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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
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Bias Analysis

Bias Types:
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. Windows instructions and tool downloads are often presented before Linux equivalents, and PowerShell/Command Prompt examples are detailed and prominent. Windows-specific tools (e.g., DataBoxDiskUnlock.exe) are emphasized, and some sections (such as troubleshooting and validation) provide more detail or imagery for Windows than for Linux. Linux instructions are present and fairly comprehensive, but sometimes appear after Windows steps or require more manual setup (e.g., installing dependencies, using third-party tools like SEDUtil).
Recommendations:
  • Present Windows and Linux instructions in parallel or with equal prominence, avoiding 'Windows first' ordering where possible.
  • Ensure all examples, screenshots, and troubleshooting steps are equally detailed for both Windows and Linux.
  • Where a tool or step is Windows-specific, clearly indicate the Linux equivalent (or vice versa) in the same section.
  • Provide direct download links and setup instructions for Linux tools as prominently as for Windows.
  • Avoid assuming PowerShell/Command Prompt as the default; include Bash or shell examples alongside.
  • If third-party tools are required for Linux (e.g., SEDUtil), consider providing pre-packaged scripts or containers to simplify the process.
  • Review all sections for parity in detail, imagery, and step-by-step guidance between platforms.
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Flagged Code Snippets

.\DataBoxDiskUnlock.exe /Passkey:<testPasskey>
The following image shows the sample output. :::image type="content" source="media/data-box-disk-deploy-set-up/help-output.png" alt-text="Screen capture displaying sample output from the Data Box Disk Unlock Utility help command." lightbox="media/data-box-disk-deploy-set-up/help-output-lrg.png"::: 1. After the disk is unlocked, you can go to the mount point and view the contents of the disk. You are now ready to copy the data to folders based on the desired destination data type. 1. After you've finished copying your data to the disk, make sure to unmount and remove the disk safely using the following command.
.\DataBoxDiskUnlock.exe /SystemCheck
.\DataBoxDiskUnlock.exe /help
Run the Data Box Disk Unlock tool. Get the passkey from **General > Device details** in the Azure portal and provide it here. Optionally specify a list of BitLocker encrypted volumes within single quotes to unlock.
The following example output indicates that the volume was successfully unlocked. The mount point is also displayed for the volume in which your data can be copied. :::image type="content" source="media/data-box-disk-deploy-set-up/disk-unlocked.png" alt-text="Screen capture showing a successfully unlocked data box disk."::: > [!IMPORTANT] > Repeat the steps to unlock the disk for any future disk reinserts. You can use the help switch if you need additional assistance with the Data Box Disk Unlock Utility as shown in the following example.
The following example output confirms that the volume unmounted successfully. :::image type="content" source="media/data-box-disk-deploy-set-up/disk-unmount.png" alt-text="Screen capture displaying sample output showing the Data Box Disk successfully unmounted." lightbox="media/data-box-disk-deploy-set-up/disk-unmount-lrg.png"::: 1. You can validate the data on your disk by connecting to a Windows-based machine with a supported operating system. Be sure to review the [OS requirements](data-box-disk-system-requirements.md#supported-operating-systems-for-clients) for Windows-based operating systems before connecting disks to your local machine. Perform the following steps to unlock self-encrypting disks using Windows-based machines. - Download the [Data Box Disk toolset](https://aka.ms/databoxdisktoolswin) for Windows clients and extract it to the same computer. Although the toolset contains four tools, only the **Data Box SED Unlock tool** is used for hardware-encrypted disks. - Connect your Data Box Disk to an available SATA 3 connection on your Windows-based machine. - Using a command prompt or PowerShell, run the following command to unlock self-encrypting disks.
1. Run the Data Box Disk Unlock tool, supplying the passkey retrieved from the Azure portal. Optionally, specify a list of BitLocker encrypted serial numbers to unlock. The passkey and serial numbers should be contained within single quotes as shown.
The following example output confirms that the volume unmounted successfully. :::image type="content" source="media/data-box-disk-deploy-set-up/bitlocker-unmount-linux.png" alt-text="Screenshot of example results indicating successful Data Box Disk unmounting."::: --- <!--::: zone-end--> <!--::: zone target="chromeless" 1. Unpack disks and use the included cable to connect the disk to the client computer. 2. Download and extract the Data Box Disk toolset on the same computer that you will use to copy the data. > [!div class="nextstepaction"] > [Download Data Box Disk toolset for Windows](https://aka.ms/databoxdisktoolswin) or > [!div class="nextstepaction"] > [Download Data Box Disk toolset for Linux](https://aka.ms/databoxdisktoolslinux) 3. To unlock the disks on a Windows client, open a Command Prompt window or run Windows PowerShell as administrator on the same computer: - Type the following command in the same folder where Data Box Disk Unlock tool is installed.