Overland Tandberg RDX QuikStor User manual

RDX ®QuikStor®
External / Internal USB and SATA
Visit the support section of the Tandberg Data web site
(www.tandbergdata.com) for more information, including product
warranty and registration, knowledge base articles, user
documentation and technical support.
The following power ratings represent typical-use performance.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Power Ratings
FCC Compliance Notice
For More Information
For RDX Warranty Registration and
Technical Support Activation visit:
http://registration.tandbergdata.com/
USB or SATA Cables
Quick Start Guide
RDX Emergency
Media Eject Pin
RDX Type Power Source
DC Input Voltage &
Rated Input Current
Int SATA III
Int USB 3.0
Ext USB3+
Int Power Cable
Int Power Cable
USB Cable
Ext Power Supply
5V/1.6A and 12V/0.003A
5V/1.6A and 12V/0.003A
5V/1.6A peak (<0.9A typical)
5-14VDC/2.4-0.9A 5.5mm
USB Y-cable (External)
USB Cable (Internal)
Mounting Screws
(Internal Only)
SATA Cable (Internal)
Power Adapter Cable
(Internal Only)
RDX Media
(with Selected Products)
for USB 3.0
for SATA
Write
Protect
Keyed
Corner
NOTE: 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/ TV technician for help.
USB Type-C Adapter
(External Only)

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P/N 1021426 Rev. J
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Install RDX Manager
Install and Connect Cables
START HERE
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The RDX Manager is available for both Windows and Mac.
1. Go to ftp://ftp1.overlandtandberg.com/rdx.
2. At the FTP site, click RDX Manager.
3. Depending on your OS, click either Mac or Windows.
4. To automatically download the files, click the release notes PDF
link and then the installer ZIP link.
5. Make a note of the location where you saved the files.
6. Unpack the zip file, launch RDXManagerInstaller.exe, and follow
the instructions.
*1021426*
Update RDX Drive Firmware
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1. Go to ftp://ftp1.overlandtandberg.com/rdx.
2. At the FTP site, click Firmware.
3. Check your current firmware version and, if a newer version
is available, download and install it.
Internal Drive
1. Power OFF the server.
2. Open the server cover.
3. Slide the RDX drive into
an empty drive bay.
6. Connect both data and power cables to the back of the RDX drive.
(The RDX connections are keyed to ensure a correct fit.)
4. Using the four supplied
mounting screws, secure the RDX in the bay.
5. Connect the data cable to motherboard or controller card.
7. When done, reinstall the server cover and turn the computer ON.
External Drive
Internal Interface Notes:
SATA interface – 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.
•
USB interface – If you encounter connectivity problems, please
order the appropriate accessory cable. Visit the Tandberg website
for the currently available cables.
•
Features and LED Statuses (see table)
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In the event a single USB data port cannot
fully power an RDX, connect the second plug of the RDX Y-cable to a
neighboring USB port on the same system.
The primary plug of the Y-cable should
be connected to a USB 3.0 port for
maximum transfer rate.
IMPORTANT: The RDX USB3+ drive is
powered by the USB cable.
USB
Optional
Power
Cautions:
Do not plug the Y-cable into an AC/Wall USB power adapter of a
different system.
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•
LED State
Media LED
Drive LED
Host
Color
Activity
Status
Description
Status
Description
Activity
O
FF 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
connection or does not have power through
external adapter.
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
STEADY GREEN
Blinking Amber once
eject button 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 POWER
SAVING
Press and hold Eject Button to eject RDX
Media
OFF
STEADY GREEN
Blinking Amber once
eject button pressed
N/A POWER
SAVING
Press Eject Button to eject RDX Media OFF
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3
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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.
3. Only applicable for USB3+ RDX drives with external power adapter.
The second plug of the Y-cable (for power) must be connected to a
neighboring USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port on the same host board.
RDX External Power Options
Note that the external RDX also includes a power input jack which may
be used as an alternative power input where there is no second USB
port for power. Typical adapter specs: 5 VDC/2.4 A 5.5mm jack, or
12 VDC/1.0 A 5.5mm jack.