Overland Tandberg RDX QuikStor User manual

10401102-001 ©2022 Overland-Tandberg
RDX QuikStor Quick Start Guide
For External USB and Internal USB/SATA III Devices
USB Type-C Adapter
USB Y-Cable (Ext.)
RDX Media Eject Pin
RDX Cartridge
Emergency Eject Hole
Eject Button/Power LEDActivity LED
What’s In The Box
Power Socket
USB Port
(with selected products)
(for optional Power)
Go to https://ftp1.overlandtandberg.com/rdx and download the RDX
Manager software and release notes for your product. Run the installer,
following the instructions provided.
Features and LED Statuses
Install RDX Manager
With the server powered off, open
the server cover and slide the RDX
device into an empty bay. Use the
supplied screws to secure it.
Connect the data cable to the
motherboard or controller card.
Connect both the data and power
cables to the rear of the RDX
device. They are keyed for proper
connection.
Primary Plug
Update RDX Firmware
Loading Cartridges
Go to https://ftp1.overlandtandberg.com/rdx and click Firmware. Check the
RDX Manager Status tab to find your current Firmware Rev under Drive
Data. If a newer version is available, download and install it.
NOTE: For a table of the LED statuses, see the
other side of this Quick Start Guide.
Align cartridge with keyed corner along the top
left side matching the RDX slot.
External USB
Internal SATA
Mounting Screws (Int.)
USB Cable (Int.) SATA Cable (Int.)
Power Adapter
(USB Int.)
Power Adapter
(SATA Int.)
Eject Button/Power LED
Activity LED
Emergency Eject Hole
Install and Connect Cables
External Drive
Connect the primary plug of
the Y-cable to a USB 3.0 port
for maximum transfer rate.
The RDX USB3+ drive is
powered by the USB cable.
If needed, connect the
secondary Y-cable USB plug
to a different port on the
same system (not a power
adapter or different system).
It is important to note that
the second plug of the Y-
cable (for power) must be
connected to an USB port on
Internal Drive
Reinstall the cover and turn the server back on.
Note the following:
•SATAinterface- SATA controller driver and BIOS support for AHCI is
required, please verify and enable AHCI before you install the
operating system on your computer device
•USBinterface- If you encounter connectivity problems, please order
the appropriate accessory cable. Visit the Tandberg website for the
currently available cables
the same host (not a power adapter or different system).
Typical adapter specs are 5 VDC/2.4 A 5.5mm jack, or 12 VDC/1.0 A
5.5mm jack.
Keyed Corner Edge
Internal SATA III + Drive Sled
External USB
SATAUSB

10401102-001 ©2022 Overland-Tandberg
RDX QuikStor Quick Start Guide
For External USB and Internal USB/SATA III Devices
Environment Friendly Disposal
You can help protect the environment!
Please remember to respect the local regulations and hand in the non-working
electrical equipments to an appropriate waste disposal center. The packaging
material is recyclable. Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly
manner and make it available for the recyclable material collection-service.
Technical Support
For additional technical support information:
https://www.overlandtandberg.com/contact-us/
For a complete list of support types, levels, and times:
https://www.overlandtandberg.com/service-support/contact-service-support/
For RDX documentation and literature (Knowledge Base):
https://www.overlandtandberg.com/knowledgebase/
Overland-Tandberg | 4542 Ruffner Street, Suite 250 | San Diego, CA 92111 USA
FCC Compliance Notice
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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, 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
determined by turning the equipment off 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 receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Modification: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the userÊs authority to operate the device.
LED State Media LED Drive LED Host
Color Activity Status Description Status Description Activity
OFF NOT READY Media is not inserted properly or is powered down
due to low power mode and host inactivity.
POWER
DOWN
Drive does not have power through USB
connection1or does not have power through
external adapter.2
1. Only applicable for USB3+ RDX drives.
2. Even if power adapter is plugged in, drive is in a power saving state and LED is OFF until USB cable is connected.
ON
STEADY GREEN READY Media is ready. READY RDX is ready and working properly. ON
BLINKING GREEN ACTIVITY Reading, writing, or seeking. EJECTING Drive is ejecting Media. ON
STEADY AMBER FAULT RDX has detected a Media fault condition. For
more information, run a diagnostic application.
FAULT RDX has detected a Drive fault condition. For more
information, run a diagnostic application.
ON
THREE AMBER BLINKS
THEN STEADY GREEN
(when eject pressed)
N/A PREVENT Host computer is accessing the media and the
user has pressed Eject. The drive will eject the
media after the Host access completes.
ON
STEADY GREEN for
30 seconds, then OFF
N/A POWER3
SAVING
3. Only applicable for USB3+ RDX drives with external power adapter.
Press and hold Eject Button to eject RDX
Media.
OFF
ONE AMBER BLINK
THEN STEADY GREEN
(when eject pressed)
N/A POWER3
SAVING
Press Eject Button to eject RDX Media. OFF