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1 Before you start

In this chapter:

Overview

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Which operating systems are supported?

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How do I connect the drive to my server?

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What are the mounting requirements for an internal device?

” on page 12

RDX Removable Disk utility

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Using the HP StorageWorks CD-ROM

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Overview

The HP StorageWorks RDX Removable Disk Backup Systems is a removable, ruggedized, hard disk

drive system. This guide describes how to install and operate the HP StorageWorks RDX Removable

Disk Backup System. For a detailed product specification, please refer to our World Wide Web site

(

http://www.hp.com

).

1. Cartridge activity LED (located on cartridge)

2. Eject button/power LED

3. Emergency eject hole

Figure 1 Front view of the RDX Removable Disk Backup System

Which operating systems are supported?

HP RDX Removable Disk Backup Systems can be connected to servers running under Microsoft

Windows Server 2003, Server 2008 and XP Professional. Refer to our World Wide Web site

(

http://www.hp.com/go/connect/

) for the most recent information about the operating system versions

that are supported.

How do I connect the drive to my server?

For optimum performance the drive should be connected to a USB 2.0 port and it should be the only

device on the USB bus. Although the drive will function on USB 1.1, performance will be severely

degraded. See also

USB Configuration Guide

” on page 35. Appropriate USB cables are supplied

with your RDX Removable Disk Backup System.

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