Quantum RDX Dock Tabletop User's Guide

Removable Hard Disk Storage System User Guide PN 6-67057-02 Rev A

2.3 Installing Utility Software for Windows NOTE: RDX Utility software is required to use the RDX docking station with Microsoft Windows operating sy

3. Using the Quantum RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System 3.1 Operating the RDX System This section describes typical activities involved in op

To Unload a Cartridge To unload a cartridge using the mouse right-click method (Windows only): 1 While running Windows Explorer, locate the drive l

Page 13To Emergency Eject a Cartridge CAUTION: Do not emergency eject an RDX cartridge while the cartridge activity indicator is flashing. If the ca

4. Using the Quantum RDX Removable Disk Utility 4.1 Overview The RDX Utility is a Windows application that allows you to diagnose problems with your

5. Troubleshooting: Quantum RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System 5.1 Power Indicator is OFF RDX Internal Docking Station If the power indicat

5.3 Power Indicator is Blinking AMBER and Cartridge Does Not Eject If the power indicator is blinking amber after you press the Eject button, the Hos

5.6 Docking Station Does Not Appear in the Device Manager (Windows) If the docking station does not appear in the Windows Device Manager and the powe

5.9 Firmware Download Fails with Windows Server 2003 If the firmware download fails with the error invalid parameter and you are using Windows Server

6. Specifications: Quantum RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System 6.1 General Manufacturer Quantum Corp Model Names RDX-SATA, RDX-USB-INT,

Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview ...

6.3 Reliability Unrecoverable error rate 1 error per 10^14 bits read MTBF 550,000 hours 6.4 Physical RDX Internal Docking Station RDX External

6.6 Environmental RDX Docking Station Operational Non-Operational Temperature 10° to 40°C -40° to 65°C Thermal Gradient 10°C/hour 20°C/hour Rel

7. Regulatory: Quantum RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System 7.1 Environmental • WEEE: product is registered and labeled as not appropriate f

Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) Disclaimer: The number provided as the EPUP is provided solely to comply with applicable laws of the People

Appendix A: Using the Linux Operating System Quantum RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System A.1 Overview This document describes the use of RDX remov

A.3 Using the RDX System with Linux RDX Cartridge File System Considerations The RDX cartridge is formatted as NTFS at point of sale. NTFS format do

Page 26A.4 Troubleshooting SCSI Device Status To find out whether the RDX drive is recognized by the system, issue the following command: cat

1. Introduction: Quantum RDX Hard Disk Storage System 1.1 Overview Quantum RDX® storage is a removable, ruggedized, hard disk drive system. It fe

1.2 Capacity and Transfer Rates The capacity and transfer rate of the Quantum RDX storage system are outlined in the table below (see Table 1). The c

1.4 Supported Operating Systems The RDX storage system is supported on the following operating systems: • Microsoft ® Windows® o Windows Server 200

Linux Software There is no special software necessary when running the Linux operating system. See Appendix A: Using the Linux Operating System for m

Table 3: Cartridge Indicator The cartridge indicator displays the current status of the cartridge. Table 3 describes the operation of this indicator.

2. Quick Start Installation: Quantum RDX Removable Hard Disk Storage System 2.1 Installing the RDX Internal (SATA or USB) Docking Station

NOTE: If you install a new operating system on your computer with an RDX docking station attached, make sure the cartridge is removed. This prevents