Logicube EchoPlus-
NG User’s Manual
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10: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
10.0 FAQs
Q.
Why are SAS drives not being detected?
A.
The EchoPlus does not support SAS drives.
Q.
How many concurrent tasks can the EchoPlus-NG run?
A.
The EchoPlus-NG can run one task at a time.
Q.
Can the EchoPlus-NG clone Linux partitions?
A.
Yes. EchoPlus-NG can clone Linux partitions using Mirror or Clever clone.
Q.
Can the EchoPlus-NG clone to smaller capacity Target drives?
A.
Yes. For details on how to clone to smaller capacity Target drives, see
Section 3.1.2
.
Q.
How does the EchoPlus-NG handle bad sectors on the Master drive?
A.
EchoPlus-NG will retry the bad sector 7 times. After the 7
th
attempt, if the sector still cannot be read,
it will skip that sector and list the sector in the log file.
Q.
What operating system does EchoPlus-NG use?
A.
EchoPlus-NG uses a Linux-based operating system. A Linux-based operating system provides
increased stability and security over Windows-based systems.
Q.
What file format does EchoPlus-NG use when formatting target drives?
A.
EchoPlus-NG can format target drives using the NT File System (NTFS) or EXT4 file system.
Q.
Does the EchoPlus-NG provide log files?
A.
Yes, each clone, hash, or wipe task produces a log file. See
Section 3.4
and
Section 5.4
for more
information on log files.
Q.
If I am imaging to or from USB enclosures, will the EchoPlus-NG’s USB ports power my devices or will
an additional power source be required?
A.
Each of the EchoPlus-NG’s USB ports meets the standard specification of up to 5V of power. If your
USB device has higher power requirements an external power source will be necessary. Check with
the manufacturer of your USB device to determine the exact power requirements.
