Data Express DX175 User Manual
Your DX175 removable drive enclosure is now ready to use! If the drive inside is already formatted, it
can be used right away. If the drive is brand new or its format is not compatible with your computer, the
drive will need to be formatted before being used.
Formatting a drive will erase all data on the drive, so be sure to back up your data before
beginning this operation.
4.2 Ejecting A Carrier
a. Turn off the computer or properly dismount the drive from the system. To dismount the drive,
ensure there are no file transfers in progress and the white Drive Activity LED is off before turning
the DX175 off.
b. Unlock the carrier if it is locked into the frame. Insert a Data Express Key into the lock and turn it
90 degrees counterclockwise.
c. Press in on the eject button to eject the carrier.
5 Other Configuration Options
5.1 Error Reporting Disable Switch
This switch (see Figure 1) is located right below the power switch on the front of the DX175 and
allows the user to disable the red error LED on the Drive Ready/Error LED. Insert a paper clip or similar
object into the hole to activate the switch and disable error reporting.
5.2 Drive Activity LED Polling
Some SATA PC systems and host controllers provide support for the Drive Activity LED feature. The
Drive Activity LED can be enabled via host connection (cable not included) to the “Remote LED” pin
located on the rear of the DX175 frame. Refer to your SATA PC system or host controller manufac-
turer’s documentation for further information.
5.3 Drive Auto Spinup
To disable the drive from spinning up automatically when the host computer is turned on, place a
jumper on the “Auto Start” pins located on the rear of the DX175 frame.
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