User Manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 
Back Panel Ethernet (Network) LEDs
The following table describes the network and activity LEDs:
Note: Lo
oking at the Ethernet port with the cable latch on top, the top-right LED is the
Link LED, and the top-left LED is the Activity LED.
State LED Appearance State Description
Link down Link Off
Cable or device is not plugged in, or other end
of link is not operational.
Link up – 10/100
Mbps connection
Link Yellow Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the link
have successfully established
communications. 10/100 Mbps network
connection.
Link up – 1000 Mbps
conn
ection
Link Green Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the link
have successfully established
communications. 10/100/1000 Mbps network
connection.
Link idle Activity Solid Active communication is not in progress.
Link busy Activity Green - Blinks Active communication is in progress.
Pre-installation Instructions
Before beginning installation, select a suitable location for your device to obtain maximum
efficiency. Place it in a location that is:

Near a grounded power outlet.

Clean and dust free.

On a stable surface free from vibration.

Well ventilated, with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings.

Away from fields of electrical devices such as air conditioners, radio, and television
receivers.
Handling Precautions
WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking and
installation. Rough handling, shock, or vibration can damage the device drives. Observe the
following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product:

Do not drop or jolt the device.

Do not move the device while it is powered on.

Do not use this product as a portable device.

Do not remove both data drives at the same time. This will cause your device to become
unresponsive.