A: The MB171SP-1B does not support the SATA 3.3 PWDIS feature. If you install the SATA HDD/SSD with PWDIS in MB171SP-1B, the drive will not spin, and the system won't detect the drive. See the list below for known SATA HDD/SSD with the PWDIS feature.
Known SATA HDD/SSD with Power Disable Feature (PWDIS)
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Ultrastar DC HC510
HUH721010ALE600 |
HUH721010ALE604 |
HUH721010ALE601 |
HUH721010ALN600 |
HUH721010ALN604 |
HUH721010ALN601 |
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Ultrastar DC HC510
HUH721008ALE600 |
HUH721008ALE604 |
HUH721008ALE601 |
HUH721008ALE600 |
HUH721008ALE604 |
HUH721008ALE601 |
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Ultrastar DC HC520
HUH721212ALE600 |
HUH721212ALE604 |
HUH721212ALN600 |
HUH721212ALN604 |
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Samsung |
PM883
MZ7LH240HAHQ |
MZ7LH1T9HMLT |
MZ7LH3T8HMLT |
MZ7LH480HAHQ |
MZ7LH7T6HMLA |
MZ7LH960HAJR |
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Seagate |
EXOS 7E8
ST4000NM0025 |
ST3000NM0025 |
ST4000NM0135 |
ST4000NM0065 |
ST1000NM0075 |
ST3000NM0045 |
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ST2000NM0045 |
ST1000NM0045 |
ST3000NM0035 |
ST2000NM0085 |
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Note: the SAS hard drive or SSD does not use the Pin 3 of SATA power connector for PWDIS feature and compatible with MB171SP-1B.
While we recommend to avoid using the SATA HDD/SSD with PWDIS, you can use the methods below to disable the PWDIS feature physically if you already purchased the drive:
Method 1 – Using the Molex to SATA adapter or cable to disconnect the power to Pin 3 of the SATA power connector.
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Molex to SATA Adapter |
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Molex to SATA Cable |
Method 2 – Placing Kapton tape on Pin 1-3 of the SATA power connector to isolate the 3.3V power, as shown below.
Please contact euinfo@icydock.com if the problem persists.
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