Fujitsu RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive Operating Manual
Fujitsu RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive Operating Manual

Fujitsu RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive Operating Manual

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Operating Manual - English
RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive
October 2012

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual - English RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive October 2012...
  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    Gesellschaft für Technik-Dokumentation mbH www.cognitas.de Copyright and Trademarks Copyright © 2012 Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH. All rights reserved. Delivery subject to availability; right of technical modifications reserved. All hardware and software names used are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
  • Page 3: Before Reading This Manual

    The device has not been designed or manufactured for uses which demand an extremely high level of safety and carry a direct and serious risk of life or body if such safety cannot be assured. RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 4 Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use. Measures against momentary voltage drop This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop in the power supply caused by lightning.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Overview ......21 Using the RDX Utility ..... . 21 RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 6 Tables ........31 RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Figure 1: RDX internal drives 3.5-inch internal USB drive 5.25-inch internal USB drive Supported media The RDX hard drive system supports any RDX cartridge which Fujitsu recommends. RDX cartridges are available in different capacity configurations depending on your storage requirements. Software The RDX drive works with all industry backup applications that support removable disk media.
  • Page 8: Media Equipment

    The front of the RDX unit has the following features and LEDs: Eject Button / Power LED ● Activity LED (located on cartridge) ● Emergency Eject Hole ● Figure 2: Front panel features Emergency Eject Hole Activity LED (located on cartridge) Eject Button / Power LED RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 9 Cartridge is not inserted properly or the unit Not ready has no power. Steady GREEN Ready Cartridge is ready. Blinking GREEN Accessing Unit is reading, writing, seeking. Steady AMBER Warning RDX unit has detected a warning condition. Table 2: Activity LED RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 10 Introduction RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 11: Quick Start Installation

    Ê Turn your computer and any peripheral devices off before installing the RDX unit. 2.1.3 Preparing for installation Dependent on the type of server, it is required to attach mounting rails to the RDX drive. For further information, please refer to your server’s “Upgrade and Maintenance Manual”. RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 12: Installation Instructions

    Ê Mount the drive as appropriate for your server. CAUTION! Do not over-tighten the screws! Figure 3: USB connector on RDX drive connector panel Type B USB 3.0 connector on RDX QuikStor drive Power connector on RDX QuikStor drive RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 13: Figure 4: Usb Connector On Usb Expansion Card

    Ê Check all cables in your computer system. Before you reinstall your computer cover, ensure that all cables are correctly routed so that they will not bind or become crimped. Also, make sure that no cables have loosened during the installation. RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 14 Quick Start Installation RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 15: Using The Drive

    Ê Never try to force the cartridge into the unit. If it is difficult to insert, check the orientation and try again. Ê Do not drop cartridges where non-operational specifications may be exceeded. RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 16: Write Protection

    The front of your unit has an opening for inserting RDX cartridges. A protective door covers the opening. Below and to the right of the door is the power LED that doubles as a cartridge-eject button. RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 17: To Load A Cartridge

    Ê Push the cartridge gently into the unit until it is locked in place with a clicking sound. CAUTION! If the cartridge is not fully inserted, it may not work properly and cause writing or reading errors. Figure 6: Loading the cartridge Keyed Corner Write Protect Tab RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 18: To Unload A Cartridge

    If the backup software occupies the eject-action, the eject button and right-click eject methods may not work properly. Figure 7: Unloading the cartridge Activity LED (located on cartridge) Emergency Eject Hole Eject Button / Power LED RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 19: To Emergency Eject A Cartridge

    Ê Insert a straightened paper clip into the Emergency Eject Hole (see figure Ê When the cartridge has been ejected by the unit, grasp the exposed sides of the cartridge and pull the cartridge straight out (see figure RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 20 Using the drive RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 21: Using The Rdx Utility

    – Test the unit and the cartridge. Using the RDX Utility To run the RDX Utility for Windows: Ê Click Start > All Programs > RDX Utility > RDX Utility. Ê For instructions on using the RDX Utility, click Help. RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 22 Using the RDX Utility RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 23: Software Installation

    A firmware flash can be done under Windows by using the RDX Utility. The flash tool can be found on the same locations as the RDX drivers. Please consult the documentation that comes with the flash tool. RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 24 Software installation RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Host access completes. If the cartridge does not eject after the Host computer access completes, you may not be running the correct unit software. For further instructions, refer to section "To unload a cartridge" on page RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 26: The Cartridge Led Is Steady Amber

    Ê Right-click on the top folder (this should be your computer’s name). Ê Select Scan for Hardware Changes. You should see your RDX device listed under Disk drives. If the device does not appear, restart the computer. RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 27: Unit Performance Seems Slow

    This may be due to severe damage to the cartridge. Run the RDX Utility software to obtain more information about the failure. Ê Replace the cartridge if the error persists. RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 29: Figures

    Loading the cartridge ....Figure 7: Unloading the cartridge ....RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 30 Figures RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 31: Tables

    Table 1: Power LED ......Table 2: Activity LED ......RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...
  • Page 32 Tables RDX USB 3.0 QuikStor Drive...

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