CRU Data Express DE50 SAS/SATA 6G 6417-6501-0250 Dépliant

PMS 711

2 cyan

85 magenta

76 yellow

10.25.12

CRU Mark

1.1 Frame Installation

a.   Turn off power to the computer and open up the computer so that the Data 

Express frame can be installed into a 3.5” or 5.25” bay in the front of the 
computer.

b.   Insert the Data Express frame into an open 3.5” or 5.25” computer bay. 
c.   Fasten the Data Express frame into place using the appropriate screws 

provided. Mounting holes are provided on the 5.25” adapter on each 
side and the bottom of the adapter bracket to accommodate a variety of 
mounting configurations in 5.25” bays.

d.   Connect the SAS/SATA power cable from your computer to the rear of the 

Data Express frame. 

e.   Connect a SAS or SATA data cable to your computer’s motherboard or host 

card. Then connect the other end to the rear of the Data Express frame.

1.2 Unit ID Number Selection

a.   Make sure that the Data Express carrier is removed from the receiving 

frame. 

b.   Turn the Data Express frame on by inserting the included Data Express 

key into the key lock and turning the key 90 degrees counter-clockwise. A 
‘u’ will be displayed on the Unit ID Number Indicator on the frame’s LCD 
display.

c.   Insert  the  provided  alignment  tool  into  the  Unit  ID  Select  Switch  Slot, 

which is located just underneath the Unit ID Number Indicator. Rotate the 
tool to set the desired number. The following table lists the available Unit 
ID Select Switch settings.

1.3 Drive Installation

a.   Remove the four (4) M3 Phillips Flat Head screws from the sides of the Data 

Express carrier and set them aside.

b.   Carefully remove the top cover and the drive carrier circuit board from the 

bottom plate assembly.

c.   Attach the SAS/SATA connector of the drive carrier circuit board to the 

rear of a 2.5” SAS or SATA hard drive.

d.   Turn the hard drive upside down and secure the bottom plate assembly to 

the bottom of the drive using the four (4) M3 screws provided.

e.   Turn  the  drive/bottom  plate  assembly  right-side  up  and  attach  the  top 

cover to it using the four (4) screws you removed in Step 1.3.a. 

a.   Insert the Data Express carrier into the Data Express frame. Push firmly 

until the carrier slides into place.

b.   Turn the Data Express removable enclosure on by inserting the included 

Data  Express  key  into  the  key  lock  and  turning  it  90  degress  counter-
clockwise. 

Your Data Express 50 removable enclosure is now ready to use! If the hard drive is 
already formatted, it can be used right away. If the hard drive is brand new, or its 
format is not compatible with your computer, the drive will need to be formatted 
before being used. 

Unit ID Select 
Switch Position

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Unit ID Number 
Display

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1

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3

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NOTE:  To install the Data Express 50 (DE50) into a 5.25” bay, attach the 
Data Express frame to a DE50 5.25” adapter (may be sold separately) using 
four (4) M3 Phillips Pan Head screws (included).