FAQ

I emailed support but never got a response. How soon should I expect an answer?
All support queries are answered within one to two business days. If you have not received an email following that time, our correspondence may be flagged as...
Mon, 10 Apr, 2017 at 11:23 AM
Are MicroNet / Fantom Drives devices compatible with my (non-TiVo) DVR?
All MicroNet / Fantom Drives products are compatible with DVRs capable of addressing external disks over their respective interface. For example, our G-Forc...
Thu, 6 Jul, 2017 at 9:20 AM
Can I leave my external data storage device on all the time, or should I turn it off when not in use?
Hard disks are designed with the express intention that they will be left on 24/7, but there is no particular reason that you should leave the drive on all ...
Mon, 10 Apr, 2017 at 11:26 AM
Can I use both ports at the same time, eg esata on my DVR & USB on my computer?
Direct attached devices such as eSATA+USB disk drives are not designed to address more then one connection (initiator) at a time. Since the disks have no ...
Mon, 10 Apr, 2017 at 11:26 AM
Can you recommend a backup solution?
Backup, as a function, may have various implications that have different priorities in your expectation of initial performance, ease of recovery, availabilit...
Mon, 10 Apr, 2017 at 11:27 AM
Does Fantom Drives perform data recovery?
Data recovery is a highly specialized field requiring advanced technology that we do not have. If data recovery is desired, we advise that you contact an es...
Mon, 10 Apr, 2017 at 11:28 AM
Does Fantom offer firmware updates for xyz drive? If so, where can I find the latest firmware for my Fantom drive(s)?
Most direct attach disks do not require firmware updates and will not require any for normal operation. If there are firmware updates, you will be able to f...
Mon, 10 Apr, 2017 at 11:29 AM
Does sending the Fantom Drives product to a data recovery firm void the warranty?
Micronet/Fantom Drives will honor warranty associated with the disk drive you purchased from a authorized reseller or distributor, that was sent for data re...
Mon, 10 Apr, 2017 at 11:29 AM
Even though I have lots of free space, I get an error saying there is not enough room on the drive when I try to copy a large file. Why is this?
The default file system on some of our drives is FAT32, which has a maximum file size of 4GB. To copy larger files, please reformat the volume using MacOS E...
Mon, 10 Apr, 2017 at 11:29 AM
How can I test my disk to make sure it is not defective?
Modern disks drives have a diagnostic on board processor that monitors the disk during operation and records various diagnostic values including any detecte...
Mon, 10 Apr, 2017 at 11:30 AM