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Models Covered:
DataPort 10 Secure with AES 128
DataPort 10 Secure with AES 256
• H ardware-based AES 128-bit or 256-bit Encryption - Offers affordable military-grade AES 128-
bit or 256-bit data protection that encrypts the entire hard drive - including boot sector, OS,
temp, and swap files.
• M eets Industry Standards - All CRU Secure 256-bit product architecture and encryption
engine designs meet FIPS140-2, level 3 per certification number 1471, and all CRU AES 256-
bit security chips are NIST & CSE validated (FIPS PUB 197).
• N o Key Management - The encryption key is mounted to the back of the frame. Simply
remove the carrier and the hard drive is encrypted.
• D ataPort 10 Design - A rugged metal design that incorporates a patented temperature
controlled cooling system for ultimate data protection.
A6-010-0002 Revision: 3.2
10 Secure User Manual
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- Page 1 DataPort 10 Secure User Manual ® Models Covered: DataPort 10 Secure with AES 128 DataPort 10 Secure with AES 256 • H ardware-based AES 128-bit or 256-bit Encryption - Offers affordable military-grade AES 128- bit or 256-bit data protection that encrypts the entire hard drive - including boot sector, OS, temp, and swap files. • M eets Industry Standards - All CRU Secure 256-bit product architecture and encryption engine designs meet FIPS140-2, level 3 per certification number 1471, and all CRU AES 256- bit security chips are NIST & CSE validated (FIPS PUB 197). • N o Key Management - The encryption key is mounted to the back of the frame. Simply remove the carrier and the hard drive is encrypted. • D ataPort 10 Design - A rugged metal design that incorporates a patented temperature controlled cooling system for ultimate data protection. A6-010-0002 Revision: 3.2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Pre-Installation Steps 1. Pre-Installation Steps 1.1 Box Contents 1.1 Box Contents The following list contains the items that are included in the 1.2 Identifying Parts of your DataPort 10 Secure complete configuration for this device. Depending on which configuration and accessories you purchased, the package may 1.3 Warnings and Notices include fewer items than what are listed here. Please contact CRU- 2. Installation Steps DataPort if any items are missing or damaged: 2.1 Receiving Frame Installation 2.2 Hard Drive Installation Accessories Quantity 2.3 Operating the DataPort 10 Secure 2.4 Safe Carrier Removal DataPort 10 Frame 2.5 Other Configuration Options DataPort 10 Carrier 2.5.1 Fan Failure Alarm #6-32x1/4 flat-head drive mounting screws 3. -
Page 3: Warnings And Notices
frame. If no SATA power connectors are available, attach the included Molex-to-SATA adapter cable to a Molex power plug. Then plug the SATA end of the adapter cable into the rear of the receiving frame. 2.2 Hard Drive Installation a. I f the carrier is bundled with a frame, use the included set of Data- Security Key Encryption Error LED Port Keys to unlock the carrier and then remove it from the frame. Power LED Enabled LED b. U se a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw securing the 1.3 Warnings and Notices carrier cover to the back of the carrier, then slide the cover off. Please read the following before beginning installation. c. I nsert a SATA hard drive into the unified power and data con- nector inside the carrier. • The main circuit board of the HDD carrier is susceptible to static electricity. Proper grounding is strongly recommended to d. S ecure the hard drive to the carrier by using the mounting prevent electrical damage to the enclosure or other connected screws provided. -
Page 4: Other Configuration Options
the system. See Section 3 for instructions on how to properly dismount the drive from Mac or Windows systems. b. U se the DataPort Key to turn the keylock 90 degrees counter- clockwise to unlock and power off the unit. c. Pull the carrier by the handle towards you to remove the carrier. 2.5 Optional Configuration Settings 3.1.3 Mounting and Unmounting Volumes 2.5.1 Fan Failure Alarm If the hard drive installed in the DataPort 10 Secure was previously The fan failure alarm function is a standard feature on the DataPort formatted with the correct Security Key inserted into the Mini-USB Se- 10. If the cooling fan should fail, an alarm will beep and the green curity Key Port on the face of the receiving frame, then you can begin LED on the upper left corner of the DataPort will flash indicating using the volume right away. If the drive is unformatted, a message fan failure. Remove the jumper on JP6 on the frame (see picture) to will appear on the desktop saying that the disk is unreadable. You can silence the audible alarm. The jumper is located directly below the use OS X’s Disk Utility to easily format the drive (see section above). fan power connector on the DataPort 10 Secure circuit board. Unmount the volume before powering down the unit by dragging the volume’s Jumper icon to the trash bin, or by selecting the volume then pressing Command-E. Disconnecting the unit without first un- mounting the volume can result in data loss (see picture to the right). 3.1.4 Creating a Boot Drive 3. -
Page 5: Encryption
b. I n the left pane of this window, left-click on Disk Management. DataPort 10 Secure is properly connected and turned on, a window may open to allow you access to the volume. If no window appears, c. T he drive should appear in the list of Disks in the lower middle/ you can find the volume by double-clicking the “My Computer” icon. right pane (see picture below). You may need to scroll down to Unmount the DataPort 10 Secure before powering it down by single- see it. If the drive is already formatted, you can identify it easily clicking the green arrow icon on the task bar (in Windows XP) or the by its volume name. If it’s unformatted, the Drive Properties Box USB plug icon with the green check- will say “Unallocated” and you’ll need to initialize the disk be- mark on the taskbar (Windows Vista fore formatting it. Initialize the disk by right-clicking the Device and Windows 7), then selecting “Safely Properties Box and selecting Initialize Disk. remove….” Windows will indicate when it is safe to disconnect the DataPort 10 Secure. Disconnecting the unit without first ejecting it can result in data loss. 4. Encryption • T he DataPort 10 Secure uses full disk hardware encryption to encrypt the entire contents of the drive - including the boot sector, operating system and all files - without performance degradation. • The encryption key must be installed prior to powering on the DataPort 10 Secure for the data to be decrypted on the drive. If the key is externally connected to the Mini-USB Security Key Port and is not internally installed, then once it has been accepted, d. T o format the drive, right-click the Drive Properties Box and it may be removed and stored apart from the data so that in the select Format. -
Page 6: 6-32X1/4 Flat-Head Drive Mounting Screws
A: No. 128-bit and 256-bit encryption are not cross-compatible. Key. If you previously formatted the drive using a Security Key, power off the unit and insert the correct Security Key into the Mini- Contacting Technical Support USB Security Key port on the front of the carrier. Then turn your unit back on. When both green LEDs are lit, showing that the drive is Still need help? Please contact our Technical Support team through ready and encrypted, you should then be able to access your data. CRU-DataPort.com. Or call us toll free at (800) 260-9800, or directly You can then remove the Security Key and store it in a safe location. at (360) 816-1772. If you did not format the drive using a Security Key, you will need to make a backup copy of your data and format the drive using the correct Security Key. See Section 3 for instructions on how to format the drive with Mac or Windows operating systems. Q: I turned my unit off and back on and now I cannot access my data. Why? A: C ycling power on the unit will require you to reinsert the Security Key into the Mini-USB Security Key port before turning the unit back on, even if you have not turned your computer off. If the unit... -
Page 7: Technical Specifications
Contacting Technical Support Still need help? Please contact our Technical Support team through CRU-DataPort.com. Or call us toll free at (800) 260-9800, or directly at (360) 816-1772. 6. Technical Specifications Product Warranty Product Name DataPort 10 Secure with Internal Key Interface Types & SATA: up to 150 Mbps Speeds Compatibility • 2.5” SATA Hard Drives • 3.5” SATA Hard Drives Data Connectors One (1) eSATA connector Encryption 128-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) or 256-bit AES 128-bit and 256-bit encryption are not cross-compatible Connector 25,000+ Carrier-to-Frame Insertion Rating Operating System • Windows 7, Vista, or XP Requirements • Mac OS X • Linux distributions that support SATA, USB, or FireWire 800...
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