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RED DSMC MEDIA OPERATION GUIDE
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SLOW OFFLOAD SPEEDS
SYMPTOM
Offloading files from your SSD to the computer takes longer than expected.
EXPLANATION
The offload speed depends on a few factors, including RED STATION type, SSD type (RED MINI-MAG vs.
REDMAG 1.8" SSD), and data cable type. Below is a list of potential causes for slow offload speeds:
Slow disk speeds
Failing hard drive
Bad cable
Bad port on the computer or RED STATION
Copying files to multiple locations at the same time
POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS
Reboot the computer.
Use an alternate drive/disk.
Use an alternate port on the computer or RED STATION.
Use an alternate cable.
Copy one file at a time.
Below is a list of the connections ranked by speed (the top being the fastest) that will show you the best cable
to use:
#
CONNECTION
APPROXIMATE DATA RATE
1
eSATA 6G
6Gbps
2
USB 3.0
5Gbps
3
eSATA 3G
3Gbps
4
FireWire 800
800Mbps
5
FireWire 400 (not available from RED)
500Mbps
6
USB 2.0
480Mbps
