Hi everyone,
I am using a Sabrent EC-SSD2 Thunderbolt Dock and recently updated to firmware version 230915_TB_02_7F. Since the update, I noticed that the front LED indicator no longer stays illuminated when the dock is powered on but no device is connected. Previously, the light would turn on as soon as the unit received power, even without an active drive attached.
Can anyone confirm if this change is intentional with the newer firmware? Is there any way to revert to the previous LED behavior, or downgrade the firmware if wheelie life needed?
Thanks in advance for any clarification.
It sounds like the new firmware changed how the power LED behaves — likely by design. Some updates tweak LED indicators so they only light when an active device is detected, rather than indicating just “powered ”
Here’s what you can try/check:
1. Check firmware release notes
See if the change is mentioned; manufacturers sometimes list LED/behavior tweaks.
2. Contact Sabrent support
They’re the authoritative source on whether this is intentional and if an option exists to revert the LED behavior.
3. Firmware downgrade
- Unless Sabrent officially provides older firmware and a downgrade method, there usually isn’t a safe supported way to roll back.
- Downgrading third-party dock firmware is often blocked by the vendor.
4. Community reports
- Ask others with the same dock/firmware version if their LED behavior matches yours — this helps confirm if it’s universal.
In short: it’s very likely intentional with the new firmware and not something you can revert without official support from Sabrent.
