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Setting the write-protect switch
The removable disk drives have a red, write-protect tab that is located on the rear of the disk drive. To
write-protect a drive, slide the write-protect tab toward the lock symbol. To disengage write protection,
slide the tab to the unlock symbol.
Using the emergency eject function
To eject a removable disk drive, press the eject button. If a drive is stuck, complete the following steps:
1. Unplug the power cable from the device.
2. Insert a large straightened paper clip (or similar object) into the emergency eject hole.
Attention: Do not insert the object in the hole at an angle. Keep the object straight and apply
some force to eject the drive.
3. When the drive has been ejected by the docking station, grasp the exposed sides of the drive and pull
the drive straight out.
4. Reconnect the power cable for the docking station.
5. Restart your system to reset the docking station.
Status lights
Find information about the power indicator and drive indicator status lights on the external USB
removable disk drive.
Power indicator
The eject button is illuminated by a power indicator light. The following table describes the operation of
the power indicator.
Table 9. Power indicator status and description
Indicator status
Off
Steady green
Flashing green
Flashing amber
External RDX removable disk drive indicator
The disk drive has an indicator light that displays the status of the drive. The following table describes the
operation of the drive indicator.
RDX docking stations, removable disk drives, and power cable, for the 9009-41A, 9009-42A, or 9223-42H 85
Meaning
No power
Ready
Ejecting
Fault
Description
• FC EUA4: USB cable is not
connected. The power supply
may or may not be connected.
• FC EUA4: USB cable is
connected. The power supply
may or may not be connected.
If the power supply is
connected, the docking station
will work correctly. If the power
supply is not connected, the
docking station will not work
correctly.
Cartridge is ejecting.
Docking station has detected a
fault condition with the docking
station.
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