StarTech.com Standalone 1 to 15 USB Thumb Drive Duplicator/Eraser, Multiple USB Flash Drive Copier/Cloner, Sector-by-Sector Copy, Sanitizer

The StarTech.com Standalone 1 to 15 USB Thumb Drive Duplicator/Eraser is a versatile and powerful tool designed for IT professionals, educators, marketers, and system administrators. This standalone device eliminates the need for a host computer, allowing you to clone or erase up to 15 USB flash drives simultaneously, significantly enhancing productivity and efficiency in managing larger batches of USB drives. Whether you're preparing USB drives for presentations, wiping sensitive data, or distributing software, this duplicator and eraser is your ultimate solution.

• Efficient Simultaneous Duplication: Copy up to 15 USB drives at once with speeds reaching up to 1.5GB per minute. The asynchronous duplication feature allows you to replace drives while others continue copying, making it ideal for busy environments.
• Multiple Erasing Options: The device offers three modes for erasing USB drives—quick erase, single-pass erase, and multi-pass erase—ensuring your drives are sanitized according to DoD standards for data security.
• Robust and User-Friendly Design: Built with a durable metal housing and a compact design, this duplicator fits perfectly on any desktop. The easy-to-use LCD display lets you monitor the duplication and erasing processes effortlessly.
• Wide Compatibility: The duplicator supports USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 flash drives. It can also clone and erase external flash media such as SD and microSD cards when used with a compatible USB adapter or card reader.
• Reliable Support and Compliance: The USBDUPE115 is TAA compliant and comes with a 2-year warranty from StarTech.com, along with free lifetime technical support, ensuring you have assistance when needed.

Technical Details of the Product

• Model: USBDUPE115
• Duplication Modes: System & File Copy (FAT16/32, NTFS, Linux ext2/ext3/ext4 formats), Whole Drive Sector-by-Sector Copy
• Erase Modes: Quick Erase, Single-Pass and 3-Pass Overwrite (Meets DoD/NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1 Clear)
• Copy Speed: 1.5 GB/min
• Internal Memory: 128 MB (for Asynchronous Copy mode)
• Drive Compatibility: Supports USB 3.0/2.0 flash drives and external flash media with appropriate adapters
• Dimensions: Compact and desktop-friendly design
• Warranty: 2 years

How to Install

Setting up the StarTech.com Standalone 1 to 15 USB Thumb Drive Duplicator/Eraser is a straightforward process:

1. Connect the device to a power source using the provided power adapter.
2. Insert the USB flash drives that you intend to clone or erase into the designated slots. You can use up to 15 drives simultaneously.
3. Use the push-button interface to navigate through the menu options on the LCD display.
4. Select the desired duplication or erasing mode based on your requirements.
5. Start the process and monitor the progress on the LCD display. You can remove finished drives as needed if using the asynchronous mode.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use the duplicator without a computer? Yes, the StarTech.com USB duplicator and eraser is a standalone device that does not require a computer for operation.
• What types of USB drives are compatible with this duplicator? It supports USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 1.1 flash drives, as well as external flash media like SD and microSD cards when used with an appropriate adapter.
• How does the asynchronous copy mode work? The asynchronous copy mode allows you to remove a finished drive and insert a new one without interrupting the copying process of the other drives.
• What erasing options does the duplicator provide? The device offers quick erase, single-pass erase, and multi-pass erase options, meeting DoD standards for secure data deletion.
• Is technical support available? Yes, StarTech.com provides free lifetime technical support to assist you with any questions or issues you may encounter.