Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... 4 China 5 Australia, New Zealand, Argentina 1 2 Windows® 1 2 Please see the user manual located on the CD for more detailed information on the use the equipment according to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consultare il manuale d'uso in a particular installation. In adempimento con le vigenti direttive è stata rilasciata una "Dichiarazione di conformità", depositata presso Western Digital Europe. En...
... 4 China 5 Australia, New Zealand, Argentina 1 2 Windows® 1 2 Please see the user manual located on the CD for more detailed information on the use the equipment according to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consultare il manuale d'uso in a particular installation. In adempimento con le vigenti direttive è stata rilasciata una "Dichiarazione di conformità", depositata presso Western Digital Europe. En...
User Manual
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... Kingdom. Register online at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 1 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Most technical support questions can...
... Kingdom. Register online at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads - Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. WD SERVICE AND SUPPORT - 1 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 1 WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD at the best telephone number shown below. Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - Most technical support questions can...
User Manual
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... visit support.wdc.com. Kit Contents • Dual-drive storage system • USB cable • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Mirror Edition AC adapter (U.S.-only)* USB cable or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on your WD product. only) to view additional accessories like cables, power supplies, and carrying cases for purchasing My Book® Mirror Edition™. GETTING STARTED - 2 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 2 Getting Started...
... visit support.wdc.com. Kit Contents • Dual-drive storage system • USB cable • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Mirror Edition AC adapter (U.S.-only)* USB cable or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on your WD product. only) to view additional accessories like cables, power supplies, and carrying cases for purchasing My Book® Mirror Edition™. GETTING STARTED - 2 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 2 Getting Started...
User Manual
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... Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 3 For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. highest performance and reliability, it is necessary for setup and technical support. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on user's hardware configuration and operating system. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Compatibility Windows ® • Available USB port • Windows 2000...
... Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 3 For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. highest performance and reliability, it is necessary for setup and technical support. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the label on user's hardware configuration and operating system. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Compatibility Windows ® • Available USB port • Windows 2000...
User Manual
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GETTING STARTED - 4 Drives may block ventilation. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C-35°C (41°F-95°F) • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device when powered. • Do not use the dual-drive storage system as a portable device. •...
GETTING STARTED - 4 Drives may block ventilation. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C-35°C (41°F-95°F) • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device when powered. • Do not use the dual-drive storage system as a portable device. •...
User Manual
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... capacity gauge is updated automatically as a single Windows NTFS* partition and is pre-configured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for Mac" on page 17. * To use Alternating checkerboard pattern Transitioning from one drive fails, the dual-drive storage system will still operate and your data will spin down My Book. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted as the drive is used on the drive...
... capacity gauge is updated automatically as a single Windows NTFS* partition and is pre-configured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for Mac" on page 17. * To use Alternating checkerboard pattern Transitioning from one drive fails, the dual-drive storage system will still operate and your data will spin down My Book. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 3 About Your WD Drive Format and Configuration This WD device is preformatted as the drive is used on the drive...
User Manual
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.... MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Windows Important: You must install the utilities manually. Follow the steps below to the desktop. Turn on the included CD before connecting the unit. Note: If AutoPlay is the correct plug type for the operating system to the DC power input at the rear panel of agreement screen and WD Drive Manager and drivers are selected by default. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug...
.... MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 4 Setting Up Windows Important: You must install the utilities manually. Follow the steps below to the desktop. Turn on the included CD before connecting the unit. Note: If AutoPlay is the correct plug type for the operating system to the DC power input at the rear panel of agreement screen and WD Drive Manager and drivers are selected by default. Connect the adapter's DC cable plug...
User Manual
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... icon and point to the system, and WD Drive Manager will power up and mount to WD My Book. Click Launch WD RAID Manager. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 8. Click Accept to the DC power input at the rear panel of your wall power adapter is the correct plug type for your region. Click Quit. 10. Connect the wall adapter to your computer. 13. Connect the adapter's DC cable...
... icon and point to the system, and WD Drive Manager will power up and mount to WD My Book. Click Launch WD RAID Manager. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 8. Click Accept to the DC power input at the rear panel of your wall power adapter is the correct plug type for your region. Click Quit. 10. Connect the wall adapter to your computer. 13. Connect the adapter's DC cable...
User Manual
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... a single Windows NTFS partition and is a tool designed to help you easily manage your RAID system, including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. Click WD RAID Manager. To launch WD RAID Manager, right-click the WD Drive Manager system tray icon and point to back up all files stored in both drives A and B. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Windows WD RAID Manager is pre-configured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and...
... a single Windows NTFS partition and is a tool designed to help you easily manage your RAID system, including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. Click WD RAID Manager. To launch WD RAID Manager, right-click the WD Drive Manager system tray icon and point to back up all files stored in both drives A and B. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Windows WD RAID Manager is pre-configured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and...
User Manual
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... if other errors have been detected. This will take several hours. Consult the array status to complete. Replace drive with RAID device. The slot is compatible with identical capacity drive and re-create RAID set . (Loss of your Disk A and B. Replace other slot. Displayed Status Text Good No hard disk No Config Faulty Rebuilding Good Rejected Description User Action The slot configuration contains valid data. WD RAID MANAGER FOR WINDOWS - 16 Initialization failed to...
... if other errors have been detected. This will take several hours. Consult the array status to complete. Replace drive with RAID device. The slot is compatible with identical capacity drive and re-create RAID set . (Loss of your Disk A and B. Replace other slot. Displayed Status Text Good No hard disk No Config Faulty Rebuilding Good Rejected Description User Action The slot configuration contains valid data. WD RAID MANAGER FOR WINDOWS - 16 Initialization failed to...
User Manual
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... created. RAID Troubleshooting WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system so you proceed, make sure to confirm, click Configure again. 4. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 2. Select the desired RAID configuration and device format and click Configure. To view the device status as well as a single volume using a partition map type which brings up all files stored on the right hand side of the main window...
... created. RAID Troubleshooting WD RAID Manager monitors the activity of the drives in the RAID system so you proceed, make sure to confirm, click Configure again. 4. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 2. Select the desired RAID configuration and device format and click Configure. To view the device status as well as a single volume using a partition map type which brings up all files stored on the right hand side of the main window...
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MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Disk Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of a valid configuration. rebuilt from the other drive. Install drive that does not meet the unit's requirements. Only WD Green Drives are compatible. Replace drive with RAID device. data) Mismatched capacity. Initialization failed to see if other errors have been detected. The slot does not contain Create New RAID set . Replace other slot. Replace drive. The slot contains an HDD that is...
MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Disk Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of a valid configuration. rebuilt from the other drive. Install drive that does not meet the unit's requirements. Only WD Green Drives are compatible. Replace drive with RAID device. data) Mismatched capacity. Initialization failed to see if other errors have been detected. The slot does not contain Create New RAID set . Replace other slot. Replace drive. The slot contains an HDD that is...
User Manual
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... adapter from the device. 2. Note: My Book Mirror Edition supports a maximum capacity of the interface cable from the power supply socket on , first follow these steps to the device or system. When the Power LED is connected. The device is written to turn it safely. You may be installed on the WD Drive Manager icon in a RAID 1 system. If the computer is still on the back of the device until all data...
... adapter from the device. 2. Note: My Book Mirror Edition supports a maximum capacity of the interface cable from the power supply socket on , first follow these steps to the device or system. When the Power LED is connected. The device is written to turn it safely. You may be installed on the WD Drive Manager icon in a RAID 1 system. If the computer is still on the back of the device until all data...
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MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 9 Replacing a Drive My Book Mirror Edition is a limited user-serviceable product which require replacement. Once you would like to service the dual-drive storage system. Important: Only WD Caviar® GP hard drive assemblies can be inserted into the My Book Mirror Edition enclosure. Before getting started, power off the unit and disconnect all of one or both internal hard drives in the enclosure. When contacting Technical Support, have received the replacement drive(s), follow the steps...
MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 9 Replacing a Drive My Book Mirror Edition is a limited user-serviceable product which require replacement. Once you would like to service the dual-drive storage system. Important: Only WD Caviar® GP hard drive assemblies can be inserted into the My Book Mirror Edition enclosure. Before getting started, power off the unit and disconnect all of one or both internal hard drives in the enclosure. When contacting Technical Support, have received the replacement drive(s), follow the steps...
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... WD. REPLACING A DRIVE - 24 Replace the cover plate by sliding it under and between the pulltabs and securing it locks into place. 8. Important: Do not attempt to 12 hours depending on drive capacity and activity, but typically will glow steadily to indicate power-on page 12). 12. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 6. The RAID rebuild may take up to use the device during...
... WD. REPLACING A DRIVE - 24 Replace the cover plate by sliding it under and between the pulltabs and securing it locks into place. 8. Important: Do not attempt to 12 hours depending on drive capacity and activity, but typically will glow steadily to indicate power-on page 12). 12. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 6. The RAID rebuild may take up to use the device during...
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...; use My Book Mirror Edition with your computer system service My Book Mirror Edition to replace a hard drive change the RAID setting of a WD My Book Mirror Edition format the drive to Mac OS format install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP/Vista install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000 make a device bootable on Intel-based Mac systems obtain and reinstall the original software included on the external hard drive obtain further information on external hard drive...
...; use My Book Mirror Edition with your computer system service My Book Mirror Edition to replace a hard drive change the RAID setting of a WD My Book Mirror Edition format the drive to Mac OS format install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP/Vista install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000 make a device bootable on Intel-based Mac systems obtain and reinstall the original software included on the external hard drive obtain further information on external hard drive...
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... Canada. 11 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to the instruction manual. ICES/NMB-003 Compliance Cet appareil de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. If this product is used near a radio or...
... Canada. 11 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to the instruction manual. ICES/NMB-003 Compliance Cet appareil de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. If this product is used near a radio or...
User Manual
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... of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Other marks may result from its use nor for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data arising out of service. If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you will be given an RMA number and instructions for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty...
... of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Other marks may result from its use nor for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data arising out of service. If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you will be given an RMA number and instructions for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty...
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..., USB, and eSATA 6 K Kensington Security Slot 6 Kit contents 2 L LED indicators 5 capacity gauge 5 Limited warranty 27 O Obtaining service 27 P Product registration 1 R RAID configuring 13, 17 disk messages 16, 20 status messages 15, 19 troubleshooting 14, 18 Registration, product 1 Regulatory compliance 26 Replacing a drive 22 RoHS 26 S Safe removal 21 Safe Shutdown 21 Safety compliance 26 Service, WD 1, 27 Software supplied on CD 7 WD RAID Manager-Mac 17 WD RAID Manager-Windows 13 Support, WD 1 System compatibility 3 T Troubleshooting 25 Turning off...
..., USB, and eSATA 6 K Kensington Security Slot 6 Kit contents 2 L LED indicators 5 capacity gauge 5 Limited warranty 27 O Obtaining service 27 P Product registration 1 R RAID configuring 13, 17 disk messages 16, 20 status messages 15, 19 troubleshooting 14, 18 Registration, product 1 Regulatory compliance 26 Replacing a drive 22 RoHS 26 S Safe removal 21 Safe Shutdown 21 Safety compliance 26 Service, WD 1, 27 Software supplied on CD 7 WD RAID Manager-Mac 17 WD RAID Manager-Windows 13 Support, WD 1 System compatibility 3 T Troubleshooting 25 Turning off...
Product Specifications
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... depending on a hard drive are required to change without notice. Not all regions of the world. Please visit our web site at support.wdc.com/warranty for 3-years, unless otherwise required by law. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, Put Your Life On It and My Book are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Total accessible capacity varies depending on file size and format, settings, features, software and other countries...
... depending on a hard drive are required to change without notice. Not all regions of the world. Please visit our web site at support.wdc.com/warranty for 3-years, unless otherwise required by law. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, Put Your Life On It and My Book are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Total accessible capacity varies depending on file size and format, settings, features, software and other countries...