TYPES OF OPERATIONS
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NG User’s Manual
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3.
WIPE –
This type of operation is used to erase, wipe, and/or format drives. There are
three main settings:
Secure Erase –
Sends a command to the drive instructing it to perform a secure
erase based on the drive manufacturer’s specifications.
Wipe Patterns –
Allows the user to set a specific pattern to use for wiping the
drive. The number of passes is customizable (up to 7 passes) along with the type
of data written for each pass. In addition, a 7-pass DoD wipe can be set.
Format –
Formats the Target using the NT file system (NTFS) or EXT4 file system.
4.
LOGS –
Display logs of each clone, hash, or wipe task that has been performed on the
EchoPlus-NG.
5.
STATISTICS –
This will display four tabs that include:
About –
Displays information about the EchoPlus-NG
Advanced Drive Statistics –
Shows raw S.M.A.R.T. data on any drive connected
to the EchoPlus-NG.
Options –
Shows available options and which ones are installed.
Network Interface Stats –
Shows information on the Network Interface.
6.
SYSTEM SETTINGS –
This mode allows changes to the system settings on the EchoPlus-
NG which include the following:
Profiles –
Allows the user to create, save, apply, or delete user profiles.
Passwords –
Allows the user to set a password to lock the EchoPlus-NG from
any configuration changes.
Language/Time Zone –
Sets the language on the EchoPlus-NG’s menu and
change the system’s Time Zone.
7.
NETWORK SETTINGS –
Allows certain services to be enabled or disabled. Also shows the
network interface status and allows the user to set proxy settings (if required by their
network).
8.
SOFTWARE UPDATES –
Perform software updates on the EchoPlus-NG. Software can be
updated over an internet connection (from network) or from a USB flash drive.
9.
POWER OFF –
Allows the user to restart the EchoPlus-NG by using the Graphical User
Interface (GUI). Also allows a drive timeout to be set, powering down drives when not in
use.
5.1 Clone
The EchoPlus-NG has three modes of operation to clone virtually any drive
(Hard Disk Drives or Solid State Drives). Drives can be cloned using
Mirror
(bit-
for-bit copy) or
Clever
(copies only data areas, skips blank sectors, and
partitions can be resized).
