DupliM 130100 User manual

USER GUIDE
DupliM
SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATATM
Hard Drive Duplicators and Sanitizers
1:5 SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA™ Part No. 130100
1:11 SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA™ Part No. 130101

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Copyright/Model Identification
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change without notice.
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and the software described within may not be copied, except in the normal use of the
product(s) described within or to make a backup copy.
Copyright© 2022
DupliM Inc.
21722 Lassen Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A.
DupliM™, 1:5 SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA™ and 1:11 SSD/HDD Copy Tower
SATA™ are trademarks of DupliM Inc.
Please record the following information to help expedite any warranty claim:
Model No. _________________________ Serial No.________________________
Date Purchased _______________________________________________________
Place of Purchase _____________________________________________________
NOTE: Please store and track the included software, registration codes and parts
carefully. Requests for replacement software, registration codes, and/or parts may
incur a fee.

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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 residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, this equipment may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be veried
by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an electrical outlet on a circuit that is dierent from
the circuit to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment has been certied to comply with the limits for a Class B computing
device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC
regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-
approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio
and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and/or modications made to
this equipment, without the approval of manufacturer, could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

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Safety Regulations
WARNING
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to authorized personnel only.
Make sure that the manually switchable power
supply is set to the proper voltage for your region.

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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1
Product Features...................................................................................................1
Key Items.............................................................................................................2
SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA Copy Controller Display Panel and Buttons.......6
Precautions .............................................................................................................. 7
Installation............................................................................................................7
Choose a Good Location......................................................................................7
Operation..............................................................................................................7
Transportation ......................................................................................................7
Overview ...................................................................................................................8
Power Up Sequence .............................................................................................8
Main Menu...........................................................................................................9
Subfunctions ......................................................................................................10
Using the SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA ........................................................... 12
Loading the Hard Drives....................................................................................12
Removing Hard Drives ......................................................................................13
Main Menu.........................................................................................................14
Copy...........................................................................................................14
Compare.....................................................................................................16
Compare + Compare..................................................................................18
Overwrite ...................................................................................................20
Quick Overwrite.........................................................................................20
Full Overwrite............................................................................................21
3-Pass .........................................................................................................22
3-Pass + Verify...........................................................................................23
7-Pass Overwrite........................................................................................24
Secure Erase...............................................................................................25
Utility .................................................................................................................26
Show HDD Info .........................................................................................26
Update System ...........................................................................................27
System Info ................................................................................................29
Setup ..................................................................................................................30
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 41
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................42
Technical Support ................................................................................................ 43
Service and Support ............................................................................................ 44
Technical Support FAX Back Form ....................................................................47

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA duplicator. Please read
this User Guide thoroughly before using this product.
Product Features
The 1:5 SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA™ and 1:11 SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA™
are Hard Disk Drive Duplicators and Hard Disk Drive Sanitizers.
• Models to duplicate up to 11 Hard Disk Drives simultaneously at speeds up to
120 MB/s
• Models to sanitize up to 12 Hard Disk Drives simultaneously with Secure Erase
or your choice of 3 Overwrite options:
▪One Pass
▪Three Pass with Verify
▪DOD 5220.22-M 7-Pass
• Stand Alone Operation
• Lockable Quick Load Drive Doors
• Supports 3.5” SATA HDDs and Solid State Drives (SSDs)
Supports 2.5” SATA HDDs and SSDs with optional DupliM adapters (P/N
450100 ), not included

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Introduction
Key Items
1:5 SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA - Part Number: 350125
Display Panel
(see page 6)
Power
Switch
Controller
Drive Activity
Lights
Source
Drive Bay
Targ et
Drive Bays
Drive Bay
Handle/Tab
Drive Bay
Locks
Power LED

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Introduction
Key Items
1:11 SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA - Part Number: 350126
Display Panel
(see page 6)
Power
Switch
Controller
Drive Activity
Lights
Source
Drive Bay
Targ et
Drive Bays
Drive Bay
Handle/Tab
Drive Bay
Locks
Power LED
Targ et
Drive Bays

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Introduction
SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA Copy Controller Display Panel and
Buttons
(Actual display may vary from illustration)
1. LCD display shows all functions and messages
2. OK button is used to execute a selected function, or enter a menu
3. ESC button is used to cancel a selected function, or exit a menu
4. UP arrow is used to scroll backward through functions or menus
5. DOWN arrow is used to scroll forward through functions or menus
HDD Cruiser
1-11 ver: 2.32.0
1
3
2

ESC
OK
5
4
Duplicator Stand Installation Instructions (130101 only)

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Precautions
Before installing your SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA, please read the following.
Installation
Avoid placing the SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA in a location subject to:
• High humidity
• High temperature
• Excessive dust
• Mechanical vibration
• Direct sunlight
• Electromagnetic radiation
Power
This product has two auto switching PSUs.
Choose a Good Location
1. Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.
2. Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet if the product is not used for an
extended period of time.
4. Proper care will help assure maximum product life. Improper operating
environment and misuse may void the warranty.
Operation
Do not move the SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA during operation. This may cause a
malfunction or other undesirable results.
Avoid exposing the unit to sudden changes in temperature as condensation may
form inside the SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA. Should the surrounding temperature
suddenly rise while the SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA is on, wait at least one hour
before turning o the power. Operating the duplicator immediately after a sudden
increase in temperature may result in a malfunction.
Transportation
Keep the original packing materials for future moving or shipping of the SSD/HDD
Copy Tower SATA. Replacement packaging may incur charge.

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Overview
Power Up Sequence
During the normal power-up sequence of the SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA, the
following information will be displayed.
• Figure 1 shows the searching of the station head.
• Figure 2 shows the rst function.

ESC
OK
DupliM
Searching Station

ESC
OK
1. Copy

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Overview
Main Menu
There are eleven main menu items that can be seen in the SSD/HDD Copy Tower
SATA Controller Display Panel. These are:

ESC
OK
DupliM
1. Copy

ESC
OK
DupliM
2. Compare

ESC
OK
DupliM
3. Copy+Compare

ESC
OK
DupliM
4. Overwrite

ESC
OK
DupliM
5. Utility

ESC
OK
DupliM
6. Setup
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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Overview
Subfunctions
The “Overwrite” menu has six subfunctions. These are:
The “Utility” menu has three subfunctions. These are:
4.1 Quick Overwrite
4.2 Full Overwrite
4.3 3-Pass
4.4 3-Pass + Verify
4.5 . 7-Pass Overwrite
4.6 Secure Erase
5.1 Show HDD Info
5.2 Update System
5.3 System Info

ESC
OK
DupliM
4. Overwrite

ESC
OK
DupliM
5. Utility

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Subfunctions
The “Setup” menu has nine subfunctions. These are:
6.1 Copy Area
6.2 Skip Error
6.3 Erase Master
6.1.1 System and Files
6.1.2 ALL Partitions
6.4 Unknown Format
6.5 Transfer Rate
6.6 Buzzer
6.7 Language
6.8 Advanced Setup
6.9 Restore Default
6.1.3 Whole HDD
6.3.1 Disable
6.3.2 Enable
6.4.1 Copy Unknown
6.4.2 Skip Unknown
6.8.1 Wait HDD Time
6.8.2 Copy HPA area
6.6.1 Turn On
6.6.2 Mute
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ESC
OK
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6. Setup
6.7.1 English
6.7.2 Chinese

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Using the SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA
Loading the Hard Drives
1. Open the drive tray doors by pulling the tab on the left side of each drive bay
you wish to use.
2. Take the Hard Disc Drive (HDD) and align the drive’s SATA plug to the lower
right hand side of the drive bay.
3. Slide the HDD into the drive bay until it stops. The drive will still be about 1
inch outside of the bay. When the door is closed it will push and plug the HDD
into the duplicator.
4. Swing the drive bay door closed and press the left side of the door until the tab
latches. When it latches, a click can be felt and heard.
Note: If you are duplicating, the source hard disk drive goes in the top bay.
Source
Drive Bay

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Using the SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA
Removing Hard Drives
1. Open the drive tray doors by pulling the handle/tab on the left side of each
drive tray door.
Note: Do not attempt to remove the hard drive if the drive activity LED is on. If
drive tray door is locked, use the included key to open.
2. To disengage the HDD, swing the drive tray door to the full open position.
3. Pull drive forward and remove drive.

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Using the SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA
Main Menu
Copy
The “Copy” function performs a copy from a source HDD to one or more target
HDDs. The target HDDs must be at least as large as the source. The SSD/HDD
Copy Tower SATA will copy every block of capacity on the source HDD.
1. Load the source HDD and the target HDDs into the SSD/HDD Copy Tower
SATA. The system will auto-detect the hard drives. After the drives have been
detected, a screen similar to the one below will be displayed.
Note: Before copying be sure that the capacity of the target HDD is equal to or
larger than the source hard drive.
2. Press OK to start copying. The system will auto-detect the hard drives. The
following information will be displayed.

ESC
OK
DupliM
1. Copy

ESC
OK
Searching Source

ESC
OK
Analyzing Source

ESC
OK
Copy 50.9 G
1 Target Ready

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Using the SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA
Main Menu
Copy - Continued
3. During the copy process the SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA will display progress
information.
The amount of data remaining to be transferred (shown in gigabytes), and time
will be displayed as the percentage of completion increases.
Note: The copying speed, capacity and duration may vary from one hard drive to
another.
4. Once duplication is complete, a job status screen will be displayed.

ESC
OK
Pass: 1 Fail: 0
Time: 20:18

ESC
OK
Copy 11 50.9 G
7:35 26% 13.5 G

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Using the SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA
Main Menu
Compare
The “Compare” function performs a comparison of data from the source hard drive
to the data on the target hard drives.
1. With the source and target HDDs loaded use the arrow buttons (or) to
select “Compare”. The following screen will be displayed.
2. Press OK to begin the comparison. The system will auto-detect the hard drives.
During the compare process, the SSD/HDD Copy Tower SATA will display
progress information. Press OK to continue.

ESC
OK
DupliM
2. Compare

ESC
OK
Searching Source

ESC
OK
Compare 11 50.9 G
0:23 1% 937 M

ESC
OK
Analyzing Source

ESC
OK
Compare 50.9 G
11 Target Ready