Logicube Omniclone Xi user manual Introduction to the Logicube Omniclone

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1. Introduction to the Logicube Omniclone Xi™

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Logicube Omniclone Xi™. You are now the proud owner of a state-of-the-art IDE/SATA disk cloning device. The Omniclone Xi™ is designed to be easy enough to be used by a novice, yet offers many professional features that are not available anywhere else.

The Logicube Omniclone Xi™ copies the contents of one hard disk drive to one or more others1. The first drive is typically called the Master, while the subsequent drives are called Targets. It performs the copy at speeds that are typically 16 to 32 times faster than they would be on a PC. The Omniclone Xi™ first analyzes the partitions on the Master, then acts according to a user set mode. Depending on the mode, the unit will adjust structures to ensure the validity of the Targets. This process is called disk cloning.

This manual covers the following Logicube products: OCX2i™, OCX5i™ and OCXi™. The OCX2i™ can clone two target drives, the OCX5i™ can clone 5 target drives and the OCXi™ can clone ten target drives simultaneously.

What Are Partitions?

Partitions are areas on the drive that define a storage unit. Each partition is represented by a drive letter at the operating system level (e.g. C:, D:,...). For that reason, partitions are commonly called logical drives, or volumes. A partition is also associated with a file system, or a structure for laying out files on the partition. We will use these four words interchangeably throughout this manual.

1The Logicube Omniclone Xi￿ is available in 2, 5 and 10 Target drive configurations.

Logicube Omniclone Xi ™ User’s Manual

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Contents Phone 818 700 Fax 818 700 Version Date 2/20/06 Logicube, Inc Chatsworth, CAWarranty Limitation of Liability and Warranty InformationLogicube Disclaimer Table of Contents Omnidiagnostics Loading Software Through the Parallel Port Logicube Omniclone Xi Software UpdatePage Introduction Introduction to the Logicube OmnicloneIntroduction FeaturesSystem description Using this guideIntroduction Logicube Omniclone Introduction Connecting Parallel IDE, EIDE, Udma Drives Applying power to the Logicube OmnicloneGetting Started Fast Start Connecting other types of drives Connecting Serial ATA Sata DrivesCalibrating the Touch Screen Power and Reset buttonsUser interface Touch ScreenButtons Indicator LightsButtons and Interface Installing and Removing the Light BarAbout Screen Cloning Modes and SettingsTime/Date Settings Main Menu ScreenDrives CloningSelective Partitions Mode Optional Clever Clone ModeClever Clone Step-by-Step Selective Partitions Step-by-Step CleverCopy Mirror Clone Step-by-Step Mirror Clone ModeMaster Manager Step-by-Step Master Manager Mode OptionalDell Optiplex Computers and Master Manager Verify Settings Optional Preference SettingsVerify Speed CHS Translation Modes GeometryGeneral Preferences On Error OptionalIntroduction Set Option On Error Step-by-StepLast Drive Set Option Step-by-StepLast Drive Step-by-Step Database Database/Barcode Option PasswordSetting a Password Step-by-Step Removing a PasswordOmniDiagnostics Features OmniDiagnosticsScan Target Mode Repair Target Mode Scan Target Mode Step-by-StepWipeClean Target Mode Repair Target Mode Step-by-StepWipeclean Target Step-by-Step WipeClean SettingsOmnidiagnostics Database/Barcode Option System ContentsCompact Flash CF Files Breakdown of Config.txt Database.csv Database Step-by-Step Database Settings Menu Creating a New Config List, Step-by-Step Barcode Scanner Barcode Scanner SettingsDATABASE/BARCODE Option Minimum requirements Using the USB PortRemoving USB devices How to use under Windows for Master Drive ManagementUsing the USB Port Compact Flash CF Card Connecting Through the Software Setup Menu Connecting the CF Drive to Windows via USBCompact Flash CF Card Drive Cables User Replaceable HardwareProper Handling of Drive Cables Removal and Installation of a Drive StationDrive Stations Removal and Installation of the Power Supply Power SupplyLoading Software Using the Compact Flash Logicube Omniclone Xi Software Updating ProceduresSoftware Loading Instructions Host PC preparation Software Loading InstructionsLogicube Omniclone Xi Software Update FAQ’s Frequently Asked Questions and AnswersFrequently Asked Questions and Answers Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Troubleshooting Guide Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Cluster ReferenceGlossary Cloning, Hard DriveDefragment ReferenceLarge Geometry, Hard DriveMaster Drive, Logicube Omniclone Parallel Port Master/Single Drive, IDEPartition Sector RAM DiskSlave Drive, IDE Translation Mode, CHS Target Drive, Logicube OmnicloneWiping, Data Fdisk IndexIndex Reference Index