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1: Introduction 1.0 Introduction to the Logicube ZCloneXi The ZClone™Xi (also known as ZXi), delivers advanced features, secure drive wiping and blazing fast cloning speed at 24GB/min in a sleek flat-bed design. The unit can clone up to six targets (up to 10 targets with the optional expansion kit) when cloning from a ZXi created image repository.
Bad sector handling. Scan for bad sectors on the master drive, abort or skip and log for review. Multiple cloning modes: Mirror Copy (bit for bit copy). Supports all OS including Linux and Mac. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
*Speed referenced was achieved using solid state drives and mirror mode. The specification and condition of hard drives and settings used may affect the achieved speed 1.2 In the Box The complete ZXi system includes the following: The Logicube ZXi unit Power cable ...
Avoid using soap or other cleaning agents particularly those containing bleach, ammonia, alcohol or other harsh chemicals. Do not attempt to service or open the Logicube ZXi. Doing so may void the warranty. If the unit requires service, please contact Logicube Technical Support for assistance.
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 ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
ON position. Press and release the power button on the front of the ZXi. The ZXi will turn on and start the boot process. It is normal for the fans to either turn off or slow down after the initial start-up sequence. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
The ZXi comes standard with six SAS/SATA cables. One end of the cable has a male connector that connects to the ZXi. On the other end is a female connector that connects to a drive or Logicube adapter. Support for SAS drives is optional. To verify if you have this feature installed, press the Statistics icon from the navigation menu on the left and select the “Options”...
The user interface (UI) has been designed to quickly and easily input commands. It is simple and intuitive showing common icons such as tasks, modes of operation, and scroll icons on the screen. The UI is designed to be easily followed, going from left to right across the screen. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
2.7 Operating System and ZXi Application Software The ZXi has an embedded storage drive that contains the operating system and ZXi software. This drive does not store any data from master drives or target drives. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
A blank disk check can be performed to see if a drive to see if it has been wiped by the unit. This check will not be accurate if Secure Erase or Pattern Buffers was used to wipe the drive. To perform a blank disk check: Connect a drive to the unit. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Image to Drive – Restores an image created by the ZXi to one or more Target drives. Drive to Image – Creates a Logicube ZXi image file to a Target drive or Repository. This image file can be restored to drives using the Image to Drive mode.
Tap the Master (or Image File) icon and choose the Master from the list of connected drives then tap the OK icon. Tap the Settings icon and adjust the settings as needed (Job Info, Clone Method Settings, HPA/DCO, Error Handling, Hash/Verification Method, etc.) then tap the OK icon. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Address (LBA) based and will hash drives based on the number of LBAs. If multiple drives are selected to be hashed, the unit will hash up to the LBA value of the smallest capacity drive. If drives with different capacities need to be hashed, it is recommended to start one task per drive. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Wipe operation can be found Section 5.4: Wipe / Format. Secure Erase – Sends a command to the drive instructing it to wipe the drive based on the hard drive manufacturer’s specifications for the Secure Erase command. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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 ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Details on the different screens found in the Task Macro operation can be found in Section 5.5: Task Macros. Each of the five macros can be set by tapping on the Macro number as seen in the next picture: Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Tapping this icon allows the user to set specific tasks for each macro. The following window will appear: Tap Operation 1 to set the first operation in the macro. The following screen will appear allowing the user to choose the task. Tap the OK icon to continue. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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T1, the Wipe and Clone Tasks first need to be set up. 1. First, set the Wipe task. Select T1 as the Target and change the setting to perform a Secure Erase (Wipe Patterns and Format set to off). Do not start this task. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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6. Tap the field next to Operation 2 to set the second operation. Since the second task to be run is the Drive to Drive Clone task, select Clone 1 then tap 7. The screen should now show Wipe 1, Clone 1 as the Tasks for the macro. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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 5.6: Logs. 3.6.1 Step-By-Step Instructions – Viewing or Exporting Logs Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
If a log file deletion password was created, a screen will appear prompting to enter the log file deletion password. Enter the log file deletion password. Tap the OK icon to delete the single log file or all the log files (depending on which was selected). Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
There will be two folders (html and pdf) that contain either the HTML or PDF versions of the log files. The XML files can be used with any XML viewer which allows for some customization on how the information can be viewed. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Target ports of the unit (automatically shown) or shared folders over a network. SMB, CIFS, NFS, and iSCSI protocols are supported. Details on the different Manage Repositories screens can be found in Section 5.8: Manage Repositories. 3.9 System Settings Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
From the web using a network connection or from a USB drive. Details on how to perform a software update, software re-load, or firmware update can be found in Chapter 8: Updating/Loading/Re-loading Software. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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 ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Mirror copy of the drive to make sure there is an exact duplicate backup of the Master drive. Logicube cannot provide support on how to re-size, shrink, or move partitions. There are several articles and software/utilities/tools available on the internet on how to re-size, shrink, or move partitions.
MBR & GPT – Both partitioning schemes are supported. 512 & 4096 (4K) Sector Size Drives – Drives with these two common sector sizes are supported. The Target drive(s) must be the same sector size as the Master drive. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
(blank space) and can expand partitions to fill the rest of the drive or a percentage of the drive. If one of the partitions (file systems) is not supported by Clever Copy, the Logicube device will automatically use Mirror Copy for that partition. Here are some limitations...
4.2 Master/Image File When Drive to Drive or Drive to Image mode is selected, the Master window will show all drives connected to the bays or ports configured as Master (or both Master and Target). Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
File Image Method Settings – Available in Drive to Image mode (See Section 4.3.5). Clone Method Settings – Available in the following modes (See Section 4.3.6): Drive to Drive Image to Drive Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Master drive. When bad sectors are encountered, and error handling is set to Skip, the unit will write a zero on the corresponding sector or position in the Target drive. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
The Verify feature is an option. To verify if this option is installed, press the Statistics icon from the navigation menu on the left and select the Options tab. To purchase the SAS option or verification option, contact our sales team at: sales@logicube.com. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
1 to 100 will determine what percentage of the Target drive(s) will be used. For example, setting the percentage value to 100% would instruct the unit to use the entire remainder of the Target drive for that partition. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
An unformatted drive on T2, T6, and T9 that can be formatted to be used as a repository to store images (the ZXi can format a drive using EXT4 or NTFS for repository purposes) A formatted drive on T1 and U1 that can be used as a repository Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
A confirmation screen will appear. Tap the Yes icon to continue. A progress bar will appear at the bottom of the screen showing the bytes processed, the rate (speed), elapsed time, time remaining, and bad sectors (on the Master drive, if any). Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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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 ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Image to Drive – Restores an image created by the ZXi to one or more Target drives. Drive to Image – Creates a Logicube ZXi image file to a Target or Repository. This image file can be restored to drives using the Image to Drive mode.
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Language/Time Zone – Sets the language on the menu and change the system’s Time Zone. Bay Roles – Allows the user to configure each bay to be a Master, Target, or both Master and Target. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
In-depth details on the different screens found in the Clone operation can be found in Chapter 4: Cloning. 5.3 Hash This type of operation can be performed to any drive connected to the unit to hash using one of the following algorithms: SHA-1, SHA-256, or MD5 Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Tap this icon to select which drive(s) will be hashed. The unit will show all connected Master and Target drives. Tap the drive(s) to be hashed then tap OK. 5.3.2 Settings Tap this icon to choose a drive to adjust the hash settings. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
LBA value of the smallest capacity drive. 5.3.2.1.1 Hash Method Select one of the following hash methods: SHA-1 SHA-256 Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
The Job Info setting allows users to enter some information about the job. Job Info is not required to start a Clone, Hash, or Wipe/Format operation. Information entered here will appear in the logs. More information on the Job Info screen can be found in Section 4.3.1. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Tap this icon to choose a drive to erase, wipe, and/or format. A screen will appear, allowing the selection of one or more targets. Tap the drive(s) to be erased, wiped, and/or formatted then tap OK. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
SATA drives that support ‘Enhanced Security Erase Unit’ commands, the enhanced command will be sent. For questions on how each drive supports these features, or what the drive will do with these commands, please contact the drive manufacturer. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
7-pass wipe conforming to the DoD 5220.22-M standards. CUSTOM – Choosing this will allow the user to specify how many wipe passes will be performed and what values each pass will be written on each of the passes selected. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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 ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
The Job Info setting allows users to enter some information about the job. Job Info is not required to start a Clone, Hash, or Wipe/Format operation. Information entered here will appear in the logs. More information on the Job Info screen can be found in Section 4.3.1. 5.5 Task Macro Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Master. Change the settings as needed. Select T1 as the Target. Do not start this task. Choose Task Macro from the list of operations on the left side. Tap the Tasks icon to select the different tasks for the macro. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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 Job info (if entered) Master and Target hashes Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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 ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
The Options tab displays available software options and which options are installed on the unit. To purchase an option, please contact Logicube Sales: sales@logicube.com. If an option has been purchased but is not showing as installed, please contact Logicube Technical Support: support@logicube.com.
This screen displays the Network Interface statistics (Receive and Transfer bytes, packets, drops, errors, and the link status). 5.8 Manage Repositories Networked repositories can be added using this operation. When Manage Repositories is selected, the following tabs are available at the top of the screen: Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
If a repository location shows (NOT MOUNTED), it is because the drive attached is not formatted by the unit or the unit cannot connect to the shared network resource. Tap Add Repository to add a repository. The Add Repository window will appear. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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Tap Network Settings to enter the network settings. See the example below. Tap the OK icon when finished. For the Path, make sure the forward slash ( / ) is used and not the backslash symbol ( \ ). Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Once the iSCSI Target has been setup, click Settings. Input the iSCSI target portal, username and password. Tap the OK icon when finished. Tap Role and input the role for the iSCSI server then tap OK. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
When a profile is loaded using the Load icon, the unit will load that profile during its boot process. For example, if the user wants the unit to always boot up with the default Clone mode of Image to Drive: Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Log File Deletion Password – A password can be set as an extra layer of protection when deleting log files. If this password is set, ZXi will prompt for the password before any log files can be deleted. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Config Lock. Clone – A clone task can be started, but no settings can be changed. Additionally, no new task can be added, and no task can be deleted without the Config Lock unlock key. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
1. Login with the username “it” (without the quotes) and the password “it” (without the quotes). 2. From the main prompt, type command, then press the enter key. 3. Type config then press the enter key. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
8. Turn the unit on. When the unit boots up, it will load the default profile (INITIAL.DB). 5.9.3 Language/Time Zone The menu system’s language can be changed. The available languages are English, Chinese (中文), Korean (한국어), and Japanese (日本語). This screen also allows the time zone to be set. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
The unit also has a time zone setting. Tap Time Zone to select the time zone region. Tap the OK icon to continue. After selecting the region, select the desired time zone. Tap the OK icon to set the time zone. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
Interfaces tab allows the configuration of the network interface which include setting a static IP (DHCP is set by default) and allows certain services to be enabled or disabled. There is also an HTTP Proxy tab where proxy server information can be entered. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
The Interfaces tab displays the network interface information (MAC Address, Configuration type (DHCP or Static), MTU, and the status. To edit the network interface configuration, tap the Ethernet adapter name then tap the Edit Configuration button. The configuration screen should appear: Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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 ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
For the latest step-by-step instructions on how to update the software, please read the ZX Software readme file located on the ZXi Support page on the Logicube website at https://www.logicube.com/knowledge/zclonexi. In-depth information on updating the ZXi software can be found in Chapter 8: Updating/Loading/Re-loading Software.
POWER OFF – The unit can be remotely restarted or turned off 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 ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
New and improved software will be released from time to time and will always be available on the ZXi’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/zclonexi.
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.
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 ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
(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 ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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 ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
(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 ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
PCIe Bridge To purchase one or more of these options or adapters, please contact Logicube Sales department at sales@logicube.com. 8.1 4 Drive Expansion The optional expansion kit provides an additional 2 SAS/SATA and 2 SATA only targets for a total of 9 SATA (7 SAS) targets when cloning from a master drive or 10 SATA (8 SAS) targets from a network repository or from a repository stored on an external USB enclosure connected to the ZXi.
8.4 PCIe Bridge The Logicube PCIe Bridge is a hardware option that provides PCIe drive support on the ZXi. The PCIe Bridge can be purchased as a single device or as a kit (Part number F-ADP-PCIE-BRG-KT) which includes the PCIe adapter kit.
HOST – Detects a link connection between the PCIe Bridge and the ZClone Xi On – Detects an active link between the PCIe Bridge and the ZClone Xi Off – There is no active link between the PCIe Bridge and the ZClone Xi ALERT – HPA and/or DCO detection On –...
PCIe Bridge’s host port (on the right side). Connect the AC adapter/power supply to a power source and the PCIe Bridge. Logicube has qualified and included a 3-foot USB 3.0 A Male to A Male cable.
If your previously purchased ZXi is not the ZXi-Laptop Cloning Version and you would like to get the laptop cloning ability described in this chapter, please contact Logicube Sales at sales@logicube.com. Using the ZXi-Laptop Cloning Version requires the laptop or computer to have a wired Ethernet connection and an available USB 2.0 or 3.0 Type A receptacle/port.
4. For each computer to be cloned to/from, connect a Cat6 Ethernet cable (F or H) to one of the other available ports on any of the Gigabit Ethernet switches to the Ethernet port on the computer. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
8. Once the ZXi sees all the connected computers and their drives, a Drive-to-Drive, Drive-to-Image, or Image-to-Drive clone can be performed. See Chapter 4 for details on Cloning. 9.3 Additional notes Depending on the operation or mode selected, the drives in the laptop/tablet/computer may or may not be selectable. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
9.3.2 Clone The drives will be selectable or grayed out depending on the Mode selected. DRIVE TO DRIVE – Will show selectable in both the Master and Target screens. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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ZXI-LAPTOP CLONING VERSION IMAGE TO DRIVE – The drive(s) will most likely show grayed out (un-selectable) as a Master/Repository unless it contains ZXi created images. It will be selectable in the Target screen. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
DRIVE TO IMAGE – The drive(s) will be selectable as a Master. As a Repository, it may or may not require formatting. 9.3.3 Hash All connected drives are selectable in the Hash mode of operation. 9.3.4 Wipe All connected drives are selectable in the Hash mode of operation. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
1. Connect a USB keyboard to any available USB port of the ZXi 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):...
1. Connect a USB keyboard to any available USB port of the ZXi 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):...
1. Connect a USB keyboard to any available USB port of the ZXi 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):...
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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.
A. It is not necessary to wipe Target drives prior to cloning. However, if the user requires wiping Target drives, Logicube recommends using the ZXi to wipe Target drives. The ZXi logs all wipe operations. Q. Can the ZXi clone Linux partitions? A.
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Gigabit Ethernet port or using the target ports (USB 3.0 or the SAS/SATA) built into ZXi. If the external storage device has a RAID configuration it will require that it be configured as a single drive. Any Master drive connected to ZXi can be imaged directly to the external storage device. Logicube ZClone™Xi User’s Manual...
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