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- Page 1 ZX-Tower™ (ZX-T) User’s Manual Logicube, Inc. Chatsworth, CA 91311 Phone: 818 700 8488 Fax: 818 700 8466 Version: 2.0u3 Date11/13/2018 MAN-ZX-T Logicube ZX-Tower™ User Manual...
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Page 2: Limitation Of Liability And Warranty Information
LOGICUBE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOSS OF TIME OR DATA FROM USE OF A LOGICUBE PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM PRODUCT MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF (INCLUDING WITHOUT... - Page 3 MATERIALS BASIS. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SALE (THE “WARRANTY PERIOD”) LOGICUBE WARRANTS THAT THE PRODUCT (EXCLUDING CABLES, ADAPTERS, AND OTHER “CONSUMABLE” ITEMS) IS FREE FROM MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS...
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Page 4: Rohs Certificate Of Compliance
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. RoHS Certificate of Compliance LOGICUBE PRODUCTS COMPLY WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION RESTRICTION OF THE USE OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, ROHS DIRECTIVE (2002/95/EC). THE ROHS DIRECTIVE PROHIBITS THE SALE OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CONTAINING SOME HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES SUCH AS MERCURY, LEAD, CADMIUM, HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM AND CERTAIN FLAME-RETARDANTS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ZX-TOWER™ (ZX-T) USER’S MANUAL---5.6.2 ................I LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION ............. I ............................ I OGICUBE ISCLAIMER ..............................I ARRANTY HS C ....................... III ERTIFICATE OF OMPLIANCE ................... III OGICUBE ECHNICAL UPPORT ONTACT NFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................I 1: INTRODUCTION ........................ - Page 6 5.7.2.1 Configuring a Static IP Address ..................42 5.7.3 HTTP Proxy ..........................43 5.7.3.1 Server ..........................43 5.7.3.2 Username/Password ......................43 5.8 S ..........................43 OFTWARE PDATE 5.9 P ............................44 OWER 6: UPDATING/LOADING/RE-LOADING SOFTWARE .............. 45 Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual...
- Page 7 9: CHANGING THE DEFAULT PASSWORDS ................56 9.0 C ................56 HANGING THE EFAULT ASSWORDS NTRODUCTION 9.1 C ................. 56 HANGING OTH THE LOGICUBE AND IT ASSWORDS 9.2 C .................... 57 HANGING NLY THE LOGICUBE ASSWORD 9.3 C ......................58 HANGING...
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Page 8: 1: Introduction
1: Introduction 1.0 Introduction to the Logicube ZX-Tower The blazing fast ZX-Tower™ (ZX-T) wipe solution provides secure sanitization of hard disk drives and achieves speeds of up to 24GB/min. The multi-target ZX-T allows organizations to easily comply with NIST 800-88 Guidelines for Media Sanitization. The unit features a secure erase mode, a custom pass wipe setting and a powerful DoD specification 7-pass wipe mode. -
Page 9: In The Box
The remaining bays will continue to operate. 1.2 In the Box The complete ZX-T system includes the following: The Logicube ZX-Tower unit Power cord CD-ROM with user’s manual 1.3 Options The following options are available with the ZX-Tower: Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 10: Specifications
18” cable M.2 PCIe (SATA type) to SATA adapter M.2 PCIe (AHCI type) to USB3 adapter Flash card reader for compact flash media (connects to USB 3.0 ports) Extended warranties 1.4 Specifications Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 11: 2: Getting Started
Special Icons – Throughout this manual, there are two icons that can be seen. Please pay close attention when any of these two icons are found. These icons highlight additional information or important warnings on specific topics. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User Manual... - Page 12 GETTING STARTED The power supply for the ZX-Tower has a manual voltage switch (115V/230V) located in the back of the ZX-Tower. Set the correct voltage input before attaching the power cable to avoid damage. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual...
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Page 13: Turning The Zx-Ton And Off
When disconnecting drives, it is very important to make sure the drives are not being used on any task. Disconnecting drives while the ZX-T is using the drive for a task may cause data loss. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 14: Connecting Usb Drives
Chapter 8: Optional Adapters. Cables and adapters are available for the following drive types: 2.5” SATA 2.5” SAS M.2 (SATA or AHCI based) eSATA micro SATA Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 15: The User Interface
A – Wipe Tasks currently running B – Lock indicator/shortcut C – Tasks D – Add or delete tasks E – Types of Operations F – Up and down scroll arrows G – Operation options and settings H – Start icon Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 16: Touch Screen
There is a USB flash drive located in the back of the ZX-T that is connected to one of the USB 2.0 ports. This USB flash drive contains the Operating System and ZX-T software and must always be connected to the ZX-T. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 17: 3: Quick Start
Tap or click the down arrow located to the right of the screen to scroll down to the second page of information. Locate the line that shows “Wiped”. This will either show True (drive is blank) or False. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User Manual... -
Page 18: Wipe
(Secure Erase then Wipe Patterns) depending on which methods are chosen. For example, if both Secure Erase and Wipe Patterns are selected, the unit will perform a Secure Erase first then a Wipe Patterns wipe. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 19: Step-By-Step Instructions - Wipe
Wipe Patterns). If Wipe Patterns is selected, choose the type of Wipe Pattern to perform (DoD or Custom). If the drive has an HPA or DCO area that needs to be wiped, tap the HPA/DCO icon and select Yes to wipe the HPA/DCO area of the drive. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 20: Task Macro
For example, to set up a Task Macro that will perform 14-pass wipe, users must first set up the wipe task. Once the wipe task has been set up, the Task Macro can be set. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 21: Step-By-Step Instructions - Task Macro
Continue adding operations desired. Each operation added will appear on the list. To delete an operation, tap the X to the right of the operation. By default, only WIPE 1 will appear. The other tasks will appear when additional tasks are added to the WIPE menu. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... - Page 22 Wipe task, select Wipe 1 then tap OK. 5. Tap the field next to Operation 2 to set the second operation. Since the second task to be run is the same wipe task, select Wipe 1 again, then tap Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual...
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Page 23: Logs
In addition to viewing, the logs can be exported to an external USB location such as a USB flash drive. Logs are exported in PDF, HTML and XML format. Details for the Logs screen can be found Section 5.4: Logs. 3.4.1 Step-by-step instructions – Viewing or exporting logs Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 24: Deleting Log Files
OK icon to delete the single log file or all the log files (depending on which was selected). The password can be set in the Systems Settings. More information about the log file deletion password can be found in Section 5.6.2. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 25: Accessing The Logs Over A Network
A Windows security screen will appear prompting to enter a User name and Password to connect to the unit. Login with the following credentials: User name: it Password it Once connected, an auditlog folder will appear. Open the auditlog folder. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 26: Statistics
This will display the following tabs: About, Adv. Drive Statistics, and Network Interface Stats. Details on the different Statistics screens can be found Section 5.5: Statistics. About – This screen will show information about the unit including the current software installed. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 27: System Settings
3.8 Software Updates New and improved software will be released from time to time. There are two ways to update the software on the unit: From the web using a network connection or from a USB drive. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 28: Power Off
POWER OFF – The unit can be remotely turned off or restarted by going to this tab. Additionally the unit’s screen can be refreshed. DRIVE POWER – Inactive drives connected to the unit can be set to go to standby mode in this tab. The default is set to 0 minutes (OFF). Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 29: 4: Wipe
(up to 7 passes) along with the type of data written for each pass. In addition, a 7-pass DoD wipe can be set with pre-selected pass values. The following selections are available when performing a wipe: Target Settings Case Info Logicube ZX-Tower™ User Manual... -
Page 30: Target
Choose ON to Secure Erase the selected Target drive(s). Most drives support this function. Secure Erase will send a command to the drive instructing it to reset itself to the specifications the drive manufacturer has set. Secure erase will not work on drives connected through the USB ports. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 31: Wipe Patterns
NONE – Choosing this will instruct the unit not to perform a wipe using Wipe Mode. DOD – Choosing this will instruct the unit to perform a 7-pass wipe conforming to the DoD 5220.22-M standards. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 32: Hpa/Dco
Editing one or more of the passes in DOD or CUSTOM mode will bring up this screen: SKIP – Instructs the unit to skip the pass. RANDOM – Writes one random hexadecimal value (from 00 - FF) to all the selected Logical Block Addresses. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 33: Job Info
Some characters are not valid for a File Name, restricted by the file system: ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) { } [ ] | < > ? / : " \ ; , . = Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 34: Starting The Wipe Operation
When finished, the status will show “COMPLETED”. At this point, it is recommended to tap Reset Task to reset the task, so the drive bays properly reset and not show as being used or assigned for other tasks. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 35: 5: Types Of Operations
– Set up to nine (9) different tasks to perform sequentially (one after another). LOGS – Display logs of each task that has been performed on the unit. STATISTICS – This will display tabs that include: Logicube ZX-Tower™ User Manual... -
Page 36: Drives
If there is a drive connected, the model of the drive will appear in the Drive Information column and will have a symbol in the Drive Connected column. If no drive is detected, the bay will have a symbol. Additional drive information can be viewed by tapping the more info icon. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 37: Wipe
7 passes. Once both Wipe 1 and Wipe 2 tasks have been set up, the Task Macro can be created. 5.3.1 Tasks Tapping this icon allows the user to set specific tasks for each macro. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... - Page 38 T1 as the Target and change the settings to perform a Wipe Patterns wipe. Edit each of the 7 possible pass values so there are a total of 7 passes filled up. Do not start this task. Choose Task Macro from the list of operations on the left side. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual...
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Page 39: Logs
Log files can be deleted one at a time or all at once. The log file may contain several sections, depending on what settings and options were chosen during the operation, including: Information on the unit and its settings Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 40: Statistics
The up and down scroll arrows scroll through the different information. The information shown is the raw value tracked by the drive and is not translated. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 41: Network Interface Stats
This screen displays the Network Interface statistics (Receive and Transfer bytes, packets, drops, errors, and the link status). 5.6 System Settings The System Settings screen allows users to configure several different settings which include: Profiles, and Language/Time Zone. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 42: Profiles
Go to the Wipe screen then the Settings screen. In the Wipe Settings screen, set Secure Erase to ON. Go to the System Settings screen. In the System Settings, go to Profiles and tap the New icon. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 43: Passwords
Config Lock – The ZX-T can be configured to lock out any configuration changes. When this is enabled, changes to the different types of operations cannot be made without entering the correct key or password. Different types of operations can still be started. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 44: Config Lock Notes
Task Macro – A task macro can be started, but no settings can be changed. Additionally, no new macro can be set or edited without the Config Lock unlock key. Logs – Logs are not affected by Config Lock. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 45: Forgotten Password Or Config Lock Key
The example below shows two databases (the default initial.db and lock.db). The db that shows an asterisk (*) before the name is the current database or profile being loaded each time the unit is turned on. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 46: Language/Time Zone
This screen also allows the time zone to be set. 5.6.3.1 Language To change the language displayed. As soon as the selection is made, the screen (or the computer’s Internet browser) will automatically refresh and display the selected language. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 47: Time Zone
The Network settings screen has the following tabs: Services, Interfaces and HTTP Proxy. The Services tab allows certain services to be enabled or disabled. The Interfaces tab allows the configuration of the network interface which include setting a Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 48: Services
Please contact your Network or Systems Administrator before changing any of these services. 5.7.2 Interfaces The Interfaces tab displays the network interface information (MAC Address, Configuration type (DHCP or Static), MTU, and the status. To edit the network interface Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 49: Configuring A Static Ip Address
Type box and select STATIC then tap the OK icon. The IP SETTINGS box should now be selectable. 2. Tap the IP SETTINGS box to manually set the IP address, NetMask, Gateway, and DNS Server. When finished, tap the OK icon. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 50: Http Proxy
From the web through a network connection or from a USB drive. For the latest step-by-step instructions on how to update the software, please read the ZX Software readme file located on the ZX-T Support page on the Logicube website at https://www.logicube.com/knowledge/zx-tower. In-depth information on updating the ZX-T software can be... -
Page 51: Power Off
POWER OFF – The unit can be remotely restarted by going to this tab. Additionally, the Graphical User Interface (GUI) can be refreshed. DRIVE POWER – Connected, inactive drives can be set to go to standby mode in this tab. The default is set to 0 minutes (Off/Disabled). Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 52: 6: Updating/Loading/Re-Loading Software
New and improved software will be released from time to time and will always be available on the ZX-T’s support page. Browse to http://www.logicube.com. Point your mouse to Tech Support and select Product Knowledge Base or go directly to https://www.logicube.com/knowledge/zx-tower. -
Page 53: From Usb Drive (Through A Software File Download)
6.1.2 From USB Drive (Through a software file download) Aside from the network option, the latest software can also be downloaded from the Logicube website and be placed onto a USB flash drive to perform the update/re-install. It is recommended to use an empty USB flash drive. -
Page 54: Firmware Loading Instructions
FIRMWARE UPGRADE NOT AVAILABLE – This message will appear if the device does not require a firmware update. No further action is necessary if this message appears. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 55: 7: Remote Operation
(text) based and is for advanced users who have knowledge of command line functions. This type of connection requires a Telnet or SSH client. There are several Telnet and SSH clients available from different software companies. Microsoft Windows also has a built-in Telnet client that can be used. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User Manual... -
Page 56: Connecting Using Telnet
Login with the username “it” (without the quotes) and the password “it” (without the quotes). A command prompt should appear in the SSH window. The unit can now be configured or managed through the command line interface. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 57: Zero Configuration Networking (Zeroconf)
(connected through a network cable) directly to a Windows based computer that is DHCP enabled, both the unit and the Windows based computer will automatically configure themselves to be seen by each other using TCP/IP with a 169.254.x.x IP address configuration. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 58: 8: Optional Adapters
Logicube has many different adapters that allow you to use almost any drive with the ZX-T. This chapter lists some of the available optional adapters that can be used with the ZX-T. Please refer to our ZX-Tower Adapter Guide (available on our website) for a complete list and illustrations on how these adapters connect to ZX-T. -
Page 59: And Arallel Ata (Pata/Ide) Drives
1.8” PATA/IDE drives can be connected using the 1.8” adapter (P/N F-ADP-Z-1.8-IDE) shown above (left). This 1.8” adapter connects to the SATA/SAS Extension Adapter (P/N F-ADP-SATA-X-ZC, right). The SATA/SAS Extension Adapter (P/N F-ADP-SATA-X-ZC) is required when using this adapter. 8.5 eSATA Drives Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 60: Zif Drives
1.8” micro SATA drives can be connected using the adapter (P/N F-CABLE-MCRSATA) shown above (left). This micro SATA adapter connects to the 2.5” SAS adapter (P/N F-ADP-Z-2.5-SAS, right). The 2.5” SAS adapter (P/N F- ADP-Z-2.5-SAS) is required when using this adapter. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 61: Msata (Mini Sata) Drives
M.2 PCIe AHCI-Type SSDs can be connected using the adapter (P/N F-ADP-M.2-USB3) and connects to the front USB 3.0 ports. The F-ADP-M.2-USB3 adapter only supports M.2 PCIe AHCI type SSDs and does not support NVMe type drives. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 62: Flash Memory Cards
The multi-card reader supports the following formats: CF (CompactFlash) SD/SDXC/MMC Micro SD Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Duo (M2) X-Card Attach only one flash memory card to the multi- card reader at a time. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 63: 9: Changing The Default Passwords
1. Connect a USB keyboard to any available USB port of the ZX-T then use the following key combinations: Alt+2 then Alt+Shift+Enter. 2. Once logicube prompt appears, type the following commands, one line at a time (Press the Enter key after each command/line):... -
Page 64: Changing Only The Logicube Password
1. Connect a USB keyboard to any available USB port of the ZX-T then use the following key combinations: Alt+2 then Alt+Shift+Enter. 2. Once logicube prompt appears, type the following commands, one line at a time (Press the Enter key after each command/line):... -
Page 65: Changing Only The It Password
1. Connect a USB keyboard to any available USB port of the ZX-T then use the following key combinations: Alt+2 then Alt+Shift+Enter. 2. Once logicube prompt appears, type the following commands, one line at a time (Press the Enter key after each command/line):... - Page 66 8. Type the same password you used in step 5 above. The following prompt will appear: Retype new SMB password: 9. Type the same password again, then press the Enter key. The Logicube prompt should appear. 10. Type the following command then press the Enter key: sudo mount -o remount,ro / 11.
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Page 67: 10: Frequently Asked Questions
A. Each of the ZX-T’s USB ports meets the standard specification of up to 5V of power. If your USB device has higher power requirements an external power source will be necessary. Check with the manufacturer of your USB device to determine the exact power requirements. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User Manual... -
Page 68: 10: Index
System Settings, 34 FAQs, 60 Task Macro, 30 Features, 1 Task Macros, 13 Firmware Updates, 47 Technical Support, Logicube, III, 62 Flash memory cards, 55 Time Zone, 39 Image, 29 Touch Screen, 9 Imaging, 10, 22 Types of Operation, 28... -
Page 69: Technical Support Information
The ZX-Tower (ZX-T) has been designed to minimize the effects of ESD and if an ESD event occurs the unit may experience a temporary loss of functionality. If this occurs, please power down the ZX-T and power it back up, this should clear any temporary loss of functionality.