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Table of Contents MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Storage Device 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Operating System Compatibility... Your Device 6 Handling Precautions 6 2 Connecting the Device and Getting Started 7 Connecting the Device 7 Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 9 3 Managing and Customizing Your My Book Pro 13 Checking Device Health 14 Managing the RAID Configuration 14 Checking the Device Status 15 Changing the Device Configuration 16 Erasing the Device Drives 18...
Table of Contents MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL WD Service and Support ii Accessing Online Support ii Contacting WD Technical Support ii 1 About Your WD Storage Device 1 Features 1 Kit Contents 2 Operating System Compatibility... Your Device 6 Handling Precautions 6 2 Connecting the Device and Getting Started 7 Connecting the Device 7 Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 9 3 Managing and Customizing Your My Book Pro 13 Checking Device Health 14 Managing the RAID Configuration 14 Checking the Device Status 15 Changing the Device Configuration 16 Erasing the Device Drives 18...
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iv MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL A Compliance and Warranty Information 30 Regulatory Compliance 30 FCC Class B Information 30 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 30 Safety Compliance 30 CE Compliance For Europe 31 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 31 Environmental Compliance (China 31 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 32 Obtaining Service 32 Limited Warranty 32 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand 33 Obtaining Service 33 Warranty 34 GNU General Public License ("GPL 35 Index 36 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
iv MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL A Compliance and Warranty Information 30 Regulatory Compliance 30 FCC Class B Information 30 ICES-003/NMB-003 Statement 30 Safety Compliance 30 CE Compliance For Europe 31 KC Notice (Republic of Korea only 31 Environmental Compliance (China 31 Warranty Information (All Regions Except Australia/New Zealand 32 Obtaining Service 32 Limited Warranty 32 Warranty Information (Australia/New Zealand 33 Obtaining Service 33 Warranty 34 GNU General Public License ("GPL 35 Index 36 TABLE OF CONTENTS -
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Your My Book Pro device provides a fast way to get information to and from your My Book™ Pro Thunderbolt™ 2 RAID device, featuring revolutionary Thunderbolt 2 technology that sets new standards for data transfer speeds and workflow flexibility in ...boot device using the two drives independently, and not configured into a RAID array. JBOD (Individual Drives mode) for multitasking projects. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Storage Device Welcome to your external drives. This chapter includes the following topics: Features Kit Contents Operating System Compatibility ...
Your My Book Pro device provides a fast way to get information to and from your My Book™ Pro Thunderbolt™ 2 RAID device, featuring revolutionary Thunderbolt 2 technology that sets new standards for data transfer speeds and workflow flexibility in ...boot device using the two drives independently, and not configured into a RAID array. JBOD (Individual Drives mode) for multitasking projects. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 11 About Your WD Storage Device Welcome to your external drives. This chapter includes the following topics: Features Kit Contents Operating System Compatibility ...
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...hardware configuration and operating system. ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE - 2 Kit Contents As shown in Figure 1, your My Book Pro kit includes the following: My Book Pro device with the following operating systems: Mac OS X Windows® 10.7-Lion (USB interface only) Windows 7 (USB ...region) Quick Install Guide Thunderbolt Cable AC Adapter 1 2 My Book Pro Device Figure 1. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to http://support.wd.com/downloads. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit ...
...hardware configuration and operating system. ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE - 2 Kit Contents As shown in Figure 1, your My Book Pro kit includes the following: My Book Pro device with the following operating systems: Mac OS X Windows® 10.7-Lion (USB interface only) Windows 7 (USB ...region) Quick Install Guide Thunderbolt Cable AC Adapter 1 2 My Book Pro Device Figure 1. For the latest software, firmware, and product documentation and information, go to http://support.wd.com/downloads. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Important: For the latest WD product information and news, visit ...
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...Computers" on page 29. For Windows computers, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Disk Drive Formats Your My Book Pro device is initially formatted with HFS+J partitions for compatibility with supported Mac OS X operating systems. Using the WD Drive Utilities software... "Using the Device with exFAT partitions for removing/replacing drives Illuminated Power Button Drive Door Latches USB Hub Connectors Figure 2. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest software update and service pack (SP). For Mac computers, go to the...
...Computers" on page 29. For Windows computers, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Disk Drive Formats Your My Book Pro device is initially formatted with HFS+J partitions for compatibility with supported Mac OS X operating systems. Using the WD Drive Utilities software... "Using the Device with exFAT partitions for removing/replacing drives Illuminated Power Button Drive Door Latches USB Hub Connectors Figure 2. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL For highest performance and reliability, always install the latest software update and service pack (SP). For Mac computers, go to the...
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... a safe power-down Press and hold the button for accessing the device reset button Two Thunderbolt 2 ports A USB 3.0 port The DC power connector MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Kensington® Security Slot Reset Button Access Hole Thunderbolt Ports USB 3.0 Port DC Power Connector Figure 3. This might cause the operating system to the device...
... a safe power-down Press and hold the button for accessing the device reset button Two Thunderbolt 2 ports A USB 3.0 port The DC power connector MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Kensington® Security Slot Reset Button Access Hole Thunderbolt Ports USB 3.0 Port DC Power Connector Figure 3. This might cause the operating system to the device...
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... technology delivers unprecedented data transfer rates thanks to remove and replace a drive. Simplicity-Thunderbolt technology supports daisy chaining multiple devices through a single connector. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL warning. If you leave the device connected to your computer after forcing a power-down /off USB Hub Connectors Use the two front-panel USB hub...
... technology delivers unprecedented data transfer rates thanks to remove and replace a drive. Simplicity-Thunderbolt technology supports daisy chaining multiple devices through a single connector. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL warning. If you leave the device connected to your computer after forcing a power-down /off USB Hub Connectors Use the two front-panel USB hub...
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...damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Do not use this product as described in any of the enclosure's air slots. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. Do not move the device during unpacking and installation. USB 3.0...device security, the Kensington security slot accepts a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Drives can easily register your device using your My Book Pro device to get the latest updates and special offers. ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE - 6 Do not place the device on state. ...
...damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Do not use this product as described in any of the enclosure's air slots. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. Do not move the device during unpacking and installation. USB 3.0...device security, the Kensington security slot accepts a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). Drives can easily register your device using your My Book Pro device to get the latest updates and special offers. ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE - 6 Do not place the device on state. ...
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...between the Thunderbolt and USB interfaces. CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Go right to . . . Turn on your My Book Pro with the default RAID 0 (Striped) configuration and defer the drive management functions of the WD Drive Utilities software Can use , Thunderbolt or...Mirrored) or Individual drives (JBOD) configuration, or use the USB 3.0 interface and install the WD Drive Utilities software. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Device and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for: Connecting the Device Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software ...
...between the Thunderbolt and USB interfaces. CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 7 Go right to . . . Turn on your My Book Pro with the default RAID 0 (Striped) configuration and defer the drive management functions of the WD Drive Utilities software Can use , Thunderbolt or...Mirrored) or Individual drives (JBOD) configuration, or use the USB 3.0 interface and install the WD Drive Utilities software. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Device and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for: Connecting the Device Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software ...
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...-your computer and up and mounts to do so. 5. Note also: If you later need to update the firmware on the device to your My Book Pro device, then you are using the Thunderbolt interface, use the other Thunderbolt port on your computer: Note: You can use : For Thunderbolt-Use the... Thunderbolt cable to connect either the Thunderbolt or the USB interface, but not both. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 4. Depending on the interface that you want to use either Thunderbolt port on the device to your computer: For USB-Use the USB 3.0 cable to...
...-your computer and up and mounts to do so. 5. Note also: If you later need to update the firmware on the device to your My Book Pro device, then you are using the Thunderbolt interface, use the other Thunderbolt port on your computer: Note: You can use : For Thunderbolt-Use the... Thunderbolt cable to connect either the Thunderbolt or the USB interface, but not both. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 4. Depending on the interface that you want to use either Thunderbolt port on the device to your computer: For USB-Use the USB 3.0 cable to...
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Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 1. Verify that the My Book Pro device appears under DEVICES in the Sidebar area of your Finder display: Note: If the External disks check box is ready to use, but you ... Preferences dialog, the My Book Pro icon displays on the screen that displays: CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 Double-click either the My Book Pro Finder listing or its desktop icon, and then double-click the WD Apps Setup file on your desktop: Your My Book Pro device is selected on your device. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 7.
Installing the WD Drive Utilities Software 1. Verify that the My Book Pro device appears under DEVICES in the Sidebar area of your Finder display: Note: If the External disks check box is ready to use, but you ... Preferences dialog, the My Book Pro icon displays on the screen that displays: CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 9 Double-click either the My Book Pro Finder listing or its desktop icon, and then double-click the WD Apps Setup file on your desktop: Your My Book Pro device is selected on your device. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 7.
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b. c. Type your computer logon password in the Password box and click OK: CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link and read the agreement. Select the I agree... check box to signify that you accept the agreement and activate the Next button. On the WD Apps Setup screen, Software Installer dialog: MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL a. Click Next. 3. 2.
b. c. Type your computer logon password in the Password box and click OK: CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 10 Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link and read the agreement. Select the I agree... check box to signify that you accept the agreement and activate the Next button. On the WD Apps Setup screen, Software Installer dialog: MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL a. Click Next. 3. 2.
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4. to open the WD Drive Utilities software. (See Figure 4 on page 12 and "Managing and Customizing Your My Book Pro" on page 13.) The Register your drive... CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 Finish to access the WD Support Portal web page. When the installation completes, click Next: MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 5. On the Installation Complete dialog: Click: Manage your product link to close the Installation Complete dialog.
4. to open the WD Drive Utilities software. (See Figure 4 on page 12 and "Managing and Customizing Your My Book Pro" on page 13.) The Register your drive... CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 11 Finish to access the WD Support Portal web page. When the installation completes, click Next: MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 5. On the Installation Complete dialog: Click: Manage your product link to close the Installation Complete dialog.
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You will see a displayed capacity that matches your connected device. Figure 4. WD Drive Utilities Screens CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 Using the USB Interface MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Using the Thunderbolt Interface Note: The capacity displayed on these screens is an example.
You will see a displayed capacity that matches your connected device. Figure 4. WD Drive Utilities Screens CONNECTING THE DEVICE AND GETTING STARTED - 12 Using the USB Interface MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Using the Thunderbolt Interface Note: The capacity displayed on these screens is an example.
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.... This configuration of the drive. Important: To use the WD Drive Utilities drive management functions: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 13 RAID Management-Check the operational status or change the device drive configuration. About-See the installed software version, check...to your computer using the Thunderbolt interface: Click Configuration to see Figure 4 on the drive. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 13 Managing and Customizing Your My Book Pro This chapter includes the following topics: Checking Device Health Managing the RAID Configuration Erasing the Device Drives ...
.... This configuration of the drive. Important: To use the WD Drive Utilities drive management functions: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 13 RAID Management-Check the operational status or change the device drive configuration. About-See the installed software version, check...to your computer using the Thunderbolt interface: Click Configuration to see Figure 4 on the drive. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 13 Managing and Customizing Your My Book Pro This chapter includes the following topics: Checking Device Health Managing the RAID Configuration Erasing the Device Drives ...
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A detected increase in Data Lifeguard™ diagnostic utility that tests the drive for enhanced flexibility MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 14 And, because they are concerned that your drive is performing well. On the Diagnose dialog, click the button for example,... supported device connected to your computer, select the one that you could take precautionary measures, like moving your My Book Pro device is as required. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Checking Device Health The WD Drive Utilities software provides three diagnostic tools to help make sure that your drive is ...
A detected increase in Data Lifeguard™ diagnostic utility that tests the drive for enhanced flexibility MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 14 And, because they are concerned that your drive is performing well. On the Diagnose dialog, click the button for example,... supported device connected to your computer, select the one that you could take precautionary measures, like moving your My Book Pro device is as required. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Checking Device Health The WD Drive Utilities software provides three diagnostic tools to help make sure that your drive is ...
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... The RAID disk array contains errors and the drives have more than one or both device are new. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Checking the Device Status The WD Drive Utilities software provides a status indication of the device configuration and each device drive. 1. If you have corrupted data. ...
... The RAID disk array contains errors and the drives have more than one or both device are new. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Checking the Device Status The WD Drive Utilities software provides a status indication of the device configuration and each device drive. 1. If you have corrupted data. ...
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...is the target disk of the rebuild operation and that rebuild operation is no drive installed, but that . . . MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 16 Note: Changing the device configuration also deletes the WD software and all of smaller capacity by performing a new RAID configuration, but none... you want to switch to a different mode, back up your data. You could use it to be part of the RAID disk array. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL For RAID configurations, Drive 1 Status and Drive 2 Status where: This status indication . . . Replace the drive with a supported WD drive....
...is the target disk of the rebuild operation and that rebuild operation is no drive installed, but that . . . MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 16 Note: Changing the device configuration also deletes the WD software and all of smaller capacity by performing a new RAID configuration, but none... you want to switch to a different mode, back up your data. You could use it to be part of the RAID disk array. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL For RAID configurations, Drive 1 Status and Drive 2 Status where: This status indication . . . Replace the drive with a supported WD drive....
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... accept the risk and activate the Configure button. check box to save any of a volume, type over the name in the Volume Name box. e. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 3. c. Select the option for the new volume: HFS+J ExFat d. maximum data protection (RAID 1) Individual Drives (JBOD) b. Click Configure to display the configuration dialog... drive when you want to change . 5. Click RAID Management > Configuration to begin the configuration change to continue: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 17 When prompted, type your computer logon password and click OK to : Stripe -
... accept the risk and activate the Configure button. check box to save any of a volume, type over the name in the Volume Name box. e. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 3. c. Select the option for the new volume: HFS+J ExFat d. maximum data protection (RAID 1) Individual Drives (JBOD) b. Click Configure to display the configuration dialog... drive when you want to change . 5. Click RAID Management > Configuration to begin the configuration change to continue: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 17 When prompted, type your computer logon password and click OK to : Stripe -
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... about downloading and restoring the WD software and disk image.) 1. If you have changed to support the new device mode 7. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 6. Go to your device drives also deletes the WD software and all of the data on the drive. When the configuration change ...WD Drive Utilities to erase. Erasing the Device Drives CAUTION! Always back up the data on page 12). 2. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 18 During the configuration change completes, the completion message indicates the mode you want to display the WD Drive Utilities screen (see Knowledge...
... about downloading and restoring the WD software and disk image.) 1. If you have changed to support the new device mode 7. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 6. Go to your device drives also deletes the WD software and all of the data on the drive. When the configuration change ...WD Drive Utilities to erase. Erasing the Device Drives CAUTION! Always back up the data on page 12). 2. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 18 During the configuration change completes, the completion message indicates the mode you want to display the WD Drive Utilities screen (see Knowledge...