Sound Devices 788T - Manual (Page 99)

9. Press the soft Check Mark (TONE) key to begin formatt ing.
Press the TONE key
to begin formatting
When the operation is complete, the 788T will generate a fresh menu hierarchy. Dynamic lists such
as track names, scene names, folder options, etc. will be saved.
Storage Media – Internal Drive
The 788T and 788T-SSD internal drive is the primary storage medium. The large capacity and fast
data read/write speeds of hard drives and solid state drives are a perfect choice when long form,
high data rate recording is performed. These drives offer a good balance of speed, reliability, noise
performance, and current draw.
The drive installed in the 788T is formatted at the factory as a single-partition FAT32 volume. If a
drive with multiple partitions is installed, the 788T will only “see” and address the primary parti-
tion.
788T Drive Type
The 788T ships with a 2.5-inch, 5400 RPM hard drive with a SATA interface. Sound Devices has
chosen the specifi c mechanism for vibration and shock resistance. Most 2.5 inch drives conforming to
the SATA specifi cation can be substituted for the factory hard drive. When choosing a substitute hard
drive, note that higher RPM hard drives draw more current, reducing battery run time. Higher speed
drives may be used with the 788T, however they will not signifi cantly improve performance. They
will slightly increase transfer throughput with the penalty of increased current draw and reduced
battery run time. The 788T can address drives with capacities up to 2 TB.
788T-SSD Drive Type
The 788T-SSD ships with an upgraded 2.5-inch Solid State Drive (SSD) with a SATA interface. Up-
grading to an SSD further enhances the performance and reliability of the recorder. SSD mechanisms
allow for faster transfer speeds, ultra-quiet performance, and maximum vibration and shock resis-
tance.
Drive Replacement
The internal drive can be removed and replaced if the device fails or if a different capacity drive is
needed. The internal drive is not intended to be a swappable, deliverable medium. Its SATA connec-
tor is not rated for repeated insertion and removal cycles.
In typical service conditions Sound Devices recommends hard drive replacement once every three years.
File Management and S
torage
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