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With faster speeds, larger storage capacity, and enhanced data security, you’ll
never have to worry about file deletions or privacy breaches again. Enjoy VIP-
level storage service for the whole family or company. Free up phone space and
store millions of photos and thousands of HD videos, eliminating storage
anxiety.

With an integrated Al photo album, disorganized photos are categorized by

person, time, scene, and location, sparing you the trouble of searching through
countless pictures. The baby album captures every step of your baby’s growth by
time and place and can be shared effortlessly with family and friends.

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Online office document editing, Mac time machine backups, automatic

synchronization of files across multiple computers, and easy sharing of large
files. Perfect for personal use or team collaboration, removing the barriers of
space and distance to maintain work efficiency.

With built-in tools for cloud storage download and PT download, you can
conveniently access a wide range of resources. Store your favorite music, TV
shows, treasured movies, and memorable anime and novels in your personal
cloud. With an internet connection, you can stream them remotely on your
phone, computer, or TV. Your personal cinema, accessible anywhere.

Say goodbye to chaotic USB drives and external hard drives. Unify Drive is your
anytime-accessible, non-portable external hard drive, allowing you to store all
your photos, videos, files, and documents in one place. It helps you efficiently
store, conveniently manage, and easily use your data.

From hardware to software, protect your data privacy and security

comprehensively.
Utilizing local storage, multi-layer encryption, account space isolation, and file
vaults, your data is safer in the private cloud, avoiding data leaks and hard drive
failures.

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1. Hard Drive Indicator Light

2. WiFi and Hotspot Status Light
3. Bluetooth Indicator Light
4. HDMI Port
5. Ethernet Port
6. Power Socket
7. Reset Hole
8. Power On/Off Status Light

1. CFe Card Slot

2. Type-C Port
3. SD Card Slot
4. USB Port

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1. Plug-and-Backup Activation Button

2. WiFi/Hotspot Switch Button

Device x1
Ethernet Cable x1
Screwdriver x1
Warranty Card x1
Remote Control x1
HDMI Cable x1
Silicone Case x1
Accessory Pack x1
Power Adapter x1
Dual-Head Type-C Cable x1
User Manual x1
Cfe-B Card Holder x1

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1. Newly added hard drives must be formatted before being used in a storage
pool. Ensure data is backed up.
2. Do not insert or remove hard drives while the device is powered on, as this
may lead to data loss or hard drive damage.
3. Use the power button to turn the device on and off properly. Unplugging the
power directly may damage the device or hard drive.
4. Unify Drive is not responsible for any device or data damage caused by
improper operation.

This product is intended for safe use only in non-tropical climates.

UT2 comes in two versions: the Standard Version (without built-in hard drive)
and the Built-in Hard Drive Version. The Built-in Hard Drive Version does not
require disassembly. Simply connect the power and network, and you can
register and use it after powering on.

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1. NVMe 2280 SSDs is supported, but PEle 4.0 not supported.

2. Ensure the power is off when installing or removing SSDs to avoid damage or
data loss.
3. M.2 SSDs can become quite hot during heavy read/write activities. Ensure
good ventilation.
4. Each SSD brand has a recommended operating temperature range. Check
with the brand’s customer service for specifics and avoid prolonged high-
temperature use.

(1) Remove the screws from the device’s back cover and take off the cover.

(2) Install one or two SSDs as required, and secure them with screws.

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(1) Connect the power and network, and plug the Type-C power cable into the
red-marked port. For Wi-Fi connection instructions, refer to page 10 if Ethernet is
not convenient.

(2) Lightly press the power button. The power light will turn on with a “beep”
sound.

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1. The Type-C port with the red circle is designated for 12V power supply only.
Do not use it for USB data transmission.
2. The initial startup may involve a lengthy upgrade process once connected to
the network, indicated by the power light flashing rapidly. Do not shut down or
unplug the power or network cables during this process to prevent system
damage.
3. The device is equipped with a built-in UPS. Ensure it is used in an appropriate
environment and keep it away from high temperature or humidity.
4. Using non-certified power adapters or UPS units may result in device failure,
abnormal operation, or even explosion hazards.

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1. Hard Drive Indicator Light

2. WiFi and Hotspot Status Light
3. Bluetooth Indicator Light
4. Power Switch and Status Light

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Off N/A Powered off

Green No flashing Powered on

Green Fast Flashing System upgrade

Power and
Status Light Green Slow Flashing Password reset

No network connection or network e

Red Slow Flashing
rror

Red Fast Flashing Other Serious Malfunction

Green No flashing Normal State

Green Fast Flashing Hard Drive Read/Write

Green Slow Flashing Hard Drive Sleep

Hard Drive L
Red Slow Flashing Formatting in Progress
ight
Red No flashing Waiting for Processing

Red Fast Flashing Hard Drive Failure

Off N/A No Hard Drive Detected

Bluetooth In For detailed status and description, please refer to the “Bluetoo
dicator Ligh th Networking and WiFi Connection” and “Remote Control Pairi
t ng Instructions” sections.

WiFi and Ho
For detailed status and description, please refer to the ” Wifi Co
tspot Status
nnection and WLAN Hotspot Configuration ” section.
Light

Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to initiate a safe shutdown.
During the shutdown process, all three lights will flash rapidly in green

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simultaneously.

Press and hold the reset button for 4 seconds. During the password reset
process, the power light will flash slowly in green.

Press and hold the reset and power buttons simultaneously. During the reset
process, all three lights will flash rapidly in red. Factory reset won’t erase data
from the hard drive.

*If the indicator lights are disabled in the system settings, follow the system
settings.

Search for “Unify Drive” in your phone’s app store or iPhone’s AppStore, or use
your phone browser to scan the below QR code to download.

1. Open the app, complete the necessary authorizations, and choose “New
Device Registration.”
2. Follow the app’s instructions to register an administrator account. The admin

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account must be registered with email to activate the device.

3. Format the hard drive after completing registration before using the device.

Phone Permissions Info: Unify Drive’s essential functions, including mobile photo
backup, file backup, and multi-device data synchronization, require access to
your phone’s device information, photos, and storage. Without these
permissions, some features might not work correctly.

The hard drive needs to be formatted to be recognized as the system disk in

Unify Drive.
Please be aware that this process will erase all existing data on the hard drive.

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Unify Drive recommends the dynamic dual backup method (UDR mode).

In UDR mode, the system automatically initiates dual backups for specific
directories. If adjustments are required, please access “System Settings” ->
“Storage Management” to modify settings.

UT2 supports internet connectivity through WiFi and can be configured as a

WLAN hotspot.
This allows other devices to connect to UT2, providing app access to UT2 in
offline mode or using UT2 as a router to access the internet.”

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1. Open the Unify Drive mobile app and find ‘Bluetooth Networking or Hotspot’
on the login page.
2. Access the appropriate page by selecting ‘Bluetooth Networking’.
3. Find the UT2 device you want to connect to WiFi and press the WiFi
configuration button.
4. Choose the WiFi network you wish to join, enter the password, and complete
the setup process.

1. Open the Unify Drive mobile app and find ‘Bluetooth Networking or Hotspot’
on the login page.
2. Access the appropriate page by selecting ‘WLAN Hotspot’.
3. Find the UT2 device you intend to configure the WLAN hotspot for and select
the WLAN hotspot button.
4. Proceed to the configuration page and input necessary details, such as
password setup.

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Check whether HDMI is connected (Bluetooth indicator lights up). Disconnect

HDMI if connected, as network configuration is not possible while it’s connected.
Try turning Bluetooth off and on again, reopening the Unify Drive app, restarting
your phone, restarting Unify Drive, and then try again.

The UT2 supports one-click switching between WiFi and WLAN hotspot. Prior to
using the device’s button for switching, it is recommended to configure WiFi and
WLAN hotspot through the mobile app.

Press the briefly to enable WiFi mode, connecting automatically to the last
used WiFi network.

Press the briefly to switch between two modes. The corresponding indicator

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light will turn on after a successful switch.

Press and hold the for 3 seconds to turn off both WiFi and WLAN hotspot
until a beep sound is heard and the status light turns off.

*When the button is pressed, a beep sound will be heard.

Blue No Flashing WiFi enabled and connected

Green No Flashing WLAN hotspot enabled

Blue Slow Flashing WiFi enabled but no network access

off None WiFi and hotspot disabled

If the WLAN hotspot is activated through the switch button without prior setup in
the mobile app, a default password will be assigned. You can view this password
in the mobile app.
With the WiFi/hotspot functions enabled, the indicator light will be off during
device restart, upgrade, or booting. It will light up again in the appropriate color
once the service resumes.

The UT2 supports running multiple virtual Android phones

simultaneously. One UT2 device is equivalent to several Android
Mb, phones, allowing you to play games, browse TikTok, listen to
music, and check messages.

Access the “Personal Cloud Phone” feature from the “More Apps” section on the
homepage of the Unify Drive app. Tap the icon to enter and follow the on-screen
instructions to start using it easily.

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Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only.

1. Theoretically, UT2 can run up to 8 private cloud phones simultaneously.

However, the actual number depends on the device’s load, resource utilization,
and the consumption of each virtual machine. Excessive load or resource
consumption may result in lagging or even crashes.
2. Personal cloud phones are intended for personal entertainment purposes only
and should not be used for any other activities. Unify Drive bears no
responsibility for any legal consequences resulting from misuse.

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(1) Register as an administrator and establish storage.

Then, navigate to “System Settings” > “USB Drive Mode” for configuration.

(2) After setting up the USB drive, connect UT2 to your computer using the Type-
C data port to access it as a USB drive.

*UT2’s Type-C data port supports auxiliary power supply. With the internal UPS
charged, you can boot it up and use it as a USB drive by plugging in the Type-C
cable. It’s important to note that the duration of usage without external power
varies depending on the power output capacity of the USB ports on different
computer models.

1. The storage allocated in USB drive mode acts as an external USB drive within
Unify Drive space.
2. USB drives cannot be accessed simultaneously by both the computer and
Unify Drive. Once connected to the computer, Unify Drive loses access to the

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USB drive space.

3. If the USB drive isn’t recognized by the computer, try restarting Unify Drive
after connecting the USB cable.
4. Choose the file format for the USB drive setup carefully, as NTFS format may
not be recognized by certain Windows systems.

UT2 supports plug-and-play backup for SD/CFexpress cards. Once configured in

the app, data is automatically backed up upon inserting either an SD or
CFexpress card.

(1) Activate the plug-and-play backup function in the app.

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(2) Press the button three times after inserting the SD or CFe card to start
automatic backup.

Backup initiation: Two beeps.

Backup completion: Three beeps.
Backup initiation failure: Two long beeps.

UT2 offers the capability to output video or desktop services to the respective
display endpoint using both the HDMI port and TypeC data port.

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*The HDMI port on the device end may be labeled as HDMlin, HDMIOut, or
HDMIARC. If labeled, please plug it into HDMlin.
*TypeC output supports dual-head C, C-HDMI, and C-DP data cables.
*HDMI supports 8K60 frames, while TypeC supports 8K30 frames output. 8K
output requires synchronized support from output devices, data cables, and
display devices.
Please inquire with the seller when purchasing related equipment.
*The HDMI data cable included with the device does not support 8K output.
Please purchase separately if needed.

Access the Moive detail page within the mobile app and select the “HDMI”
button to stream content to your monitor using HDMI. The mobile app will
concurrently act as a remote control.

The HDMI desktop function requires the use of the included Bluetooth remote
control.
Please ensure the remote control is paired before use.

Once the device and remote control are successfully paired, press on the

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remote control to access the HDMI desktop features.

Video Play Slide Display

*Iterative updates are planned for the HDMI desktop, with the final effect
contingent upon the product’s version at that time.

Remote Control Pairing Instructions

When the display device is correctly connected to the UT2 device, the Bluetooth
pairing function will activate automatically (the Bluetooth status light will remain
solid red, indicating it’s ready for pairing). Place the remote control within 0.5

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meters of the device and simultaneously press and hold the OK and Home
buttons to start pairing. Place the remote control within 0.5 meters of the device
and simultaneously press and hold the OK and to start pairing.

If the buttons on the remote control stop working after pairing (with the blue
indicator light flashing slowly), or if you want to pair a new remote control, please
access “System Settings” – “HDMI Desktop” on the mobile app and initiate the
“Bluetooth Remote Control Pairing” process.

awaiting pairing with remote control.

retrieving data from paired remote.
remote control paired successfully.
remote control in sleep mode or awaiting activation.
pairing function inactive.

*When HDM1 is inserted correctly, the Bluetooth light will turn on, preventing
Bluetooth pairing. To initiate pairing, remove the HDMI cable and wait for the
Bluetooth light to turn off.
*Please keep a distance of 3 meters and ensure there are no obstructions when
using the Bluetooth remote control.

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Mobile photo albums are backed up automatically. intelligent tool

categorizes photos based on people, scenes, time and location. family
sharing allows family members to view photos together.

Online streaming supports mainstream video formats. Within the

same local network, it supports Blu-ray and 4K streaming.

Access and share files from Unify Drive anytime and anywhere. It’s
like having a fully functional, high-capacity, always-online laptop with
you wherever you go.

Enjoy the convenience of editing office documents online using both

computers and mobile devices, with support for nearly all types of
office documents.

Download data to Unify Drive and encrypt files before uploading to

cloud storage.

You can automatically sync designated content from your office

computer to UT2, and also ensure timely synchronization of office
files across multiple office computers.

“Team Space” offers controlled group usage permissions and file

read/write permissions for team members, with a recycle bin
mechanism in place to prevent malicious file deletion.

Storing identity card photos, driver’s license photos, bank card

numbers, commonly used passwords, private photos, and other
sensitive information in the security Safety Box ensures encrypted protection
and enhanced security.

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The first account created upon device setup becomes the administrator.
Administrators can create other user accounts and have higher-level hardware
management permissions, allowing them to restrict access to certain hardware
features for other accounts.

al offline account is stored entirely on the user’s local hard drive, and no
information is stored or accessed by the Unify Drive cloud service. These
accounts can only be accessed within a local area network environment and
have limited access to Unify Drive cloud services. Local offline accounts can be
upgraded to regular accounts usable on both the internet and local networks.

Regular accounts can only be registered using email. The Unify Drive cloud
service maintains a record of the association between regular accounts and
Unify Drive, enabling access to Unify Drive under various network conditions.
Regular accounts can also be used in a pure local area network environment.

Unify Drive adheres to strict data security and privacy policies. Each user’s
content in their personal space is completely isolated from others, and
administrators cannot view the content of other users. In “Team Space,”
administrators can set the team groups each user can access and the file read-
write permissions for each group. Administrators can view the content uploaded
by other users to “Team Space” and supervise their related activities in “Team
Space.”

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In the personal space, users can choose to share folders with either all users or
specific individuals. If shared with specific users, only those designated
individuals have permission to view and download the shared content. However,
they do not have the ability to edit or delete the shared files.

Protecting user data and maintaining user privacy are fundamental principles at
Unify Drive. We do not share any user information with external parties without
explicit consent from the user. More information is available in the Unify Drive
Service Agreement and Privacy Policy.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the

part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall
include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the
text of the manual:

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

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—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20

cm between the radiator and your body.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.

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