CRU DataPort 25 Secure USB - Manual (Page 4)

RTX220 QR - Manual
When any hard drive is first used with the DataPort SecureDock
it will show up as a blank, unallocated drive and you’ll need to
format the drive in the SecureDock before you can use it in the
enclosure. Note that formatting a drive will erase all data on
the drive, so be sure to back up your data before beginning
this operation. See Section 3 for instructions on how to format
the drive with Mac or Windows operating systems.
2.4 Safe Carrier Removal from DataPort 25 Frames
a. Turn off the computer or properly dismount the drive from the
system. See Section 3.1.3 for instructions on how to properly
dismount the drive on a Mac or Section 3.2.3 for properly
dismounting the drive on a Windows system.
b. Use the DataPort Key to turn the keylock 90 degrees counter-
clockwise to unlock and power off the unit.
c. Push the eject button below the keylock once to release the
button, and again to eject the carrier.
3. Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems
3.1 Usage with Mac OS X
3.1.1 Compatibility
The DataPort 25 Secure USB Version supports 2.5” SATA hard drives.
3.1.2 Formatting a Drive
To format, use Mac OS X’s Disk Utility (found in the applications
folder).
a. Insert the Security Key into the Mini-USB port on the face of
the carrier.
b. Click on the drive in the window to the left (see picture below).
c. Click the Erase tab in the window to the right (see picture below).
d. Select the format type. Most users prefer Mac OS Extended
with Journaling (HFS+), which is required for compatibility
with Time Machine (OS 10.5 or newer). If you need to use your
DataPort 25 Secure with both Mac and Windows computers,
select MS-DOS File System instead.
e. Enter a name for the new volume and then click “Erase” to
start the process.
f. When formatting is finished and both green LEDs are lit, show-
ing that the drive is ready and encrypted, the Security Key may
be removed and stored in a safe location.
3.1.3 Mounting and Unmounting Volumes
If the hard drive installed in the DataPort 25 Secure is already for-
matted, 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. Use OS X’s Disk Utility to easily format
the drive (see section above).
Unmount the volume before powering
down the unit by dragging the volume’s
icon to the trash bin, or by selecting
the volume then pressing Command-E.
Disconnecting the unit without first
unmounting the volume can result in
data loss.
3.1.4 Creating a Boot Drive
To activate this feature, first install OS X on the hard drive in your
carrier. The easiest way to do this is to clone an existing system drive
using a utility such as Carbon Copy Cloner or Super Duper. Next, go to
System Preferences --> Startup Disk. A window will list the available
bootable volumes. Select the volume from which you wish to boot.
Another method is to hold down the Option key during boot up. A
screen should appear that allows you to select the volume you wish
to use. This is useful if you wish to boot from the DataPort 25 Secure
hard drive only some of the time.
3.2 Usage with Windows Operating Systems
3.2.1 Compatibility
The DataPort 25 Secure USB Version supports 2.5” SATA hard
drives.
3.2.2 Formatting a Drive
To format, use the Disk Management utility.
a. Insert the Security Key into the Mini-USB port on the face of
the carrier.
b. Right-click on My Computer, then select Manage. The Com-
puter Management window will open.
c. In the left pane of this window, left-click on Disk Management.
Page 3