StarTech.com SATDUP13 User manual

Manual Revision: 09/20/2013
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SATDUP13
1 to 3 Standalone Hard Drive Duplicator
and Eraser
*actual product may vary from photos

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Table of Contents
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1
Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................2
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
Hardware Installation............................................................................3
Hardware Operation..............................................................................4
Hard Drive Duplication ........................................................................................................................... 4
Compare Duplicated Drives .................................................................................................................. 5
Compare & Duplicated Drives .............................................................................................................. 5
Hard Drive Eraser....................................................................................................................................... 5
Utility Options ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Advanced Conguration Using Setup ................................................8
Technical Support ..................................................................................10
Warranty Information............................................................................10

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Product Diagram
Front View
1. Display Screen
2. Navigation buttons
3. OK button
4. Esc button
5. SATA HDD source port
6. SATA HDD destination ports
Rear View
1. Power Switch
2. Power Adapter Port
3. Daisy Chain ports
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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1 x 1 to 3 HDD Duplicator/Eraser
• 4 x SATA Cables
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 3 x Power Cords (NA, UK, EU)
• 1 x Instruction Manual
WARNING! Hard drives and storage enclosures require careful handling, especially
when being transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk, lost data may
result. Always handle your hard drive and storage device with caution. Be sure that
you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when handling computer
components or discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large
grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.

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3. Using an included SATA Cable, connect up to 3 HDDs you would like to have over
written, or erased to the destination ports. (3 ports from right to left , see below
WARNING! Any Data remaining on the destination drives will be over written.
Note: If using less than 3 HDDs, drives should be connected from left to right
leaving port(s) closest to the right unoccupied.
4. Press the power switch to the “On” position, the SATDUP13 is now ready to use.
Hardware Installation
1. Ensure the power switch is set in the o position. Connect the included power
adapter from an available AC power outlet to the Power Adapter Port on the back
of the SATDUP13.
2. Using an included SATA Cable, attach the HDD you would like to duplicate to the
source port (rst port on the left, see below)

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Hardware Operation
Hard Drive Duplication
1. Using the Navigation buttons, locate“HDD Duplicator 1. Copy” and press OK. Default
copy mode is“System and Files”. To change Copy mode please see “Setup section”.
2. The duplicator will analyze the source drive and ensure all the targets are ready,
by verifying size. Once the drives have been analyzed you will receive an indicator
stating the duplicator is ready. Press OK, and the system will begin duplication
automatically.
3. Duplication will complete when the % indicator reaches 100%. The destination
drives now contain identical data to the source drive.
Note: If the destination drives are larger than the source drive, a single partition the
size of the source drive will be on the destination drive.

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Compare Duplicated Drives
The Compare function ensures the Hard Drive duplication was accurate.
1. After your Hard Drive duplication has completed, locate “HDD Duplicator 2.
Compare”Using the Navigation buttons, and press OK.
2. Once compare has completed. A report will be displayed with the results of the
compare test.
Compare & Duplicated Drives
The Copy+Compare function will both copy the Hard Drive and ensure the duplication
was accurate.
1. After your Hard Drive duplication has completed, locate “HDD Duplicator 2.
Compare”Using the Navigation buttons, and press OK.
2. The duplicator will analyze the source drive and ensure all the targets are ready,
by verifying size. Once the drives have been analyzed you will receive an indicator
stating the duplicator is ready. Press OK, and the system will begin duplication
automatically.
3. Duplication will complete when the % indicator reaches 100%. The destination
drives now contain identical data to the source drive, and the Compare operation
will begin.
4. Once compare has completed. A report will be displayed with the results of the
compare test.
Hard Drive Eraser
1. Using the Navigation buttons, locate“HDD Duplicator 4. Erase”and press OK
2. The erase function is used to delete the data in your HDD. Please choose your
desired erase method from the list below using the navigation buttons then press
okay.

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Note: The number 4 at the beginning of each option below represents the Erase
heading on the main menu, the numbers: .1, .2, .3, etc. indicate the option within
the Erase sub menu.
4.1 Quick Erase
The function will ONLY erase the index of the HDD, which is the quickest way to erase
it. Quick Erase will damage the data on the HDD, so please make sure you have backed
up all important data before using this function.
4.2 Full Erase
The function will erase the whole drive by overwriting each sector on the target HDD
and will take longer than quick erase. Full Erase will damage the data on the HDD, so
please make sure you have backed up all important data before using this function.
4.3 DoD Erase
DoD Erase is an erasing method that complies with the U.S.A. Department of Defense
(DoD) standard. It can guarantee the data was fully deleted by erasing the HDD bit for
bit three times. DoD Erase will damage the data on the HDD, so please make sure you
have backed up all important data before using this function.
4.4 DoD Erase & Compare
DoD Erase & Compare performs a standard DoD Erase as described above, then
performs a sector by sector check to verify that the drive has been erased. As it does
the most thorough Erasing job, it is also takes the most time to complete.
3. Press OK to begin the erasing process.
4. Once the erase has completed the result will be displayed.

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Utility Options
1. Using the Navigation buttons, locate“HDD Duplicator 5. Utility” and press OK.
2. From the Utility options you can access dierent administrative congurations and
information. See the list below outlining the details of each option.
Note: The number 5 at the beginning of each option below represents the Utility
heading on the main menu, the numbers: .1, .2, .3, etc. indicate the option within
the Utility sub menu.
5.1 Show Disk Info
The function shows basic information from the drive connected to the source.
5.2 Update System
If an update to the device rmware is available on the StarTech.com product page,
this option can be used to update the device. The steps below outline the steps for
executing a system update.
Note: A rmware update should only be done if recommend by StarTech.com.
The below steps should only be performed by advanced users. Please contact
StarTech.com Technical Support for assistance.
a) Format a blank hard drive with a 10GB FAT32 partition.
b) Download the rmware le from the StarTech.com Website, and place the le on the
main directory of the new partition.
c) Connect the hard drive to the source port of the SATDUP13.
d) Using the Navigation Buttons locate “5.2.1 Update BIOS”and press ok.
e) The update will take place, and the on screen display will alert you upon
completion.

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Advanced Conguration Using Setup
1. Using the Navigation buttons, locate“6. Set up” and press OK.
2. From the Setup option you can access dierent advanced congurations. See the
list below outlining the details of each option.
Note: The number 6 at the beginning of each option below represents the Utility
heading on the main menu, the numbers: .1, .2, .3, etc. indicate the option within
the Utility sub menu.
6.1 Copy Area
Using Copy Area you to adjust the mode in which the hard drives are copied.
1. Next Select “6.1 Copy Area” using the navigation buttons.
2. From the “Copy Area” menu you can select your desired method of hard drive
duplication. See the list below outlining the details of each option.
Note: The number 6.1 at the beginning of each option below represents the “Copy
Area” heading on the main menu, the numbers: .1, .2, .3, etc. indicate the option
within the “Copy Area”sub menu.
6.1.1 System and Files
It will copy source HDD’s System and Files instead of the whole HDD. The system will
analyze the source HDD and identify the data area to copy. The copy will be completed
as long as the source HDD data is within the size of the target HDD.
6.1.2 All Partitions
This mode will copy all of the partitions bit for bit including the free space. It can
support all of the formats.
6.1.3 Whole HDD
This mode will copy the entire HDD, regardless of the content, format, partition, or free
space, and it will take much more time to duplicate the source HDD completely.
6.2 Skip Error
In the event the hard drive has sector errors, this function allows you to set the number
of allowed errors during the duplication process.

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6.3 Erase Master
This function is used to set if erasing the source HDD or not. Please make sure this
setting before you execute erase function.
6.4 Unknown Format
This function allows you to set how the device manages unknown HDD area.
6.5 Transfer Rate
This function allows you to select the best transfer rate from UDMA 2 to UDMA 4 for
your HDD duplication progress. If you are not condent on the HDD quality or you nd
a high failure rate on copy or compare. It is recommended to slow down the UDMA
mode.
6.6 Erase Pattern
This setting is used to select dierent erase methods.
6.7 Language
This setting is to set the system’s language interface.
6.8 Stop Motor Time
When the system nishes function executing, the motor won’t stop running
immediately. This function is used to set the time of motor stopping after nishing
function executing.
6.9 Advanced Setup
From Advanced Setup you can adjust HDD Wait Time, and lock the keys, see details
below.
a) Select “6.9 Advanced setup”using the navigation buttons.
b) From the “Advanced” menu you can select your desired application See the list
below outlining the details of each option.
Note: The number 6.9 at the beginning of each option below represents the
“Advanced Setup” heading on the main menu, the numbers: .1, .2, .3, etc. indicate
the option within the “Advanced Setup”sub menu.
6.9.1 Wait HDD Time
This is to set auto start time after plugging in HDD.
6.9.2 Lock Key
After this function is selected, only OK and ESC keys are working.
6.10 Restore Default
This setting is to go back to the manufacturer’s default setting.

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
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