Details

Entry level solution for the duplication of data images to up to seven USB memory sticks and USB devices simultaneously.

This system consists of an active USB 2.0 hi-speed hub with altec copy software (correct functioning only guaranteed with supplied model of USB hub).

The system requirements for using the CopyStation include a PC with Windows7, Vista or Windows XP, a free USB connector, seven available drive letters and administrative rights for the software.

Compatible media

The following storage media can be used in the USB Stick CopyStation:

• USB 2.0 memory sticks and devices
• USB 1.1 memory sticks and devices

The USB sticks must be less than 11 mm in width, if all seven USB slots are to be used. There are no restrictions concerning the lengths of the USB sticks used. USB Devices are connected by USB cable.

We strongly recommend that you only use USB memory sticks from international brand manufacturers such as SanDisk, Lexar or Transcend.

Copying speed

The CopyStation’s transfer rate is approx. 40 MB/sec. under ideal conditions. For example, copying of seven USB sticks with 512 MB each takes less than 2 minutes (speed depends on USB stick type and USB connection).

Copying methods

Three different copying methods are available for copying the data – copying of entire data images, copying of short images and the so-called file copying method.

Short Image Copy - only the data sectors which are currently beeing used are copied - that saves time if the master (source) memory media is only partly filled with user data.

File copy - this means that copies of specific file directories or files as well as of possibly existing subdirectories are created.

Optional software interface for data exchange with external application to allow customization of individual USB sticks, e.g. serialization or data encryption.

This copying system benefits from the know-how and experience resulting from more than 10 years of CopyStation development at altec.