Addonics RUBY DCS FOR 2.5 SATA RDCSSAES User Manual

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1918 Junction Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131

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INTRODUCTION

 

 

The Ruby Drive Cartridge System (RDCS) is designed to enable any 2.5" 
SATA hard drive to be used like a tape cartridge via the standard 3 1/2" 
drive bay of any computer. You can swap hard drives in and out of your 
computer without restarting your system. Instead of a slow tape cartridge, 
you enjoy the fast performance of the SATA hard drive. With an optional 
external power adapter, the RDCS can also be installed externally for 
different types of applications. Once the OS detects the presence of the 
RDCS enclosure (cartridge), it appears as an additional hard drive to the 
system. There is no driver to install or special software required to do data 
backup or restoration. Data is stored uncompressed in its own native file 
format and can be accessed readily by any application program. 

The Ruby cartridge, small enough to fit easily in the palm of your hand, is designed to handle shocks and perform 
reliably in mobile applications or rough environments with a patented shock proof rugged anodized aluminum 
housing. The Ruby drive enclosure comes with both an eSATA and SATA connector. The eSATA connector allows 
the Ruby drive enclosure to be used as an external eSATA hard drive using a standard eSATA cable and an optional 
power adapter. The SATA connector allows the Ruby drive enclosure to be used as a removable cartridge in the 
Ruby drive cradle installed inside the 3 1/2" drive bay on any computer. The Ruby drive enclosure can also be 
attached to the USB port of any computer with an optional USB 3.0 - eSATAp adapter.