ezdupe Classic NVMe CyCLONE User manual

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Disclaimer
EZ Dupe's duplicator machine is specially designed for data backup of storage devices.
Please observe the relevant provisions of copyright when using it. Any backup without the
consent or authorization of the copyright holder is illegal. Please confirm before backup. EZ
Dupe is not responsible for any illegal acts, and the user is responsible for all legal liabilities.
The source port of duplicator is write-protected, and the settings and data content of any
storage device in the source port will not be changed at all. Do not place the source storage
device on the target port to avoid accidentally changing (deleting) of data. It has nothing to
do with EZ Dupe if there is any mistake in correcting (deleting) the data by user. In addition,
EZ Dupe is not responsible for the risks and data losses incurred as a result of duplication.
By purchasing this product, the user accepts this statement and agrees to be bound by it.
The content of this manual is for reference only. The copyright of the content belongs to EZ
Dupe. Please do not copy or repost it without authorization. EZ Dupe reserves the right to
change the function of the product without prior notice.

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Before Use
1. Please read this manual carefully before operation to avoid any misconduct.
2. Make sure that the storage device you want to use is of good quality and can be used
normally.
3. The capacity of target storage device must be greater than or equal to the capacity of
source storage device to avoid incomplete data backup.
4. It is recommended to use the Copy + Compare function when backing up, to ensure that
the backup data is 100% the same as the source data, because the target storage device
may have write errors or damaged sectors.
5. When updating the firmware, please do not turn off the power. If the power is interrupted
accidentally, the machine cannot be turned on, and it must be returned to the factory for
processing.
6. Keep the duplicator used in a dry environment. Rain, moisture, liquid, etc. may corrode
the circuit board and cause the machine to malfunction.
7. Avoid using the duplicator in dusty or dusty environments. Dust may cause bad contact
with the port.
8. This product warranty does not apply to accident, man-made destruction, abuse, or
improper use (such as using not in accordance with the product description, or intended
to exceed the scope of use for which this product was designed, or improper use of
fixtures, etc.)
9. If the duplicator performs normally, itis strongly recommended not to update the firmware,
unless there is a problem in use or a new function is required.
10. For convenience, the source storage device will be referred to as the source device, and
the target storage device will be referred to as the target device in this manual.

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I. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ 5
1. Features..............................................................................................................................................................5
2. Duplicator Introduction ..................................................................................................................................6
3. Control Panel Overview..................................................................................................................................7
4. Specifications...................................................................................................................................................7
II. NOTICE ......................................................................................................................... 8
III. OPERATION OVERVIEW ............................................................................................. 8
IV. DAISY CHAIN OPERATION.......................................................................................... 9
V. MENU OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 10
1. Copy..................................................................................................................................................................10
2. Compare ...........................................................................................................................................................10
3. Copy + Compare..............................................................................................................................................10
4. Capacity Check................................................................................................................................................11
5. Utility.................................................................................................................................................................11
5.1 Format FAT32...........................................................................................................................................11
5.2 Format exFAT..........................................................................................................................................11
5.3 Capacity Check + Format......................................................................................................................12
5.4 Measure Speed .......................................................................................................................................12
5.5 Quick Erase..............................................................................................................................................12
5.6 Full Erase..................................................................................................................................................13
5.7 3-Pass DoD Erase...................................................................................................................................13
5.8 7-Pass DoD Erase...................................................................................................................................13
5.9 Secure Erase............................................................................................................................................14
5.10 Enhance Secure Erase...........................................................................................................................14
5.11 Remove HPA............................................................................................................................................15

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5.12 Media Information...................................................................................................................................15
5.13 Device Model...........................................................................................................................................15
5.14 Print Last Task Label ...............................................................................................................................15
5.15 System Info..............................................................................................................................................16
5.16 System Update........................................................................................................................................16
5.17 Log Menu..................................................................................................................................................16
6. Setup.................................................................................................................................................................18
6.1 Copy Area.................................................................................................................................................18
6.2 Smaller Target.........................................................................................................................................19
6.3 Unknown Format.....................................................................................................................................20
6.4 Label Print................................................................................................................................................20
6.5 Set Slow Out Threshold.........................................................................................................................20
6.6 Set Format Type......................................................................................................................................21
6.7 Set Capacity Threshold.........................................................................................................................21
6.8 Clear Setup ..............................................................................................................................................22
6.9 Performance............................................................................................................................................22
6.10 Advance Setup .......................................................................................................................................23
6.10.1 Check Before Copy............................................................................................................................23
6.10.2 HPA Set................................................................................................................................................23
6.10.3 Erase Source Port...............................................................................................................................24
6.10.4 Display Mode.......................................................................................................................................24
6.10.5 Start-up Menu......................................................................................................................................25
6.10.6 Button Beep.........................................................................................................................................25
6.10.7 Boot Password....................................................................................................................................25
6.10.8 Setup Password..................................................................................................................................25
6.10.9 Language.............................................................................................................................................26
6.10.10 Set Date Time .................................................................................................................................26
VI. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................. 26

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I. Introduction
This duplicator systemis designed and developed based on the FPGA fromthe world famous
semiconductor company XILINX. Every processing channel is parallel to each other with its
own control unit, therefore the duplicator will not sacrifice speed for the increasing number of
targets loaded - always remain the same and fast copy speed. The duplicator supports
intelligent copy with multiple file formats created by three major operating systems
(Windows/Linux/MAC), and makes mirror copies of data efficiently. Furthermore, this
duplicator has been fully tested with quality assurance before leaving our manufacturing
facility.
1. Features
a. Each processing channel has its own control unit and operates independently with
dedicated bandwidth of up to 300 or 600 MBper second depends on the model.
b. Standalone operation. No PC or software is required, minimizing possible computer
virus infection.
c. Instant power on and off, no warm-up or cool-down required.
d. Easy-to-use One-Touch copy operation.
e. Compare function available for verification of copy accuracy
f. Menu options are user-friendly and easily accessed through the 4-button control panel.
Use ▲or ▼ button to scroll through the options and view the operation status of each
channel on the 2-line backlit LCD display..
g. Powerful 32-bit CRC checksum to assure data integrity.
h. Heavy-duty hardware construction for commercial production or personal use.
i. 115V and 230V switching power supply maximizes portability for operation anywhere.
j. Designed to save users time and effort in creating multiple copies quickly and reliably.
k. Unique source data analysis to copy data area only to achieve highest efficiency
l. Supports multiple file formats: Windows: FAT 16/32、exFAT、NTFS, Linux: ext 2/3/4、
LVM、XFS, Mac: HFS/HFS+/HFSX
m. Not only to do copy, but also test flash media capacity and reading/writing speed.

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2. Duplicator Introduction
The following picture shows the NVMe CyCLONE Duplicator as an example. The source slot
supports M.2 NVMe & M.2 SATA. The appearance of the duplicator may be changed without
notice.
Source Port
Control Panel

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3. Control Panel Overview
▲Button: Up, Backward: To navigate backward in the menu.
▼Button: Down, Forward: To navigate forward in the menu.
OK Button: Enter, OK: Execute the function.
Back Button: Escape, Cancel: Go back to the previous level in the menu.
4. Specifications
Operation
Standalone (No PC or Software is required)
Target
4, 9
Transfer Speed
300MB/s (NVMe CyCLONE 300)
600MB/S (NVMe CyCLONE 600)
Copy Mode
Synchronous
Copy Area
File and System, Percentage, All Partition,
Nonzero and Whole Media,
Supported
Media
M.2 NVMe/SATA SSD
Supported File
System Format
(for Intelligent Copy)
Windows：FAT16/32, exFAT, NTFS
Linux：ext2/3/4, LVM, XFS
MAC：HFS/HFS+/HFSX
Display
2-line Backlit Monochrome LCD
Control Button
4 push-button control panel (OK, Back, UP, DOWN )
Memory
256MB DDR3

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II. Notice
1. The duplicator tasks mentioned in this user’s manual are as following: Copy, Compare,
Copy + Compare, Capacity Check, Format, Erase.
2. The Green LED flashes during the execution process of a task. After the task is done, the
Green LED will stay solid if the process is successful, otherwise the Red LED will be on if
the process is failed.
3. Press and hold Back button during the execution process of a task will stop and exit the
execution of the task.
4. DO NOT unplug SSD drive from the duplicator during the execution process of a task. It
may cause damage to the duplicator system and media.
5. It is strongly recommended that the capacity of target storage device must be greater than
or equal to the capacity of source storage device to avoid incomplete data backup.
6. The setting 6.10.3 Erase Source Port is to set if the data of source port can be erased. It
is used for all erase and format functions.
When setting is Enable, the data in source port will be erased.
If Erase Source Port is Disable, a prompt “Target data will be erased!” will be showed
to double check entering the erase function.
If Erase Source Port is Enable, a prompt “Source and Target data will be erased!” will
be showed to double check entering the erase function.
III. Operation Overview
The duplicator will start to execute a task after the source and target devices have been
inserted and the OK button is pressed. The task will begin and end at the same time for all
target devices. Any other target device plugged in during the process of a task will not be
executed with the task.
a. Insert source media into the source port and blank media into the target port properly.
b. Select the task from menu, and press OK button to execute it.

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c. If the Target SSDs are not fully connected, pressing the OK button again will
execute the function immediately. Otherwise, If the OK button is not pressed
again, the function will be executed after 40 seconds.
d. During the execution process, the status of each target device can be checked by
using the ▲and ▼buttons. After the task is done, LCD display will show the number
of successful and failed target(s), and execution time.
IV. Daisy Chain operation
NVMe CyCLONE has daisy chain function. It can link multiple duplicators as one unit. The
unit only needs one source at the 1st duplicator and the source ports after 1st duplicator will
become target ports.
The connection method is shown as below.

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V. Menu Overview
1. Copy
To copy from source device to target device(s), please go to 6.1 Copy Area to select the
setting first before this step. Press OK the copy task will be executed immediately. Other
tasks have the same execution for other tasks.
Display copy progress
Final result
The process of all tasks are
displayed in the same format
2. Compare
This command allows to compare the copied target devices against the source for
accuracy.
3. Copy + Compare
This command allows duplicator to start Copy process first, then follow with Compare
process immediately.
Result: 05:30
Pass：4Fail：0
[Duplicate]
3.Copy+commpare
Copy&：454.8G
0:15 (03) 5%
10％
&COMP：
4 54.8G
02:45 (03) 55%
10％
OK
Result: 2:30
Pass：4Fail：0
[Duplicate]
2.Compare
COMP：
4 54.8G
00:15 (03) 10%
OK
Result: 2:30
Pass：4Fail：0
Copy：
4 54.8G
00:15 (03) 10%
1. Duplicate [Duplicate]
1.Copy
Copy: 7 number of targets
54.8G: data to be copied
00:15: elapsed time
(03): slowest port
10%: rate of progress
OK

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4. Capacity Check
This command allows to verify the device capacity. It can detect the actual capacity of
devices within 3 seconds.
5. Utility
5.1 Format FAT32
The source port can be set to execute or not at 6.10.3 Erase source port. The default is
Disable.
This option allows to format the target device to FAT32 file format. User will be asked if it is
sure to format the target devices before the Format process starts.
Use ▲or ▼ to select option Display progress status
Final Result
5.2 Format exFAT
The source port can be set to execute or not at 6.10.3 Erase source port. The default is
Disable.
This option allows to format the target device to exFAT file format. It will not format the
source device, avoiding accidently erasing the original data content. User will be asked if it is
sure to format the target devices before the Format process starts.
Use ▲or ▼to select option Display progress status
OK
OK
Result: 00:00
Pass：4Fail：0
Format：4
00:00 (00) Wait
[Utility]
1. Format FAT32
Target data will be erased!
Yes
Result: 00:00
Pass：4Fail：0
Format：4
00:00 (00) Wait
[Utility]
2. Format exFAT
Target data will be erased!
Yes
OK
4. Capacity Check
Ready device: 5
Check：5
00:00 (00) Wait
Result:
Pass：5Fail：0

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5.3 Capacity Check + Format
It will format the devices to the file format according to the system Setup (please refer to 6.6
Set Format Type), then sort out target devices based on the capacity threshold (please refer
to 6.7 Set Capacity Threshold). Duplicator will display the device which is not in the capacity
range and its red LED will flash. Press ▲▼ button to switch between the target devices with
smaller capacity to check the data status. The ones without capacity issue will not be
displayed to expedite the capacity check process. If Format and or Capacity Check is failed,
the red LED will stay solid on.
5.4 Measure Speed
This option allows to measure the actual Read and Write spe ed of the target device. This
option will NOT alter or erase existing data on the target device.
Display read/write speed Use ▲or ▼to select device
5.5 Quick Erase
This option erases the table of content of file system of the target device, so it is fast to do
Quick Erase. There is chance that some files can be retrieved by software.
Target data will be erased!
Yes
[Utility]
5. Quick Erase
Target data will be erased!
No
OK
OK
Result: 00:00
Pass：7Fail：0
Q_Erase：7
00:00 (00) Wait
▲
OK
OK
Format：4
00:00 (00) Wait
Format Process
OK
[Utility]
3.Capacity Check+Format
Target data will be erased!
YES
Result: 00 : 02
Pass
：
4Fail
：
0
Final result
[# 1] Read 250M
1sec Write 196.6M
[Utility]
4. Measure Speed
[# 0] Read 262.8M
1sec Write 199.5M
OK
Co
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5.6 Full Erase
This option completely erases the content of target device. It takes longer time to erase and
the content will not be retrieved by software.
5.7 3-Pass DoD Erase
Thisis to comply with the U.S.A. Department of Defense(DoD5220) standard to fully erase
the mediabyrewriting bit by bitthree times to guarantee the data to be permanently deleted.
It takes long time to erase, and the content will not be retrieved by software.
5.8 7-Pass DoD Erase
Thisis to comply with the U.S.A. Department of Defense(DoD5220) standard to fully erase
the media by rewriting bit by bit seven times to guarantee the data to be permanently
deleted. It takes long time to erase, and the content will not be retrieved by software.
Target data will be erased!
Yes
[Utility]
8. 7-Pass DoD Erase
Target data will be erased!
No
OK
OK
Result: 1:10:30
Pass：7Fail：0
DoD_Erase：7
00:10 (03) 2%
▲
OK
Target data will be erased!
Yes
[Utility]
7. 3-Pass DoD Erase
Target data will be erased!
No
OK
OK
Result: 30:30
Pass：7Fail：0
DoD_Erase：7
00:10 (03) 2%
▲
OK
Target data will be erased!
Yes
[Utility]
6. Full Erase
Target data will be erased!
No
OK
OK
Result: 03:40
Pass：7Fail：0
F_Erase：7
00:20 (03) 10%
▲
OK

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5.9 Secure Erase
The Secure Erase is dedicated to erasing SSD. It resets all its storage cells as empty -
restoring the SSD to factory default settings and write performance. Secure Erase is
recognized by the US National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), as an
effective and secure way to meet legal requirements data sanitization attacks against up
to laboratory level. It only spends few seconds (the real time depends on drive) when used
for SSD.
5.10Enhance Secure Erase
The Enhance Secure Erase is similar to Secure Erase. Beside the function of Secure
Erase, it shall write predetermined data patterns to all user data areas. All previously
written user data shall be overwritten, including sectors that are no longer in use due to
reallocation.
Target data will be erased!
Yes
[Utility]
10. Enhanced Secure
Erase
Target data will be erased!
No
OK
OK
Result: 00:11
Pass：7Fail：0
ES_Erase：7
00:10 (03)
▲
OK
Target data will be erased!
Yes
[Utility]
9. Secure Erase
Target data will be erased!
No
OK
OK
Result: 00:11
Pass：7Fail：0
S_Erase：7
00:10 (03)
▲
OK

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5.11 Remove HPA
This option removes the HPA setting of the disks inserted into the target ports.
5.12Media Information
This option displays the information of selected device media, such as total capacity, file
format and the size of data content.
Use ▲or ▼to select device
5.13 Device Model
This option displays the model information of selected device, such as device model, serial
information and firmware version.
Use ▲or ▼to select device
5.14Print Last Task Label
If the label qualityis not good of the last task or getting lost, thisoption allows user to print the
label(s) of the last task again.
OK
Port # Total Capacity
File Format Data Size
[Utility]
12. Media Information
[# 0] 60.0G
FAT32 20.1G
Sure to Remove HPA??
Yes
[Utility Erase]
11. Remove HPA
Sure to Remove HPA?
No
OK
▲
Result: 00:01
Pass：7Fail：0
Remove HPA：7
00:01 (03)
OK
[# 1] P: 1
Model information
[Utility]
12. Device Model
[# 0] P: 0
Model information
OK
OK
[Utility]
14. Print Last Task
Label
Print…
OK

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5.15System Info.
This option displays general information of the duplicator, including controller model,
system memory size, firmware version, number of targets and ID Number.
5.16 System Update
This option allows user to update the firmware of duplicator when necessary. Please obtain
the proper firmware file from manufacturer, and save the unzipped file under home folder on
the SSD (The file system of should be FAT32). Insert the SSD containing the firmware into
the source port of duplicator and press OK. It will update the system, reboot the duplicator
automatically after update, active and operate under the new firmware. Please do not
reboot the duplicator manually.
Looking for firmware
5.17 Log Menu
The duplicator keeps logs in the flash memory of Copy, Compare, Copy+Compare, Erase,
and Format function.10,000 records of log data can be stored. The records of log data for a
task is the number of source+targets+1. For example：1 to 3 copy task needs 1+3+1=5
records. 3 exFAT format task needs 0+3+1=4 records. The log file is read only. Users
cannot modify the log data.
5.17.1 Load Data
Insert a disk into the target port 1. The file system of the disk must be FAT32 or exFAT.
Complete!
Wait…
[Utility]
16. System Update
Update BIOS
Identify disc…
OK
OK
OK
Controller Model
Memory
[Utility]
15. System Info.
H0201S 128MB
V2.01.00 1-9
ID Number:
123456789ABCDEF
OK

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Open the file from computer. The file name of log file is “LOG_DATA_XXXX.txt”. XXXX is
from 0000 to 9999 in sequence. If no log file in the disk, it starts from 0000. If 0000 is exist in
the disk, it will be added 1 to be 0001 and so on. The information in log file is shown below.
It was recorded for 1 to 3 Copy and uses 5 log records.
[Log File]
System Model: E0205M5S Target Number: 4
Firmware Version: v2.02.40
Machine ID: 84E15PF8SMS6RBA1
=======================================================================================================
Machine boot at 2023/4/09 17:07
=======================================================================================================
Task: Copy
Copy Area: System and Files
Smaller Target: Partly Copy
Unknown Format: Copy
HPA: Skip
DCO: Disable
Performance: Speed
Mode: Synchronous
Source:
Device Model: UMAX M.2 G3X4 256GB T
Series Number: 7FBC07171BD900188745
Capacity: 238.4G
Data size: 3555M
Result:
Total: 3
Pass : 3
Fail : 0
Spend Time : 00:00:07
[Detail Target Records]
Space . Label Port Result Start Time Spend Time Device Model Target Capacity Series Number
NO. NO.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0001 0002 M1 Pass 2023/04/09 16:09 00:00:10 PLEXTOR PX-128M5Pro 119.2G P02314109173
0002 0003 M2 Pass 2023/04/09 16:09 00:00:11 SanDisk SSD U110 64GB 58.6G 140791403873
0003 0004 M3 Pass 2023/04/09 16:09 00:00:12 ADATA SP550 111.7G 2F3820030313
=======================================================================================================
Download:
55/500
[Utility]
17.Log
FunctionSignatures
[Log Function]
1.Load Data
OK
OK
Result:
Pass：1Fail：0
Download:
Downloading/Toal records

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5.17.2 Clear Data
This option clears all the log data in duplicator.
5.17.3 Space Info
This option shows the number of log records and amount of free space available.
6. Setup
6.1 Copy Area
This option allows to select the area on the source device to copy onto the target devices. You may
select System and Files to skip all the unoccupied area on the source device or Percentage、All
Partition、Whole Media and None Zero. By default, the copy area is set up as System and Files.
System and Files
The duplicator first analyzes the file format of source device. You may copy only the system and files
area to save overall copy time if the file format is FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS (Windows), EXT2,
EXT3/EXT4/LVM/XFS (Linux), and HFS/HFS+/HFSX (Mac). Forinstance, the source device has 8GB
capacity but with only 50MB of data in FAT32 file format. The duplicator will copy only the 50MB of
data area to the target device, hence shortening overall copy time.
Percentage
When selected, the duplicator copies the selected percentage range. Users can set copy percentage
at this item. It has nothing with data or empty spaces.
Sure to clear?
Yes
[Utility]
11.Log
[Log Function]
2.Clear Data
OK
OK
Used 55
Unused 9945
[Utility]
11.Log
Function
[Log Function]
3.Space Info
OK
OK
Clear Data:
55/500
Result:
Pass：1Fail：0

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All Partition
When selected, the duplicator copies all partitions in the drive. It will not copy the area that have not
been partitioned.
None-Zero
When selected, the duplicator will analyze the data first where the none zero data located and then
store on the DDR. After analysis, the copy will be start immediately. Duplicator will only copy none
zero area. When finished, user just need to change target SSDs and then press OK. Don’t need to do
analysis again unless exit the function.
Remark：The data of targets device must be all Zero. Can use 1.2 Secure Erase+Copy
Whole Media
When selected, theduplicator copies the entirecontent on the source device, including both the data
and empty spaces. This option is used when you have a source device with unknown file format.
For instance a source device has 8GB capacity and 50MB of data with unknown file format, the
duplicator will copy the whole 8GB of content to target device.
6.2 Smaller Target
If the capacity of the target device is smaller than the source device, the duplicator will
partly copy or cannot copy. Can Not Copy is the default setting.
Use ▲or ▼ to select
[Setup]
2. Smaller Target
[Smaller Target]
Cannot Copy
OK
Use▲▼to change option
▼
OK
Sub menu
Copy Area menu
OK
Main menu
[Copy Area]
System and Files
5. Setup [Setup]
1. Copy Area
[Copy Area]
Whole Media