U-Reach Carry HDD miniSAS User manual

miniSAS (1:1)
SAS/SATA Duplicator
User Manual
V 1.2
EN

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Index
Product Disclaimer............................................................................................... 2
Warranty.............................................................................................................. 2
Piracy Statement.................................................................................................. 2
Preparation Tips before You Start ........................................................................ 3
Features ............................................................................................................... 3
Product Overview ................................................................................................ 4
Function Table ..................................................................................................... 5
Function Introduction .......................................................................................... 8
1. Copy................................................................................................................. 8
2. Compare .........................................................................................................10
3. Copy+Compare ...............................................................................................10
4. Erase ...............................................................................................................11
4.1 Quick Erase .................................................................................................12
4.2 Full Erase.....................................................................................................12
4.3 DoD Erase....................................................................................................12
4.4 DoD Erase & Compare.................................................................................12
4.5 7-Pass Overwrite.........................................................................................13
4.6 Secure Erase................................................................................................13
5. Utility ..............................................................................................................13
5.1 Show Disk Info.............................................................................................13
5.2 Update System............................................................................................14
5.3 System Info. ................................................................................................15
5.4 Read Speed .................................................................................................16
5.5 Write Speed ................................................................................................16
6. Setup...............................................................................................................16
6.1 Copy Area....................................................................................................16
6.2 Skip Error ....................................................................................................19
6.3 Language.....................................................................................................19
6.4 Advanced Setup ..........................................................................................19
6.5 Restore Default ...........................................................................................22
Specification Table ..............................................................................................23

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Product Disclaimer
U-Reach is not accountable for any incidental or consequential damages, which
includes, but is not constrained to property harm, loss of time or data from use
of a U-Reach product, or any other damages attributable to product malfunction
or failure (including without limitation, those attributable to: (1) reliance of the
materials provided, (2) costs of product replacement, (3) loss of use, data or
profits, (4) delays or business interruptions, (5) and any principle of legal
responsibility, arising out of or in reference to the use or overall performance or
from delays in servicing or lack of ability to render service) of any U-Reach
product. U-Reach makes every effort to ensure proper operation of all products.
However, the customer is responsible to affirm that out of the U-Reach product
meets the customer’s quality requirement. The customer further acknowledges
that fallacious operation of U-Reach product and/or software program, or
hardware issues, can cause loss of data, defective formatting, or data loading. U-
Reach will make efforts to resolve or repair any issues recognized by customer
either within the warranty period or on a time and materials basis.
Specifications and features subject to change without notice or obligation.
Warranty
U-Reach provides a basic one-year parts and labor warranty for all of its
products (excluding cables, adapters, and other consumable items). An optional
extended warranty is also available for an added cost. Telephone and email
support is available for the life of the product as defined by U-Reach.
All warranties will be restricted and defined by the market region from which
customers purchased.
Piracy Statement
U-Reach accepts no responsibility for copyright infringement or misuse of any U-
Reach equipment. Copying all forms of data: audio, video, or software without
the permission of the copyright holder is illegal. It is the sole responsibility of the
user to ensure that the legal copyrights of the copyright owners are respected.

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Preparation Tips before You Start
◼Make sure to use a stable power supply.
◼Please use in a clean & dry environment.
◼Please keep the environment well ventilated.
◼When the duplicator operates, it is normal for the machine to heat up.
◼Please do not move the duplicator during operation to ensure better
operation.
◼Please do not remove HDDs during operation to avoid damage.
◼Please use original manufacturer power supply to ensure safe operation.
◼Static electricity may cause duplication error. Please pay attention to the
duplicator environment and operators’ equipment. It is recommended to
purchase static electricity elimination equipment to avoid static electricity
shock when in high static electricity environment.
Features
Ultra-High Speed
Support Various Interface
High copy speed for duplication and
data comparison. Speed Transfers up
to 18GB/min.
Support 2.5" and 3.5" SAS/SATA
HDD, IDE HDD and SSD.
4 Kinds of Copy Areas
6 Erase Methods
Systems and Files, All Partitions,
Whole HDD, and Percentage Copy.
Quick Erase, Full Erase, DoD Erase, 7-
Pass Overwrite, Secure Erase and
Enhanced Secure Erase.
Quick Copy Mode
Bad Sector Check
Quick copy mode copies only Data
and System area can greatly increase
copy efficiency.
Auto detect and show bad sector
quantity.
Auto Power Control System
Portable Design
Protect the HDD from damage during
hot removal from the duplicator.
Light weight for easy carry.

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Product Overview
A. System Overview
B. LCD Configuration
Yellow: Powering
Green: Pass
Red: Fail
Backward
Forward
Confirm / OK
Cancel / Back
Copy
x1 2047M
0:11
0:11 41% 860M
Function
Time (mm:ss)
Copy Progress %
Copied Processed
size (Target)
Target HDD
Total size (Source)

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Function Table
Function
Item & Description
1. Copy
Copies source device to connected target device(s). Refer to
function 6.1 Copy Area for 4 different copy modes.
2. Compare
Verifies target device(s) bit by bit to the master device.
3. Copy
+Compare
Automates copy and compare by first duplicating and then
verifying all the data, bit by bit.
4. Erase
4.1 Quick Erase
Erases the index table only.
4.2 Full Erase
Erases the entire device capacity. Complies with NIST 800-88
Standards.
4.3 DoD erase
3-Pass erases the entire device capacity. Complies with
DoD5220.22-M Standards.
4.4 DoD EraseComp
3-Pass erases the entire device capacity and verifies. Complies
with DoD5220.22-M Standards.
4.5 7-Pass Overwrite
7-Pass erases the entire device capacity. Complies with
DoD5220.22-M(ECE) Standards.
4.6 Secure Erase
Performs by sending ATA commands to the device(s) requiring
complete purging of data by its internal methods, which
conforms to NIST 800-88 standards. If you interrupt the secure
erase process, your device(s) will be unusable.
4.7 Enhanced Secure Erase
Erases devices that support this feature.

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5. Utility
5.1 Show Disk info
Displays connected device(s) detail information.
5.2 Update
system
5.2.1 Update BIOS
Updates system firmware from source port.
5.2.2 Create Update HDD
Formats HDD with a 2GB FAT partition for
the operator to save the new firmware.
5.3 System Info
Displays information of the duplicator system, including
controller model number and firmware version.
5.4 Read Speed
Performs a full reading speed test on the desired, connected
device(s).
5.5 Write Speed
Performs a full writing speed test on the desired, connected
device(s).
6. Setup
6.1 Copy Area
(Copy Modes)
6.1.1 System and Files
Copies only data and skips empty spaces.
Supports only NTFS, FAT16/32/64,
HFS/HFS+/HFSX, and EXT2/3/4.
6.1.2 All Partitions
Copies all partitions and data, unallocated
partitions not included.
6.1.3 Whole HDD
Copies all data and partitions including
proprietary formats.
6.1.4 Percentage (%)
Copies the defined capacity percentage that
operators set. (0%-99%)
6.2 Skip Error
Sets the number of bad sectors to skip. (0-65535 or unlimited)
6.3 Language
Selects preferred language. English or Japanese

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6. Setup
6.4 Advanced
Setup
6.4.1
Unknown
Format
Copy Unknown
Copies unknown formats.
Skip Unknown
Skips unknown formats.
6.4.2
Erase
Master
6.4.2.1 Disable
Disables source port
sanitization.
6.4.2.2 Enable
Enables source port sanitization.
6.4.3
Erase
Pattern
6.4.3.1 One Byte
Writes a random character per
byte.
6.4.3.2 Big Random Data
Writes a set of random
characters into a set area.
6.4.4 Wait HDD Time
Enables operator to set a time delay for the
HDD motor to spin up. (Push “OK” to Start or
delay from 3-30 seconds)
6.4.5
Copy HPA
Area
Do Not
Copy HPA
No, keep HPA
No, clear HPA
No, setting HPA
Copy and Setting
6.4.6
Clear HPA
at Erase
Clear HPA Setting
Keep HPA Setting
6.4.7 Transfer Rate
Sets transfer speeds, selectable from UDMA
2 through UDMA 7.
6.4.8 Stop Motor Time
Enables operators to define the number of
seconds for the HDD motors to spin down to
a stop. (1-20 seconds)
6.5 Restore Default
Restores system back to factory defaults.
*Above functions and features subject to change without notice.

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Function Introduction
1. Copy
The copy function copies data from source HDD to target HDD. You can set
following settings before copy. (You can check more detail in ”6. Setup”.)
I. Set Copy Area of Source HDD → 6.1 Copy Area
II. Set Copy Unknown Format Area → 6.4.1 Unknown Format
➢Start to copy
Step 1: Prepare Source & Targets
Prepare a source HDD and target HDDs.
(It’s strongly recommended that the source and target are the same capacity.)
Caution
Various adapters are required to copy devices with different
interfaces, e.g. IDE, eSATA, mSATA, and etc.
Step 2: Connect Source & Targets
Connect source HDD to source port, target HDDs to Target ports.
Step 3: Enter Function "1.Copy"
Use ▲▼ to select "1.Copy", and then press "OK". Duplication will start.
Note
If the user set “6.4.4 Wait HDD Time” at 3-30 seconds, the
machine will start duplicating automatically after HDDs initialize.
If “wait key to start” is set, user needs to press “OK" to start.

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The information below shows on the LCD during duplication.
Copy Process
(if there is any bad sector)
Step 4: Completion!
The copy result (Pass/Fail), total copy time and bad sectors will show on
LCD.
Copy result
Pass
Fail
Note
The default setting of error counter is 0. If users want to adjust
the accepted error sectors of the HDD, they can set "6.2 Skip
Error".
Copy 224M
0:02 85% 190M
Function
Total Data
Copied Data
Copied Time
Copy Process
Bad Sector R:0
0:01 48% W:1
Source bad sector
Target bad sector
Copied
Time
Copy Process
Pass 0:05
No Bad Sector!
Fail 0:05
Bad Sector R0 W1
Total copy time

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2. Compare
The compare function is used to check if the data on source HDD is identical to
target HDD after duplication.
➢Start to compare
Step 1: Prepare Source and Targets
Prepare the source HDD and target HDDs to compare after duplication is
completed.
Step 2: Connect Source and Targets
Connect the source HDD to Source port, target HDDs to Target ports.
Step 3: Enter "2.Compare"
Use ▲▼ to select “2.Compare” then press “OK”. Data compare will proceed.
Step 4: Completion!
The result (Pass/Fail) and time will show on LCD after comparison completes.
Caution
The user is responsible for verifying the targets’ quality. Please
pick a few completed targets for testing in a mass production
environment for QC.
3. Copy+Compare
The Copy+Compare function makes copies first and then compares copied
HDDs with source HDD to confirm the accuracy.
Note
It is recommended to execute Compare after Copy to confirm
the accuracy. Users can use the function “3. Copy+Compare”.

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4. Erase
Please choose the appropriate erase method when you like to dispose or re-
use the HDDs. You can set the following settings before erasing:
(You can check more detail in ”6. Setup”.)
I. Set Erase mode
II. Set Erase Master → 6.4.2 Erase Master
III. Set Erase Pattern → 6.4.3 Erase Pattern
Caution
It will erase the data in the HDD, please make sure you back up
all important data before using this function.
➢Start to erase
Step 1: Prepare HDDs
Prepare HDDs for disposal.
Step 2: Place HDDs
Insert HDDs for disposal into target ports.
Note
Function "6.4.2 Erase Master" is to determine erase source HDD
or not.
Step 3: Enter function "4. Erase"
Use ▲▼ to select the mode of erasing method, and then press "OK". Data
Erase will proceed.
Note
During erasing, press ▲▼ to view the status of each port. Press
“OK”to see the details for each port.
There are several erase methods:
(1) Quick Erase (2) Full Erase (3) DoD Erase (4) 7-Pass Overwrite
(5) Secure Erase (6) Enhanced Secure Erase
HDD Duplicator
4. Erase

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4.1 Quick Erase
This function will ONLY erase the index of the HDD. It is the quickest way to
erase the HDD.
4.2 Full Erase
This function will erase the whole sectors on the target HDD. It will take longer
than quick erase. Complies with NIST800-88 Standards.
4.3 DoD Erase
This function complies with the U.S.A. Department of Defense (DoD5220.22-M)
standard to fully erase the HDD three times bit by bit to overwrite HDD data
and guarantees data will not be recoverable. This DoD erase method will erase
HDD over each sector three times: the first time with zeros (0x00), second time
with FF (0xFF) and the third time with random characters.
4.4 DoD Erase & Compare
Besides DoD erase 3 times, this function will also execute comparison to make
sure the random bit is correctly written.
DoD EraseComp Method:
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00
FFFFFFF
FFFFFFF
FFFFFFF
FFFFFFF
FFFFFFF
FFFFFFF
FFFFFFF
FFFFFFF
FFFFFFF
FFFFFFF
FFFFFFF
FFFFFFFF
########
########
########
########
########
########
########
########
########
####
########
########
########
########
########
########
########
########
########
#####
Step1. 0 x 00
Step2. 0 x FF
Step3. Random
Step4. Compare
[02] 74.5G
Erase (3) [4M] 5.2G
Port No.
Total capacity
Erased capacity
Erase No.
*The third times of erase.
Erase pattern

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Note
1. The erasing duration of DoD Erase mode is 3 times longer
than full erase mode.
2. The duration of DoD EraseComp is 4 times longer than full
erase mode.
4.5 7-Pass Overwrite
This mode is a DOD 7-pass and complies with the DoD5220.22-M (ECE)
standard. It fully erases the HDD 7 times bit by bit to overwrite HDD data and
guarantees data is not recoverable. The 7-Pass Erase mode spends 7 times
longer than full erase mode.
4.6 Secure Erase
This function sends an ATA Secure Erase command. It overwrites every single
track on the hard drive with "00". Even HPA/DCO or other hidden data areas
can be erased all together.
Note
If you want to cancel execution of Copy/Compare/Erase, you can
press “ESC” for few seconds to stop the task.
Caution
The user is responsible for verifying the targets’ quality. Please
pick a few completed targets for testing in a mass production
environment for QC.
4.7 Enhanced Secure Erase
This function erases devices that supports this feature.
Scroll to select "4.7 Enhanced Secure Erase", then press "OK" to start the
erasing process.
5. Utility
5.1 Show Disk Info.
This function will show HDD's S.M.A.R.T information. After selecting the port,
press ▼ to check detail information.

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◼Model Number
Show HDD’s model number.
◼Version of Firmware
Show HDD’s firmware version.
◼Serial Number
Show the serial number of HDD.
◼Device Power Cycle
Show the count of HDD's turning on and off.
◼Power-on Hours
Show the total power-on hours of HDD.
◼Reallocation Event Count
Show the count of reallocating events.
When the HDD fails to save data, it will need to redefine the location to store
data. Therefore, a higher count of reallocation events represents more errors.
◼Off-Line Scan Uncorrectable Sector Count
Show the sector volume that is uncorrectable when scanned offline. The more
the uncorrectable sector volume is, the more serious the HDD's damage.
◼Seek Error Rate
Show the error rate of searching for data. It can represent the damage rate of
data stored in the HDD.
◼Temperature
Show the temperature of HDD.
5.2 Update System
Step 1: Create an Update HDD
Connect a SDD/HDD to the duplicator. Select function "5.2 Create Update
HDD".
Step 2: Format BIOS HDD
Click "OK" to format the BIOS hard disk. One FAT, 2GB partition will be
formatted on the HDD. Creating such a partition reduces searching time, and
speeds up the firmware update.
[Update System]
2. Create Update HDD

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Caution
The data saved in this HDD will be erased.
Step 3: Download Firmware
Connect the BIOS HDD to a PC. Download the latest firmware and save it to the
HDD. Unzip BIOS and save it to the root directory.
Step 4: Enter "Update BIOS"
Connect the BIOS HDD to the source port. Enter function "5.2.1 Update BIOS".
Update will take about a minute to complete.
Caution
The firmware update process may take longer than 5 minutes.
Please do not disrupt power or process during BIOS update. If
interrupted, the system will become useless. U-Reach will not be
held responsible for any damages.
5.3 System Info.
This function shows information about the duplicator including model name
and firmware version.
Do FORMAT HDD#1
Confirm ?
[Update System]
1. Update BIOS
SAS/SATA Dup 1-1
Ver: 2.36.3

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5.4 Read Speed
Measures the reading speed of the HDD by reading the whole HDD.
5.5 Write Speed
Measures the writing speed of the HDD by writing the whole HDD.
6. Setup
6.1 Copy Area
Users can set the copy area of source HDD. Appropriate copy area can greatly
reduce operation time and provide better efficiency. There are four copy
modes with different copy areas:
6.1.1 System and Files (Quick Copy data area only)
This setting 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. As
long as the source HDD’s data is within the target HDD’s space, the copy will be
processed. FAT16/32/64, NTFS, ext2/3/4, HFS/HFS+/HFSX are supported for
this copy mode.
Source
4 Copy Area
⚫System and Files
⚫Whole HDD
⚫ALL Partitions
⚫
Percentage (%)
System and Files
Whole HDD
ALL Partitions
Percentage (%)
Target
%

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6.1.2 ALL Partitions
Copies all of the partitions bit by bit whether or not there is existing data. The
capacity of target HDDs must be bigger than the partitions’ required capacity.
[Copy Area]
ALL Partitions
Only 120G data area will be copied.
Source
Duplication
Target
500GB
150GB
Unallocated
Partition
Partition1 (150GB)
Data 30 GB
Partition2 (200GB)
Data 90GB
350GB of all Partitions along with its contents will be copied.
Source
Duplication
Target
500GB
150GB
Unallocated
Partition
Partition1 (150GB)
Data 30 GB
Partition2 (200GB)
Data 90GB
350GB

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6.1.3 Whole HDD
Copies the whole source HDD, no matter the content, format, partition or empty
space. This mode does not analyze the data.
6.1.4 Percentage (%)
Defines the selected percentage range of source HDD.
[Copy Area]
Whole HDD
[Copy Area]
Percentage
All 500GB of data will be copied.
Source
Duplication
Target
500GB
150GB
Unallocated
Partition
150GB
Unallocated
Partition
150GB
Unallocated
Partition
500GB
Partition1 (150GB)
Data 30 GB
Partition2 (200GB)
Data 90GB
Only copies the selected area.
Source
Duplication
Target
500GB
150GB
Unallocated
Partition
25%
35%
25%
35%

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How to select the proper copy area?
Example: There are two partitions in one 500G HDD.
6.2 Skip Error
This function sets the number of errors you would like to skip during copy /
compare / erase process. The default is 0. You can choose 0-65535 or unlimited.
6.3 Language
Select preferred language. You can select English or Japanese.
6.4 Advanced Setup
6.4.1 Unknown Format
This function allows you to select whether or not to copy the unknown format
areas. This function will only affect Quick Copy.
[Skip Error]
0
100GB
250GB
500GB
60GB Data
150GB
Unallocated
Partition
30GB Data
System and files
100GB
250GB
500GB
60GB Data
150GB
Unallocated
Partition
All Partitions
70GB
190GB
30GB Data
100GB
250GB
500GB
60GB Data
150GB
Unallocated
Partition
Whole Device
70GB
190GB
30GB Data
This function will analyze
and copy only data and
skip empty spaces.
This function will copy
the entire device.
This function will copy all
data within the defined
partitions.