Imation RDX RDX 500GB User manual

SMART. SIMPLE. SAFE. Imation RDX®
removable hard disk storage system

IMATION CORP
Imation is a leading global developer and marketer of branded
products that enable people to capture, save and enjoy digital
information. Our world-class portfolio of digital storage products,
audio and video electronics and accessories reaches customers
through a powerful global distribution network. At work and
at home, on the road or in the air, Imation has the secure data
storage device for you, from tape cartridges and CD, DVD and
Blu-ray media, to portable hard drives, USB flash drives, solid
state drives and removable hard disk drives.

THE IMATION RDX STORAGE SYSTEM UNITES THE
BEST OF TWO WORLDS.
BEST OF TAPE BEST OF DISK
Removability and Portability High Performance
Rugged High Reliability
Low Cost Random Access
Write Protection Capacity Growth
Backed by Industry-leading Warranty Scalability
A BEST-IN-CLASS SOLUTION.
The Imation RDX Storage System is a direct response to a persistent
market need. The concept of replacing tape backup with
high-performance random access technology has existed since the
advent of disk drives. Yet until now, nothing has been able to match
tape backup in its removability, high capacity or affordability. Now the
RDX Storage System combines the benefits of removable cartridge
technology with the advantages of disk into one intelligent solution.
SMART. The Imation RDX Storage System features a high-capacity
mobile 2.5-inch hard drive in a shock-resistant mounting
system. Each removable disk cartridge is tough enough to
withstand a one-meter fall and still operate. Its portability
allows you to organize your data however you choose; take it
offsite for even greater data protection.
SIMPLE. There’s intelligence in this simplicity. You’ll be more inclined
to save data because backups are so fast. Plus, you can
restore files in seconds instead of hours. Drag-and-drop
functionality makes file access easy. Because the Imation
RDX Storage System works with most popular backup
software, it’s easy to schedule monthly, weekly or daily
backups.
SAFE. The more valuable your company data, the larger your
storage requirements, and the more you need the Imation
RDX Storage System.
SMART. SIMPLE. SAFE.
Imation RDX removable cartridges,
available in 160GB, 320GB, 500GB,
640GB, 750GB and 1TB, provide
storage flexibility.

THE IDEAL SOLUTION FOR HIGH-CAPACITY DESKTOPS
AND SERVERS.
Good news for small and medium businesses: Imation’s RDX® Removable Hard Disk Storage System
makes your data backup easier, faster, more reliable and more secure. Its enterprise-class features
provide the data protection of large IT data centers, so it can support your company as it grows,
and all at an affordable price.
The Imation RDX Storage System is designed to reliably protect your business’s valuable assets. It
uses a rugged, reliable removable disk cartridge and docking station that backs up just like a tape
drive. Yet its speed makes it a smart replacement to DDS/DAT, VXA and DLT performance tapes.
In fact, the Imation RDX Storage System is able to back up to 150GB of data per hour and allows
near instantaneous file access. Cartridge capacities range from 160GB to 1TB, making storage
options extremely flexible. And you’ll never run out of storage space. Simply add more removable
cartridges as your data needs expand.
ANOTHER INNOVATION FROM THE WORLD LEADER IN
REMOVABLE DATA STORAGE PRODUCTS.
Imation’s RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System combines the robust RDX technology with
the award-winning EMC® Retrospect® software to make protecting data even easier. The software
installs in minutes and delivers fast backups, accurate restores and file disaster recovery with
minimal manual effort or expertise. Plus, EMC Retrospect features government certified 256-bit AES
encryption ensuring that sensitive data remains secure.
IMATION’S COMPREHENSIVE RDX REMOVABLE HARD DISK STORAGE SYSTEM INCLUDES:
• Choice of an internal or external USB or internal SATA docking station
• USB or SATA cable
• External universal power supply cable (for USB docking station only)
• EMC Retrospect backup software
• RDX system utility software
• One RDX cartridge (160GB, 320GB, 500GB, 640GB, 750GB, or 1TB)
ROBUST. SECURE.

THE IMATION RDX STORAGE SYSTEM OFFERS:
REMOVABILITY, PORTABILITY AND RELIABILITY – TO ENSURE YOUR DATA IS PROTECTED,
NO MATTER HOW YOUR BUSINESS GROWS
• 2.5-inch HDD
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection
• Protection from drops of up to a meter
• 500,000 hours of MTBF means superior reliability
FAST, EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE, SO DATA BACKUPS INTEGRATE EASILY INTO THE BUSINESS DAY
• Fast random access to data
• Backs up data up to 150GB per hour
• Transfers data up to 45MB/sec.
• Files restore in seconds rather than hours
• Cartridges are compatible with Dell™ PowerVault™ RD1000 systems
A SOLUTION THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH ALL MAJOR BACKUP APPLICATIONS
• EMC Retrospect
• Symantec® Backup Exec
• Yosemite Server Backup
EASY-TO-USE FEATURES
• Drag-and-drop file transfers
• Cartridge-write protection
• USB or SATA connectivity
Combining the robust RDX technology
with the award-winning EMC Retrospect
software makes the Imation RDX
Storage System ideal for small business
data protection and data interchange.

• Shock, vibration, static protection
• Capacity label
• Cartridge status indicator
• Gripper features for easy handling and automation
• Write protect switch
• Available in USB and SATA configurations
• USB and power connector
• Protective bumpers (allows vertical and horizontal orientation with stacking)
• Emergency eject (for cartridge removal during power loss)
• Drive status LED and eject button
SUPERIOR FORWARD AND BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY
PROTECTS YOUR INVESTMENT.
The Imation RDX Storage System you purchase today is designed to work with all present and
future RDX cartridges. This scalability means your investment is completely protected like no other
computer storage products. Simply add cartridges and meet your changing business needs. The RDX
connectivity options allow you to easily integrate systems and servers.
RDX CARTRIDGE
DOCKING STATION
SCALABLE
All RDX internal and external stations are
forward and backward compatible to easily
accommodate your data storage needs.

SUPERIOR TO OTHER STORAGE SOLUTIONS.
The growth of corporate digital assets and issues such as compliance
and disaster recovery have expanded small- to medium-sized
business storage requirements. Feature for feature, the Imation
RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System is a reliable, flexible
and expandable solution designed to meet these growing data
protection needs.

RDX BUNDLE
UPC DESCRIPTION
26710 RDX internal 5.25” SATA docking station and 160GB cartridge with software bundle
CARTRIDGES
UPC DESCRIPTION
26607 RDX 160GB cartridge
27083 RDX 320GB cartridge, TAA compliant
27127 RDX 500GB cartridge
27835 RDX 640GB cartridge
27958 RDX 750GB cartridge
27957 RDX 1TB cartridge
DOCKING STATIONS
UPC DESCRIPTION
26960 RDX external USB docking station
2713 8 RDX internal USB docking station
2777 1 RDX internal 3.5” SATA docking station
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ORDERING INFORMATION
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn how the Imation RDX Removable Hard
Disk Storage System can improve your backup data
storage management, contact your Imation sales
representative or visit www.imation.com/RDX.
To view our complete line of removable data
storage products, visit Imation’s website at
www.imation.com.
RDX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CARTRIDGE DESCRIPTION Rugged, 2.5” mobile SATA hard disk drive
READ/WRITE COMPATIBILITY Forward and backward compatibility to all RDX systems, including Dell PowerVault RD1000
PERFORMANCE Capacity 160GB, 320GB, 500GB, 640GB, 750GB & 1TB
Transfer rate (average sustained) Up to 25MB/sec USB and 45MB/sec SATA
RELIABILITY AND DATA INTEGRITY Cartridge non-operating drop shock 39.4" (1m) drop to tile over concrete floor
Cartridge usage 5,000 load/unload cycles (minimum)
Dock usage 10,000 load/unload cycles (minimum)
Power consumption 6.6W typical, 12W peak
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Cartridge 0.93” H x 3.40” W x 4.69” L
(23.7mm H x 86.6mm W x 119.2mm L )
External USB docking station 2.04” H x 4.32” W x 7.00” L
(51.8mm H x 109.8mm W x 177.5mm L)
Internal USB docking station 1.63” H x 5.75” W x 6.77” L
(41.4mm H x 146.0mm W x 171.9mm L)
Internal 3.5” SATA docking station 1.63” H x 4.00” W x 6.28” L
(41.4mm H x 101.6mm W x 159.4mm L)
Internal 5.25” SATA docking station 1.63” H x 5.75” W x 6.77” L
(41.4mm H x 146.0mm W x 171.9mm L)
WARRANTY 3 years