User Manual

Component Icon Description
Ethernet port
Connects the device to a local network.
USB 3.0 port Connects to a USB hard drive for additional storage.
Reset button
( )
Restores settings and administrator password for the device. Visit http://
support.wdc.com
, and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 10432.
Power port Connects the device to an AC adapter and the power outlet.
Kensington
security slot
For device security, the device is equipped with a security slot that
supports a standard Kensington security cable. 
Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for more information.
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Back View Icons
LEDs
Front Panel Power LED
The following table describes the front panel power LED behavior.
State Color Appearance State Description
Power Down Not lit N/A
Device is off.
Standby Blue Pulsing Device is in standby mode.
Powering Up Blue Blinking
Device is powering on or in the process of
updating the firmware.
Power Up Blue Solid Device is in a powered up state.
Device at fault Red Blinking
Device at fault, such as system hang.
Action required Red Solid A condition, such as a network cable having
become unplugged, which requires you to act.