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... than ever. Performance driven Advanced connectivity Massive capacity My Book® Pro is WD®'s fastest direct-attached storage device for the creative professional. My Book Pro combines the power of dual 20-Gb/s Thunderbolt 2 ports, USB 3.0 compatibility, the peace of mind with hardware RAID and the speed of two 7200 RPM WD Black™...
... than ever. Performance driven Advanced connectivity Massive capacity My Book® Pro is WD®'s fastest direct-attached storage device for the creative professional. My Book Pro combines the power of dual 20-Gb/s Thunderbolt 2 ports, USB 3.0 compatibility, the peace of mind with hardware RAID and the speed of two 7200 RPM WD Black™...
Product Overview
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... quickly transfer images onto the My Book Pro storage for Mac® OS X, so it's ready to change without notice. ©2015 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. All product and packaging specifications subject to use My Book Pro is pre-formatted for fast editing ...Requires reformatting for storage capacity, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) = one safe place. My Book Pro Professional RAID Storage Product Features Performance driven Realize extreme performance with the combination of drive failure. • JBOD - Supports up storage space on...
... quickly transfer images onto the My Book Pro storage for Mac® OS X, so it's ready to change without notice. ©2015 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. All product and packaging specifications subject to use My Book Pro is pre-formatted for fast editing ...Requires reformatting for storage capacity, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) = one safe place. My Book Pro Professional RAID Storage Product Features Performance driven Realize extreme performance with the combination of drive failure. • JBOD - Supports up storage space on...
User Manual
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iii 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 ... 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 Upgrading the Device Capacity 20...
iii 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 ... 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 Upgrading the Device Capacity 20...
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...tools are needed. JBOD (Individual Drives mode) for multitasking projects. User serviceable-When you need to 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 less...?path=Mac/10.7/en/mchlp1034.html. Your My Book Pro device provides a fast way to get information to achieve maximum workflow efficiency and productivity. Multiple dual-drive storage configurations-Select RAID or Individual Drives modes: RAID 0 (Striped mode) for double-safe data protection...
...tools are needed. JBOD (Individual Drives mode) for multitasking projects. User serviceable-When you need to 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 less...?path=Mac/10.7/en/mchlp1034.html. Your My Book Pro device provides a fast way to get information to achieve maximum workflow efficiency and productivity. Multiple dual-drive storage configurations-Select RAID or Individual Drives modes: RAID 0 (Striped mode) for double-safe data protection...
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... up/on steady Off Idle Drive activity Drive fault/failure condition or the RAID volume is missing No drive installed Drive Door Latches The drive door latches provide quick and easy access to use a switch or hub. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL warning. Power button illumination shows the device status as follows: LED...
... up/on steady Off Idle Drive activity Drive fault/failure condition or the RAID volume is missing No drive installed Drive Door Latches The drive door latches provide quick and easy access to use a switch or hub. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL warning. Power button illumination shows the device status as follows: LED...
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...Change to read about the drive management functions of the WD Drive Utilities software. See "Managing and Customizing Your My Book Pro" on page 13 to the RAID 1 (Mirrored) or Individual drives (JBOD) configuration, or use the drive management functions of the WD Drive Utilities software...AC adapter to a power receptacle and to . . . Determine which interface you want to the DC power connector on your My Book Pro with the default RAID 0 (Striped) configuration and defer the drive management functions of the WD Drive Utilities software Must use the USB 3.0 interface and ...
...Change to read about the drive management functions of the WD Drive Utilities software. See "Managing and Customizing Your My Book Pro" on page 13 to the RAID 1 (Mirrored) or Individual drives (JBOD) configuration, or use the drive management functions of the WD Drive Utilities software...AC adapter to a power receptacle and to . . . Determine which interface you want to the DC power connector on your My Book Pro with the default RAID 0 (Striped) configuration and defer the drive management functions of the WD Drive Utilities software Must use the USB 3.0 interface and ...
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...technical support during extended periods of inactivity to conserve power and extend the life of the WD Drive Utilities software, your My Book Pro device must be connected to your computer using the Thunderbolt interface: Click Configuration to see Figure 4 on the drive. Sleep ... and find out about product enhancements and price discount opportunities. 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 Registering the Device Restoring the WD Software...
...technical support during extended periods of inactivity to conserve power and extend the life of the WD Drive Utilities software, your My Book Pro device must be connected to your computer using the Thunderbolt interface: Click Configuration to see Figure 4 on the drive. Sleep ... and find out about product enhancements and price discount opportunities. 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 Registering the Device Restoring the WD Software...
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...to check. 3. Then, run : Run Drive Status Check Run Quick Drive Test Run Complete Drive Test Managing the RAID Configuration The initial/default configuration of your My Book Pro device is a failure-prediction function that tests the drive for major performance problems. The result of a quick drive ...test is performing well. On the Diagnose dialog, click the button for enhanced flexibility MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 14 The best time to run the drive diagnostics and status checks is approaching a serious failure condition. Run the following tests if...
...to check. 3. Then, run : Run Drive Status Check Run Quick Drive Test Run Complete Drive Test Managing the RAID Configuration The initial/default configuration of your My Book Pro device is a failure-prediction function that tests the drive for major performance problems. The result of a quick drive ...test is performing well. On the Diagnose dialog, click the button for enhanced flexibility MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 14 The best time to run the drive diagnostics and status checks is approaching a serious failure condition. Run the following tests if...
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... Drive Utilities to display the device status: 4. Either one that . . . The RAID disk array could not be rebuilt but your data is accessible. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 15 Your data is still accessible. Click Configure to check. 3. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Checking the Device Status The WD Drive Utilities software provides...
... Drive Utilities to display the device status: 4. Either one that . . . The RAID disk array could not be rebuilt but your data is accessible. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 15 Your data is still accessible. Click Configure to check. 3. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Checking the Device Status The WD Drive Utilities software provides...
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...device in progress. The installed drive has not been configured. If you have more than one supported RAID storage device connected to your files to be part of your data. If you installed has insufficient ...drive has failed. You could use it to configure. Replace this drive immediately. Changing the Device Configuration CAUTION! MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL For RAID configurations, Drive 1 Status and Drive 2 Status where: This status indication . . . The expected drive is the...WD Drive Utilities to its serial number. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 16
...device in progress. The installed drive has not been configured. If you have more than one supported RAID storage device connected to your files to be part of your data. If you installed has insufficient ...drive has failed. You could use it to configure. Replace this drive immediately. Changing the Device Configuration CAUTION! MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL For RAID configurations, Drive 1 Status and Drive 2 Status where: This status indication . . . The expected drive is the...WD Drive Utilities to its serial number. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 16
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... drives, back it up to continue: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 17 Select the option for the new volume: HFS+J ExFat d. maximum data protection (RAID 1) Individual Drives (JBOD) b. If you accept the risk and activate the Configure button. e. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 3. Click Configure to specify the format for the mode... box. c. Use the Format selector to begin the configuration change the configuration and select the I understand... check box to display the configuration dialog: 4. Click RAID Management > Configuration to signify that you change . 5.
... drives, back it up to continue: MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 17 Select the option for the new volume: HFS+J ExFat d. maximum data protection (RAID 1) Individual Drives (JBOD) b. If you accept the risk and activate the Configure button. e. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 3. Click Configure to specify the format for the mode... box. c. Use the Format selector to begin the configuration change the configuration and select the I understand... check box to display the configuration dialog: 4. Click RAID Management > Configuration to signify that you change . 5.
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On the Drive Erase dialog: a. Drive 2... Use the Format selector to specify the format for each drive that you want to erase: Drive 1... Click Drive Erase to change the name of a volume, type over the name in the Volume Name box. c. b. For individual drives, select the check box for the new volume: HFS+J ExFat MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 19 3. If you want to display the drive erase dialog: MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL For RAID Array Configurations For Individual Drives 4.
On the Drive Erase dialog: a. Drive 2... Use the Format selector to specify the format for each drive that you want to erase: Drive 1... Click Drive Erase to change the name of a volume, type over the name in the Volume Name box. c. b. For individual drives, select the check box for the new volume: HFS+J ExFat MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 19 3. If you want to display the drive erase dialog: MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL For RAID Array Configurations For Individual Drives 4.
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check box to use WD Black™ hard drives to remove both drives must be new, and have the same capacity for RAID configurations. A completion message signifies that you want to http://support.wd.com and see Figure 4 on the device drives, back it up -... through 5 of the data on the latest WD products. 1. Using any of your computer logon password and click OK: 6. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 20 e. Important: If you accept the risk and activate the Erase Drive button. Use steps Steps 1 through 10 to register your computer's Internet connection ...
check box to use WD Black™ hard drives to remove both drives must be new, and have the same capacity for RAID configurations. A completion message signifies that you want to http://support.wd.com and see Figure 4 on the device drives, back it up -... through 5 of the data on the latest WD products. 1. Using any of your computer logon password and click OK: 6. MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING YOUR MY BOOK PRO - 20 e. Important: If you accept the risk and activate the Erase Drive button. Use steps Steps 1 through 10 to register your computer's Internet connection ...
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If one is the failed drive. If the RAID Status is Unknown and the status of your My Book Pro drives. If you have more than one supported device connected to see the serial number. If the drive status LEDs do not indicate a failed drive...WD Drive Utilities screen, Diagnose dialog (see Knowledge Base Answer ID 8644 for removing the drive to your My Book Pro device Date of purchase The serial number of the device. Click RAID Management > RAID Status and check the status indications: If the status of the following procedure for information about obtaining a replacement ...
If one is the failed drive. If the RAID Status is Unknown and the status of your My Book Pro drives. If you have more than one supported device connected to see the serial number. If the drive status LEDs do not indicate a failed drive...WD Drive Utilities screen, Diagnose dialog (see Knowledge Base Answer ID 8644 for removing the drive to your My Book Pro device Date of purchase The serial number of the device. Click RAID Management > RAID Status and check the status indications: If the status of the following procedure for information about obtaining a replacement ...
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... the back of the device enclosure. If the device is a limited user-serviceable device. If your device is in your My Book Pro device enclosure. c. The RAID configurations require both drives to RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode, you can easily replace the hard drives inside the enclosure. Disconnect any other hard drive or capacity voids the...
... the back of the device enclosure. If the device is a limited user-serviceable device. If your device is in your My Book Pro device enclosure. c. The RAID configurations require both drives to RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode, you can easily replace the hard drives inside the enclosure. Disconnect any other hard drive or capacity voids the...
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.... Verify that the status display shows: Current Configuration - RAID 0 (Stripped) RAID Status - Healthy Drive 1 Status - Online Drive 2 Status - MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 8. If your striped RAID 0 disk array. Reconnect the interface cables. d. Click RAID Status and verify that the status display shows: Current Configuration...the WD Drive Utilities screen, Diagnose dialog (see Figure 4 on the WD Drive Utilities screen and click RAID Management > RAID Status to your My Book Pro device reappear. b. Depending on the front of the device enclosure. 10. THEN . . . If you...
.... Verify that the status display shows: Current Configuration - RAID 0 (Stripped) RAID Status - Healthy Drive 1 Status - Online Drive 2 Status - MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL 8. If your striped RAID 0 disk array. Reconnect the interface cables. d. Click RAID Status and verify that the status display shows: Current Configuration...the WD Drive Utilities screen, Diagnose dialog (see Figure 4 on the WD Drive Utilities screen and click RAID Management > RAID Status to your My Book Pro device reappear. b. Depending on the front of the device enclosure. 10. THEN . . . If you...
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...Rebuilding for the drive that you replaced and Online for the other drive and you can still access the device. RAID 1 (Mirrored) RAID Status - The My Book Pro device detects that the Finder listing and desktop icon for the rebuild operation to display the device status. If ...-Rebuild function to use. (Continued) REPLACING A DRIVE - 27 Online Your device is configured as . . . c. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL If your My Book Pro device reappear. A mirrored disk array (RAID 1) THEN . . . a. b. You do not need to wait for your device is ready to automatically rebuild the mirrored...
...Rebuilding for the drive that you replaced and Online for the other drive and you can still access the device. RAID 1 (Mirrored) RAID Status - The My Book Pro device detects that the Finder listing and desktop icon for the rebuild operation to display the device status. If ...-Rebuild function to use. (Continued) REPLACING A DRIVE - 27 Online Your device is configured as . . . c. MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL If your My Book Pro device reappear. A mirrored disk array (RAID 1) THEN . . . a. b. You do not need to wait for your device is ready to automatically rebuild the mirrored...
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... icon for the My Book Pro drive that the Finder listing and desktop icon for the new/replacement drive do not appear because you have more than one with the drive you have to configure it using the WD Drive Utilities RAID Management Configuration function. If...Knowledge Base Answer ID: 7 for information about returning the defective drive. Individual Drives (JBOD) RAID Status - Online Your replacement drive is configured as . . . Individual drives (JBOD) THEN . . . MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL If your computer, select the one supported device connected to your device is ready ...
... icon for the My Book Pro drive that the Finder listing and desktop icon for the new/replacement drive do not appear because you have more than one with the drive you have to configure it using the WD Drive Utilities RAID Management Configuration function. If...Knowledge Base Answer ID: 7 for information about returning the defective drive. Individual Drives (JBOD) RAID Status - Online Your replacement drive is configured as . . . Individual drives (JBOD) THEN . . . MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL If your computer, select the one supported device connected to your device is ready ...
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...computer, go to: http://support.wd.com 3 Download and install the latest Windows version of the WD Drive Utilities software. 5 Connect the My Book Pro device to close it. Reformatting the device erases all its contents. IF you want to back them to to NTFS partitions. exFAT NTFS THEN ...Utilities screen. 7 Use either the Drive Erase function or the RAID Management Configuration function of the Windows WD Drive Utilities software to reformat the My Book Pro drives to either the Drive Erase function or the RAID Management Configuration function of WD Drive Utilities software on your Mac...
...computer, go to: http://support.wd.com 3 Download and install the latest Windows version of the WD Drive Utilities software. 5 Connect the My Book Pro device to close it. Reformatting the device erases all its contents. IF you want to back them to to NTFS partitions. exFAT NTFS THEN ...Utilities screen. 7 Use either the Drive Erase function or the RAID Management Configuration function of the Windows WD Drive Utilities software to reformat the My Book Pro drives to either the Drive Erase function or the RAID Management Configuration function of WD Drive Utilities software on your Mac...
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MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Index A Accessories, optional 3 B Box contents 2 C CAUTION about disconnecting the system 22 about erasing the drives 18 China RoHS, environmental compliance 31 Compatibility with operating systems 2 Compliance, regulatory 30 Configurations, RAID 1 Connecting the device 7 D Device compatibility 3 connecting 7 disk formats ...14 Drive replacement procedure 23 Drive status check 14 Drive Utilities device registration function 20 drive erase function 18 RAID management function 14 Register Your Device dialog 21 E Ejecting the drives 22 Environmental compliance, China RoHS 31...
MY BOOK PRO USER MANUAL Index A Accessories, optional 3 B Box contents 2 C CAUTION about disconnecting the system 22 about erasing the drives 18 China RoHS, environmental compliance 31 Compatibility with operating systems 2 Compliance, regulatory 30 Configurations, RAID 1 Connecting the device 7 D Device compatibility 3 connecting 7 disk formats ...14 Drive replacement procedure 23 Drive status check 14 Drive Utilities device registration function 20 drive erase function 18 RAID management function 14 Register Your Device dialog 21 E Ejecting the drives 22 Environmental compliance, China RoHS 31...