Quantum GoVault 40GB Quick Start Manual

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The Quantum internal GoVault for Windows, model QR 1201, and external
GoVault Tabletop for Windows, model QR 1202, are cost-effective, high-
performance data protection solutions. Quantum's removable disk
technology, the Ruggedized Disk Cartridge (RDC), referred to in this
document as the cartridge, together with the GoVault dock, serve as a two-
component data storage system.
Each GoVault dock allows the cartridge to be hot plugged and available to
the host Windows operating system and includes an LED indicator for
power and activity status.
The Internal GoVault Dock:
Attaches to the computer through a Serial ATA interface and is SATA II
compliant at SATA 1.5 Gbytes/sec. speeds.
Is compatible with SATA-equipped motherboards and SATA PCI host
bus adapters. See the Quantum web page
latest list of SATA PCI adapters that are compatible with the Quantum
GoVault.
The External GoVault Tabletop Dock:
Attaches to the computer through a Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
interface.
Has a Serial ATA (SATA) I/O port for interfacing with the removable
disk cartridge.
The Cartridge:
Is a durable, removable disk that can withstand a one-meter drop to a
hard surface and has an interconnection with the carrier that is rated at
5,000 insertions.
Capacity varies from 40, 80, 120, and 160 Gbytes.
Provides long-term safe data storage for up to 10 years.
Has a write-protect switch to guard against accidental data overwrite.
Additionally:
Each external GoVault Table top system includes the following:
Power adapter/converter
USB interface cable
GoVault Resource CD
Backup application software CD
www.quantum.com
for the
GoVault™ for Windows
Contents
This document is provided in the
following languages:
English
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Simplified Chinese
Spanish
Traditional Chinese
Each language has the following
sections:
Installing GoVault For Windows
Installing the Internal GoVault Dock
Installing the External GoVault
Tabletop Dock
Installing the GoVault System
Application Software
Installing the Backup Application
Software
Registering GoVault
Inserting and Ejecting Cartridges
Safety Compliance
Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) Compliance
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  • Page 1 SATA 1.5 Gbytes/sec. speeds. • Is compatible with SATA-equipped motherboards and SATA PCI host bus adapters. See the Quantum web page latest list of SATA PCI adapters that are compatible with the Quantum GoVault. The External GoVault Tabletop Dock: •...
  • Page 2: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide • Each internal GoVault system includes the following: • SATA data cable • SATA power supply conversion adapter cable • Dock/rail installation screws • 3.5-inch bezel • GoVault Resource CD • Backup application software CD Installing GoVault For Windows Installing GoVault for Windows is quick and easy.
  • Page 3: Installing The Internal Govault Dock

    Intel Pentium 4 or above • AMD K6 or above • CD-ROM drive • 2 Mbytes of hard disk storage • For the internal GoVault dock: • One empty 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch drive bay • One empty PCI card slot (if SATA host bus adapter is needed) •...
  • Page 4 Quick Start Guide If the procedures presented in this subsection do not appear to be appropriate for your workstation or server system, stop the installation attempt and seek assistance from the appropriate hardware manufacturer. Note: Procedure 1 As required: 2 Remove the cover from the workstation or server system. 3 Install the SATA card in an empty PCI slot and fasten the card to the computer using Figure 2 Installing the SATA Card...
  • Page 5 2 As required: 3 Remove the cover from the workstation or server system. 4 Select an available internal drive bay and, if required, remove the bay cover. 5 Slide the internal GoVault dock into the bay and secure it to the computer chassis Figure 3 Installing and Securing the GoVault Dock 6 Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the SATA data connector on the back of...
  • Page 6 Quick Start Guide Figure 5 Connecting the SATA Data Cable to the SATA Card 8 Connect the drive end of the SATA power supply conversion adapter cable to the Figure 6 Connecting the SATA Power Cable to the Dock 9 Connect the power supply end of the of the SATA power supply conversion adapter Figure 7 Connecting the SATA Power Cable to the PC 10 Reinstall the system cover and reconnect the AC power cord to the facility AC power...
  • Page 7: Installing The External Govault Tabletop Dock

    14 Use Windows 15 Perform a number of file copy operations to and from the GoVault cartridge to verify 16 If you are going to install both the GoVault system application software and the Figure 8 Successful Configuration Display Installing the External GoVault Tabletop Dock Install the external GoVault Tabletop dock and cartridge as follows: 1 Connect the drive-end (Mini-B) connector of the USB interface cable to the Mini-B 2 Connect the DC power output plug of the power adapter/converter to the DC power...
  • Page 8 Quick Start Guide 4 Plug the power adapter/converter into a 115/230 VAC facility power receptacle and Figure 9 GoVault Tabletop Rear Panel 5 Connect the system-end (standard) connector of the USB interface cable to an 6 Use Windows 7 Insert a GoVault cartridge into the dock and verify that the front panel activity LED 8 Perform a number of file copy operations to and from the GoVault cartridge to verify 9 If you are going to install both the GoVault system application software and the verify that the LED on the front panel of the GoVault Tabletop dock illuminates.
  • Page 9: Installing The Govault System Application Software

    Installing the GoVault System Application Software Use one of three system application applets on the GoVault Resource CD to install the GoVault system application software. Each applet provides an installation package that corresponds to one of the three types of supported operating systems: •...
  • Page 10: Installing The Backup Application Software

    Before installing any other backup application software, check the Compatibility Guide on the Quantum website to verify that it is compatible with GoVault: After installing the backup application software, proceed to following subsection.
  • Page 11: Inserting And Ejecting Cartridges

    Inserting and Ejecting Cartridges You can insert and eject GoVault cartridges without shutting down the workstation or server system. To insert a cartridge into the GoVault dock: Inserting Cartridges 1 Verify that the activity LED indicator is on continuously, and not flashing, to signify 2 Carefully slide the cartridge into the GoVault dock until you feel a slight resistance as 3 Firmly push the cartridge the rest of the way into the dock.
  • Page 12 Quick Start Guide You can eject a cartridge from the GoVault dock by either: Ejecting Cartridges • • If neither of those procedures ejects the cartridge, and you must remove the cartridge from the dock, you could also: • • Power Cartridge Eject Procedure 1 Verify that the font panel activity LED indicator is not flashing, which would signify 2 Press and hold the front panel cartridge eject button for a second or longer, and watch...
  • Page 13 3 Click to eject the cartridge. Eject 4 Remove the cartridge from the dock after the eject operation completes and store it in its protective case. Emergency Cartridge Eject Procedure Caution: Avoid using this procedure. Ejecting a cartridge in this manner can result in a loss of data and directory corruption.
  • Page 14: Safety Compliance

    Quick Start Guide Do not use a pencil or other breakable items. Caution: Figure 11 Manual Cartridge Eject Hole Safety Compliance GoVault drives are safety compliant with the following regulatory organizations and codes in the countries indicated. Country Regulatory Organization Canada Canadian Standards Association (CSA) EU member nations...
  • Page 15 Country Regulatory Organization United States Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) ICEE member nations include: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China (PR), Czech Republic, Den- mark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, (South) Korea, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, and USA.
  • Page 16 Backup. Recovery. Archive. It’s What We Do. ©2007 Quantum Corporation. All rights reserved. Quantum, the Quantum logo, and all other logos are registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation or their respective owners. Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM) is the leading global storage company specializing in backup, recovery and archive.

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