ARGEST BACKUP QUICK START GUIDE
3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- ArGest
®
Backup supports macOS 10.1
3
or later, Windows 7 or later, and 64-
bit Linux with GTK3.
- Mercury Pro LTO requires macOS 10.14.6 or later and Windows 10 or later.
DOWNLOAD
The latest version of ArGest
®
Backup can be obtained from our website at
https://www.argestsoftware.com/backup/
It is available for:
- macOS
:
https://download.owc.com/argest/backup/mac/
- Windows
:
https://download.owc.com/argest/backup/windows/
- Linux
:
https://download.owc.com/argest/backup/linux/
INSTALLATION
Install ArGest
®
Backup on your computer. To activate the software license, use the key
that came with your OWC Mercury Pro LTO (if purchased as a bundle).
The ArGest
®
Backup license key can be found on a sticker at the bottom of the device.
This key is case sensitive.
macOS
Double-click the DMG file, then drag and drop the apps into the Applications folder.
Windows
Double-click the EXE file, then follow the installation wizard.
Linux
Please refer to the installation guide that is included in the download package
SETUP
PREREQUISITES
1. Make sure the Mercury Pro LTO has been connected to a Thunderbolt equipped
computer and the Thunderbolt device has been recognized correctly
2. Install the SAS driver that is part of the driver package:
- macOS:
https://download.owc.com/lto/mac
- Windows:
https://download.owc.com/lto/windows
- Linux:
https://download.owc.com/lto/linux
3. Make sure no other software is currently using the LTO drive (e.g., IBM Diagnostics)
4. Install ArGest
®
Backup
