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Features
• TrayFree technology – no need to install your hard drives into trays. Simply slide in a
SATA drive and shut the door.
• Patented, custom SATA drive interface is built to withstand thousands of drive
insertions.
• Fast data connection options: USB 3.0, eSATA, and dual FireWire 800.
• Sturdy aluminum case provides excellent heat dissipation and rugged durability.
• Passive cooling system incorporating thermal pads and plates allows silent, fanless
operation.
• Slide lock secures drives during transport
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RTX™100-3Q
USER MANUAL
Revised 12-12-2011
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- Page 1 RTX™100-3Q USER MANUAL Revised 12-12-2011 Features • TrayFree technology – no need to install your hard drives into trays. Simply slide in a SATA drive and shut the door. • Patented, custom SATA drive interface is built to withstand thousands of drive insertions.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Pre-Installation Steps 1.1 Accessories 1.2 Identifying Parts 2. Using RTX100-3Q 2.1 Installing a Hard Drive 2.2 Connecting and Powering RTX100-3Q 3. Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems 3.1 Usage with Macintosh Computers 3.1.1 Compatibility 3.1.2 Mounting and Ejecting Volumes 3.2 Usage with Windows Computers 3.2.1 Compatibility 3.2.2 Formatting Volumes... -
Page 3: Identifying Parts
1.2 Identifying Parts Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of RTX100-3Q. This will help you to better understand the remaining instructions. Front View of RTX100-3Q and RTX100-3SJ Ejection Handle Lock Rear View of RTX100-3Q USB Port Power Switch Power Connection Port eSATA Port FireWire 800 Ports... -
Page 4: Connecting And Powering Rtx100-3Q
2.2 Connecting and Powering RTX100-3Q Plug in the data cable and power cord. RTX100-3Q can connect to your computer in one of several ways. Cables for all data connection types are included for your convenience. Plug the power adapter cable into a grounded electrical outlet. Your RTX is now ready to use! Turn on the power switch on the back of the unit. - Page 5 3.1.3 Mounting and unmounting volumes If the hard drives installed in the product are already formatted, an icon representing the drive’s volume will appear (mount) on the desktop. You can begin using the volume right away. If the drive is unformatted, a message will appear on the desktop saying that the disk is unreadable.
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Page 6: Mounting And Ejecting Volumes
Device Drive Properties Properties d) To format the drive, right-click the Drive Properties Box and select Format. e) If you are prompted to select a partition type, select MBR for volumes 2TB or smaller, or GPT for volumes larger than 2TB. Note: Windows XP does not support GPT or volumes larger than 2TB. -
Page 7: Warnings And Notices
4. Warnings and Notices • If your drive is inserted incorrectly it may cause damage to the internal connections. Be sure to only insert 3.5″ SATA drives and to insert them properly. Do not eject the drive while it is being accessed. Data loss could result. •... - Page 8 experiencing hardware failure in your particular hard drive, we would encourage you to download a free demo version of ProSoft’s Data Rescue from www.prosofteng.com. It is limited, in that it only allows you to recover one file per session, but it will tell you if it even sees any files.
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Page 9: Technical Specifications
6. Technical Specifications RTX100-3Q Product name USB 3.0: up to 5.0 Gbps eSATA 3G: up to 3.0 Gbps Interface Types & FireWire 800: up to 800 Mbps Speeds* *Actual throughput is drive dependant. 3.5” SATA hard drives Drive Types Supported Support for Drives over 2 Terabytes Power/HDD Activity...
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