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..., and scalability needed to NAS and integrated cloud backup • RAID 0, 1 or JBOD and spanning (DL2100) RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 or JBOD and spanning (DL4100) • 256 AES volume encryption for advanced security Maximize productivity Powered by WD.® Built from the ground up with hardware, software and storage from WD®, the all new...
..., and scalability needed to NAS and integrated cloud backup • RAID 0, 1 or JBOD and spanning (DL2100) RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 or JBOD and spanning (DL4100) • 256 AES volume encryption for advanced security Maximize productivity Powered by WD.® Built from the ground up with hardware, software and storage from WD®, the all new...
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...TB; 16 TB - 4 x 4 TB; 24 TB - 4 x 6 TB) Western Digital, WD, the WD logo and My Cloud are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Disk roaming; Array roaming Drive Spin Up/Down (including Attached WD USB... User/Group management Backup management Media streaming Add-on support iSCSI Dimensions Limited Warranty Available capacities My Cloud DL2100 Gigabit Ethernet x 2 Power inlet (DC in) x 2 USB 3.0 expansion port x 1...other files/folders on the NAS or attached USB Cloud-based backup services: Amazon S3 and ElephantDrive Automatic backup software: (PC users) WD SmartWare™ Pro;...
...TB; 16 TB - 4 x 4 TB; 24 TB - 4 x 6 TB) Western Digital, WD, the WD logo and My Cloud are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Disk roaming; Array roaming Drive Spin Up/Down (including Attached WD USB... User/Group management Backup management Media streaming Add-on support iSCSI Dimensions Limited Warranty Available capacities My Cloud DL2100 Gigabit Ethernet x 2 Power inlet (DC in) x 2 USB 3.0 expansion port x 1...other files/folders on the NAS or attached USB Cloud-based backup services: Amazon S3 and ElephantDrive Automatic backup software: (PC users) WD SmartWare™ Pro;...
User Manual
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... Base-Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. Installation-Get online installation help for your WD product or software. WD Community-Share your personal cloud storage device (http://www.wd.com/setup). WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD at http://support....; WD Support Portal-Register your WD products and get the most out of your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or email support service at the best telephone number shown ...
... Base-Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. Installation-Get online installation help for your WD product or software. WD Community-Share your personal cloud storage device (http://www.wd.com/setup). WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD at http://support....; WD Support Portal-Register your WD products and get the most out of your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or email support service at the best telephone number shown ...
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You can easily register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. Registering Your WD Product Register your drive online at http://register.wd.com or by using WD My Cloud personal cloud storage software.
You can easily register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. Registering Your WD Product Register your drive online at http://register.wd.com or by using WD My Cloud personal cloud storage software.
User Manual
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Serial Number - Purchase Date - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the back of the device. - Model Number - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 2
Serial Number - Purchase Date - Your WD product information is used for setup and technical support. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION Recording Your WD Product Information Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is found on the label on the back of the device. - Model Number - System and Software Notes WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 2
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Product Components 2-Bay Front View (WD My Cloud DL2100 & WD My Cloud EX2100) Power button Drive Bay Doors Copy USB button USB 3.0 port Drive LEDs WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps.
Product Components 2-Bay Front View (WD My Cloud DL2100 & WD My Cloud EX2100) Power button Drive Bay Doors Copy USB button USB 3.0 port Drive LEDs WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Internet Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as well as for remote access and mobile apps.
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...Pull the handle on your device. Follow steps 1 - 3 for all hard drives on the front of your device to set up and running. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 9 Using some force, snap the drive handle shut. 4. Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "...Hard Drive to your Device Use the following steps to "Physically Connecting your Device" on page 27. Then either download and run the quick setup software, available at http://www.wd.com/setup, or setup your device from your device, connect it is properly seated and is facing the...
...Pull the handle on your device. Follow steps 1 - 3 for all hard drives on the front of your device to set up and running. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 9 Using some force, snap the drive handle shut. 4. Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see "...Hard Drive to your Device Use the following steps to "Physically Connecting your Device" on page 27. Then either download and run the quick setup software, available at http://www.wd.com/setup, or setup your device from your device, connect it is properly seated and is facing the...
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... (See "Backing Up and Retrieving Files" on page 47.) 1. Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link to read the Western Digital End User License Agreement. If you can still: Use your WD My Cloud personal cloud storage device as an external hard drive, dragging and dropping files to and from...on page 111 for a list of device URLs), then click Enter. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 11 If you chose not to the previous page and click the I accept or return to set one up the software for the user interface. 4. Click Login. From the drop-down list, select...
... (See "Backing Up and Retrieving Files" on page 47.) 1. Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link to read the Western Digital End User License Agreement. If you can still: Use your WD My Cloud personal cloud storage device as an external hard drive, dragging and dropping files to and from...on page 111 for a list of device URLs), then click Enter. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 11 If you chose not to the previous page and click the I accept or return to set one up the software for the user interface. 4. Click Login. From the drop-down list, select...
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...opening the dashboard, see "Setting Up your Device" on page 11. Launching the Dashboard Use one of the following methods to launch the WD My Cloud dashboard. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE 4 The Dashboard at a Glance Launching the Dashboard The Dashboard Home Page Information Icons Navigation Icons Viewing Device Status ... remote access, and customize the device to suit your needs. Desktop Icon (This icon is the first time you use the setup software) THEN . . . Note: If this is installed on your desktop when you are helpful WD apps that you can download from . . . WD MY...
...opening the dashboard, see "Setting Up your Device" on page 11. Launching the Dashboard Use one of the following methods to launch the WD My Cloud dashboard. THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE 4 The Dashboard at a Glance Launching the Dashboard The Dashboard Home Page Information Icons Navigation Icons Viewing Device Status ... remote access, and customize the device to suit your needs. Desktop Icon (This icon is the first time you use the setup software) THEN . . . Note: If this is installed on your desktop when you are helpful WD apps that you can download from . . . WD MY...
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... your smart devices: Discovery on your Local Area Network (LAN): If you can take advantage of its remote connection(s), see "Cloud Device Access" on your LAN, cloud access software will receive an email with iOS and Android Mobile Apps This chapter explains how to your device users. There are on page 42...
... your smart devices: Discovery on your Local Area Network (LAN): If you can take advantage of its remote connection(s), see "Cloud Device Access" on your LAN, cloud access software will receive an email with iOS and Android Mobile Apps This chapter explains how to your device users. There are on page 42...
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... mobile apps allow you want to which the user now has access. Android smartphone or tablet running versions 2.3 or later software. This email address is for cloud access. 5. Important: Codes are valid for 48 hours from any device. A dialog box displays the user's activation code... of the request and can be used to cloud services requires the WD My Cloud app. A Smart device running versions 6.0 or later software. - ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 4. On the Update WDMyCloud Login dialog, enter the user's email address. Cloud Device Access Use the following operating systems: -...
... mobile apps allow you want to which the user now has access. Android smartphone or tablet running versions 2.3 or later software. This email address is for cloud access. 5. Important: Codes are valid for 48 hours from any device. A dialog box displays the user's activation code... of the request and can be used to cloud services requires the WD My Cloud app. A Smart device running versions 6.0 or later software. - ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY 4. On the Update WDMyCloud Login dialog, enter the user's email address. Cloud Device Access Use the following operating systems: -...
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...jpg format only. Review the Western Digital End User License Agreement, then click Accept. Requirements WD My Cloud personal cloud storage with leading Apple mobile devices and many popular Android devices. iOS iPhone or iPad running versions 6.0 or later software. - WD Photos is compatible ...with the most recent firmware, connected to http://wdphotos.wd.com. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 44 Photos are automatically optimized for using WD Photos...
...jpg format only. Review the Western Digital End User License Agreement, then click Accept. Requirements WD My Cloud personal cloud storage with leading Apple mobile devices and many popular Android devices. iOS iPhone or iPad running versions 6.0 or later software. - WD Photos is compatible ...with the most recent firmware, connected to http://wdphotos.wd.com. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 44 Photos are automatically optimized for using WD Photos...
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... Firmware Update page allows you to set up the device to update the My Cloud firmware automatically or to conveniently check for available software updates and install them automatically. Note: After a firmware update installs, the WD My Cloud device may reboot. In the Update Schedule field, from the drop-down lists,...daily) and the time at the specified time and day. To enable Auto Update, click the toggle button to manually reboot your WD My Cloud device to manually check for an update file. If an update is completed. The current version number and the date of last update of the...
... Firmware Update page allows you to set up the device to update the My Cloud firmware automatically or to conveniently check for available software updates and install them automatically. Note: After a firmware update installs, the WD My Cloud device may reboot. In the Update Schedule field, from the drop-down lists,...daily) and the time at the specified time and day. To enable Auto Update, click the toggle button to manually reboot your WD My Cloud device to manually check for an update file. If an update is completed. The current version number and the date of last update of the...
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... Protocol) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) P2P (Peer-to your location, enter the information required for user accounts. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 106 Built-in apps to make your device more productive APPENDICES Capacity The Capacity panel displays the amount of free ...download or applications, click the plus sign. 2. Downloads The Downloads page allows you to access the software necessary to gain access to the WD My Cloud device from your WD My Cloud device. The Quick Status area displays the total number of FTP, HTTP, P2P downloads performed. ...
... Protocol) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) P2P (Peer-to your location, enter the information required for user accounts. WD MY CLOUD USER MANUAL 106 Built-in apps to make your device more productive APPENDICES Capacity The Capacity panel displays the amount of free ...download or applications, click the plus sign. 2. Downloads The Downloads page allows you to access the software necessary to gain access to the WD My Cloud device from your WD My Cloud device. The Quick Status area displays the total number of FTP, HTTP, P2P downloads performed. ...
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...online iii regulatory compliance 102 remote 50 remote backups 50, 51 creating 50 remote server 89 removing a group 36 removing users 33 requirements WD My Cloud Mobile App 42 WD Photos Mobile App 44 restore to default 93 restoring your system 93 RoHS 103 Running a Diagnostic Test 92 S safe mode ...a list of 37 viewing content 13 Shutting down the Device 94 shutting down the device 27 single user adding 30 SMS notifications 99 SNMP 86 software version 21 SSH password 86 Streaming media in iTunes 73 videos, photos, and music 67 system restoring 93 system activity 21 system alerts dismissing 26...
...online iii regulatory compliance 102 remote 50 remote backups 50, 51 creating 50 remote server 89 removing a group 36 removing users 33 requirements WD My Cloud Mobile App 42 WD Photos Mobile App 44 restore to default 93 restoring your system 93 RoHS 103 Running a Diagnostic Test 92 S safe mode ...a list of 37 viewing content 13 Shutting down the Device 94 shutting down the device 27 single user adding 30 SMS notifications 99 SNMP 86 software version 21 SSH password 86 Streaming media in iTunes 73 videos, photos, and music 67 system restoring 93 system activity 21 system alerts dismissing 26...