
If not connected it assume in sleep mode and often user think the enclosure is defective but it is not. The enclosure will not power ON if stand-alone without connecting to a working system.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Enclosure will need to be fully connected to a working system before powering ON the enclosure.

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