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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: 1.2 Date: 12/8/14 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 MUCH DETAIL AS POSSIBLE. AT LOGICUBE’S SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION, REASONABLE TELEPHONE AND EMAIL SUPPORT MAY ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT AS DEFINED BY LOGICUBE. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, LOGICUBE PRODUCTS ARE...
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Page 4: Rohs Certificate Of Compliance
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 ................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 OMMAND NTERFACE 7.3 I , 7, 8, 8.1............ 43 NSTALLING THE ELNET CLIENT IN INDOWS ISTA 7.3.1 Connecting via Telnet ....................43 7.3.2 Connecting via SSH ....................... 44 7.4 Z ) ................ 44 ONFIGURATION ETWORKING EROCONF Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual...
- Page 7 9.9 F ......................50 LASH EMORY ARDS 9: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................51 9.0 FAQ ............................. 51 10: INDEX ......................... 52 ....................52 ECHNICAL UPPORT NFORMATION ........................53 OFTWARE TTRIBUTION (ESD) WARNING ..................53 LECTROSTATIC ISCHARGE Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual...
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Page 8: 1: Introduction
1: Introduction 1.0 Introduction to the Logicube ZX-Tower The Logicube ZX-Tower™ (also known as ZX-T) wipe solution provides secure sanitization of hard disk drives. The ZX-T delivers blazing fast wiping at 24GB/min. The multi-target ZX-T allows organizations to easily wipe up to 8 target hard drives simultaneously and also allows user to wipe up to 4 USB 3.0 enclosures. -
Page 9: Features
Power-Protected Bays – If a defective hard drive causes a power failure, only the bay in which the drive is inserted will shut down. The remaining bays will continue to operate. HPA/DCO – Wipe HPA/DCO areas of the drive Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 10: In The Box
INTRODUCTION 1.2 In the Box The complete ZX-T system includes the following: The Logicube ZX-T unit Power cable CD-ROM with software & users’ manual Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 12: 2: Getting Started
2: Getting Started 2.0 Overview of the ZX-T Special Icons – Throughout this manual, there are two icons that may be seen. These icons highlight additional information or important warnings on specific topics. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... - Page 13 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 14: Turning The Zx-Ton And Off
A blinking amber LED should light up showing there is activity on the drive. This amber LED will light up when you initially connect a drive and will also blink when the drive is being used for wiping. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 15: Connecting Usb Drives
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 ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 16: Touch Screen
To change the display resolution on the external display: 1. Connect a wired USB keyboard to one of the back USB 2.0 host ports. 2. Press ALT+R. An on-screen display should appear on the external display that allows the display resolution to be changed. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 17: 3: Quick Start
If errors appear when performing Secure Erase, contact the drive manufacturer to check if the drive supports Secure Erase. For Secure Erase specifications (what happens when the drive receives the Secure Erase command), contact the drive manufacturer. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 18: Step-By-Step Instructions - Wipe
Wipe Pattern mode to perform (DoD or Custom). 4. 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 19: Task Macro
(9) tasks sequentially (one after another). For example, to perform a Wipe Patterns wipe with more than 7 passes, a macro can be set to perform the Wipe 1 task with 7 passes followed by the Wipe 2 task with another 7 passes. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 20: Step-By-Step Instructions - Task Macros
ZX-T or from a computer’s browser (if the ZX-T is connected to a network). 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. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 21: Step-By-Step Instructions - Viewing Or Exporting Logs
7: Remote Operation and click the print icon on the bottom left corner of the screen. The browser’s print menu will appear and the log can be printed to an available printer on configured on the computer. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 22: Deleting Log Files
Ethernet ports located in the back of the ZX- T and a network cable. 1. Open Windows Explorer or a similar window and browse to the hostname or the IP address found in the Statistics screen. See Section Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... - Page 23 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 ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual...
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Page 24: Statistics
There are two ways to update the software on the ZX-T: From the web via a network connection or from a USB drive. For more information on see Chapter 6: Updating or Reloading the ZX-T Software. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 25: Restart
QUICK START 3.9 Restart The ZX-T can be restarted from this menu. Simply select the Restart option. For more details and a screen shot, see Section 5.0.9 of this manual. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 26: 4: Wipe
The ZX-T will perform each of the settings sequentially. For example, if Secure Erase is set to ON, and a Wipe Pattern mode is specified, the ZX-T will first secure erase the drive, then wipe the drive according to the Wipe Pattern specified. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 27: Secure Erase
– Choosing this will instruct the ZX-T to perform a 7-pass wipe conforming to the DoD M-5220 standards. – Choosing this will allow the user to specify how many wipe passes will be performed and what Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... - Page 28 Editing one or more of the passes in DOD or CUSTOM mode will bring up some options: SKIP – Instructs the ZX-T to skip the pass. RANDOM – Instructs the ZX-T to perform a random pattern or value. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual...
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Page 29: Job Info
Log names and file names can be customized by entering a Job/File Name. For example, if a clone operation is performed, and the Job/File Name is set to TestJob, the log name and file name will be called TestJob. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 30: Starting The Wipe Operation
Reset Task to reset the task, and also to delete the task in order for the drive bays to be properly reset and not show as being used or assigned for other tasks to be configured. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 31: 5: Types Of Operations
In addition, a 7-pass DoD wipe can be set with pre-selected pass values. Details on the different screens found in the Imaging operation can be found in Chapter 4: Wipe. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 32: 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 33: Wipe
14 passes, users must first set up two wipe tasks, each with the maximum 7 passes. Once both Wipe 1 and Wipe 2 tasks have been set up, the Task Macro can be created. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 34: Tasks
7 passes filled up. Do not start this task. 3. Choose Task Macro from the list of operations on the left side. 4. Tap the Tasks icon to select the different tasks for the macro. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 35: Logs
See Section 3.4.1 for instructions on how to export the log files. See Section 3.4.2 for instructions on how to delete the log files. See Section 3.4.3 for instructions on how to Accessing the logs over a network. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 36: Statistics
Navigate between drives by using the left and right scroll arrows. 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 37: System Settings
For example, if the user wants the ZX-T to always boot up with the default Wipe settings where Secure Erase is set to ON: 1. Turn the ZX-T off then back on. This will reset all settings to its default configuration. This is an important Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 38: Passwords
Do not highlight and save over the INITIAL.DB configuration. This is the default configuration of the ZX-T and is used to reset the ZX-T to the factory default settings. 5.0.6.2 Passwords Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 39: Additional Information For Config Lock
Additionally, no new macro can be set or edited without the unlock key. Logs – Since there are no settings or configurations for this operation, it is not affected by Config Lock. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 40: Forgotten Password Or Config Lock Key
Command Line Interface (CLI) to factory defaults. 5.0.6.2.2 Forgotten password or config lock key If the Log File Deletion password or Config Lock key is forgotten, the ZX-T will need to be reset using the Command Line Interface (CLI). See Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... - Page 41 When the ZX-T boots up, it will load the default configuration. The default configuration can be checked by going to System Settings and looking at the User Profiles/Configurations tab. INITIAL.DB should have an asterisk next to it. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual...
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Page 42: Language/Time Zone
ZX-T is located. Tap the OK icon to set the time zone. 5.0.7 IP Settings In order for the ZX-T to be able to update software from a network (over the internet), proxy settings may need to be set. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 43: Server
For the latest step-by-step instructions on how to update the ZX-T software, please read the ZX-T Software readme file located on the ZX-T’s support page at www.logicube.com In-depth information on updating the ZX-T software can be found in Chapter 6: Updating or Reloading the ZX-T Software. -
Page 44: Restart
TYPES OF OPERATIONS 5.0.9 Restart The ZX-T can be restarted from this menu. A confirmation screen will appear. Select Yes to confirm the selection and the ZX-T will restart. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 45: 6: Updating Or Reloading The Zx-T Software
6.0 Loading New Software New and improved software will be released from time to time and will always be available on the ZX-T support page at http://www.logicube.com/knowledge/zx-tower. 6.1 Software Loading/Reloading Instructions There are two methods of how to update the ZX-T software: A. -
Page 46: From Network - Via The Web
7. Verify the software version at the top of the ‘Software Updates’ screen. 6.1.2 From USB Drive – Via software download The latest software can also be downloaded from Logicube’s website and be placed onto a USB flash drive. It is recommended to use an empty USB flash drive. -
Page 47: Extracting The Software Download On A Computer With Winzip (Or Other Third Party Zip Software)
A computer without WinZip installed will have an option to ‘Open’ when the file is highlighted. If WinZip is installed, highlight the downloaded zip file then click the arrow pointing downward next to ‘Open with WinZip’. A drop-down menu will appear. Select Windows Explorer. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... - Page 48 Windows Explorer will open the zip file and the files can be extracted using the Extract all files function to the USB flash drive. This will bypass WinZip and use the built in utility in Windows. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual...
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Page 49: 7: Remote Operation
ZX-T will be available on the browser. On some browsers or Operating Systems, the ZX-T will need to be accessed by browsing to http://ZX-T-XXXXXX.local/. The ZX-T can be controlled by clicking on the icons appearing on the browser window. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 50: Command Line Interface (Cli)
For Windows XP, click Start > Run. The Run window should appear. Type telnet in the Open: field and press Enter. The Telnet window should appear. b. For Windows Vista or 7, click Start and in the Search field, type Telnet. Telnet should appear in search results. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 51: Connecting Via Ssh
The ZX-T can now be configured or managed via the command line interface. 7.4 Zero Configuration Networking (Zeroconf) The ZX-T has the capabilities for Zero Configuration Networking (Zeroconf). Zeroconf allows devices to automatically create a usable computer network based on the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP). Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 52: Configuring The Zx-Twith A Static Ip Address
Based on the info above, the example for this line will be to type (job sensitive): net add -n eth0 -t static -a 192.168.1.143 -m 255.255.255.0 -g 192.168.1.1 -N 192.168.1.1 -d lg then press the enter key. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... - Page 53 Perform a full shut down on the ZX-T. Wait about 30 seconds then turn the ZX-T back on. The ZX-T should load the new configuration. The IP address can be checked by going to the Statistics screen. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual...
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Page 54: 8: Optional Adapters
8: Optional Adapters 9.0 Introduction Logicube has many different adapters that allow you to use almost any drive with the ZX-T. This chapter lists 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 illustrations on how these adapters connect to ZX-T. -
Page 55: Esata Drives
9.5 mSATA (mini-SATA) Drives mSATA (mini-SATA) drives can be connected using the adapter shown above. This mSATA adapter connects to the SAS/SATA Extension Adapter. The SATA/SAS Extension Adapter (P/N F-ADP-SATA-X-ZC) is required when using this adapter. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 56: And Arallel Ata (Pata/Ide) Drives
9.8 1.8” ZIF Drives 1.8” ZIF Drives can be connected using the adapter shown above. This ZIF adapter connects to the SAS/SATA Extension Adapter. The SATA/SAS Extension Adapter (P/N F-ADP-SATA-X-ZC) is required when using this adapter. Logicube ZX-Tower™ User’s Manual... -
Page 57: Flash Memory Cards
Third party multi-card readers are not supported and may not work with the ZX-T. 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 58: 9: 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’s Manual... -
Page 59: 10: Index
System Settings, 29 Drives, mSATA, 47 Task Macro, 25 Drives, Parallel ATA (PATA/IDE), 48 Task Macros, 11 EU, EUROPEAN UNION, III Technical Support, Logicube, III, 52 FAQs, 50 Telnet, 42 Features, 2 Time Zone, 34 Flash memory cards, 49 Touch Screen, 8... -
Page 60: Software Attribution
(ESD) is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects caused by contact, an electrical short, or dielectric breakdown. 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.