Using the HDD PortaCruiser

Duplicator Mode

Advanced Setup Menu: 8-08 Copy HPA

If the source hard disk contains a Host Protected Area (HPA), this option allows you to choose whether or not to copy data within the HPA.

1.Press and hold ESC for about three seconds to access the “Adv Setup” menu. The following screen will be displayed.

8. Adv Setup

ENT RESET

ESC MUTE

2.Use the arrow buttons (or) to select “Copy HPA”. The following information will be displayed.

8-08. Adv Setup Copy HPA

ENT RESET

ESC MUTE

3.Press ENT to display the current configuration setting. A screen similar to the following will be displayed.

Copy HPA Off

ENT RESET

ESC MUTE

4.Use the arrow buttons () to toggle the option “On” or “Off”. After changing a setting, remember to press ENT to save it.

Note: The HPA is a hidden data region defined in ATA/ATAPI-4. This area is not usually accessible to the operating system or software applications. The HDD PortaCruiser supports the copying of data from this hidden area.

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