HP RDX USB 3.0 Start Here Manual

HP RDX USB 3.0
Removable Disk Backup System
Internal drive
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR NEW DRIVE
• Connect to a USB 3.0 port (on a computer running Windows®).
USB 2.0 is supported, but performance will be degraded.
• For optimum performance use HP-branded RDX Removable Disk
cartridges.
• Although RDX Removable Disk cartridges are ruggedly built, they
must be handled with care to ensure data integrity and long life.
• To ensure correct operation of the eject function, install the HP RDX
Utility. This utility also allows you to download and install firmware
upgrades. The utility and firmware upgrades are available from
www.hp.com/support/rdx.
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Installation overview
IMPORTANT: Disconnect your computer from the main
power supply before installing the RDX Removable Disk
Backup System and observe anti-static precautions.
For important safety, environmental, and regulatory
information, see Safety and Compliance Information for
Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products,
available at www.hp.com/support/Safety-Compliance-
EnterpriseProducts.
Use a spare power cable to connect to the computer power
supply. (The drive is not powered from the USB bus.)
For detailed, step-by-step installation instructions, refer to the
user guide found at www.hp.com/support/rdx.
Mounting Screws
An accessory kit containing M3 screws is supplied with the HP RDX
USB 3.0 Internal Removable Disk Backup System for use with servers
that do not have the correct screws available.
Check server schematic for internal USB port
Connect to a dedicated USB 3.0 port on your computer. The drive
is backward compatible with USB 2.0, but performance will be
degraded. Do not connect to a USB 1.1 port. Use the schematic on
the inside of the door or consult your computer documentation to
locate the availability and position of a standard USB 3.0 Type A
socket. If a suitable internal port is not available on the system board,
HP recommends installing a dedicated host bus adapter. See the
RDX QuickSpecs for recommended products.
NOTE: It is also possible to connect to a USB 2.0 Intel or HP 4-pin
header connector; appropriate cables must be purchased separately.
See the RDX QuickSpecs for recommended products and refer to the
User Guide for cabling instructions.
Power cable
USB cable
Attach USB cable to internal USB 3.0 port
Use the standard USB 3.0 cable supplied with the RDX Removable
Disk Backup System.
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Completing the installation
Install the HP RDX Utility from www.hp.com/support/rdx. If the
software is not installed, the eject button and right-click eject method
may not work properly.
Install or update backup software:
It is important to check www.hp.com/storage/spock for software
compatibility and install any recommended updates.
Diagnostic tools
The HP RDX Utility contains basic diagnostic tools, enables proper
cartridge ejection, and allows you to download and install firmware
upgrades. The utility and firmware upgrades are available from
www.hp.com/support/rdx.
HP Library & Tape Tools, which can be downloaded free of charge
from www.hp.com/support/tapetools, can also be used to determine
whether your product can operate properly.