User guide

To maximize the speed benefit (minimize the size of the short image file), the master (source)
medium should not have fragmented data blocks. Data blocks get fragmented if the medium has
often been written to since it was last formatted. If necessary, format the source medium and copy
the data back on again before using it to create the short image file.
When making copies using a short image, it is only necessary for the CopyStation to write data to
some of the memory blocks in the destination medium. This leads to a speed advantage. However,
if the destination medium has already been used to store files, some of the unused and unwritten
blocks may still contain old data. Although the old data will not appear as files in the file system
(directory), in some cases the data can be analyzed using special software tools. This could
present a security risk if the medium was previously used to store sensitive information.
For short images too, the storage capacity of the master (source) must normally be identical to the
storage capacity of the destination media. To specify the image file, click Browse, choose the
required directory and enter the required file name. You can choose between three file types: ICQS
Image With Info File, ICQS Image and Short Image.The first option saves an information file (*.ii) in
addition to the image file itself (*.img). The *.ii file contains information on the master medium and
image file which makes it easier for the PowerSoftware to detect problems which may occur when
copying. We normally recommend you to always choose the first option (ICQS Image With Info
File), especially if you are creating a short image. The third option (Short Image) is intended for
downwards compatibility with other altec CopyStation products. You must also check the checkbox
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