Review Item:

Romtec Trios II
PX-920T2

Date:
** - May - 2003

Manufacturer:
Romtec

Supplier:
Romtec

Cost:
$69.95

Reviewer:
Chad

Introduction
How many of you out there run mutliple operating system's on multiple hard drives? Or those of you who are thinking about this setup. Well I guess you can say this review is dedicated to you.

If you have multiple O/S's (operating systems) running on multiple HDD's (hard disk drives), there are a few ways that you can go about booting from your desired HDD. With the Trios II, you do not have to worry about partitions, a boot menu's etc., and I am sure you will find no easier method.

Well after talking to the good people at Romtec, we were sent a unit for review.

If you have not heard about this unit before, let me give you a brief description of what it does, and can do. Besides running up-to 3 OS independently, it allows you to run 2 drives simultaneously, clone drives, transfer data, and back up systems. Moreover, Trios II not only allows you to run Hard Drives, but also any IDE device you wish. Click HERE for more information.

So here's what we got:
1 - Trios II
1 - Control Panel
3 - IDE Data Cables for drives
1 - IDE Data Cables for Motherboard
1 - Extended Power Cable
1 - Power Splitter
(The User manual says some double-sided adheasive tape was supposed to be included, but I did not see any.)

Features:

• 3 Computers in 1 -
  Run up-to three independent Operating Systems in a single compter, each O/S is on a seperate Hard Drive and isolate each other.

• Multiple Configurations -
  Trios II controls not only one drive at a time but also control 2 drives simultaneously. Master+Slave setup enables you to run 2 drives, one drive as Master and the other as its slave.

• Flexible Applications -
  Customize your computer's environment so that you can easily upgrade or add an O/S, test new software without risk of damage to important files, and attach a Zip drive in place of a HD to enhance storage and flexibility.

• Universal Compatibility -
  Compatible with any IDE Hard Drive regardless of size, speed or manufacturers.
  - IDE / EIDE System
  - Ultra ATA / 33 / 66 / 100 / 133

• Internet Firewall - Physical Seperation -
  Protect your computer from internet intrusions and security breaches by isolating your private drive.

• Automated Power Distribution -
  Power distributed only to selected drive(s).

• Easy to Install & Use -
  - Real Plug & Play - No software required
  - One touch control panel
  - Fail-Safe switch - protection for active O/S

• The Total Package -
  Retail package comes with all necessary accessories and components you will ever need.

• Fits into any available PCI Slot.

Now on to the installation...

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