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DE50 SATA Install Guide
Removable SATA 3Gb/s Drive Enclosure
SATA 3Gb/s DE50 receiving frames are indicated by their BLUE LED. PATA
DE50 receiving frames are indicated by their GREEN LED. PATA DE50 carriers
are indicated by a Data Express Logo, while the new SATA 3Gb/s DE50
carriers are indicated by the SATA logo.
NOTE:
For SATA 3Gb/s operation, a SATA 3Gb/s controller and
SATA 3Gb/s hard drive are required.
Front Panel
Unit ID Number Indicator
This LED is for ID display purposes only.
This BLUE LED displays the
status of the SATA 3Gb/s DE50 device carrier if the carrier is Installed
and Locked in the receiving frame or if the carrier is removed from the
receiving frame. If the carrier is Installed but not Locked in the receiving
frame, a “u” will be displayed to indicate an unlocked condition. The unit
ID number is selected by means of the unit ID select switch inside the
receiving frame using a special alignment tool supplied with the DE50.
Activity Indicator
A small BLUE dot next to the unit ID number illuminates to indicate
when the host computer is accessing the data on the DE50 carrier. This
dot will flash during communication with the host computer.
NOTE:
Some drives may support this feature. Refer to your drive
manufacturer’s documentation for further information.
Unit ID Select Switch
This rotating switch selects the unit ID number of the disk drive. The
Unit ID number is for ID display purposes only.
Key Lock/Drive Power Switch
Performs three functions. The key switch assures proper seating of the
drive carrier within the receiving frame, turns power to the drive carrier
ON and OFF, and prevents unauthorized removal or installation of the
carrier. For the computer to access data on the disk drive, the key must
be turned counterclockwise to the locked position.
Eject Button
Push to eject drive carrier from receiving frame.
5.25” Adapter Bracket
Some DE50 models do not include a 5.25” Adapter Bracket.
Receiving Frame Motherboard
I/O Connector
The input/output connector provides a standard interface for all SATA
signals.
SATA Power Connector
15-Pin SATA power connector to accept DC power.
NOTE:
If your system does not accommodate the SATA power con-
nector, simply use the SATA-to-DC Power adapter cable (included in
the accessory bag) to connect to your system’s DC power.
Figure 1: Front Panel
Key Lock/
Power Switch
Eject Button
Drive
Carrier
5.25” Adapter
Bracket
Unit ID Select
Switch Location
Unit ID
Number
Indicator
Activity
Indicator*
*Some drives may support the Activity Indicator feature. Refer to your drive
manufacturer’s documentation for further information.
Figure 2: Receiving Frame Motherboard (rear view)
SATA Power
Connector
I/O
Connector
