ANOLY MU Series User manual

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MU 1200
SATA Hard Disk
Duplicator & Eraser
User Manual
V1.0

Index
1. Product Disclaimer................................................................................................................................1
2. Warranty...................................................................................................................................................1
3. Piracy Statement.....................................................................................................................................1
4. Notice & Reminder................................................................................................................................2
5. Safety Precautions..................................................................................................................................2
6. Preparation Tips before You Start......................................................................................................2
7. Notice Symbols ......................................................................................................................................3
8. Product Overview..................................................................................................................................3
9. Product Features.....................................................................................................................................4
10. Hardware Overview ..............................................................................................................................5
11. Function Table ........................................................................................................................................6
12. Start to Copy............................................................................................................................................8
13. Setup before Copy/Compare.............................................................................................................10
14. Troubleshooting When Duplication Fails......................................................................................14
15. ConfirmAccuracy by Comparison..................................................................................................15
16. Data Sanitization..................................................................................................................................15
17. Setting of Erase Function...................................................................................................................16
18. Other Settings........................................................................................................................................18
19. Check Info.............................................................................................................................................20
20. BIOS Update.........................................................................................................................................20
21. Specification Table ..............................................................................................................................22

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1. Product Disclaimer
The manufacturer is not accountable for any incidental or consequential damages, which includes, but not
constrained to property harm, loss of time or data from use of a The manufacturer product, or any other
damages attributable to product malfunction or failure of (including without limitation, those attributable to:
(1) reliance at the materials provided, (2) costs of product replacement, (3) loss of use, data or profits, (4)
delays or business interruptions, (5) and any principle of legal responsibility, arising out of or in reference to
the use or overall performance (or from delays in servicing or lack of ability to render service on any) our
product). The manufacturer makes every effort to ensure proper operation of all products. However, the
customer is responsible to affirm that out of our product meets the customer’s quality requirement. The
customer further acknowledges that fallacious operation of our product and/or software program, or hardware
issues, can cause loss of data, defective formatting, or 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 subject to change without notice or obligation.
2. 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 optional extended warranty is also available for an added cost.
Telephone and email support is available for the life of the product as defined by the manufacturer.
All warranties will be restricted and defined by the market region that customers purchased from.
3. Piracy Statement
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for copyright infringement or misuse of our equipment. Copying
all forms 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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4. Notice & Reminder
Important Notice
Read the complete operation instructions carefully, contributes to a better operation.
Make sure the source device is correct and workable.
To guarantee data consistency, we highly recommend the capacity of source and targets should be the
same.
It is strongly suggested to use "Copy+Compare" to achieve a perfect duplication.
5. Safety Precautions
The warranty will expire if damage is incurred resulting from non-compliance with these operating
instructions.
Store the equipment safely when not in use and keep out of the reach of children/infants.
Please turn off the power before replacing the socket.
Never turn off the power while processing the firmware update.
Use only approved power sources.
The product is only suitable for operation in dry, dust free, clean environment. Do not allow liquids or
foreign objects to enter. Failure to do so may severely damage your duplicator.
6. Preparation Tips before You Start
Make sure to use stable power supply.
Please use in a clean & dry environment.
Please keep the environment well ventilated.
When the duplicator operates, it is normal for the machine to heat up.
Please do not move the duplicator during operation to ensure better operation.
Please do not remove HDDs during operation to avoid damage.
Please use power supply of its original manufacturer to ensure working safety.
Static electricity may cause duplication error. Please pay attention to the duplicator environment and
operators’ equipment. It is recommended to purchase static electricity elimination equipment to avoid
static electricity shock when in high static electricity environment.

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7. 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.
8. Product Overview
The MU Series is an ultra-high speed duplicator, and each SATA port is independent. That's why no matter
how many targets running, it has the same performance of transmission speed, far beyond PC-based
duplicators.
The MU series HDD duplicator is specially designed for professional use. The smart Quick Copy (System and
Files) mode supports FAT16/32/64, NTFS(Windows), ext2/3/4(Linux), HFS/HFS+/HFSX (Mac) formats and
can copy only data contained area, which therefore highly increases the production efficiency. Furthermore,
the innovated design of interface can help you easily swap HDDs during operation, reduce the time and effort
while repairing.
Complies with the U.S. Department of Defense's erasing standard (DoD5220.22 M) and Secure Erase
(NIST800-88). It is important to make sure the data inside the disregarded HDD will not be retrieved and can
be safely transferred.

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9. Product Features
Operation Type
Standalone, FPGA based operation (Non-PC based system design).
Patented Daisy Chain Technology
Dedicated bandwidth enables high-volume duplications without speed degradation.
Auto Power Control System
Protect the HDD from getting damaged during hot removal from the duplicator.
Clear & Independent LED Light Indication
Show the job result on each port, no more confusion about working status.
Quick Copy Mode
Support 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 can highly enhance the copying efficiency.
4 Kinds of Copy Areas
Four copy modes to meet different requirements: Systems and Files, All Partition, Whole HDD, and
Percentage Copy.
4 Kinds of Erase Methods
Quick Erase, Full Erase, DoD Erase and Secure Erase.

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Function
Number of
Target HDD
Total Size
Time Elapsed and Copy
Progress
Copied
Processed Size
Backward
Cancel/Back
Forward
Confirm/OK
10.Hardware Overview
Front
Back
LCD Configuration
Fan
Power Cable
Power Switch
Control Buttons
LED Indicator
(Disable/ Green /Red)
HDD Mobile Rack
Power Switch
M.2-SATA Card slot
mSATA Card slot
Power Switch
(for fan&HDD)

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11.Function Table
Function
Description
1. Copy
Copy data from source devices to targets. (There are four copy modes for selection at
function 6.1)
2. Compare
Compares the source and targets to ensure copy accuracy.
3. Copy + Compare
Automatically launches compare function after copy is completed.
4. Erase
It is capable to enable/
disable erase of source
HDD at function 6.6.2
4.1 Quick Erase
Erases device(s)’ index table.
4.2 Full Erase
Erases entire device(s), complying with NIST 800-88 Standards.
4.3 DoD Erase
Erases device(s), complying with DoD 5220.22-M Standards.
4.4 DoD EraseComp
Erases device(s), complying with DoD 5220.22-M Standards and verifies complete
erasure.
4.5 Secure Erase
Erases the non-loadable areas complying with NIST 800-88 Standards.
5. Utility
5.1 Show Disk Info
Displays basic information including device model and capacity.
5.2UpdateSystem
5.2.1 Update BIOS
Updates system firmware by any device at the source port.
5.2.2 Create Update HDD
Prepares by formatting the device to a 2GB FAT partition to accept
firmware file.
5.3 System Info.
Displays system information such as controller, model number, software version, etc.
6. Setup
6.1 Copy Area
Setup copy mode.
System and Files
Copies data and skips empty space. Only supports standard
formats.
All Partitions
Copies all partitions and data besides unallocated partition.
Whole HDD
Copies all source data, bit-by-bit.
Percentage (%)
Sets percentage of source capacity to copy.

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6.2 Skip Error
Skips bad sectors during Copy/Compare.
6.3 Minimum Speed
Allows user to disable or set minimum threshold speed.
6. Setup
6.4 Check Source Minimum Speed
Allows user to enable or disable the source speed check.
6.5 Language
Sets preferred language: English or Chinese.
6.6
Advance
d Setup
6.6.1 Unknown Format
Allows user to copy or skip unknown format(s).
6.6.2 Erase Master
Allows user to erase the source port or not.
6.6.3 Erase Pattern
Sets whether to overwrite data in one-byte or Big random data.
6.6.4 Wait HDD Time
The time tolerance for HDD initialize. Able to set from 3 to 30 seconds
6.6.5 Lock Key
After keys are locked, only “OK/ESC” buttons will function. (System reboot
is required).
6.6.6 Transfer Rate
Allows user to select from UDMA2 to 7.
6.6.7 Stop Motor Time
Sets device power down buffer time when tasks are finished.
6.7 Restore Default
Reinstates manufacturer settings.
*Above functions and features subject to change without notice.

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12.Start to Copy
Step 1: Prepare Source & Targets
Prepare a source HDD\SDD and target HDDs\SDDs.
(It’s strongly recommended the source and target are the same capacity.)
Step 2: Place Source & Targets
Place source HDD at source port, target HDDs to other ports.
Step 3: Enter Function "1.Copy"
Use UP DOWN to select "1.Copy", and then press <OK>. Duplication will start to proceed.
The information below shows on LCD during duplication.
Note
1. If the user set “6.6.4 Wait HDD Time”at 3-30 seconds, the machine will start duplicating
automatically after HDDs initialize.
2. If the user set “6.6.4 Wait HDD Time” at “wait key to start,” need to press <OK> to start
duplication.
Copy 298G
2 ready
Copy x2 76.6G
7:44 33% 25.4G
Function
Total Data
Copied
Time & %
Copied
Data

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Step 4: Completion!
Quantity of copy Pass/Fail, duplication time, and checksum value will show on LCD after duplication
completes. During process of duplication, every port captures in real-time message shown on LCD.
Note
The result will show light in red(fail) or green(pass).
Caution
User is responsible for verification of targets’ quality. Testing a few completed targets in a
mass production environment for quality control is recommended.
How to skip bad sectors?
Enter function “6.Setup6.2 Skip Error”, you can set the number of bad sectors that you accept to skip during
Copy / Compare process. If the HDD is very critical for content correctness, it is strongly recommended to
keep the skip error to be ”0”.
[Skip Error]
0
P:2 F:0
29:14
Pass
Fail
Duplication Time

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13.Setup before Copy/Compare
I. Set Copy Area of Source HDD
Appropriate copy area can greatly reduce operation time and have better efficiency. There are four copy modes
with different copy areas, please go to function "Copy Area".
➊System and Files: (Quick Copy data area only)
Copies data and skips empty space. Only supports standardized formats.
Scroll to select "System and Files”, then press "OK" to save the copy method.
Allows user to copy source device’s System and Files, instead of the entire device. The system will analyze the
source device and identify the data area to copy. If the source device’s data is within the target device’s
capacity, the copy will be processed. FAT16/32/64, NTFS, EXT2/EXT3/EXT4, and HFS/HFS+/HFSX are
supported in this copy mode.
Note
Sets whether users prefer to copy unknown format or not at "6.6 Advanced Setup >> 6.6.1
Unknown Format.” Unknown format includes all forms of modified and proprietary data and
partitions.
"6.6.1 Unknown Format” only works with “6.1 Copy Area >> System and Files.”
[Copy Area]
System and Files

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➋ALL Partitions
Copies all partitions and data. The unallocated partition is not included.
Scroll to select "All Partitions”, then press "OK" to save the copy method.
The target device’s capacity must be equal to or larger than the source device’s capacity.
➌Whole HDD
Copies the whole source HDD, no matter of the content, format, partition or empty space. This mode does not
analyze the data.
[Copy Area]
ALL Partitions
[Copy Area]
Whole HDD

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

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How to select the proper copy area?
Example: There are two partitions in one 500G HDD. The charts below illustrate what portion would be
duplicated.
Note
The settings of “Skip Error” will count both Source and Target HDDs. If any HDD reach the
error tolerance, it will become Fail.
II. Set Tolerance of Bad Track
Select function "6.2 Skip Error" to set the number of error that you accept to skip during tasks process. If
the HDD is very critical for content correctness, it is strongly recommended to keep the Skip Error to be
"0". Set bad sectors from 0 to 65535 or unlimited.
Caution
It is recommended to execute Compare after Copy to confirm the accuracy.
It is recommended to copy data by function “3.Copy+Compare”.
100GB
250GB
500GB
60GB Data
150GB
Unallocated
Partition
30GB Data
System and files
100G
B
250G
B
500GB
60GB Data
150GB
Unallocated
Partition
All Partitions
70GB
190GB
30GB Data
100G
B
250GB
500GB
60GB Data
150GB
Unallocated
Partition
Whole HDD
70GB
190GB
30GB Data
Copy Area:
30G+60G= 90G
This function will
analyze and copy only
data and skip empty
spaces.
Copy Area:
500G
This function will copy
the entire device.
Copy Area:
100G+250G= 350G
This function will copy
all data within the
defined partitions.
[Skip Error]
0

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III. Auto Skip Lower-Speed HDDs
Enter function "6.3 Minimum Speed" to setup minimum required speed of target HDDs. The system will
isolate any HDD which cannot reach the minimum required speed. Users can choose “Don’t care” or set
the speed value among 10/20/40/60~300MB/second. This setting enables to speed up copying and select
HDD speed higher than the setting.
IV. Auto Skip Lower-Speed Source
Enter function "6.4 Check Source Minimum Speed". This setting enables to setup whether to check
"source minimum speed" when run speed-checking task. Select “Yes” to include source HDD or select
“No” to skip source checking. This function enables to speed up copying speed and setup minimum speed
for source HDD.
14.Troubleshooting When Duplication Fails
Check if too many bad tracks on HDDs can cause duplication failures.
Check the setting of function "6.2 Skip Error".
Make sure all HDDs are properly and firmly connected.
Go to “5.1 Show Disk Info" and press UP DOWN to check HDD info.
Make sure the capacity of source HDD is smaller than target.
[Utility]
1. Show Disk Info
[02] SATA 149GB
ST3160318AS
[Minimum Speed]
100MB/Second
[Check Source Minimum Speed]
No

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15.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 UP DOWN to select “2.Compare” then press <OK>. Data compare will proceed.
Caution
User is responsible for verification of targets’ quality. Testing a few completed targets in a
mass production environment for quality control is recommended.
16.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 <ESC> 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
Source Port is disabled for erasing. Go to “6.6.2 Erase Master” to enable source port erasing.
Note
It is recommended to execute Compare and Copy to confirm the accuracy.

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Step 3: Enter function "4. Erase"
Use UP DOWN to select the mode of erasing method, and then press <OK>. Data Erase will proceed.
Note
During erasing, press UP DOWN to view the status of each port. Press <OK> to see the write
speed of each port.
Caution
User is responsible for verification of targets’ quality. Testing a few completed targets in a
mass production environment for quality control is recommended.
17.Setting of Erase Function
There are several erase methods:
Quick Erase, Full Erase, DoD Erase, DoD Erase & Compare, and Secure 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.
[Erase]
1. Quick Erase
[Erase]
2. Full Erase
[Erase]
3. DoD Erase

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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.
DoD EraseComp Method:
V. 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.
Note
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.
[Erase]
4. DoD EraseComp
[Erase]
5. Secure Erase
Secure Erase
Complete 31:53

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How to select erase pattern?
The erasing settings enable to select overwrite data pattern at “6.6.3 Erase Pattern”. It will affect the following
erase mode: (1) Quick erase (2) Full erase (3) 3rd loop overwrite method of DoD erase.
Settings
LCD Display
Example
➊One byte –
Overwrite by one fixed data
➋Big random data –
Overwrite by random data
18.Other Settings
I. How to lock duplicator’s operation buton?
Enter function "6.6.5 Lock Key," select “Do Lock Key,” and then reboot the system to activate the setting.
**Only UP DOWN buttons are disabled.
**To unlock keys, press “UP DOWN OK ESC”simultaneously for 5 seconds. The screen will show
"UNLOCK KEY" and return to the main menu.
[Erase Pattern]
ONE Byte
[Erase Pattern]
Big Random Data
[Lock Key]
Do Lock Key
UNLOCK KEY !!