! DVD Burner software included in the Support CD-ROM is a trial
bundled with DVD burners. To buy the full version please visit the ACARD
Technology website at http://www.acard.com
9. Names and product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
10. The external appearance of specifications may be subject to change without
notice

1.5 Quick Setup
1. Prepare two identical 2.5” SATA hard disks.
2. Fit both hard disks with the HDD Rack Handle and screw securely into
place.
3. Open and remove the ACP-2212P front panel.
4. Take the hard disks by the Rack Handle and then insert them into theACP
-2212P system with the SATA interface facing inwards. Check that the
SATA hard disks’ data and power connectors are securely affixed to the
data and power connectors in the ACP-2212P system.
5. Replace the ACP-2212P front panel and screw securely in place.
6. Connect the power supply to the ACP-2212P and start device.
7. Connect the USB 2.0 B-type cable to the ACP-2212P.
8. Connect USB 2.0 A-type connector at the other end of the cable to the
computer’s USB interface.
9. Once the computer boots up the system will detect a hard disk named
Mirror USB Device. Partition and format the Mirror USB device if necessary.
**Attention: f only one single HDD is used and the device is not connected to
an external power supply, the HDD must be installed in the HDD 1 position. t
will not be detected by the system if installed in the HDD 2 position.
1.6 Hard Disk Compatibility
The ACP-2212P is designed for use with 2,5” SATA hard disks. The latest list
of compatible hard disks is available online from: http://www.acard.com
f your hard disk is not included in the ACARD compatibility list, please contact
us or your distributor.
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Chapter 2 Installation
ACP-2212P Main Device
Status Panel (from left to the right):
：
：：
：Back up Control Button (Available when online)
：
： ：
：Three-colored indicators showing the hard disks' power supply,
failure and data rebuilding status.
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：The two hard drives’ data access indicators
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：RA D 1 status indicator
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：：
：Normal status indicator
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：USB 2.0 B-type interface
：
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：Buzzer Mute button
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：Power Supply power input jack

2.1 ACP-2212P Hard Disk Installation
1. First secure the hard disk handles included in the packaging to the hard
disks with the screws provided as shown in the picture below:
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2. Unscrew and remove the ACP-2212P front panel as shown in the picture
below:
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3. Now insert the SATA hard disks fitted with the hard disk handles into the
ACP-2212P along the guide rails with the front side facing upwards. Push
the hard disks until the contacts are securely attached as shown in the
picture below:
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**Attention: Users with only one HDD must connect it to the HDD1 port. The
device can then connected to the host computer via the USB cable and used
directly.
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Note:
To fit along guide rack
HDD 1
HDD 2

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4. After checking that the hard disks have been properly installed into the
ACP-2212P, replace and screw the front panel securely back into place as
shown in the picture below:
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5. Finally attach the anti-skid pads included with the accessories at the
indicated locations as shown in the picture below:
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**The above steps complete the hardware installation of the ACP-2212P

2.2 Connecting the ACP-2212P to the Computer
A.. Host computer connection hen using t o HDDs.
1. Connect the power cable and check that the power indicator on the front
panel of the ACP-2212P lights up. (Step1~2)
2. Connect one end of the Mini UBS 2.0 cable to the ACP-2212P and the
other to the USB interface of the computer system. (Step3~4)
B. Host computer connection hen using one HDD.
1. Connect one end of the Mini USB 2.0 cable to the ACP-2212P (Step1)
2. The USB 2.0 A-type connector should be connected USB port. (Step2)
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Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4 Complete
Step1 Step2 Complete

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3. The Mirror USB Device representing ACP-2212P is found in the “Drive”
under “Computer Management.”
A ) Win XP pro
“ Right click ” on My computer -->choose “ Manage ” -->System tools
--->Device manager
B ) Win XP home
Control Panel -->Administrative Toos -->Computer Management -->
System Tools -->Device Manager.
C) Vista
Start -->Control Panel --> System and Maintenance --> Device
Manager
◆ Figure and show the Mirror and Normal state in the “Device Manager.”
. n the Mirror state, only one hard drive is visible.
. n the Normal state, two hard drives are visible.

Chapter 3 Setup and Operation
3.1 External Appearance
LED Indicator:
①②are the power supply/malfunction/data rebuilding and data access
indicators for hard disk 2
 ③is the Mirror mode indicator
 ④is the status of the single HDD in HDD1 or Normal mode. or the Normal
mode indicator
 ⑤⑥are the power supply/malfunction/data rebuilding and data access
indicators for hard disk 2
NOTE：
：：
：
◆ The hard disk near the RA D control switch is Hard Disk 2.
◆ The hard disk near the USB interface is Hard Disk 1.
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12 3 4 5 6
LED ndicator
OTB Backup
button
Mini USB 2.0
connector
Transformer
input
Buzzer mute
button

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3.2 RAID Mode Instructions
1. About the ACP-2212P Mirror mode
Mirror mode is supported by the ACP-2212P. When two HDDs are
installed in the 2212P and the power supply connected, this enables Mirror
mode with HDD1 as the master. f the USB data cable is connected
without an external power supply, the ACP-2212P will only activate HDD1.
When external power is connected HDD1 will be automatically mirrored to
HDD2.
2. ACP-221P Normal or Mirror Mode Configuration
The ACP-2212P supports either Normal or Mirror mode but this can only
be configured by installing the Utility software. The instructions are as
follows:
A. Start the installed Mirror Mini Utility. f you have just installed the
software, go to "Start/Program Files" and double click on the Mirror Mini
Utility. The program icon will appear in the system tray. (The installation
process will add the Utility to the system's startup options so it will be
automatically launched when the computer is restarted in the future.)
Double click on the " " icon in the system tray to open the Utility tool as
shown below:

From the "Setup" menu, select "Change RA D Mode" as shown below:
**Attention: This menu will be unavailable and grayed out during "Scan HDD", "Compare
HDDs" and "Rebuilding" operations. Setup can only be changed when the above operations
are complete.
B. After selecting this option, at the "Change RA D Mode" dialogue select
"Normal Mode" as shown below:
To switch from "Normal Mode" to "Mirror Mode", follow the same procedure
and use the "Change RA D Mode" dialogue to make the change.
C. Single click on the "OK" button to make "Normal Mode" take effect as shown
below:
Attention: Changing the RA D mode will cause the loss of all data on HDD. Please backup any
important data from the ACP-2212P before changing the mode.
The system will show a prompt reporting that the device has been changed
from Mirror mode to Normal mode.
D. Click on "Confirm" again to complete the change to RA D mode.
Attention: f only one single HDD is used in the ACP-2212P it must be connected to the HDD1
port regardless of which mode the device is set to. When a single HDD is used, this can be
accessed directly through the USB connection.
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3.3 LED Indicator
a. RAID Mode Status Display
b. Hard Disk Status Display (Tri-Color LED1
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1and 6
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6)
**Attention: f only USB power is available in Mirror or Normal Mode, if two
HDDs are installed then HDD2 will not be active. LED6 will remain red.
LED Indicator Status Description
Blue, Solid Normal Mode ( LED 4)
Blue/Green,
Blinking Hard disk failure or no hard disk installed
Green, Solid Mirror Mode (LED3)
LED
Indicator
Status Description
Green, Solid Hard disk normal
Orange/Green,
Blinking Rebuilding data (destination hard disk for data)
Orange/Green,
Blinking
Comparing data (destination hard disk for data)
Red, Solid Hard disk failure or no hard disk installed
Red/Green,
Blinking Hard disk has bad sectors (2 flashes every 8 sec-
onds)
Red, Solid Hard disk not properly connected (accompanied by
5 long beeps)
Red, Blinking RA D damaged (accompanied by short beeps)

3.4 ACP-2212P One Touch Backup (OTB) Setup
Before using the ACP-2212P OTB button, please make sure that the System
Backup and Restore module is installed in your operating system. XP Home
edition users will need to install the system backup and restore program
following the instructions provided in Appendix 3. Next, take the Support CD
included with the product and install the eSBR application on the CD and then
restart the computer. The eSBR Utility icon will appear in the system tray in the
lower right corner of the screen and the "ACARD eSBR Manager" will now
always launch during startup.
The eSBR Utility includes two small utilities named "eSBR Disck Cloner" and
"Windows Backup". "eSBR Disk Cloner" is used by default but this can be
changed by clicking on "Options —>Windows Backup" as shown below:
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eSBR Utility icon

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Once setup is complete, the selected tool will be shown with a solid black circle.
f we now connect the ACP-2212P to the power supply and link it to the
computer through the USB cable, pressing the “ ” backup data button will
activate the device as shown below:
3.4.1 Windo s Backup Setup
Once the button is pressed it will launch XP’s system backup or recovery wizard.
The backup prompt window shown below will appear on the connected
computer. Use the mouse to click “Next”:
Backup Data Button

To backup data for the first time, follow the prompt and select “Backup Files and
Configuration”. Use the mouse to click “Next”.
Choose “Next”:
Choose the data you wish to backup to the ACP-2212P. These can be one of
the data backup options listed below. For example, we can choose “Let me
choose the data to backup” then click “Next” as shown below:
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After selecting the data files and folders on the computer to backup, continue by
clicking “Next”:
Choose the destination for the data on the ACP-2212P and give the backup file
a file name. The ACP-2212P destination can be changed by clicking on
“Browse”: