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Data Express DX115 SATA Install Guide
Removable SATA 3Gb/s Drive Enclosure
NOTE:
For SATA 3Gb/s operation, a SATA 3Gb/s controller and SATA
3Gb/s hard drive are required.
SATA 3Gb/s DX115 receiving frame supports SATA drives only (SAS
drives are not supported). SAS DX115 receiving frame supports SAS and
SATA drives.
Key Lock
This lock prevents unauthorized removal or installation of the carrier.
Carrier Handle
This handle allows the ejection and installation of the drive carrier.
To eject the carrier, simply push on carrier handle. Once handle pivots
outward, pull handle to remove carrier.
To install the carrier, simply insert the drive carrier into the receiving
frame. Push handle in to fully seat carrier into the receiving frame.
Power Switch
This switch allows the drive carrier to be powered OFF/ON at anytime.
If the drive is already installed in the receiving frame before a system
power up, you do not have to press and hold the switch to power on
the drive. During system power up, the drive will automatically spin-up
and the Drive Ready LED will flash. Drive is ready to be accessed when
Drive Ready LED is ON.
CAUTION:
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the host
does not access the drive while attempting to remove the drive. Failure
to do so may result in loss of data and/or damage to the drive itself!
OFF - Press and hold down switch until the Drive Ready LED starts to
flash. Drive is ready to be removed when the Drive Ready LED
is OFF.
ON* - Press and hold down switch until the Drive Ready LED starts
to flash. Drive is ready to be accessed when the Drive Ready
LED is ON.
Carrier Handle
Key Lock
Power Switch
Drive Ready/ Error LED
Drive Activity LED
Fan Error LED Disable Switch
Push Here to Eject Carrier
*Only necessary if (1) Drive is inserted into the receiving frame
after a system power up. (2) Drive was removed and inserted
while system is powered on.
Operation
Drive Ready/Error LED
This bi-color LED indicates either the status of the drive or fan/DC
power, depending on the color.
Drive Ready
: Flashing blue LED indicates that drive is inserted and
powering up. (Blue) Steady blue LED glow indicates drive is powered
on and ready for access.
Error:
Flashing red and blue LED indicates a fan failure. (Red) Steady
red LED glow indicates DC power failure. Flashing red LED indicates
a SAS drive inserted into the receiving frame (SAS drives are not
supported).
Drive Activity LED
This amber LED indicates when the host computer is accessing the data
on the drive. LED will flash during communication with the host computer.
Some SATA PC systems/host controllers provide support for the Drive
Activity LED feature (refer to the SATA PC system/host controller
manufacturer’s documentation for further information).
Drive Activity LED can be enabled via host connection (cable not included)
to Pin 1 located on Receiving Frame Motherboard (Figure 2). Refer to the
SATA PC system/host controller manufacturer’s documentation for further
information.
Figure 1: Front Bezel
