The biggest differences between a duplicator and a PC are: the copy speed and the target volumes of duplicating each time.

Speed and efficiency:
Software limitations in PC can only allow duplication of one flash device each time. Some software allow simultaneous port duplication, but with the bandwidth divided. Professional duplicators can copy large volumes of targets, with dedicated bandwidths, all at once which increases the production capacity to reach large-scale economy.

Format:
1. PC Windows can only support the NTFS and FAT formats, but U-Reach duplicators can use the "quick copy" mode which supports Linux ext2/3/4, NTFS, HFS/HFS+/HFSX, and FAT16/32/64. You are able to copy the entire source media to your targeted devices.

Risk of virus infection:
2. The open structure of the PC creates vulnerability, such as virus infection risks, in all of the devices that are connected. All duplicators has proprietary embedded systems which will safe-guard against virus infections making contaminations, impossible.

High speed, data consistency, and valuable functions.

1. HDD duplicators support all brands of HDDs. These duplicators copies bit-by-bit at high speeds, which takes around 1~3 hours to finish a 1TB HDD. (Actual speeds varies on HDD and duplicator models).

2. HDD duplicators support "data-only quick copy." Allowing users to save time and skipping empty HDD sectors.

3. Aside from using the copy function, additional features and functions are added; such as the erase function and DOD erase.

1 Carry series: copy speeds up to 7.2GB/min. 1TB duplication takes around 2.5-3 hours.

2. Industrial IT/CT/MT Standard Series : copy-speeds up to 8.1GB/min. 1TB duplication takes 2~2.5 hours. High-speed Series: copy speeds are up to 18GB/mins, 1TB duplication takes 1 hours

3. Legend series: two different models support up to 3.9GB/min. 1TB duplication takes 4-4.5 hours.

4. Daisy-Chain Super 1 Tower Series: copy speeds up-to 7.2GB/min. 1TB takes 2.5-3 hours.

GHOST:

1. Installation of GHOST on the PC is required and can only use 2 HDDs at the same time.

2. The speed of the operation depends on the computer's CPU, RAM, BUS, SATA/IDE, and HDD models.

HDD duplicators:

HDD duplicators can simultaneously back-up large-scales of HDDs without speed decline.

Yes, you can copy HDDs with different capacities. But you should be aware of the copy mode you do.

1.If you choose to do the quick copy, the duplicator will analyze whether the data can or cannot be duplicated according to its capacity and location.

2.If you're copying with the NTFS format, the capacity of the target HDD must be at least 1MB bigger than the source.

Yes. All HDD/SSD duplicator has support copy SSD.

Yes, all the IT series, ITS series, MT series, MTC series, MTS series, CT series, and carry mini series can support copying with a SATA-IDE converter.

There are a few possible reasons for the copy to fail.

1. Please check if the data capacity in the source HDD has exceeded the amount in the target HDD.

2. If you are copying NTFS, the capacity of the target HDD must be at least 1MB bigger than the source HDD.

3. If the copy stops or fails during the copying process, please check if there are bad sectors in the target or source HDD.

4. If you can't find the reason, please record the operation process as detailed as possible in order to help us examine your issue. a. Briefly describe the process of how you operated the duplicator. b. Please have the model number and version available. Also please provide the HDD brand, capacity, data size, format, and partition of both the source and target HDD. c. Describe the problem. d. Please download the support form from the website, and we will help as soon as possible.

There are few reasons that will cause the copying to go slow.

1. The speed limit of the HDD. You can view the speed limit by checking on the PC.

2. Please check if you placed the HDD horizontally or vertically. Due to the design of the HDD itself, any movement will slow the speed of the HDD's reading or writing.

3. If you are copying multiple HDDs simultaneously, please check if the issue if it is occurring on a few fixed targets. It might be because the connector module has been damaged by usage. You can contact your local seller to change to a new connector module or mobile rack.

1. Yes, the Flash duplicator supports asynchronous copying. It can save time (the data size needs to be under 230 MB).

2. Please be aware that when you execute asynchronous copying, the amount of data should be less than the buffer memory.

There are 10 reasons why the duplication would fail:

I、Devices issues:

1. Using an ultra-slim /non-standard USB.

2. Unstable quality of the Flash device.

3. Bad quality of the USB extension cable.

4. Bad quality of the MSD/SD adapter.

5. The SD card is locked.

6. Bad source.

II、Capacity issues:

7. The data location in the source exceeds the capacity of the target (under "Only Data Area" copy mode).

8. Huge differences of capacities between the source and targets.

9. The capacity of the target is smaller than the source (under "Only Data Area" copy mode and NTF/Linux format).

1. If the writing speed of the Flash device is 10MB/s, it takes around 3 minutes to finish copying 2GB of data, and 6 minutes to finish copying 4GB of data.

2. The operation speed of Flash duplicators can support up to 33MB/s, but the real speed in duplication will be affected by the speed limit of the Flash devices.

Yes, with unique remote control technology, the Flash duplicator intelligent series can connect with PCs for monitoring and mutual control. This function is officially built-in in all models of Intelligent flash duplicator series. Below are four features of this technology:

1. It can monitor all duplicator models in connection, and review those that used to be connected.

2.Information check: shows the basic operation information.

3. It checks the working status of each ports: pass (green); fail (red); processing (blue).

4. It allows the PC to control function settings.

Yes! The Flash duplicator intelligent gold series has an iSecuLog function. The log function is an excellent management tool for operation purposes. It can record all the details of duplication operations and as well as Flash information on targets. As a result, the log manager can not only present production analyses, but it becomes a good reporting management system. There are three main types of information that would be shown on a log report:

1. Basic information of duplicator itself: model, port amounts, ID number, quantity of duplication jobs, etc.

2. Information of each operation on each flash device: port number, executed function, operation time, and result.

3. Information of the flash device itself: capacity, ID, manufactured date, S/N, etc.

We will follow the warranty regulations from the drive makers, but we do offer extended warranty program on all the systems.

There are lots of devices for data storage such as the disc, HDD, and the Flash. And in comparison to the other two devices, there are some advantages to discs:

1. Except R/W discs, data will not be erased once the discs are burned.

2. Discs are cheaper than HDD, USB, SD, microSD, etc.

3. Once your source HDD is damaged, it costs time and money to fix it, and it may not always work. However, you don't have to worry if your source data is burned on a disc.

4. It is easy to share and distribute data by discs.

5. Most people have their own disc reading devices such as the PC or the CD/DVD/Blu-ray players.

Duplication speed corresponds with the speed of the disc and drive. The CD/DVD duplicator can support 24xDVD. As for the most popular 16x DVD disc, it takes around 5-6 minutes to finish one round of DVD duplication with the full 4.7GB data in the source.

The compatibility issue between optical drives and discs is the main factor affecting the result of duplication. To get better quality duplications, it is recommended that you:

1. Verify the quality of the CD/DVD medias. The better the quality of the blank discs you use, generally the better your results. A scratched Master disc or a disc with obvious physical damage may cause the duplication to fail.

2. Make sure you have the correct type of CD/DVD. If the source disc is a copy-protected disc, the result of duplication may fail. Also, if the blank disc is not compatible with the source disc, such as a copy from a DVD to a CD, or from DVD9 to DVD5, the duplication may fail.

3. Make sure the working environment is satisfactory. It is important to keep the duplicator in a clean environment. The fan on the rear of the duplicator should be kept clean and should allow enough space for air to flow.

4. Make sure the reader and the burner is stable. The reader and burner are the key to a successful duplication job. It is also important to select a qualified reader and burner for the duplicator.

5. Make sure the duplicator is working with a sufficient power supply.

The CD/DVD duplicator supports all sizes of CD/DVD discs, including mini discs. For the best duplication job, we strongly recommend you use qualified CD/DVD discs, and not to run the duplication with different capacity discs.

1.The CD/DVD duplicator supports 12xBD, 24xDVD, and 52xCD duplication.

2.The disc copy speed depends on the disc itself and the drive. 

3.If you use a blank BD disc which support only up to 8x , then the real copy speed can only reach up to 8x maximum.

uRPO series supports different source devices such as disc, USB, and Flash cards. But the source from the USB or Flash device should be FAT16/FAT32.

It can support a maximum of a 255 (1 to 15) towers linkage to create a maximum of over 4000 pieces of copied discs in just one duplication run.

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