HP 2TB User Manual

HP RDXUSB 3.0 Removable Disk Backup SystemUser GuideAbstractThis guide is intended for users who install, operate and maintain HP RDX USB 3.0 Removabl

Other server or workstationsAttach the appropriate mounting hardware. Refer to the manufacturer's documentation forinstructions.• If you are inst

USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 Type A connector. USB 3.0 provides the best performance. If your server orworkstation does not have a Type A connector, HP recommen

2. Attach a spare power cable from the server or workstation's internal power supply to thepower connector.Figure 7 Attaching USB and power cable

No mounting hardware used1. Use the M3 screws provided with the server or the M3 screws provided in the accessory kit.Check that the holes in the chas

3 Installing an HP RDX USB 3.0 External Removable DiskBackup SystemIf you are installing an HP RDX USB 3.0 Internal Removable Disk Backup System, plea

1. Plug the Type B (square) connector on the USB cable into the socket on the back of the RDXRemovable Disk Backup System and connect the Type A (flat

4 Operating your RDX Removable Disk Backup SystemIn this chapter:• Install the RDX utility (page 16)• Front panel (page 16)• Media (page 17)• Loading

NOTE: On the internal model, the Eject button is to the right of the cartridge slot.MediaFor best performance we recommend HP branded media. The RDX R

2. Push the cartridge gently into the unit until it locks into place with a clicking sound.Figure 13 Inserting a cartridge2. keyed corner1. write prot

Unload using the eject button1. Press the Eject button on the front panel.Figure 14 Ejecting a cartridge2. eject button1. cartridge activity LEDNOTE:

© Copyright 2008–2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranti

5 TroubleshootingIn this chapter:• General Procedure (page 20)• Using the RDX utility for diagnostics (page 22)• Understanding the LEDs (page 21)• Eme

2. If the problem persists, check the environmental conditions against the specified limits (referto the RDX QuickSpecs on http://www.hp.com). Perhaps

Table 2 Power LED (continued)Action requiredMeaningLED Statusutility and try again. If necessary, use Windows Explorer toeject the cartridge (right-cl

1. If using the internal RDX Removable Disk Backup System, turn off your server or workstation.If using the external RDX Removable Disk Backup System,

1. Make sure you are using the latest BIOS for your system by checking http://www.hp.com/support2. Disable USB boot in the BIOS and retry.3. Attempt t

6 Replacing an internal RDX Removable Disk Backup SystemIn this chapter:• To disconnect your RDX Removable Disk Backup System (page 25)• To reconnect

7 USB Configuration GuideIn this chapter:• USB in HP StorageWorks devices (page 26)• USB terminology (page 26)• Setting up a USB network (page 27)• US

The transfer speed capabilities of a device are often referred to by the USB specification revisionin which the transfer rate was defined. Therefore a

8 Support and other resourcesHP technical supportFor worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website:http://www.hp.com/supportBefo

Table 4 Document conventions (continued)ElementConventionMonospace text• File and directory names• System output• Code• Commands, their arguments, an

Contents1 Before you start...5Overview...

IndexAattach mounting hardwareinternal drive, 9Bbackup software problems, 20boot fails, 23buttonsEject, 18Unload, 19Ccartridge, 17handling, 17loading,

installation, 16troubleshooting, 22related documentation, 29Ssecure driveinternal drive, 12slow performance, 23Subscriber's Choice, HP, 29support

Firmware download fails with Windows Server 2003...23System will not complete boot proc

1 Before you startIn this chapter:• Overview (page 5)• Which operating systems are supported? (page 5)• How do I connect the drive to my server? (page

For internal drives, the USB connection is via an internal port on the server or workstation’s systemboard to a standard USB Type A connector. If the

• Troubleshoot with the RDX Removable Disk utility• Download and install firmware updates from http://www.hp.com/support/rdxHP Storage SPOCKThe RDX Qu

2 Installing an HP RDX USB 3.0 Internal Removable DiskBackup SystemIf you are installing an HP RDX USB 3.0 External Removable Disk Backup System, plea

Figure 3 Removing cover from typical server4. Remove the filler panel from a spare 5¼-inch bay of your server or workstation, as describedin your syst