Logicube EchoPlus-NG User manual

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EchoPlus™-NG User’s Manual
Logicube, Inc.
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Version: 1.0
Date: 10/19/17
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Table of Contents
ECHOPLUS™-NG USER’S MANUAL .................................................................................I
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION ...........................................I
LOGICUBE DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................ I
WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................... I
ROHS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE..................................................................................................... II
LOGICUBE TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTACT INFORMATION........................................................................ III
TABLE OF CONTENTS.....................................................................................................I
1: INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................1
1.0 INTRODUCTION TO THE ECHOPLUS™-NG....................................................................................... 1
1.1 FEATURES ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 IN THE BOX ............................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 OPTIONS................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................... 3
2: GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................. 5
2.0 OVERVIEW OF THE ECHOPLUS-NG................................................................................................ 5
2.1 TURNING THE ECHOPLUS-NG ON AND OFF ..................................................................................... 8
2.2 CONNECTING VARIOUS DRIVE TYPES............................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Connecting Master Drives.............................................................................................. 8
2.2.2 Connecting Target Drives............................................................................................... 9
2.2.3 Using USB/eSATA enclosures......................................................................................... 9
2.2.4 Connecting PCIe/mPCIe/M.2 (AHCI/NVMe) Drives ....................................................... 9
2.2.4.1 Understanding Mini PCIe (mPCIe), Mini SATA (mSATA), and M.2 SSDs ................. 9
2.3 THE USER INTERFACE................................................................................................................. 10
3: QUICK START........................................................................................................ 11
3.0 QUICK START GUIDE –INTRODUCTION......................................................................................... 11
3.1 CLONE.................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.1 Step-by-step instructions –Clone................................................................................ 12
3.1.2 Cloning to Smaller Capacity Drives .............................................................................. 12
3.2 HASH ..................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Step-by-step instructions –Drive Hash........................................................................ 14
3.3 WIPE...................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.1 Step-by-step instructions –Wipe................................................................................. 15
3.4 LOGS...................................................................................................................................... 16
3.4.1 Step-by-step instructions –Viewing or exporting logs ................................................ 16
3.4.2 Deleting log files........................................................................................................... 17
3.4.3 Accessing the logs over a network............................................................................... 18

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3.5 STATISTICS .............................................................................................................................. 18
3.6 SYSTEM SETTINGS..................................................................................................................... 18
3.7 NETWORK SETTINGS ................................................................................................................. 19
3.8 SOFTWARE UPDATES................................................................................................................. 19
3.9 POWER OFF ............................................................................................................................ 19
4: CLONE .................................................................................................................. 21
4.0 CLONE -INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 21
4.0.1 Cloning to Smaller Capacity Drives .............................................................................. 21
4.1 MODE .................................................................................................................................... 22
4.2 MASTER/IMAGE FILE ................................................................................................................ 23
4.3 SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................ 24
4.3.1 Job Info......................................................................................................................... 24
4.3.2 HPA, DCO ..................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.3 Error Handling.............................................................................................................. 26
4.3.4 Clone Method Settings ................................................................................................ 27
4.3.4.1 Special Settings for Drive to Drive ........................................................................ 27
4.3.4.2 Clever Clone Partition Resize Settings or Mirror Clone Advanced Settings .......... 28
4.3.4.3 Cloning Drives from a RAID Array......................................................................... 29
4.3.5 Hash/Verification Method ........................................................................................... 30
4.4 TARGET .................................................................................................................................. 30
4.4.1 Selecting Target drives or images ................................................................................ 31
4.5 STARTING THE IMAGING OPERATION ........................................................................................... 31
5: TYPES OF OPERATIONS ......................................................................................... 33
5.0 TYPES OF OPERATIONS -INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 33
5.1 CLONE.................................................................................................................................... 34
5.2 HASH ..................................................................................................................................... 35
5.2.1 Target........................................................................................................................... 35
5.2.2 Settings......................................................................................................................... 35
5.2.2.1 Hash Values .......................................................................................................... 36
5.2.2.1.1 Hash Method............................................................................................................................... 36
5.2.2.1.2 Hash Values................................................................................................................................ 36
5.2.2.2 LBA........................................................................................................................ 37
5.2.3 Job Info......................................................................................................................... 37
5.3 WIPE...................................................................................................................................... 37
5.3.1 Target........................................................................................................................... 38
5.3.2 Settings......................................................................................................................... 38
5.3.2.1 Secure Erase.......................................................................................................... 38
5.3.2.2 Wipe Patterns ....................................................................................................... 39
5.3.2.2.1 Mode........................................................................................................................................... 39
5.3.2.2.2 HPA/DCO................................................................................................................................... 40
5.3.2.2.3 LBA ............................................................................................................................................ 40
5.3.2.2.4 Passes.......................................................................................................................................... 40
5.3.2.3 Format .................................................................................................................. 41
5.3.3 Job Info......................................................................................................................... 41
5.4 LOGS...................................................................................................................................... 42
5.5 STATISTICS .............................................................................................................................. 42
5.5.1 About............................................................................................................................ 43

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5.5.2 Adv. Drive Statistics...................................................................................................... 43
5.5.3 Options......................................................................................................................... 44
5.5.4 Network Interface Stats............................................................................................... 44
5.6 SYSTEM SETTINGS..................................................................................................................... 45
5.6.1 Profiles ......................................................................................................................... 45
5.6.2 Passwords .................................................................................................................... 46
5.6.2.1 Additional information for Config Lock................................................................. 47
5.6.2.2 Forgotten password or config lock key................................................................. 48
5.6.3 Language/Time Zone ................................................................................................... 49
5.6.3.1 Language .............................................................................................................. 49
5.6.3.2 Time Zone ............................................................................................................. 50
5.7 NETWORK SETTINGS ................................................................................................................. 50
5.7.1 Services ........................................................................................................................ 50
5.7.2 Interfaces ..................................................................................................................... 51
5.7.3 HTTP Proxy................................................................................................................... 52
5.7.3.1 Server.................................................................................................................... 52
5.7.3.2 Username/Password ............................................................................................ 52
5.8 SOFTWARE UPDATE .................................................................................................................. 52
5.9 POWER OFF ............................................................................................................................ 53
6: SECURITY –CHANGING THE DEFAULT PASSWORDS................................................ 54
6.0 CHANGING THE DEFAULT PASSWORDS -INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 54
6.0.1 Changing both the logicube and it passwords............................................................. 54
6.0.2 Changing only the logicube password ......................................................................... 55
6.0.3 Changing only the it password..................................................................................... 56
7: UPDATING/LOADING/RE-LOADING THE ECHOPLUS-NG SOFTWARE....................... 58
7.0 UPDATING/LOADING/RE-LOADING NEW SOFTWARE –INTRODUCTION ............................................. 58
7.1 UPDATING/LOADING/RE-LOADING NEW SOFTWARE INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 58
7.1.1 From Network –Via the web....................................................................................... 58
7.1.2 From USB Drive –Via software download................................................................... 59
7.1.2.1 Extracting the software download on a computer with WinZip (or other third-
party zip software) ............................................................................................................. 59
7.2 FIRMWARE LOADING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................ 61
8: REMOTE OPERATION............................................................................................ 62
8.0 REMOTE OPERATION -INTRODUCTION......................................................................................... 62
8.1 WEB INTERFACE....................................................................................................................... 62
8.2 COMMAND LINE INTERFACE (CLI)............................................................................................... 63
8.3 CONNECTING VIA SSH............................................................................................................... 63
8.4 CONNECTING VIA TELNET........................................................................................................... 63
8.5 ZERO CONFIGURATION NETWORKING (ZEROCONF)........................................................................ 64
8.6 CONFIGURING THE ECHOPLUS-NG WITH A STATIC IP ADDRESS ........................................................ 64
8.6.1 Step-by-step instructions –Static IP address............................................................... 65
10: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........................................................................ 67
10.0 FAQS................................................................................................................................... 67

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11: INDEX................................................................................................................. 68
TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 69
SOFTWARE ATTRIBUTION .................................................................................................................. 69

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1: Introduction
1.0 Introduction to the EchoPlus™-NG
The EchoPlus™-NG is a budget-friendly, single-master, single-target standalone hard drive duplicator.
This handheld cloning solution provides advanced features not seen in your typical entry-level duplicator
including support for PCIe M.2, SATA and USB 3.0 drives, an easy-to-use browser-based interface,
comprehensive log reports and a wipe feature that supports a DoD 7-pass wipe.
The EchoPlus-NG provides the ability to create a bit-for-bit copy or use our Clever Copy mode to copy
only data areas for extremely efficient cloning. This versatile duplicator makes it easy to accomplish all
your cloning and wiping tasks including drive testing, software and O/S upgrades, back-ups,
content/application distribution and new PC rollouts.
1.1 Features
Single master to single target duplication at blazing speeds of 18GB/min*.
The EchoPlus-NG supports PCIe/SATA/USB 3.0 interfaces. Master ports include 1 PCIe, 1 SATA, 1
USB 3.0 Target ports include 1 PCIe, 1 SATA, 1 USB 3.0.
Supports PCIe type drives including AHCI/NVMe/SATA M.2 SSDs, PCIe and mini-PCIe express
cards. Requires optional PCIe adapters available in a PCIe Adapter Kit.
Support for IDE, 1.8” IDE, 1.8” ZIF, mSATA, microSATA, eSATA and flash media is available using
optional adapters.
Use the browser-based user interface to manage all EchoPlus-NG operations including software
updates. The EchoPlus-NG includes 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
The EchoPlus-NG features a compact size at 6.2” x 4.2” x 2.1” for use on the workbench or in the
field.
Clones all operating systems including Windows 10, MAC, Linux and Unix®.
Multiple Cloning Modes:
Mirror Copy, bit for bit copy. Supports all O/S including Windows, Linux and MAC.
Clever Copy: Copies only data areas, skips blank sectors, scales partitions to target.
Supports FAT16/FAT32/NTFS and Linux (ext, ext2, ext3, ext4) file systems.
For multiple partition drives, EchoPlus-NG automatically selects the optimum cloning
method (Clever or Mirror).

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Multi-Image Master. This optional feature allows you to store multiple EchoPlus-NG created
images in a repository on a USB or SATA enclosure connected to the EchoPlus-NG and then
clone to selected targets. Available with the purchase of an optional software activation package
Hash/Verification option (SHA1, SHA256 or MD5) allows the user to clone and verify the exact
replication of the master drive. Available with the purchase of an optional software activation
package.
Write-protected master ports. All master ports are automatically write-blocked to prevent any
alteration to sensitive data on the master drive.
Wipe Feature. Sanitize hard drives to DoD 7-pass specification. Offers Secure Erase and custom
pass settings, meets NIST 800-88 guidelines.
User Profiles. Create user profiles and save configurations for commonly used operations.
Audit trail/log reports provide detailed information on each task. A digital signature is included
in the report for authentication purposes.
Bad sector handling. Scan for bad sectors on the source drive, abort or skip and log for review.
Additional features include HPA/DCO support, advanced drive statistics and a color touchscreen
with built-in stylus.
1.2 In the Box
The following items are included with the Echo-Plus-NG:
The Logicube EchoPlus-NG unit.
AC adapter/Power supply and US power cord
QTY: 2 –SATA power and data cables
QTY: 1 –CAT6 Network cable
CD-ROM containing the user’s manual
1.3 Options
There are several options for the EchoPlus-NG (listed below). To purchase any of the following options,
please contact Logicube Sales: [e-mail].
Verification/Hash software option allows the user to clone and verify the exact replication of the
master drive during cloning.
Multi-Image Master software option allows you to store multiple EchoPlus-NG created images in
a repository on a USB enclosure or SATA drive connected to the EchoPlus-NG.
PCIe adapter kit for M.2 PCIe, (AHCI, NVMe and SATA), PCIe and mini-PCIe express cards. This kit
is required for access to PCIe type drives.
eSATA to SATA cable.

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mSATA to SATA adapter.
Flash media reader for compact flash, SD cards and other flash media.
2.5”/3.5” IDE to SATA adapter.
1.8” IDE to SATA adapter.
1.8” IDE ZIF to SATA adapter.
1.8” micro SATA adapter.
USB to SATA adapter allows you to connect SATA drives to the USB 3.0 ports.
18” extended length SATA cable set.
Extended 1-year and 2-year warranties.
1.4 Specifications
WARNINGS:
Avoid dropping the Logicube device or subjecting it to sharp jolts.
When in use, place it on a flat surface.
Keep the unit dry. If the Logicube device needs to be cleaned, use
a lightly damp, lint free cloth. Avoid using soap or other cleaning
agents particularly those containing bleach, ammonia, alcohol or
other harsh chemicals.
Do not attempt to service or open the Logicube device. Doing so
may void the warranty. If the unit requires service, please
contact Logicube Technical Support for assistance.

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2: Getting Started
2.0 Overview of the EchoPlus-NG
Special Icons –Throughout this manual, there are two icons that can be
seen. Please pay close attention when any of these two icons are found.
These icons highlight additional information or important warnings on
specific topics.

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2.1 Turning the EchoPlus-NG on and off
The EchoPlus-NG comes with a 12V grounded, 2.5A (output DC) power supply that connects to
the back of the device. Attach the included power supply to the EchoPlus-NG’s DC power port in
the back of the device.
To turn the EchoPlus-NG on, press and release the power button located on the top right corner
of the EchoPlus-NG. The EchoPlus-NG will turn on and start the boot process.
To turn EchoPlus-NG off, press and hold the power button on the top right corner of the
EchoPlus-NG until the power LED turns off.
2.2 Connecting various drive types
The SATA and USB ports on the EchoPlus-NG are hot swappable. Drives that are not being
used in any task (image, hash, wipe, etc.) can be disconnected any time. The PCIe port is not
hot-swappable.
The PCIe port is not hot-swappable. Always turn the EchoPlus-NG off when
connecting or disconnecting drives through the PCIe port.
Cables and adapters are available for the following drive types:
SATA
M.2 SATA, AHCI, and NVMe (included with the optional PCIe Kit)
mPCIe (included with the optional PCIe Kit)
2.5” and 3.5” PATA/IDE (optional)
mSATA (optional)
eSATA (optional)
Micro SATA (optional)
1.8” ZIF (optional)
1.8” PATA/IDE (optional)
Flash Media (optional)
2.2.1 Connecting Master Drives
Master drives must be connected to the left side of the EchoPlus-NG (labeled as
‘Master’on the top-view of the EchoPlus-NG).
Never connect a master drive to the target ports of the EchoPlus-
NG. Data may be overwritten if a drive is connected to a target
port.

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2.2.2 Connecting Target Drives
Target drives must be connected to the right side of the EchoPlus-NG (labeled as
‘Target’ on the top-view of the EchoPlus-NG).
2.2.3 Using USB/eSATA enclosures
When using USB or eSATA enclosures, it is highly recommended to leave the
drive inside the enclosure. These enclosures typically have an on-board
controller that may be necessary to read the drive properly. Taking the drive out
of the enclosure could cause any device (including computers) not to read the
drive contents properly.
2.2.4 Connecting PCIe/mPCIe/M.2 (AHCI/NVMe) Drives
Mini PCIe, and M.2 (AHCI or NVMe) drives can be connected using the optional
PCIe Kit. Standard PCIe drives can be connected directly to the PCIe ports.
The EchoPlus-NG supports the following M.2, mPCIe, and PCIe drives:
M.2 SATA (with the optional PCIe kit part# F-ADP-PCIE-T-KT)
M.2 PCIe AHCI (with the optional PCIe kit part# F-ADP-PCIE-T-KT)
M.2 PCIe NVMe (with the optional PCIe kit part# F-ADP-PCIE-T-KT)
mPCIe (with the optional PCIe kit part# F-ADP-PCIE-T-KT)
PCIe (standard PCIe drives can be connected directly to the PCIe port)
2.2.4.1 Understanding Mini PCIe (mPCIe), Mini
SATA (mSATA), and M.2 SSDs
mSATA and mPCIe –These SSDs have similar connectors. The
mSATA SSD is Serial-ATA based, while the mPCIe is PCIe based.
These two types of SSDs are not interchangeable.
M.2 Solid State Drives (SSDs) come with one of two types of
physical layers (PHY) and three types of controllers:
SATA physical layer –SATA M.2 SSDs utilize the
SATA controller.
PCIe physical layer –There are two controllers for PCIe
M.2 SSDs: AHCI Controller or NVMe Controller
Typically, SATA M.2 SSDs utilize the “B & M key” while PCIe
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Although the examples above are typical,
Logicube recommends contacting the SSD
manufacturer to determine whether the SSD has
a SATA interface or a PCIe interface.
2.3 The user interface
The user interface (UI) has been designed to quickly and easily input commands. It is simple and
intuitive showing common icons such as tasks, modes of operation, and scroll icons on the
screen. The UI is designed to be easily followed, going from left to right across the screen.
A –Operation/Task currently running
B –Lock indicator/shortcut
C –Operations/Tasks
D –Add or delete tasks
E –Types of Operations
F –Up and down scroll arrows
G –Operations options and settings
H –Start icon

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3: Quick Start
3.0 Quick Start Guide –Introduction
This chapter gives a basic overview and steps on how to perform different operations using the
EchoPlus-NG (Clone, Hash, Wipe, etc.). Complete details on each operation, menu, or selection,
and the different screens can be found in Chapter 4: Clone and Chapter 5: Types of Operation.
It is highly recommended to change the passwords for built-in accounts. Instructions
on how to change the passwords to the two built-in accounts can be found in
Chapter 6.
3.1 Clone
The EchoPlus-NG has three modes of operation to clone virtually any drive
(Hard Disk Drives or Solid State Drives). Drives can be cloned using Mirror (bit-
for-bit copy) or Clever (copies only data areas, skips blank sectors, and
partitions can be resized to fit larger capacity drives).
Drive to Drive –Clones a drive to one or more Target drives.
The next two modes are part of the Multi-Image Master option and are
greyed out (un-selectable) unless the option is purchased and activated.
The Multi-Image Master is an option that allows Drive to Image and
Image to Drive modes to function, allowing the EchoPlus-NG to create
image files from Master drives and restore these images to other drives.
To purchase this option, contact the Logicube Sales Department at
[email protected]m.
Image to Drive –Restores an image created by the EchoPlus-NG to a Target drive.
Drive to Image –Creates a Logicube EchoPlus-NG image file to a target drive or
repository. This image file can be restored to drives using the Image to Drive mode.
The EchoPlus-NG cloning, hash, and wipe speeds are determined by
several factors including the following:
- The manufacturer specifications of the drive(s) being used
- The age of the drive (manufactured date)
- How often that drive has been used
For example, a 2 TB drive with 64MB of cache produced by the
manufacturer 2 years ago is most likely slower than a 2 TB drive that the
same manufacturer just released this year, even though they are both
7200RPM with 64MB of cache, and are both SATA III.

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3.1.1 Step-by-step instructions –Clone
Details on each selectable option on the Image screen can be
found in Chapter 4.0 Clone.
1. Select Clone from the types of operation on the left side then tap the
Mode icon and select one of the available modes then tap the OK icon.
2. Depending on your selection on step 2, tap Master to choose the
master drive. Tap the OK icon to continue.
3. Tap Settings and adjust any of the settings as needed (Job Info, Clone
Method Settings, HPA/DCO, Error Handling, and Hash/Verification. Tap
the OK icon to continue.
4. Tap Target and select the Target. Tap the OK icon to continue. Tap Start
to start the cloning task.
5. A progress bar will appear at the bottom of the screen showing the
bytes processed, the rate (speed), elapsed time, and time remaining.
6. When finished, the status will show “COMPLETED”. At this point, it is
recommended to tap Reset Task to reset the task so the drive bays
properly reset and not show as being used or assigned for other tasks.
3.1.2 Cloning to Smaller Capacity Drives
Target drives must be at least the same capacity or larger than the Master drive.
Specifically, each Target drive must have the same number of sectors (or Logical
Block Addresses/LBAs) or a larger number of sectors or LBAs than the Master.