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1.4 Supported Operating Systems
The RDX storage system is supported on the following operating systems:
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Microsoft
Windows
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Windows Server 2003 R2—Standard, Professional, Small Business
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Windows Server 2008 R2—Standard, Professional, Small Business
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Windows Vista SPI—32- and 64-bit Business
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Windows XP—Home and Professional
Windows 7
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Linux
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CentOS Linux—v4.2, Kernel v2.6.9
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Fedora Core S—Kernel v2.6
RHEL 3.0—Update 7
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RHEL 4.0—Update 3
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RHEL 5.0—Update 3
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RHEL 6.1/SP1
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SLES 9—Service Pack 3 x64
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SLES 10—x64
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SLES 11, SP1
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Mac
Mac OS X—10.4 or newer
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Only the newest Linux versions are fully compatible with the USB 3.0 docks. All older versions of
Linux will support the USB 3.0 dock at USB 2.0 speeds.
1.5 Software
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GoProtect
Backup Software
The RDX storage system works with industry backup applications that support removable disk
media. See your backup software manual for instructions on backing up data.
Windows Software
The RDX User Guide and Utilities CD provides essential Windows software for use with the RDX
system. The RDX software for Windows installs:
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A removable disk utility that provides basic diagnostic test capabilities and a firmware
upgrade
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An application update that enables the Eject button to operate correctly under the Windows
operating system
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An application that allows the right-click eject function to operate in user-mode under the
Windows operating system
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An application that automatically sets the SATA connection to DMA mode for improved
performance
See Section 2.3 Installing Utility Software for Windows and Section 4.2 Using the Removable
Disk Utility for more information on these applications.
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